Gretsch Reconfigures Blackhawk Series [ Winter NAMM 2007 ]

21 December 2006 — Gretsch Blackhawk goes back to basics. Recognizing the need to provide the aspiring drummer with an easy, economical and direct drum set choice, Blackhawk will be re-focused from two to one series, simply called Blackhawk. Two configurations will be offered -- fusion and standard -- in Liquid Black and Wine Red finish options. The 2007 Blackhawk series will also include a complete hardware package with each model, making it a complete “boxed kit” package. Hardware packs will include chain-drive bass drum and hi-hat pedals (each with “Blackhawk” molded pedal boards), sturdy snare drum stand and boom cymbal stand. All stands are double-braced.

New Gretsch Blackhawk 5 pc. Standard Drumset (BH-S825H)

Blackhawk Features:

• Double-braced Blackhawk hardware pack
• Basswood/Poplar shells - 6-ply toms, 7-ply bass drum
• 6-1/2″x14″ 8-lugf steel snare drum
• Ball-style tom mount
• Telescoping bass drum spurs
• 2.5mm triple flanged hoops
• Wood bass drum hoops with inlay

BH-E825H- 5pc Fusion Set Complete with Hardware

• 18″x22″ Bass Drum
• 8″x10″ and 9″x12″ Toms
• 14″x14″ Floor Tom with Legs
• 6-1/2″x14″ Steel Snare Drum, 8-lugs

BH-S825H- 5pc Standard Set Complete with Hardware

• 18″x22″ Bass Drum
• 9″x12″ and 10″x13″ Toms
• 16x16″ Floor Tom with Legs
• 6-1/2″x14″ Steel Snare Drum, 8-lugs