Gretsch USA Brooklyn Standard GAS5514ST 14 x 55

Gretsch USA Brooklyn Standard Snare 14x55in Satin Black MetallicWhen a drum exceeds all expectations it becomes the standard Mike JohnstonWhen 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 prograde snare drum After 9 months of prototyping feedback and thorough evaluation the Brooklyn Standard was bornAn inside identification label specifies the year of production and is signed by Mike JohnstonThe Brooklyn series brings classic tone versatility and great value all from the Ridgeland SC factory TheBrooklynseries adds our302hoops to brass and steel shells which opens the tonal range of the shell making for some of the most versatile snares weve ever madeFeaturesDeveloped in cooperation with Mike Johnston6ply maplepoplar shellDouble 45 bearing edgeGretsch 302 steel hoopGretsch Silver Sealer internal shell coatingGretsch Tube LugsFinish Satin Black MetallicChrome hardwareRemo USA heads