Gretsch BK-R423 USA Broadkaster 3 Piece Standard Shell Pack (Anniversary Sparkle) Overview
Based on the 1950's flagship model, the New Broadkaster represents a rebirth of a Gretsch original - the 3-ply shell.As mentioned above, the new Broadkaster features a 3-ply maple-poplar-maple shells internally finished with Gretsch classic Silver Sealer. The shells are finished with a reverse roundover bearing edge which, allows greater surface contact with the head, resulting in a fatter, warmer tone.
Like all traditional USA-made kits the Broadkaster comes with classic Gretsch 302 double flanged hoops. These are similar to the original "stick chopper" hoops used in the 1950's however, these are made with heavier gauge steel that control the tone better and also protect your sticks.
Broadkaster kits are available in two different hardware packages, standard and vintage. Standard package includes heavy-duty Gretsch lugs, spurs and straight-sided GTS tom suspension typical to Gretsch USA Custom and Brooklyn kits. The vintage hardware package features hardware component styles used on 1950s-era Gretsch kits, including drum mufflers, floor tom leg brackets, rail Consolette tom holder, spurs, bass drum T-rods, throw-off, key holder and Fiberskyn bass drum logo heads.
Please note: shell pack only, stand hardware and cymbals are not included.
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- Type: 22-inch Classic Heritage Kit (shown with matching snare drum)
- -22x14in Bass Drum
- -12x8in Rack Tom
- -16x16in Floor Tom
- -Standard Build features
- Shell: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple without reinforcement hoops
- Hoops: "302" double flanged
- Tom Suspension: Straight-sided GTS with Gretsch G9025 Bracket
- Floor Tom Brackets/Legs: Gretsch G4825 with 12.7mm Legs
- Tom Mufflers: N/A
- Bass Drum Spurs: Gretsch G9013 Spurs
- Bass Drum Mounting Plate: Gretsch 4946MT 24-inch Bass Drums are Non-Drilled
- Bass Drum Tension Rods: Gretsch Key Rods
- Bass Drum Claws: Gretsch G5463 Die-Cast Claws
- Bass Drum Muffler: N/A
- Single Tom holder: Gretsch GTH-SLC
- Snare Drum Throw Off: Gretsch Lightning Throw-Off
- Snap in Key Holder: N/A
- Batter heads: REMO Coated Permatone with Gretsch Logo
- Resonant heads: REMO Clear Permatone with Gretsch Logo
- Bass Drum Batter Head: REMO Coated Powerstroke Permatone with Gretsch Logo
- Bass Drum Resonant Head: REMO White Permatone with 1950s-Style Broadkaster Logo