Renown Series with Connor Denis
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- Connor Denis plays and talks about the Vintage Pearl Renown kit.
Today’s working drummers need a kit that can do it all-and do it well. The newly designed 2016 Gretsch Renown is one of the most versatile drum sets ever made. Now, with one drum set, you can play with the sensitivity and touch to handle the smoothest grooves of the 1950s; the attack and projection required to drive the most powerful compositions of the 60s and 70s; and the clarity and vibrance needed to faithfully reproduce the clean studio sounds of the 80s, 90s and beyond.
Renown still features the classic 7-ply Gretsch formula maple shells, with 30-degree bearing edges and exclusive “Silver Sealer” interiors. But this Renown comes with a new twist with the addition of the Gretsch's player-friendly “302” hoop-the same hoop used on Gretsch's Brooklyn and Broadkaster series drums. Gretsch 302 hoops produce the desirable focused sound like that of a die cast hoop, but are lighter in weight and less rigid, allowing the drum to better “breath” and achieve maximum resonance. The 2016 Renown delivers the traditional Gretsch sound with an incredible open, harmonic tone that supplies the versatility needed to meet the demands of the hardest working drummers.
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RN, RN2
Renown Drums sound better in most cases than the USA sets and have better quality control. I have owned all 3 USA models and I come back to my Renown 24, 13, 16, 18 set. I highly recommend getting this well priced set! Pair it with a USA Custom Nickel Over Steel or Aluminum 14 x 6.5 snare.
I love a 14” deep bass drum. After playing 18” and even 20” deep bass drums for many years, I went back to a 14” and couldn’t be happier. All that extra depth adds nothing but a lot of weight. I get way more pop out of a 14”.
I think the word you're looking for is punch you want pop from the snare punch from a kick and slap from your toms lol just messing :)
I have this same kit, except mine is piano black. Puts a big smile on my face each time I play, it's genuinely the best sounding kit I've ever owned! The renown is my kit for life!
Same! Mine is the Gloss Natural finish.
This is the first time I've heard of this drummer and I really like his playing, what a powerhouse!
Connor is so much fun to watch!! So much energy and slams super hard!
The Renown is one of the best bargains. Serious sounding and A list drums. These sound just as worthy as other famous high end drum brands
U know damn well his dream company growing up was truth cause his obsession with Aaron Gillespie and the fact he was taught by Aaron and rocked his truth kits when he was being taught by him.
I remember commenting on one of his ig posts actually talking about if he'd ever go to Gretsch (when he was still on truth) and he said (paraphrasing here), "no, truth is my dream company, i'll never play another company".
@@andrewutz3674 Its all marketing...
Yeah but then Aaron dropped Truth or vice versa and now plays Gretsch and he's like "Oh Gretsch is cool too cuz Aaron plays them now!"
I feel honestly that most drummer grew out of Truth/SJC/OCD pretty fucking quickly. They look great, but... turn arounds are massive. Much smaller company... You have to get two kits every time your order for a tour, minimum, because they're always custom and you cannot get a copy of the main kit from any backline company. Those companies all had the same philosophy : going after the Vans Warped tour bands, make cool over-the-top finishes, be "cool"... who's left of the big names? Accept Tré cool who's with SJC, and Travis Barker who's still playing Orange County kits last time I checked (It really is a shame that OCD went under, that's a testimony to how insanely roadworthy their drums are...!)... well I don't know who's left. Honestly. And guess what???
***Aaron went to Gretsch.*** So did almost all of the top talents who thought those cool drums from edgy companies were the shit... until they realized that, once on the road, they're not anymore. Gretsch is there to stay. He was obsessed with Aaron, not Truth.
This is the most beautiful finish I've ever seen
🥁
Omg these sound amazing
I bought this exact kit with an extra 18” floor tom and a bell brass snare, 2 years ago. It still looks brand new and sounds great! I can’t wait for the day that I will buy a USA custom, it’s the next step 😅
I’m in the market for the exact same setup now. On the fence between a 14x6.5 Black Beauty vs a brass 14x8. So hard to decide. Are you still enjoying the bell brass?
@@spaceburger80 Yes, my Gretsch Bell brass is still my #1 snare, I have multiple snares but this one is my go-to
I like this sound and this color, so nice
😎
I have the jazz version of this kit. (18 inch bass). Great quality, great sound, and the pearl white is pretty cool looking.
I miss my Renown kit! I wish this setup would've been available when I had to get rid of mine.
AN UNBOXED VID WITH HIM WOULD BE AMAZING!!!!!!!
Excellent! Great kit as well. 😀👍🏻👌
Hoping I pick this set up next weekend
Sounds amazing!
Looks and sounds great!...Love the tuning and playing too 😃
Thank you.
@@gretschdrumsusa My pleasure...Thank YOU 😃
Daaaaaannnnnggggg.... they sound sweet.
I mean why tighten the snare head when you can just set it on the shell and play? LOL
Forget About the drum kit! That snare sounds beautiful!!! Hahaha joke, That kit’s Beautiful Too!!!
I always wanted to play Gretsch” Why you lying?
Cuz money talks : )
That snare holy smack😮
Exelente batero
Es baterista de Bearthooth, buena bandita de Metalcore!
Would just like to point out i do believe he is using DW 6000 stands right..and even with his powerhouse style they barely budge. Thinnest stands they make still top quality
why the hell would you drill that kick for the ugly tom holder :( can't find an undrilled version on thomann otherwise I'd get it now
Hi man ..i own the same kit. Amazing.
I own the 20 kick and 14 floor too.
Can you tell me what cymbals are you using in this video ? Expecially ride cymbal.
Thank you very much
Good to know they are very heavy. I would avoid just for that. Love Gretsch and the sound of Renowns.....but I like the Marquee series just as much.
I been wanting this kit sooo bad, but out of my price range at the moment :/
Ur simply amazing
👍
Grande zach
THE DUDE HIMSELF.
Class drummer 👍👍👍👍
Beautiful kit, but the snare isn’t very exciting....have heard better Gretsch snares.
No wonder he uses a Gretsch Bronze snare instead of this...they are great,
The tuning of the drum in this video isn't especially flattering. The Renown snare is actually very good.
Please do a unboxed video
Having a bit of trouble getting my 13" tom in tune specifically where the bass mount is, any tips?
Buy a tunebot
always thought he plays a truth....but ok beartooth semms to have contracts with gretsch ;-)
I’m seriously considering these drums. How do they sound with coated heads? Also,what’s different between these and Catalina?
Hi Justin. They sound great with any heads. Please visit our website so you can investigate all of the details. www.gretschdrums.com/drums
The Rn2 renown kit sounds as good as The Ludwig Classic Maple. :)
What s ride cymbal is this please ?
Which ride is he using??
based on lathing pattern, pretty sure it's the Zildjian K 22"Dark Medium
So much cymbals for a drum sound sample
Leonardo Schuster do you play drums without using cymbals 🤔
Can't anyone demo drums without feeling a need to play as fast as they can? It would be nice to actually hear the tone of individual drums.
fess749 He‘s a metal drummer, dp you expect him to play Jazz?
How much cheaper are these, compared to the Brooklyns.
Hello,
Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately, we do not give direct pricing. Here is a link to our worldwide dealers. You can type in your location and find one nearest to you. gretschdrums.com/dealer-locator
Is this kit available in copper sparkle?
www.gretschdrums.com/drums/renown
gretschdrumsusa ok, no then. So what is that? (Thank you for your reply).
www.woodbrass.com/batteries-acoustiques-rock-gretsch-drums-renown-maple-24”-3-futs-copper-sparkle-p277501.html?af=2401&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_pbew_jb6AIVTkPTCh1KlQLIEAQYASABEgLTafD_BwE
Hey there Benjamin,
i am so sorry for this very long delay. There has been some technical difficulties due to working from home. Your question was lost in the mix some how. Again, I am so sorry for that. Unfortunately the copper Sparkle is not currently available.
I've Gretsch players tell me there isn't much difference in the Renowns and the USA's. QC is better too what with them being made in Taiwan.
Please do a video checking the bearing edges for a proper cut. I see too many with uneven edges. (Renown and Catalina)
He snare sounds dead.
What tuning ?
Roy Beckerman tune very low
+smithzz lesaffre
Almost has an O Ring sound.
Emperor X head tuned low.
dude, who you comping or what? i cant hear the other instuments
Does anyone else think these drums are like crazy heavy though?
They are, believe me. I tech for my buddy who owns a 2017 Renown in Blue Metal, and while they sound unbelievable (especially with coated Emperors), they are MUCH heavier than his previous Gretsch, which is a Catalina Club Rock from the stone-ages with a 24x18 bass drum. The Luan mahogany used in the Cats is more forgiving. In fact, I think his (my friend) Renown 13x9 rack tom weighs almost as much as his Cat 18x16 floor tom.
Oh well. At least they hold up. Resilient drums, and he's over the moon about them, but weight-wise, they'll make you work.
If you think these are heavy try and lift the new classics - eek!
Hogan Bentle Q
i feel so bad for connor, carrying these heavy ass drums and the cymbals he plays are 24", 22" and 20" with 15" hats so it must be punishing
He uses drum vaults. And also, has a drum tech. So, he doesn't really carry them.
LUV THE DRUMS , 4 ME ID WANT ANOTHER MOUNTED TOM AND ANOTHER FLOOR TOM . WOULD LIKE 2 C A REAL DRUMMER WHO KNOWS HOW 2 PLAY DRUMS DO A VIDEO WITH THESE !!
Martin DEAN - why are you yelling?
Martin DEAN buy the kit and show us what ya got!
There snare sounds bad
Bert Windsor tune to low yes sound crap
Are you listening to this through a log of wood?
Its the emperor x. Known for its durability, not its sound.
Sounds no better than the Catalinas..
I always wandered what's the actual difference between Renown and Catalina Maple, besides the hardware
@@markomarkovic5729 I think its where the maple is derived from. Catalina maple comes from India I think. The renown kits are a big step up from Cats
2:38 "Silver sealer" - inside shell white coating. Copied by Ludwig on their NAMM 2019 snare drum shells.
Typical too hard hitting energy wasting drummer. Where are the dynamics? Great kit though. Love it!
I have the same exact kit.please stop trying to be like Aaron.
Rob Robbie He trained under Aaron for a long time.... He doesnt play like Aaron at all though. Plus smaller cymbals and 1 tom...
Rob Robbie Aaron actually gave him lessons if you look at old vids of Connor playing
What's wrong with that? He sounds like Taylor Hawkins too, all solid drummers.
Aaron wannabe
Rob Robbie if you mean Aaron Gillespie, Connor Denis was his student!