In January 1951, Gretsch let the music world know it was a serious contender in the quickly evolving electric guitar business when it introduced the Electromatic and Electro II models at a three-day promotional show at New York’s Park Sheraton Hotel. Meanwhile, on the...
The year 2024 marks Gretsch’s 141st year of being a manufacturer of the world’s finest drums and guitars for generations of musicians, music lovers, artists, and fans. These 141 years also represent a family legacy unlike any other in the music industry....
I’m chasin’ that neon rainbow, I’m livin’ that honky tonk dream, ‘Cause all I ever wanted, is to pick this guitar and sing, Just tryin’ to be somebody, just wanna be heard and seen, Chasin’ that neon rainbow, Livin’ that honky tonk dream. Country music superstar, Alan...
As long as there has been a NAMM Show (100+ years!) the 139-year-old Gretsch Company has had family members in attendance to show their support of the music industry and music education programs, and to show their wares. The 2022 NAMM Show, taking place from June 3 to...
“I’d describe myself as an eclectic girl with attitude and panache. Don’t try to stick me in one box, I don’t fit there. I love experimenting with different sounds and genres and mixing them all together like a fine Molotov cocktail. Boom!” That pretty much sums up...