Crisp, powerful and controlled
Chrome over Brass gives a crisp, powerful attack that always finds its own space in the mix, with the chrome accentuating the high end for a very controlled snap.
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Gretsch USA Custom 14×6.5″ Chrome Over Brass Snare Drum
A 14x6.5" Gretsch USA Custom snare with a 1.2mm chrome-plated brass shell for a crisp, powerful attack and a controlled snap.
- 1.2mm chrome-plated brass shell with a knurled centre stripe
- Crisp, powerful attack with a controlled snap
- 4mm die-cast hoops and 45° bearing edges
- Lightning throw-off with 42-strand snare wires
- 10 lugs, Snap-In key holder and Gretsch round badge
MRP₹79,990TBDS PRICE₹75,9905% OFF
Taxes included.
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Crisp, Powerful Attack That Finds Its Own Space in the Mix.
1.2mm chrome over brass
The 1.2mm brass shell is chrome-plated and carries a knurled centre stripe, with 45-degree bearing edges.
4mm die-cast hoops
Heavy 4mm die-cast hoops and 10 lugs give firm, even tensioning and a focused rimshot.
Lightning throw-off, 42-strand wires
The Lightning throw-off works with 42-strand snare wires, and a Snap-In key holder keeps a drum key on the drum.
USA Custom Metal
The G4164 is part of Gretsch's USA Custom Metal snare collection, a range of metal snares in a wide assortment of alloys, finishes and sizes, built in Ridgeland, South Carolina.
That Great Gretsch Sound — Since 1883
Gretsch has been making drums since 1883, when Friedrich Gretsch opened a small music shop in Brooklyn, New York, making banjos, drums and tambourines. Fred W. Gretsch, the founder’s great-grandson, later bought the company back and returned it to the family.
Gretsch drums have been played by Max Roach, Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Jimmy Cobb and Charlie Watts, and its USA drums are built in Ridgeland, South Carolina.
Explore Gretsch drums →Product FAQ
What is the shell made of?
A 1.2mm brass shell, chrome-plated, with a knurled centre stripe and 45-degree bearing edges.
What does it sound like?
A crisp, powerful attack that finds its own space in the mix, with a very controlled snap.
How does it differ from the G4164HB?
The G4164HB uses a large-hammered version of the same 1.2mm chrome-plated brass shell, which gives a distinctive, slightly drier sound.
What hardware does it have?
4mm die-cast hoops, 10 lugs, a Lightning throw-off, 42-strand snare wires and a Snap-In key holder.
Why buy from The Bangalore Drum Shop
- Authorised Gretsch Dealer: Genuine India-market stock with the manufacturer's warranty, supported by us directly.
- Play it before you buy it: Our Bengaluru showroom is set up so you can sit down and play, and compare against the alternatives in the room.
- Advice from drummers: The team plays. Ask about sizes, heads, sticks, thrones, pedals and what will actually suit the room you play in.
- Pan-India delivery: Shipped anywhere in India, packed for transit, with tracking from despatch to your door.
- GST invoice and after-sales support: Full tax invoice on every order, and a service point in the city rather than a call centre.
Model & Format5 specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gretsch |
| Model | G4164 |
| Series | USA Custom Metal |
| Type | Snare drum |
| Size | 14" x 6.5" |
Shell2 specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Shell | 1.2mm brass, chrome-plated, knurled centre stripe |
| Bearing edges | 45° |
Hardware7 specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Hoops | 4mm die-cast |
| Lugs | 10 |
| Throw-off | Lightning throw-off |
| Snare wires | 42-strand |
| Key holder | Snap-In key holder |
| Badge | Gretsch round badge |
| Heads | Gretsch Permatone |
Sound2 specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Character | Crisp, powerful attack, controlled snap |
| Best for | Main snare that cuts through a mix |
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