Mapex vs. Gretsch?

[Panopticon]

Ok...i've been saving up for a kit for a long while.

The whole time i've been saving up for a Pro M but all the talk about Gretsch here made me think of getting one. I've always thought they looked really classy and looked like really great drums with a very vintage look to them.

I've tried out both kits and i liked them both, and I'm calling for a price of a Cataline/Renown Maple later on today. I guess the question is, which one is the better kit? What are the Pro's and Con's of each? This is all in your opinion of course.

[Futuro]

I was looking at the catalina a while back as well. Personally I wouldnt get it. The toms kept constantly falling out of tune. It may have something to do with the mounting system (Which I believe they have two of, one suspension, one yamaha style) I played on the suspended.

The renown maple on the other hand are AMAZING kits. But the price will be much higher. I played on one for the first gig I ever played with my band and was very pleased. Toms stayed in tune the whole night. They have more high end attack (Not transient) it seems than the other maple kits in the price range.

I cant comment on the Mapex M as I have not played it. I have played a 3005 which is very similar (I think?)

[Panopticon]

would the Renown Maple cost more then the Pro M or about equal? and what about quality-wise?

[Futuro]

would the Renown Maple cost more then the Pro M or about equal?Renown maple will cost more. I dont know canadian prices, But for reference the Mapex M are in the 1000-1200 range, and the Renown maple are probably up around 1500-1700. If you are thinking of getting the renown, you might want to also try out the Saturns from Mapex. Try to find a place near you that has some to try out.

[Parradiddle Pete]

Can't stand then Catalina Birch but the renowns are Fantastic

[Panopticon]

well i just called the local gretsch supplier and they said a gretsch catalina shellpack will be 1000...no way...Pro M is less then 1200 for a full kit...goin for the Pro M...

[Futuro]

well i just called the local gretsch supplier and they said a gretsch catalina shellpack will be 1000...no way...Pro M is less then 1200 for a full kit...goin for the Pro M... Cool, sorry I couldnt help much on the Pro M information.

[Panopticon]

no problem...i had lots of information on the Pro M...just not the Gretsch.

[Sharkey Boy]

Pro M's are great
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..thats all i have to offer

[Little Android Man]

eh, they are both great. personaly, id go for the gretsch. i have one. but the pro M is still a great set

[Half Life]

If you were going to go Gretsch man, I'd definitely save up for a Renown. Although they're pretty close, I think the Pro M is a step up from the Catalina, but they're still nice drums. Just keep that Tobacco Fade in your head and you'll make the right choice ;)

[Pennywhistle (Angry)]

If you were going to go Gretsch man, I'd definitely save up for a Renown. Although they're pretty close, I think the Pro M is a step up from the Catalina, but they're still nice drums. Just keep that Tobacco Fade in your head and you'll make the right choice ;)
\m/:cool:\m/ Tobacco Fade Pro-M \m/:cool:\m/

Much better than the gretsch. MUCH better.

[Double Bass Jim]

:thumbsdown: on the catalina

Id go with the pro-m, take a look at them in person and make your choice.

[Massik Kretal]

Wait for the Catalina Maple to come out.

[Futuro]

Wait for the Catalina Maple to come out. What kinda mounts?

[Massik Kretal]

Dunno. I just say wait becuase it looks interesting. I'll check out there site now...

EDIT-The Gretsch Catalina Maple series has been designed for the player who is looking for quality features without the high price. With the warm tone of the thin maple shells, UV gloss finishes, and pro tom holders the Catalina Maple offers the looks and features of a pro kit without breaking your bank. In addition, for 2006 all Catalina Maple Euro shell packs will include a FREE matching 16” x 16” Floor Tom.

[Seafroggys]

i know it ain't the catalina birch, but I love the catalina club, my college has that as one of its 4 drumsets, really nice, the toms are tuned way high, the floor tom is about equal in pitch to my snare at home :D

[Massik Kretal]

Oh I just read more and it said it has GTS suspension systems...

[aznriceball]

gts isnt so great. but any pro kit i get id probably end up replacing the mounting system with optimounts :D

[Futuro]

gts isnt so great. but any pro kit i get id probably end up replacing the mounting system with optimounts :DThe sonors I played on were great! I really liked them.

[aznriceball]

tar looks the same as stm.

[Futuro]

tar looks the same as stm. Its that little ball in the middle that makes the difference.

/Has no idea, But they were sturdy as hell.

[rockindrummer]

gts isnt so great. but any pro kit i get id probably end up replacing the mounting system with optimounts :D

The yess mounts are way better than the optimounts.

[aznriceball]

i love yess, and yamaha tom arms. but i just prefer optimounts for the actual mount. if only a way to combine the 2..

[Panopticon]

mapex mounting is great...and as i said above...the Renown maple will be EXTREMELY expensive since a catalina birch is 1000 for a shell pack...which is absolutely rediculous...so gretsch is a no-go...Pro M ftw!

[The Leper Messiah]

Definetely go with the Mapex Pro-M. Great drumsets, I had the opportunity to play on one. Sounded awesome.

[The Ska Man]

Gretsch, hands down, no contest.

[Doogr]

Just another note: Mapex has a 5 year warranty. I have the M Series Birch and love em!

[Byron]

mapex mounting is great...and as i said above...the Renown maple will be EXTREMELY expensive since a catalina birch is 1000 for a shell pack...which is absolutely rediculous...so gretsch is a no-go...Pro M ftw!
I thought the catalina birch was like 500$, I'll check real quick.....yup 549$ on
MF

[Panopticon]

yeah but i live in Canada...but its still a royal rip-off...no way im gonna even think of asking about a renown maple...

[Futuro]

I thought the catalina birch was like 500$, I'll check real quick.....yup 549$ on
MFWoah! That is a good price. I would have bought one for that much.