What to Expect from the Gretsch G3 5-Piece Hardware Pack?
Quality
These aren’t the highest-quality stands out there, but they’re perfect for drummers that are happy with standard stands with relatively good stability.
Gretsch as a brand only offers two lines of hardware, and the G3 line is the more affordable one.
So, the quality may not be good enough for drummers that are used to much more heavy-duty options. However, we were very impressed with these stands, considering that they’re meant for cheaper drum kits.
Construction
The designs of all the stands are fairly standard. They have double-braced legs to add stability, and the cymbal stands are maneuverable enough to get a really comfortable cymbal setup.
The one difference is that these stands have plastic memory locks. Memory locks help you save the height setting so that you can set a stand up with the same height every time.
They’re typically made from the same metal material as the stand, but these plastic ones aren’t as durable. They shouldn’t be an issue, but they’ll be the first parts to degrade over time.
Performance
You get really reliable performance quality from these stands. There is a really fine line between cheap and expensive hardware stands, but these ones never feel cheap when you’re playing on them.
The pedals on the kick drum pedal and hi-hat stand feel surprisingly responsive, giving you excellent performance quality.
This is why this hardware pack would work just as well for a $3000 drum kit as it would for a $500 one.
Price Value Ratio
While we really love this hardware pack, the price is the one thing that we’re not so sure about. There are several hardware packs from other brands with very similar stands that cost a few hundred dollars less.
If you’re looking to save money, it would be better to get one of those. You won’t feel any difference in the performance quality.
These stands would only be good for drummers that want the Gretsch name if the price is your main consideration.