Renowned drummer Steve Ferrone has collaborated with Gretsch Drums to design and offer a new addition to their Signature Series drum line. Steve Ferrone Signature Series drums feature classic Gretsch USA formula 6-ply maple shells with 30-degree bearing edges, die-cast hoops and interior Silver Sealer finish. Chrome hardware, Steve Ferrone signature badges and a stellar 1955 Cadillac Green gloss lacquer finish complete the signature appearance.

Steve’s motivation behind his “dream set” was based on observing Gretsch’s rich heritage. According to Steve, “I was looking through an old Gretsch history book and noticed the Cadillac green set with Max Roach next to it. The kit was just beautiful; I knew I’d really like to have one of those. So they actually made one for me from the original paint!”

Because Steve uses different drum sizes according to what is most appropriate for each of his musical projects, his Signature drums are available as custom orders by component. Among the drums offered are several non-standard sizes that Steve finds to be inspirational: 14″ depth bass drums in 22″ and 24″ diameters and 14″ snares that range from 4″ to 8-1/2″ in depth.

Bass drums without tom mounting plate:

SF-1422B:
14 x 22 w/o plate
Retail: $2345

SF-1822B:
18 x 22 w/o plate
Retail: $2545

SF-1424B:
14 x 24 w/o plate
Retail: $2460

Floor toms with leg and hinged brackets:

SF-1414F:
14 x 14
Retail: $1590

SF-1416F:
14 x 16
Retail: $1745

SF-1616F:
16 x 16
Retail: $1745

Wood snares with lightning throw-off:

SF-4514CG:
4-1/2 x 14
8 lugs
Retail: $1090

SF-0514CG:
5 x 14
8 lugs
Retail: $1090

SF-5514CG:
5-1/2 x 14
10 lugs
Retail: $1100

SF-6514CG:
6-1/2 x 14
20 lugs
Retail: $1100

SF-0814CG:
8-1/2 x 14
20 lugs
Retail: $1110

Tom toms with GTS and hinged tom bracket:

SF-0810T:
8 x 10 with GTS
Retail: $1065

SF-0812T:
8 x 12 with GTS
Retail: $1115

SF-0913T:
9 x 13 with GTS
Retail: $1210

Signature wood snares with Nickelworks throw-off:

SF-0414CG:
4 x 14
8 lugs
Retail: $1075

Gretsch Signature Drums are also available in a Vinnie Colaiuta Signature set.

For more information, visit their web site at www.gretsch.com.

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