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Gretsch Brooklyn 12x06 Chrome Over Brass Snare Drum
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Gretsch Brooklyn 12×06 Chrome Over Brass Snare Drum

£429.00

This is the Gretsch Brooklyn 12×06 Chrome Over Brass Snare Drum from Gretsch, available in the Drums category here on Just Drums. Read More below for more images and how to order for UK delivery at a great price.

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Description

Looking for a snare that offers you a bit more depth and character? Look no further than the
Gretsch GB4162S 12 x 6 Brooklyn Snare Drum. Its rolled 2.0mm chrome over steel shell, gives you an incredibly consistent, powerful sound. Expect a short attack with a crisp, snappy top end with plenty of meat in the mids to punch through any mix, what makes the Gretsch GB4162S 12 x 6 Brooklyn Snare Drum great is that it whatever your genre it is dynamically sensitive whilst retaining all of its natural tone and charm!

Here’s what Gretsch say about the Gretsch GB4161S 10 x 6 Brooklyn Snare Drum

The Gretsch Brooklyn Series Chrome-over-Steel snare drums are the latest additions to the Brooklyn snare drum series. The drums feature knurled 2.0mm thick chrome plated steel shells. With highly polished chrome lugs, Lightning throw-off, butt plate and Gretsch “302” 3mm/double-flanged hoops, every drum comes complete with 20-strand snare wires and Gretsch Permatone drum heads. Due to the thick shell, the snares produce a sharp, crisp attack with a full body sound. The “302” hoops add the power needed to cut through any musical setting while retaining sensitive musical tones.

Specifications

  • 6×12 6 Lug Chrome over Steel Snare Drum
  • SHELL: Rolled 2.0mm chrome over steel with center knurl pattern
  • HEADS: Permatone coated batter with white sound dot and clear snare-side heads
  • FINISH: Chrome with chrome hardware
  • HOOPS: Gretsch “302” 3mm, double flanged
  • THROW-OFF: Lightning throw-off and butt plate
  • HEADS: Gretsch Permatone coated batter head / Gretsch Permatone snare side head
  • SNARE STRANDS: 20 Strand
  • BEARING EDGE: 30-degree

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Brand

Gretsch

Gretsch is a legendary drum manufacturer with deep roots in American music history, known for producing drum kits with distinctive tone, classic styling, and strong character. The brand has long been associated with iconic recordings and drummers, particularly in jazz, rock, and roots-based music.

Gretsch drums are often described as warm, round, and musical, with shells and bearing edges designed to produce a focused yet open sound. This makes them especially popular for studio work, where clarity and balance are essential, but they are equally at home on stage. From vintage-inspired designs to modern professional kits, Gretsch maintains a clear sonic identity across its ranges.

In addition to drum kits, Gretsch also produces snares and hardware that reflect the same attention to tone and tradition. For drummers who value feel, heritage, and a sound that sits naturally in a mix, Gretsch remains one of the most recognisable and respected names in drumming.

Category

Drums

Drums is the main JustDrums category for core acoustic and electronic instruments, including kits, shell packs, snare drums, bass drums, toms and electronic drum kits. Compare the complete configuration, sizes, shell or pad construction, heads, hardware, module, triggers and connections according to the product type. A shell pack may need cymbals, stands, pedals and a throne, while an electronic kit may need a monitor or headphones. Use the specific child category and product specification to confirm what is included before comparing prices or sound.

Snare Drums

Snare drums provide the sharp backbeat and articulate ghost-note response at the centre of many drum kits. Compare diameter and depth, shell material, hoops, heads, snare wires, strainer, throw-off, butt plate and tuning range. Metal, wood and hybrid shells can produce different combinations of attack, body, sensitivity and projection, while depth affects the balance between response and weight. Check whether the listing includes a case, stand or replacement parts. The best choice depends on the drummer’s tuning, touch, music and the rest of the kit.

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Snare Drum

Snare Drum identifies the central backbeat drum. Compare diameter, depth, shell, hoops, heads, wires, strainer, throw-off and the included mounting or case.

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