The Gretsch Vibe Is Alive and Well If it’s the Gretsch “Round Badge” vibe you’ve been searching for the dark, chewy response and effortless tunability you’ll find what you’re after in this Gretsch USA Custom Round Badge shell pack. This kit features the best of Gretsch’s American-made, mid-century drum heritage and the very latest in the company’s shell-making advancements. Each 6-ply tom and bass shell is a marriage of maple and gumwood, chosen for their modern bite and classic Gretsch warmth and roundness. Shells are topped with retro 30-degree bearing edges and treated to Gretsch’s Silver Sealer interior finish, along with a handsome nitron wrap finish. Crowning each tom shell is a set of beefy 4mm die-cast hoops for exceptional output, dryness, and stability. This USA Custom Round Badge kit is custom-built in Ridgeland, South Carolina, according to old-school Gretsch traditions and employing the latest and greatest in