It happened! I got a new (old, very old) drum set! A Gretsch SSB in a beautiful midnight blue pearl finish! 

For some of you this doesn't come as a surprise. I've always loved Gretsch drum sets. I already owned a Gretsch Bell Brass, most of my drumming hero's played this musical brand, but I really fell in love when I was able to play an early Gretsch Round Badge. I refurbished this drum set back in the day for it's owner and in return was able to play some shows with it and record with it. That's when I really fell in love with the rich tone and sustain that these drums have. And oh boy does this one have that too! 

I got it in a 22" 12" 13" 16" configuration, something I'm not really used to (for the most part I have played big sets with a 24" bassdrum). This kit sounds awesome, so round, full of tone, and that rolling thunder in the floortom that not many drum sets have. 

I'm really really looking forward to take it on the road and in to the studio! Hope to see you all at the shows! 

Cheers, 

Harm