Question: What does a nearly century-old guitar have to do with a college in the Chicago area, a country music artist from New York, and a classic building in Williamsburg? Answer: More than you might think. In a classic example of “six degrees of separation,” a Rex...
A very special event took place in Brooklyn, New York on June 4: the annual Gretsch Day at Street Sounds. Located on 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn (and touting itself as “the world’s largest Gretsch dealer” for guitars, amps, and related accessories), Street Sounds staged an...
A Gretsch Retrospective The year 2013 marked Gretsch’s 130th Anniversary—a milestone that was celebrated with a wide variety of activities and events throughout the year. Here’s a chronological retrospective of the excitement that marked this historic achievement....
Brooklyn’s Street Sounds Stages Major Gretsch Day Event The first stop on Fred and Dinah Gretsch’s 130th Anniversary Tour was at Street Sounds in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday, June 15. Touting itself as “the world’s largest Gretsch dealer” (for guitars, amps, and...
Nationwide Appearances Will Celebrate Gretsch History This year marks Gretsch’s 130th anniversary, and the company is going all-out to celebrate this historic milestone. Special promotional events in cities across the US and Canada will showcase Gretsch guitars and...
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