incrementalg
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I've found two deals on Gretsch renown shell packs that interest me. One is the prior gen Renown and the other is the RN1I want to run them by the group for feedback. I'm not looking for you guys to make the decision for me...I'm looking for perspectives outside of my own, so I don't make a hasty decision.
Deal 1:
Gretsch RNE824 4 piece in Autumn Burst. Being sold as new, but with slight blemish which amounts to a handful of very fine scratches. Being sold by an authorized Gretsch dealer with full Gretsch warranty. $849 shipped.
Sizes are:
- 18" x 22" Bass Drum
- 8" x 10" Tom
- 9" x 12" Tom
- 14" x 14" Floor Tom
Deal 2:
Gretsch RN1-E604-CB 4 piece in Cherry Burst. Sold as new in the box...no blemishes or anything like that. $1,015 shipped.
10" x 7" tom
12" x 8" tom
14" x 14" floor tom
20" x 16" Bass Drum
The price on the RN1 is a helluva deal compared to everything else I've found online an in store for the RN1 shell packs.
Let me put my dilemma this way...Is the blemished set worth $849 shipped more than the RN1 set is worth $1,015? I don't expect to forego anything sound wise between the two. They'll both more than meet my needs. My plan is to pick up an extra tom or floor tom to make it a 6 piece, but that's down the road and as the opportunity presents.
Can I get your opinions on these options?
Thanks!
Deal 1:
Gretsch RNE824 4 piece in Autumn Burst. Being sold as new, but with slight blemish which amounts to a handful of very fine scratches. Being sold by an authorized Gretsch dealer with full Gretsch warranty. $849 shipped.
Sizes are:
- 18" x 22" Bass Drum
- 8" x 10" Tom
- 9" x 12" Tom
- 14" x 14" Floor Tom
Deal 2:
Gretsch RN1-E604-CB 4 piece in Cherry Burst. Sold as new in the box...no blemishes or anything like that. $1,015 shipped.
10" x 7" tom
12" x 8" tom
14" x 14" floor tom
20" x 16" Bass Drum
The price on the RN1 is a helluva deal compared to everything else I've found online an in store for the RN1 shell packs.
Let me put my dilemma this way...Is the blemished set worth $849 shipped more than the RN1 set is worth $1,015? I don't expect to forego anything sound wise between the two. They'll both more than meet my needs. My plan is to pick up an extra tom or floor tom to make it a 6 piece, but that's down the road and as the opportunity presents.
Can I get your opinions on these options?
Thanks!