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gretsch 20/12/14 for hard rock??
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44Ronin
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Will absolutely work
And the second he could get a new kit he got 24s
Pat A Flafla
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I use a c. '69 MIJ kit in that configuration for rock all the time. Clear diplomat bottoms and coated emperor tops work well for me (old rail mounts are finicky about tuning). You could probably just go all ambassador on a modern kit.
It will work, use maybe 2 ply heads, I do a rock to hard rock gig with a 22x14 12x8 14x14
no problem.
no problem.
He had 2 -18s pre Rush . JR Flood era
stickmakeboom
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Just hit em harder
It will certainly work. If you like the Gretsch sound/feel, go for it. Gretsch 20-12-14 is a punchy, versatile little kit. No need to remove bottom heads, believe me. Beyond that, it's just playing the music.
fair
But I'd argue that "Pre-Rush Neil" isn't what someone what someone would assume the OP was talking about.
JDA
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I've actually done it.
and beef up the floor tom
and beef up the floor tom
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mtarrani
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I agree 100%.
JDA
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Yes Like I don't know about Gretsch- projecting (lol) .
But a 20/12/14 for Rock situation?
There's about 10 other choices I'd make before that.
It's ok. But live a little
Course I don't know what series he's talking about. Renown, Brooklyn, Broadkaster then USA Custom would be my order for in a hard rock band.
But a 20/12/14 for Rock situation?
There's about 10 other choices I'd make before that.
It's ok. But live a little
Course I don't know what series he's talking about. Renown, Brooklyn, Broadkaster then USA Custom would be my order for in a hard rock band.
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JDA
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You repeat what I say a lot
JDA
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And also to my Detractors; I agree with that
you know who you are : ) lol
cripes sake just get a 60s Super Classic 22/13/16 in silver sparkle or bowling ball blue like the rest of the other human race.
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Of course any sizes will work , but in my opinion and I believe that at least 75% of Hard Rock - Blues was played on 22/13/16 or a 24” bass drum .
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But any sizes will work , they all kinda sound like drums , and if you are playing miced up most of the time do whatever .
But the essence of the music is 22/13/16 and also a vintage style or vintage kit …
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But any sizes will work , they all kinda sound like drums , and if you are playing miced up most of the time do whatever .
But the essence of the music is 22/13/16 and also a vintage style or vintage kit …
AtlantaDrumGuy
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I agree with Houndog in that something like a 22/13/16 (or the 24 bass) would be more of my choice for a heavier rock type of thing (if one had that choice available), but you could still make the smaller drums work. 22” is plenty to rock though…think Keith Moon, Phil Rudd…
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It's all in how you tune them. If it gets the sound you want then yes, they're for rock.
You'll never go wrong buying a Gretsch 20 12 14. It will be easier to sell than other brands and sizes when you decide to get another set.
