Author Topic: Re: My Gretsch USA Factory Tour '07 (Read 5098 times)

sandythedrummer · « **on:** October 30, 2007, 11:32:43 AM »

Disclaimer: Okay hindi naman talaga ako kasama nila Sir Jecster sa Ridgeland SC pero let's pretend na ako yung kumukuha ng pictures para masaya ang story telling.

I'm posting on behalf of Sir Jecster

Let's start!

SMILE!!!!

The Fernandos with Fred Gretsch

He's holding the oldest Snare drum of Gretsch. May maliit na light bulb sa loob yan pag mainitan yung Drum heads which is calf's skin para sha mag stretch.

The new Drum shells. FYI Gretsch's drumshells were made outside their plant. Meaning there's a company that producing their shells. Pero don't worry they only produce Gretsch Shells and using Gretsch's Molds. Di kasi kasha sa factory nila eh. Yan ang sabi sakin ni Fred Gretsch. Hehehe

sandythedrummer · « **Reply #1 on:** October 30, 2007, 11:37:18 AM »

Hammered Bronze

Production Schedule

Measuring the drum size

Hand Sanding. FYI Gretsch used 2 ways of sanding their raw shells. Wet sanding then Dry Sanding. Inside and out.

Making the Finish by hand. FYI Each takes 7 processes to have their great Finish.

Drilling the Drums!!!

Buffing Stage

Assembly line

The Vineyard. Andito lahat nang lumang shells ng Grestch kasama na yung mga Old Slingerland Shell na naiwan nung binili ng Gibson USA yung Slingerland. Ayaw na nila kunin yung mga lumang shells so nakatambak lang yan dito.

Fact: Gretsch USA has only 8 employees in the factory so they can only make 5 Drums a day. 5 DRUMS A DAY!!! Not Drum sets ha! Wow pretty special huh!!!

sandythedrummer · « **Reply #2 on:** October 30, 2007, 11:42:59 AM »

The Kits!

The Gretsch 125th Anniversarry Kit

cavsdieagram · « **Reply #3 on:** October 30, 2007, 01:06:08 PM »

WAW!!!!

drumster · « **Reply #4 on:** October 30, 2007, 04:06:56 PM »

Ahh... The Vineyard! Nice!

So... Is JB bringing in US-made Gretsch drums?

Thanks for sharing the pics.

boypalo · « **Reply #5 on:** October 30, 2007, 04:35:17 PM »

WOW!!! that's what you call "PARAISO" for drummers.hehe

mayatambolero · « **Reply #6 on:** October 30, 2007, 04:54:15 PM »

GRABEEEEH!!!!!!!!

Akira JUMBO · « **Reply #7 on:** October 30, 2007, 05:12:44 PM »

What a great experience! Thank for the pix!

sandythedrummer · « **Reply #8 on:** October 30, 2007, 05:19:48 PM »

Hehehe. Sorry sa grammar! Ang barok ko pala mag English! Hehehe

metalmuhlisha · « **Reply #9 on:** October 30, 2007, 06:51:26 PM »

mukhang cute yung babaeng naka-green sa factory. yung payat ha, hindi yung mataba.

s2ry0fdyr · « **Reply #10 on:** October 30, 2007, 06:59:58 PM »

Quote from: drumster on October 30, 2007, 04:06:56 PM

Ahh... The Vineyard! Nice!

So... Is JB bringing in US-made Gretsch drums?

Thanks for sharing the pics.

sir dio. saan ba galing ung' gretsch na binibenta sa JB?

backbeat17 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 30, 2007, 08:21:19 PM »

wow!!!

eleven · « **Reply #12 on:** October 30, 2007, 09:54:07 PM »

maganda cguro mag trabaho dyan.

Dindin · « **Reply #13 on:** October 30, 2007, 09:58:50 PM »

Quote from: drumster on October 30, 2007, 04:06:56 PM

Ahh... The Vineyard! Nice!

So... Is JB bringing in US-made Gretsch drums?

Thanks for sharing the pics.

I think there are already some here brought in by JB...

In the meantime, check out the Renown Kits they have in Parksquare! Very delicious!

toybitz · « **Reply #14 on:** October 30, 2007, 11:40:28 PM »

thanks for sharing Dee....

ganda ng mga set!

I wonder what type of Gretsch did Lars use in recording the black album?

OT
one of the Fernandos was my classmate nun grade 3 Dagohoy with Ms. Rodriguez...si Jesus Fernando.

Dindin · « **Reply #15 on:** October 31, 2007, 04:08:49 AM »

Quote from: toybitz on October 30, 2007, 11:40:28 PM

OT
one of the Fernandos was my classmate nun grade 3 Dagohoy with Ms. Rodriguez...si Jesus Fernando.

OT

Teka... sinong Ms. Rodriguez yan? Yung mas matanda? Crush ko yun! hehehe

vdonati_fan · « **Reply #16 on:** October 31, 2007, 04:16:31 AM »

wow...imagine less than 10 employees...it just makes every kit personal for them in making it.

that's why each drum is priceless...

sandythedrummer · « **Reply #17 on:** October 31, 2007, 11:11:09 AM »

Quote from: metalmuhlisha on October 30, 2007, 06:51:26 PM

mukhang cute yung babaeng naka-green sa factory. yung payat ha, hindi yung mataba.

Actually napansin yan si Sir Jec. Sabi nga nya maayos daw yung babae na yun.

Maayos=Maganda!

Hahaha!!!!

intake · « **Reply #18 on:** October 31, 2007, 12:58:38 PM »

mmm yon eh!

maganda yung Renown model! its worth buying

mas nagustuhan ko pa tuloy ang Gretsch

drumachine · « **Reply #19 on:** October 31, 2007, 01:18:12 PM »

Quote from: sandythedrummer on October 30, 2007, 11:37:18 AM

The Vineyard. Andito lahat nang lumang shells ng Grestch kasama na yung mga Old Slingerland Shell na naiwan nung binili ng Gibson USA yung Slingerland. Ayaw na nila kunin yung mga lumang shells so nakatambak lang yan dito.

kung ayaw nila, ako kukuha! hehe. kung pwede lang...

drumster · « **Reply #20 on:** October 31, 2007, 03:10:07 PM »

Quote from: s2ry0fdyr on October 30, 2007, 06:59:58 PM

sir dio. saan ba galing ung' gretsch na binibenta sa JB?

The USA Custom, Signature Series and Limited Edition Custom Walnut kits, these are made in the US.

The New Classic, Renown, Catalina, and Blackhawk kits, these are made in Taiwan.

http://www.gretschdrums.com/

Jecster25 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:12:09 PM »

Wana clarify that the New artist kits are made with US Maples. Maayos nga ung factory worker. sexy...

drumster · « **Reply #22 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:23:50 PM »

The New Classic drums are made in Taiwan, according to the Modern Drummer March 2007 product review.

The maple wood used for the shells is US maple?

Just wanna check. Thanks

Gretsch New Classic Series drums --- http://www.gretschdrums.com/?fa=series&sid=537

Dindin · « **Reply #23 on:** October 31, 2007, 09:10:31 PM »

Quote from: Jecster25 on October 31, 2007, 05:12:09 PM

Wana clarify that the New artist kits are made with US Maples. Maayos nga ung factory worker. sexy...

tsk tsk tsk... kung may ganyan lang sa factory ng Fernando e... hehehe

drumachine · « **Reply #24 on:** October 31, 2007, 09:30:25 PM »

Quote from: Dindin on October 31, 2007, 09:10:31 PM

tsk tsk tsk... kung may ganyan lang sa factory ng Fernando e... hehehe

yung us Maples o yung sexy worker? hehe

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