Gretsch GAS5514-ST USA Brooklyn Snare 14x5.5in, Satin Black Metallic Overview
Gretsch USA Brooklyn Standard Snare 14x5.5in, Satin Black Metallic
"When a drum exceeds all expectations it becomes the standard" - Mike Johnston
When Mike Johnston (aka @mikeslessons) contacted Gretsch about developing a new snare drum concept, he was very specific about what he wanted it to accomplish. It needed to be extremely versatile in every way. It had to possess a wide dynamic range, and excel in all playing situation across a wide variety of tunings. Lastly, it needs to live up to the look and heritage of Gretsch Drums. Question was, could it also be accessible to students and players who are ready to step up to their very first pro-grade snare drum. After 9 months of prototyping, feedback, and thorough evaluation, the Brooklyn Standard™ was born
An inside identification label specifies the year of production and is signed by Mike Johnston
The Brooklyn series brings classic tone, versatility and great value- all from the Ridgeland, SC factory. The ‘Brooklyn’ series adds our ‘302’ hoops to brass and steel shells, which opens the tonal range of the shell, making for some of the most versatile snares we’ve ever made.
Features
- Gretsch ‚302‘ Hoops, double flanged 3 mm steel hoops
- Gretsch tube lugs
- integrated muffler on batter side
- 42-strand snare wires
- Gretsch ‚Lightning‘ throw off
- An inside identification label specifies the year of production and is signed by Mike Johnston
- Remo USA
- Satin Black Metallic
- Gretsch Silver Sealer shell interior
- Double 45°
- 6-ply Maple/Poplar (USA Brooklyn)
- 14“ x 5,5“
