I played a lot of gretsch kits already, usually catalina series, sizes at colors lang naiiba. Mga 10 different kits siguro ng gretsch (catalina maples, birch, club, kahit blackhawk nighthawk) and so far they're all good, madaling itono lahat, very versatile. Well except nga sa lugs especially snares, hindi mo yata sila pwede i tight tune at malambot. (experience ko ito)
Also fan ako ng Yamaha kits. Tight ang tunog kahit entry level na kit eh hindi ka bibiguin sa hinahanap mong sound. I played a Yamaha Stage Custom (90's series) sa dating church ko for 3 years yata. Ingat lang sa lugs. And yung mga BALLS.
Therefore, ikaw parin ang makakapagdesisyon niyan. The two brands you've posted kasi are very competitive. Nakaka-torn pumili