I have been trying to make some decisions about my kits. Basically I have three vintage Ludwig kits - 1966, 1968, and 1971 - and two C&C kits which sound very much like vintage Ludwig drums. With this, I have started to desire some different sonic choices. Surprise, surprise!

So, I have been looking at vintage and modern Gretsch drums. I'm gravitating more toward a vintage set, but living in Singapore makes it tough to play these drums before purchasing. So, I was wondering if you could give me some things to look for with these kits? What kind of sonic differences could I expect between a modern and vintage Gretsch kit?

Vintage Gretsch vs vintage Ludwig? (By the way, I'll be looking for a kit with a 22" kick drum, if that matters.) Heck, I'd also consider a vintage Rogers kit, but finding a finish I like with a 22" bass is about impossible.

Any insights?

Thanks!