Vinnie Colaiuta Plays His Restored 90's Gretsch Kit For The First Time

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  • We lovingly restored Vinnie's Signature Kit from the 90's. Some of you might recognize it. What better way to welcome him back to Gretsch than for all of the fans to experience the first experience with his restored kit. Welcome back!
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  • @ChrisPernaDrums
    @ChrisPernaDrums 2 ปีที่แล้ว +379

    Vinnie kills me, glasses hanging from his mouth like someone’s dad just sitting down behind a set of drums and casually throwing down.

    • @nigelmoyes9798
      @nigelmoyes9798 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I can’t let the Bluetooth hands free headset hanging out of his ear slide either 😂 What a legend.

    • @rwfrench66GenX
      @rwfrench66GenX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Steve Vai tells an awesome story about when Vinnie was recording Mo N Herb’s Vacation and how Zappa made it even more complex than The Black Page. Steve said Frank, Bozzio and himself were in the studio watching Vinnie through the glass and Vinnie had some sushi 🍣 on the ledge of the sheet music stands and during this really intricate bar Vinnie reached over to get a piece of sushi 🍣 pushed his glasses up with his middle finger and finished the bar all left handed without missing a note! Frank threw some papers up in the air and he and Bozzio walked out after that! 😂

    • @prod_adrian
      @prod_adrian 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rwfrench66GenX Hey. Cool story, would love to hear that. Is the clip with Steve Vai talking about this up on TH-cam?

    • @markroffe3967
      @markroffe3967 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣

    • @mysa.relind977
      @mysa.relind977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He is such a natural I love him

  • @danielm4114
    @danielm4114 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    Vinnie's tossed off two minute warm up is some other drummer's- any other drummer's- life time achievement goal.

    • @leonardoguida.
      @leonardoguida. ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Especially because any drummer’s life achievement goal would be to play on his set probably

  • @magiscichoam
    @magiscichoam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +327

    Absolutely, one of the finest, most accomplished and most musical drummers ever. His creativity, chops and technique are of the very highest order. Bravo!

    • @skiptrace1888
      @skiptrace1888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes the drummer is fantastic! But the drums are not . My first drums was a set of shoeboxes. These drums sound worse than my shoeboxes!

    • @magiscichoam
      @magiscichoam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@skiptrace1888 I agree. The kit doesn’t sound impressive at all. It might be the way the kit is “miked” for this post. I saw Vinnie perform with Jeff Beck at the Crossroads Guitar Festival in 2007. His Gretsch kit sounded fantastic and perfectly resonated and musically complimented both Beck and Wilkenfeld. In my opinion the best sounding kits I’ve heard are Rogers Script Badge maple kits from the early 1970s and Sonor SQ2 medium maple kits from 2012.

    • @artcorvolet
      @artcorvolet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@skiptrace1888 this is a cell phone recording 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

    • @skiptrace1888
      @skiptrace1888 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@artcorvolet got it!

    • @lendog8153
      @lendog8153 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@skiptrace1888 I disagree

  • @chrispierce1305
    @chrispierce1305 2 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    His single strokes around the kit are both effortless and a thing of beauty.

  • @abidababida7096
    @abidababida7096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    A testament to the quality of Gretsch as a great company. I had a very rare late 60’s Jasper shell kit that my dad bought me when i was a kid in around 1977. In 2008 i agreed to sell it for 3k., but the badges were missing from when i recovered it in the 80’s. Inside the shells was still a sticker claiming a lifetime warranty on the drum kit. Gretschcouldn’t believe i had one of these kits and still that the stickers were still on! they sent me 6 new badges free. (normally 40 each)

    • @rogerringold616
      @rogerringold616 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gretsch Family bought company back/DW drums oversees production/ now recently DW bought by Roland....just dont sell to CBS....THE LIST OF QUALITY COMPANIES they #$%%##^&*& over Rogers drums/Fender guitars/Steinway.....on and on....criminal unethical....ruined quality let TM patents go undefended. .....shameful tax write offs or worse.

    • @babar69110
      @babar69110 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Found a 60's round badges in 2002. Same, stickers inside shells, with lifetime warranty and serial number :)

    • @DG-sf9ei
      @DG-sf9ei 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You Frank Gretsch or something? ?? No way anyone else would post a stupid and naive square box comment like a Gretech fanboy.

  • @23ograin53
    @23ograin53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    This was so much more enjoyable and appreciable for me than if it had been close miced. We get to actually hear the drums, not the mixing board.

  • @drumlover1687
    @drumlover1687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Amazing! He seemingly has limitless technique. Vinnie is a rhythmic virtuoso.

  • @TopDownDrumming
    @TopDownDrumming 2 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I’d watch hours of this. Amazing fluidity and technique with both traditional and matched grip.

    • @jimmythebold589
      @jimmythebold589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      better yet is his sense of melody. technique takes a back seat to actual music. vinnie delivers big time on the music front, as well as the technique front. i love his dynamics. i hate bashers....

  • @RADJAGOR
    @RADJAGOR ปีที่แล้ว +15

    My favorite drummer. he can really play in any context.

  • @bamamoondog9039
    @bamamoondog9039 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    This kit belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with a display in tribute to Vinnie.

    • @jaquestraw1
      @jaquestraw1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Couldn't agree more

    • @rogerdat7807
      @rogerdat7807 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      RRHOF is a joke. Try the Smithsonian.

    • @martianslotplayer9769
      @martianslotplayer9769 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@rogerdat7807 How about both. He's deserving.

    • @rogerdat7807
      @rogerdat7807 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @martian slot player lolol... thats a fact as well!

    • @ohrid59mk76
      @ohrid59mk76 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      this kit belongs on the stage with Vinnie behind him ! for now !

  • @hihats
    @hihats 2 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    overall, Vinnie IS the GOAT.

  • @felixweber6593
    @felixweber6593 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    His ease on the drums is purely mind blowing... I am in awe every time I see how relaxed he is, how the most challenging pattern seems just easy for him.

  • @danielmorales3382
    @danielmorales3382 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This drum kit sounds excellent, the attack and projection so amazing! And obviously Vinnie Colaiuta behind the drums elevates it to another level!

    • @DG-sf9ei
      @DG-sf9ei 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lmfao, then either your not a drummer or never owned anything other than Gretsch. These sound like tin cans with nothing other than echo and dissonance. Maybe listen to a drum solo on a Ludwig, Slingerland, DW, Roger's, or even Yamaha and Tama. Then you've heard what full bodied drum quality sounds like.

    • @misakiyoshida
      @misakiyoshida 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DG-sf9ei Dude, you can't even spell and sure comment a lot for someone who hates Grestch with a burning passion. A good drummer can make any name brand kit sound decent.

  • @roadrocket7
    @roadrocket7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Kudos to Paul Cooper and his team at Gretsch. I know Paul from back in the day(s) in West TN; I also lived in Studio City CA, circa 1980/81, when Vinnie was blowing people's minds at The Baked Potato. Drummers kept raving about some "kid named Vinnie with monster chops". And here he is...keeps getting better & better. ❤️

  • @drumguyben7509
    @drumguyben7509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    That groove at 1:28 is 🔥🔥🔥

  • @johnz4412
    @johnz4412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Such a master drummer. His musical credits are legendary.

  • @GamingDrummer89
    @GamingDrummer89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    That 14" Floor Tom sounds just so perfect, as does Vinnie's playing (as usual)!

  • @Powslam
    @Powslam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I had my Gretch restored by the same guy . Chris heuer and he does an incredible job. He is the best

  • @obijuan8466
    @obijuan8466 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Love that blue color. So much better than the original white! I still love my '83 USA custom kit 8,10,12,13,16,18,22. So have all of my sound guys over the years.

  • @itikutok6568
    @itikutok6568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Always a pleasure to watch Vinnie. He will always be my favourite.

  • @facelen4321
    @facelen4321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    He is just amazing... every time he plays... even just "fooling around"...

    • @CamiloMoyaBaterista
      @CamiloMoyaBaterista 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok

    • @mitchmaule6517
      @mitchmaule6517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@CamiloMoyaBaterista what do you mean "ok" lmao vinnie is on the mount Rushmore of drummers he is one of the GOLD standard for drummers

    • @jojothetasmaniansassmonkey8866
      @jojothetasmaniansassmonkey8866 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      0:36...that moment had a lot of sass in it

  • @LeonardSmith-qv8do
    @LeonardSmith-qv8do ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Vinnie, lovely relaxed playing, and that traditional left hand grip looks just great, single strokes GREAT

  • @bobasquid3339
    @bobasquid3339 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I learned so much watching him play in this short clip. Looks like he wasn't even trying, amazing drummer!

  • @carlalbrecht
    @carlalbrecht 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Salute to the master! Thanks for so many years of inspiration. Vinnie!! Many blessings. Carl

  • @cfyves
    @cfyves 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful sounding kit!!

  • @calebcoleman1806
    @calebcoleman1806 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Us 90’s kids going, “Restored? 90’s isn’t that long…. Oh no!”
    But seriously amazing playing.

    • @jd0879
      @jd0879 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lol depends when from the 90’s. If it’s 1990 RIP 32 years ago that’s def a restored kit

    • @calebcoleman1806
      @calebcoleman1806 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jd0879 True, that was just my gut reaction to the title without thinking too hard first lol

    • @ekaram63
      @ekaram63 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      whether it was gigged or in studio would make a huge difference.

    • @zagyex
      @zagyex 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      :_)

  • @iantouzel638
    @iantouzel638 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those kind of videos are a pure joy to watch, legend playing whats coming trough their mind, testing the drum . Thanks

  • @aaronhorvath3291
    @aaronhorvath3291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Vinnie what a pro. This guy can play it all you name it Vinnie had something to do with it. Monster reader and a Monster player... And he loves his new blue kit made by one of the greatest drum makers in the world. The big G

  • @nigelnunes
    @nigelnunes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Vinnie's blue is to blue what Tony Williams' yellow is to yellow - legend status.

    • @nigelnunes
      @nigelnunes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Andy Butler Nope, not strictly the drummers - but perhaps their kits . When I see a Gretsch kit wrapped in that blue, Vinnie comes to mind immediately - kinda the same way people associate Tony Williams with his span playing yellow kits. Obviously, it's a testament to both players' incredibly prolific careers. Just an internet opinion, though lol

  • @rtanidean4931
    @rtanidean4931 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an inspiring musician and person. Balanced as a man. TY. 😊💚

  • @johnnymossville
    @johnnymossville 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That set sounds monster huge. Love it!!!!

  • @adanalcala7999
    @adanalcala7999 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    His singles are absolutely killer

  • @michaelgreen5206
    @michaelgreen5206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That's a beautiful Gretsch kit, Vinnie.

  • @dhldt1021
    @dhldt1021 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome kit, cymbals and Vinnie’s warm up is crazy. What a sound

  • @alexreid4131
    @alexreid4131 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An absolute pleasure to watch someone who knows their craft

  • @rastapastrychief
    @rastapastrychief 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    AMAZING drummer, love it

  • @nigelparker5886
    @nigelparker5886 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the way he seems to be able to hit them harder and more often than most! He is rather good you know! Cheers

  • @SteveG123
    @SteveG123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Punchy and both warm and articulate sounding drums. Very good.

  • @thechangingtimes
    @thechangingtimes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One of my favorite drummers of all time…. 😝

  • @malcolmlarri8236
    @malcolmlarri8236 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wow ! never realized these were restored drums ... looks so great !

  • @John-zt6yw
    @John-zt6yw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Vinnie and Weckl have beautiful sounding kits.

  • @philiprea8340
    @philiprea8340 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome to watch such a master at his craft

  • @KONAMAN100
    @KONAMAN100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How glorious is that funky groove from 1:11 That deep sounding floor Tom, ouch.

  • @RaelNYC
    @RaelNYC 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Zappa deemed him the grand prize winner for hanging with polyrhythms and Zappa didn't sit around giving out frivilous compliments.

  • @williamweiss6128
    @williamweiss6128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always love Vinnie since Zappa..started with Paiste 2002 in 78... still have a few.

  • @kenfreeman5321
    @kenfreeman5321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love watching Vinnie. He's freaking awesome.

  • @hotstix7014
    @hotstix7014 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love Vinnie. Great Drummer.. The Kit Sounds Great!!!

  • @MonitorSmith
    @MonitorSmith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man he can play. Great kit!

  • @matthuber7558
    @matthuber7558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great sounding kit!

  • @robzalewski1618
    @robzalewski1618 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I didn't discover Vinnie until I heard that funky beat he put on the hi-hat in the song Seven Days from Sting. I loved that hi-hat beat and tried it and tied my limbs up like a pretzel. Ever since, I've come to hear a lot from him and he's right up there with Neil, Bonham, Dave Weckl and Buddy as my favorites ever.

  • @DadBodDrumming
    @DadBodDrumming 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow that is a beautiful shade of blue! Sounds great too

  • @zeus-bx9xw
    @zeus-bx9xw ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Zappa introduced me to Vinnie... my life has been enriched.. 27/04/2023 NZ koitiata..im 65

  • @inzudrums
    @inzudrums ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sounds great!!

  • @CribNotes
    @CribNotes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In his late 60's and still got those hands!

  • @HiVoltish
    @HiVoltish ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That man is still amazing!!

  • @artsal
    @artsal 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can watch this all day you are awesome vinnie

  • @jonn443
    @jonn443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful.

  • @roybeckerman9253
    @roybeckerman9253 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love his snare sounds..👍🏿🥁

  • @kellyburns4725
    @kellyburns4725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just makes me laugh he is so fing good! Long live Vinnie!

  • @robbyhill8167
    @robbyhill8167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did you know that Mr. Colaiuta used to play with the beautiful Faith Hill ?

  • @80eren
    @80eren 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG, those drums sound great! And Vinnie’s chops are always a joy to hear. He’s such a beast. 🥁👍🏻

  • @kchez5586
    @kchez5586 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The thing that I dislike about this video is it not being 3 hours long. So many killer licks and grooves just casually flowing out on the fly... one could only imagine the things you'd hear if you spent an afternoon watching him "just messing around". Legend.

  • @GlennSnell
    @GlennSnell 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    There have been so many great rock drummer and jazz drummers, etc...we all know the names. But he is right there in the conversation for one of the best.

  • @robertclarkguitar
    @robertclarkguitar 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sounds absolutely killer. Like I really love these.

  • @woodshed_moments
    @woodshed_moments 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Vinnie used to be a client of my many, many years ago, the one thing that always struck me about him is just how cool and how sweet a guy he is.... truly laid back.
    But the guy plays with power!
    He is a zest for odd signatures in crazy accents in his timing... I work with them right about the time he got picked up with Sting, cool guy and one of the best drummers out there.

  • @claudiabussone5742
    @claudiabussone5742 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    sound amazing and those paiste omg phenomel

  • @sipzter
    @sipzter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    UUUUUU YYYYEEEEAAAHHHHH The boy can play! And the kit sounds glorious!

  • @stevenbatley8666
    @stevenbatley8666 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lovely smooth technique ❤

  • @artsal
    @artsal 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can basically watch this all day long vinnie so powerful the best

  • @codersexpo1580
    @codersexpo1580 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vinnie's putting on some weight there. Still...not stopping him from killing it. Masterful and a pleasure to always watch. love the part @36 with the glasses hanging out his mouth...been there done that...and that's about the only thing I can get right that Vinnie does.

  • @JaxonHaze
    @JaxonHaze 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First time I’ve seen him use a third 8” tom like that. I dig it!

  • @BrianODonohue
    @BrianODonohue 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the Best and My Favorite Drummer! :)

  • @electricbassist8009
    @electricbassist8009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Paiste is great, Vinnie is wonderful, Gretsch is cool. 😍😍😍😍🤘🤘🤘

  • @gelosoriano
    @gelosoriano 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how everything sounds.

  • @keepthemetalflowing
    @keepthemetalflowing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The man oozes feel, time, and technical accomplishment without ever seeming to boast or be braggadocious. The man is one of so many of my favorite drummers and musicians. He has more talent musically speaking in his left pinky than I have in my whole body.

  • @erichellberg9570
    @erichellberg9570 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What can you say, it's Vinnie! Been following him since the mid 70's.

  • @DrJ-hx7wv
    @DrJ-hx7wv ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those Paistes are incredible.

  • @justrobocon6538
    @justrobocon6538 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A master of the craft.

  • @CheekyFest
    @CheekyFest ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE it - including the colour

  • @u.v.s.5583
    @u.v.s.5583 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Unquestionable genius of drums.

  • @zacharyschnepp4860
    @zacharyschnepp4860 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man is amazing on drums absolutely amazing

  • @bobbysdaddy1576
    @bobbysdaddy1576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well now by got... I'll tell ya what... that feller can sure play some drums. Dadgumnit.. we felt the vibrations in our walls at Strickland Propane. Dang near woke up Buck Strickland.

  • @pactsworn
    @pactsworn ปีที่แล้ว

    Ah amazing stuff. Always liked this kit, it's a unique setup to me. A large beast but still looks ergonomic. Oh and sounds juicy as hell.

  • @christopherhanna5754
    @christopherhanna5754 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alll those superhuman chops but always musical first, legend.. sweet kit restore too...

  • @johannhauffman323
    @johannhauffman323 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely love Vinnie !

  • @HiVoltish
    @HiVoltish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing-ness made to look effortless

  • @leonardojobst6784
    @leonardojobst6784 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    love this guy

  • @Fabrizio0791
    @Fabrizio0791 ปีที่แล้ว

    Magic touch!!!💯

  • @stsiapanshynkevich8014
    @stsiapanshynkevich8014 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    love the way he holds his sticks😊

  • @jas_bataille
    @jas_bataille 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to see Vinnie is coming back to his roots :)

  • @MrFchank
    @MrFchank 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Became a huge fan when I saw the DVD of Jeff Beck,live at Ronnie Scott's

  • @jarodmore2836
    @jarodmore2836 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best!! Vinnie! None other can touch, maybe Buddy & Gadd.

  • @jimbrothers1883
    @jimbrothers1883 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Favorite albums are the Sting colabs. Man he was hot on those albums...Nothing Like the Sun....Dream of the Blue Turtle.....so elegant and sophisticated.

  • @joeragu7056
    @joeragu7056 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff right there 👍

  • @miles-178
    @miles-178 ปีที่แล้ว

    i had Gretsch renown kit .. but these 2 floor toms on the right side is exactly what i need ... that tone and sustain is monsterous!!!!!

  • @LanceCampeau
    @LanceCampeau 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That kit sounds KILLER.

  • @drumswest
    @drumswest 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is that an 8" tom? Vinnie is just the best. From the 1st time I watched him as a 15 year old until now I'm always watching with a smile on my face.

  • @albertofalzoi1541
    @albertofalzoi1541 ปีที่แล้ว

    pure magic, Vinnie is my forever Hero ❤

  • @buckjofiden4804
    @buckjofiden4804 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep it Greasy is one of my fave drum tracks. Just nuts. Monster talent.

  • @DynamoStereo2011
    @DynamoStereo2011 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Those cymbals sound great