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Gretsch is a well-known brand in the musical instrument industry, specializing in drums, guitars, and basses. Founded in 1883, Gretsch has a long and rich history of producing high-quality instruments that are beloved by musicians around the world.One of the key factors that sets Gretsch instruments apart from others is their sound quality. Gretsch guitars, in particular, are known for their warm, rich tone that is perfect for a variety of musical genres, from rock to jazz to country. This is du …

A shell pack, to put it simply, is a pack of acoustic drum shells. Drum sets can be sold as a shell pack for several reasons:The drum kit is mid to high endThe drummer has a preference on cymbalsThe drummer has a preference on hardwareThe manufacturer has decided to focus on the shells alone for a certain SKUMost mid to high end shell packs will not come with hardware or cymbals. This is due to the fact that shell packs in this price range are usually sought out by either experienced drummers or …

With an epic character you define in a moment’s notice, these are not your standard power cymbals. We’ve all been there. Your energy is soaring. Maybe you're with a band, and everyone is really clicking, or you've reached the height of your practice session. You hit the last chorus of the song, and it feels like it's time to rip open the roof above you. And once it's done, that's when it hits you—you aren't worn out because you haven't been playing through your cymbals. Your sticks ma …

One of the most daunting parts about starting a new hobby or craft is knowing where to begin. The choices of what you need, what to look for, what brands are good quality, etc. can sometimes be so overwhelming that you decide not to begin on your adventure of learning something new at all.Learning how to play the banjo is no different. There are different types of banjos and plenty of new terminology for parts of banjos and playing styles. Aspiring players also wonder what makes one banjo better …

Los Angeles born guitarist Nita Strauss has become a force to be reckoned with in the music world, dazzling audiences across the US, UK, Europe, South America, Asia, Australia and Africa, and sharing the stage with a diverse range of artists including rock legend Alice Cooper, R&B star Jermaine Jackson, early MTV darlings Femme Fatale, video game super group Critical Hit and popular tribute band The Iron Maidens. Her skill, exuberant stage presence and love for all things about her instru …