Featuring punchy mahogany shells and retro drum sizes and finish, this classic kit gives you an open-sounding 14′′-deep bass drum that’s perfect for just about any style of music. The rack and floor toms serve up “period-correct” vibe, in a satisfyingly balanced blend with the kick and snare drum. These drums stand out with a gorgeous vintage-y finish, for a crisp, distinctive look that’s stunning onstage. If you’re accustomed to playing kick drums with a depth of 16′′, 18′′, or even 20′′, you’ve been moving a lot of air – some would say needlessly. If you’re going for a punchy, contemporary kick sound, you’ll find the 14′′ x 18′′ size relatively effortless to work with – particularly if you’ve got padding and a mic in there. The final ingredient in this sonic alchemy is the kick’s mahogany shell – which gives you robust bottom end. With less air to move, you can be more fleet-footed and expressive with your kick drum. And expressiveness is what music’s all about, right? Everyone knows Gretsch electric guitars and drums, but did you know that they got their start in 1883 as a banjo company? It wasn’t long before Gretsch was making mandolins, ukuleles, and eventually flat-top guitars, contributing to the very roots of American music. So when you play a Gretsch instrument, you’re playing more than a great axe, you’re playing a piece of American music history.