In a time when most family-owned businesses don’t survive past the second generation, the Gretsch Company proudly has the sixth generation involved as we celebrate 140 years in the musical instrument business this year. If…
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Celebrating 140 Years of “That Great Gretsch Sound” with Fifth and Sixth Generations Continuing Our Family Legacy!
In a time when most family-owned businesses don’t survive past the second generation, the Gretsch Company proudly has the sixth generation involved as we celebrate 140 years in the musical instrument business this year. If you know me, you know how much I love and...
The Gretsch Duo Jet: Still Rockin’ at 70
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...
Gretsch — A Legacy of Family Spanning 140 Years
The year 2023 marks Gretsch's 140th year of being a manufacturer of the world’s finest drums and guitars for generations of musicians, music lovers, artists, and fans. These 140 years also represent a family legacy unlike any other in the music industry. Today—as it...
Jerry and Bernice Ash of Sam Ash Music: A Family Business Tribute
Two generations of family reflect on their 55 years of working side-by-side, 72 years of marriage, and Bernice’s role in making “More Cowbell” possible. With Fred and Dinah Gretsch celebrating a combined 100 years of experience in the music industry in 2022, the...
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