Hi... I just recently purchase a Gretsch Catalina Maple 6 pc after I did some extensive internet searchings for others opinions, etc. I must say that while I think they are a good buy for the money (about $799.00), the thin maple shells are not "working" for my ears. I've changed out the cheap clear factory heads for coated remo Ambassadors, attempted various manipulations of the reso heads and such. The toms have "flattened out" as to sound and projection. After playing drums for some 40 years and having owned a myriad of sets of many makes and models, the sound of the drums will only take me so far. So essentially, i'm not happy. I just ordered up a set of Gretsch USA Customs from the factory, so... anybody want these? :>)

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