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The latest stories, announcements, and events from Gretsch.Two generations of family reflect on their recipe for 65 years of success (and how they plan on being around for another 65). By Ron Denny, Gretsch Contributor. With Fred and Dinah Gretsch celebrating a…

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 Music 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...

Dinah Gretsch Joins NAMM Foundation Board of Directors
From the NAMM Foundation, Carlsbad, CA, August 2, 2022 - The NAMM Foundation is honored to welcome Dinah Gretsch to the organization’s board of directors in the role of Vice Chair. As a member of the board, Gretsch will serve a three-year term to guide the work of the...

An Interview with Isaac Cole: Putting Traditional Country Music (and Gretsch Ranchers) Center Stage
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...

Visit Will Gretsch at the 2022 NAMM Show!
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...

9th Annual Gretsch Presents Georgia On My Mind
The 9th Annual Gretsch Presents Georgia on My Mind benefit concert hosted by Brent Cobb and Amy Ray returns to Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday, May 10. Proceeds benefit the Georgia Music Foundation and its Georgia Music Grants, which fund music programs at schools,...

An Interview with Jessica Kaczmarek: Multi-Talented Gretsch Shredder
“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...

Tiger Army’s Mike Fasano: One of the Most Trusted “Go-To” Drum Gurus in L.A. – Part 2 of an Exclusive 2-Part Interview
In Part 1, we introduced you to Gretsch Drums Artist Mike Fasano. A passionate, energetic, and very talented drummer who lives in two musical worlds requiring good ears (and even better instincts). When not recording and touring with Tiger Army, an L.A.-based...

“We’ve Met Another Dream.” That Great Gretsch Sound! Gretsch Museum Dedicated in Savannah
"Let’s change the world through music.” “How about a vision for a more musical world?” “Let’s promote music education as a right for all children.” These were just three of the bold visions and challenges shared by Fred and Dinah Gretsch at the Grand Opening of the...