Gretsch® Musical Instruments - Home of that Great Gretsch Sound!

FRED GRETSCH

In 1967, the Gretsch Manufacturing Company was sold to Baldwin and a then, enterprising young Fred Gretsch vowed to return the company to the family. Eighteen years later, Gretsch became family owned once again. The great-grandson of Friedrich Gretsch made good on his vow and still leads the Gretsch company today.

DINAH GRETSCH

A career in banking, computer software design and ownership of her own credit bureau prepared Dinah for her far reaching responsibilities at Gretsch. Dinah is Executive Vice President for Fred Gretsch Enterprises and handles all computer and accounting functions of the company as well as artist relations.

Summer 2006: Fred and Dinah Gretsch celebrate another milestone with their 13 grand children.

Richard Gretsch Sr. celebrates 96th birthday! (Pictured left to right) 5th generation Jessica Gretsch, 4th generation Fred & Dinah, 1st cousins Judy & Jack Sommer. Seated, 3rd generation Richard Gretsch Sr. - June 2004 Danbury CT.
A Gretsch Family Tradition July 2003; The Gretsch family celebrated Fred's Birthday and another year continuing the tradition of "That Great Gretsch Sound!" Here, Fred and Dinah are joined by their ten of their eleven grand children for the annual celebration.