Gretsch Drums RN2-E8246-VP Renown 4-Piece Drum Kit (Vintage Pearl)Renown still features the classic 7 ply Gretsch formula maple shells, with 30 degree bearing edges and exclusive Silver Sealer interiors. But this Renown comes with a new twist with the addition of the Gretsch's player friendly 302 hoopthe same hoop used on Gretsch's Brooklyn and Broadkaster series drums. Gretsch 302 hoops produce the desirable focused sound like that of a die cast hoop, but are lighter in weight and less rigid, allowing the drum to