Gretsch
Gretsch Renown RN2-J484 Jazz Shell Pack – A Jazzer’s Dream at Tremendous Value
Iconic Sound. Vintage Style. Built for the Stage and Studio.
The Gretsch Renown RN2-J484 delivers everything a jazz drummer needs in a premium shell pack—at a price point that defies the quality it offers. From the warm, expressive tone of its 7-ply maple shells to the vintage character of the 302 double-flanged hoops, this kit is built to swing, bop, and burn with style and clarity. Whether you’re laying it down in the studio or taking the stage, the Renown Jazz kit brings that Great Gretsch Sound to every performance.
Included Sizes
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18x14" Bass Drum (with mount)
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14x14" Floor Tom
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12x8" Rack Tom
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14x5" Matching Snare Drum
Cymbals and hardware sold separately.
Highlights & Features
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7-ply all-maple shells provide a rich, warm tone with superb clarity and dynamics
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30° bearing edges ensure smooth head-to-shell contact for a rounded, fat sound
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Gretsch Silver Sealer interior enhances structural integrity and tonal purity
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3mm 302 double-flanged hoops promote focused resonance and vintage feel
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Classic Gretsch lugs, claw hooks, and badges complete the iconic look
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Remo heads deliver responsiveness, rebound, and consistent tone across all shells
Why Jazz Drummers Love It
The Renown Jazz shell pack is tailored to the jazz player who needs tonal control, sensitivity, and musicality. The maple shells offer just enough cut to remain articulate in small ensembles, but they also open up with warmth and resonance under stick or brush. Whether you’re digging into a hard bop set or feathering quarter notes behind a big band, these drums respond with character and nuance.
Silver Sealer & 302 Hoops – Gretsch DNA
The Silver Sealer interior—Gretsch’s signature since the 1950s—not only adds durability, but it helps enhance the tone's natural richness and resonance. Pair that with the 302 hoops, which bring a classic look and increased tonal focus, and you’ve got a kit that sings beautifully with rimshots, cross-sticks, and brushwork.
Perfect for...
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Jazz gigs in any venue
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Studio sessions where tone detail matters
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Players who want vintage Gretsch tone with modern stability
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Drummers looking for a compact, expressive, premium kit
Talk to Us at Drum Center of Portsmouth
Ready to experience the Gretsch sound that’s defined generations of drummers? The Renown RN2-J484 is a remarkable jazz kit that holds its own on any stage or session. Reach out to our team to get yours set up just the way you like it.
The Great Gretsch Sound lives here—make it yours.