For this month’s Modern Drummer Kit of the Month, Shawn Messick has sent us pictures of his simple but elegant Gretsch Catalina Maple seven-piece kit, in the Burgundy Fade to Black finish. The Evans hydraulic black chrome heads really look great, as does Shawn’s full complement of Meinl Cymbals. Finishing everything off is a custom Dallas Drum Co. snare finished in electric blue and trimmed with gold hardware. What a classy looking kit, it’s true that sometimes simple and less says much more. Thanks Shawn!

February 2024 Issue