15 month wait for Gretsch…ouch!

[digovii]

Just got a quote back from a very reputable Gretsch dealer for some add on drums and was told it was a 14-15 month wait for any new orders.

Gretsch was always on the slower side but damn! I know it’s not their fault completely, world is pretty wild right now, but had to pass on that one.

Figured I’d give y’all a heads up if anyone was looking to put in an order. Probably should do it sooner than later…

 

[dingaling]

Probably worth putting what you’re looking for on the wanted section and the various gretsch Facebook groups.

 

[MBB]

Wow, that's twice as long as mine took last year.

 

[EssKayKay]

Not that it really matters but is this extended wait period just for "add-ons"? What about new orders for say Brooklyn's or USA Custom's?

 

[digovii]

Not that it really matters but is this extended wait period just for "add-ons"? What about new orders for say Brooklyn's or USA Custom's?

I was told all new orders flat out.

 

[DrummerJustLikeDad]

Still a family owned company, so there is that...

 

[DanRH]

Man, ten months for my Star Walnuts. It almost broke me. I couldn’t wait longer than that. Man! Used looks better and better. I was lucky to find a used Broadkaster in perfect condition that didn’t break the bank.

 

[Lennykenard]

I put in a couple star walnut orders. 6 month wait I was told. Earliest will be around Christmas. We shall see if it’s really only 6 months…

 

[dingaling]

You can always pass the time (15 months) watching these unboxing videos.

 

[GretschMan61]

I ordered my USA Custom kit in late August 2021 and received it late April 2022. Well worth the wait .

I waited 10 months for my former Yamaha PHX well before the Pandemic hit .

 

[Treviso1]

Man, ten months for my Star Walnuts. It almost broke me. I couldn’t wait longer than that. Man! Used looks better and better. I was lucky to find a used Broadkaster in perfect condition that didn’t break the bank.

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Exactly right! Especially MINT used...that's always best!

 

[Vistalite Black]

Walruses have a gestation period of 15 months ... That doesn't seem crazy.

 

[richardh253]

Seems the rule not the exception. Maxwell posted that the next bank of Vistalites on order won't be in til April.

I'm not in the market anymore but if I was buying in this environment I'd be looking at what is in stock in a shop or mint used. Especially the smaller shops (plug for phillydrum.com - Brandon has a sweet little Ludwig mahogany kit 18-12-14, and Maxwell just posted he is on order for similar "Art Blakey" kit. Nothing against Steve, but if you wanted one now, in minty condition, well there's a shop with that kit).

Reminds me of the early 1970s when you went to car dealer and custom-ordered "your" car - and then waited....and eventually asked "what's on the lot?"

 

[cinemadrummer2001]

There’s this beauty for sale in what looks to be almost new condition.

2012 Gretsch 3pc shellpack

$2500 usd... that's about 55% of the MSRP in the 2011 Gretsch Price List. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02NGLpbobCJNs4LFRjMhML6wTqy9ksS2oyZgR53xPP3rcTkBqy8yNUhJuz8XnvRxzGl&id=100082213749174

www.drumforum.org

 

[Pat A Flafla]

Exactly right! Especially MINT used...that's always best!

I love the price break you get on used drums with flaws the audience can't see.

 

[Redbeard77]

Good for them if they have that many orders for the USA drums. Seems like they could afford to hire a couple more people.

 

[Pat A Flafla]

Perhaps LSP folding hit percussion related businesses close to home and they're erring on the side of caution.

 

[digovii]

Thanks

There’s this beauty for sale in what looks to be almost new condition.

2012 Gretsch 3pc shellpack

$2500 usd... that's about 55% of the MSRP in the 2011 Gretsch Price List. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02NGLpbobCJNs4LFRjMhML6wTqy9ksS2oyZgR53xPP3rcTkBqy8yNUhJuz8XnvRxzGl&id=100082213749174

www.drumforum.org

Thanks but not the sizes needed to add onto my USA kit. Trying to get some bigger sized drums for my 13/16/22’s

I think part of the issue, if not the main issue entirely, is getting the metals/lugs to outfit the kits. Most companies are outsourcing lugs, tension rods, washers, and getting them right now seems to be quite difficult for companies across the board.

 

[TMDRUMS]

Wow....14 to 15 months? Now I'm starting to worry! I ordered a 12 x 8 Brooklyn tom with a white marine pearl wrap back in June. I'm on week 16 however I was originally told that the special order would be approx 20 weeks. Keeping my fingers crossed!

 

[xtranoise]

Walruses have a gestation period of 15 months ... That doesn't seem crazy.

Unless you are really, really, really excited to see your new baby walrus.