Gretsch drum kit with warm and open sound
The Gretsch Renown Maple Jazz Bop Kit is a drum kit for the professional drummer looking for a versatile and warm sound in many situations. This Gretsch shell pack has proven itself for years in studios and on live stages, with an open harmonic voice that combines vintage warmth with modern attack and projection.
The shells are built from 7-ply maple. Combined with the 30-degree bearing edge and the well-known Gretsch Silver Sealer on the inside, that creates a character in which sounds from the 1950s up to today come together.
Build of the Gretsch Renown Maple Jazz Bop Kit
Gretsch uses the updated 302 steel hoops on this Renown Maple, also found on Brooklyn and Broadkaster drums. They deliver the sought-after focus of a die-cast hoop, but with less weight for better resonance. The Low Profile tom mounting system matches that approach, while the bass drum comes with round Gretsch tom brackets and chrome hardware.
You get a white shell set with Remo heads, made up of an 18" x 14" bass drum, 12" x 8" tom and 14" x 14" floor tom. The tom includes a rim, the floor tom includes legs, and a single tom holder is mounted in the bass drum. At Magna Music, you can also discuss this type of setup with a drum specialist if you want to match the configuration to your kit.
Compact bop configuration for studio and stage
With its 18" x 14" bass drum, 12" x 8" tom and 14" x 14" floor tom, this jazz bop kit is aimed at drummers who want a compact shell pack with professional features. That sizing makes this Gretsch Renown Maple suitable for studio work, stage use and other situations where versatility matters.
Model RN2-J483 combines the familiar Gretsch build with a modern configuration that works across many settings. You get a drum set that stays compact in size while still delivering the open projection and warm tone of the Renown Maple series.
