better recorded drums BIRCH vs ASH Gretsch Catalina

[KLINKDETROIT]

I am considering buying a drum set by Gretsch called the Catalina Birch. I also have an opportunity to buy the exact same set but made of ASH wood. What would you recommend I buy between those 2 sets ONLY? I would be recording the kit but mostly using the set live.

 

[bostonwal]

Have you been able to hear/play them? Frankly I've never heard of ash drums. Birch is very popular in recording with the Yamaha Recording Custom probably being the most recorded birch kit out there. I can certainly vouch for thin birch shells (though most birch sets do not have thin shells).

 

[Rod]

I've never heard of ash drums either....Birch shells tend to be very bright...I tend to prefer maple...They are fatter and warmer sounding....

 

[MichaelK]

LP makes ash congas that sound fantastic, but as far as I know I've never heard an ash drum kit.

 

[kludge]

Whichever one comes with a better drummer!

 

[KLINKDETROIT]

Thanks a million