Gretsch 125th Anniversary Special Events

Gretsch 125th Anniversary Year Wrap-Up!
The year 2008 marked a milestone for the Gretsch family as they celebrated 125 years as a manufacturer of the world's finest drums and guitars. In order to make that celebration as meaningful as possible, the family decided to share it with Gretsch customers, fans, and artists around the world.

Gretsch Concert Bash the High Note of 125th Anniversary Year!
With great fanfare, The Gretsch Company, one of the world's best known drum and guitar manufacturers, recently culminated its 125th anniversary year with a wave of special events. The following celebrations proved a testament to the company's rich history and built the foundation for the next 125 years of providing high quality instruments to new and veteran Gretsch fans.

Next Gretsch Greats Unsigned Band Competition
The Gretsch Company has announced its 125th Anniversary Celebration Concert on Nov. 18 at the Highline Ballroom in New York City. The event will include a performance by Next Gretsch Greats Unsigned Artist Competition grand prize winner Colourslide of Gainesville, Fla., a celebrity band and surprise performances by other artists. A limited number of free VIP tickets will be available right here beginning Oct. 10. Complete Story

Fred and Dinah Gretsch Inducted into Georgia Music Hall of Fame
Fred and Dinah Gretsch, president and CFO of Savannah-based The Gretsch Company, one of the world's most well-known drum and guitar makers, have become the first musical instrument manufacturers to be inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Complete Story

Museum/Affiliate Event Program
Throughout 2008, The Gretsch Company will stage a series of events in cooperation with leading music museums and affiliate institutions nationwide. Check back here to find out if and when the Gretsch 125th Anniversary tour is coming to a city near you! Target institutions include: