Ok, the second picture is the badge I have right now on my drums. It is dated to be from the 1980s. But in the first picture is a badge that are on the drums I might buy from a friend. They look similar but the second one says catalina birch on the bottom. Is this badge also from the 1980s?
Thanks
Young man...this new Catalina shell is a modern drum, from the last 10 years. Did you get your cymbals for your birthday like you asked? Or, did you follow our suggestions and look over C/L and take your time, getting more value for your money?
Young man...this new Catalina shell is a modern drum, from the last 10 years. Did you get your cymbals for your birthday like you asked? Or, did you follow our suggestions and look over C/L and take your time, getting more value for your money?
Wow you remember that! :D
Been awhile how's it going?
Well first just saying that the picture isnt the actual drum... I just got the pic for the internet and just used the badge as an example.
And I did get my cymbals for my birthday because at the time nothing was coming up on CL and I was impatient haha. I just went through a big move and I have been keeping an eye out for cymbals and such in this area on CL. Recently I have been going to stores and trying out cymbals and I am saving up to get some better ones (in store, CL, or other online stores).
You moved from New England to Phoenix...in the summer...? Man, that sux. And you will find C/L very active and fruitful in the Valley of the Sun....so what do you think about the heat...nice and dry...eh?
Actually I moved from New Jersey. I'm originally from Canada though haha. The heat is very different but I like it. Without the humidity it makes it a lot nicer. I am sad about the fact of moving but I am excited for school to start. My new school has so many more class options and I got in Percussion! So I will be drumming in fairs and such! And the class is everyday so I will get a lot of practice.
Do you think it would be ok to mix in modern toms in a vintage set?
Actually I moved from New Jersey. I'm originally from Canada though haha. The heat is very different but I like it. Without the humidity it makes it a lot nicer. I am sad about the fact of moving but I am excited for school to start. My new school has so many more class options and I got in Percussion! So I will be drumming in fairs and such! And the class is everyday so I will get a lot of practice.
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The Catalina Birch series is a newer series of drums, made in Asia in the last 10 years or so. They're considered an entry/mid-level series. Your 1980s Gretsch drums, on the other hand, are top-of-the-line American drums, and they're made of different wood, so they'll have different tones.
As for whether it's ok to mix and match: do whatever your ears tell you! I love the sound of 10" toms, but they weren't making them in the 1950s when my Gretsch kit was made. So I found a modern Gretsch Catalina Maple 10" tom, wrapped it to match my 50s drums, and added it to the kit. It's not vintage and the badge doesn't match the rest of my drums, but in the end these are musical instruments and they're meant to be played. As long as you don't do anything that would affect the value of your drums (refinishing them, drilling new holes, etc.), I say do whatever sounds, feels and looks good to you. Enjoy!
