Gretsch is one of the oldest and most respected musical instrument manufacturers in the United States. The company was founded in 1883 by Friedrich Gretsch, a German immigrant who opened a shop in Brooklyn, New York, to make banjos, drums, and tambourines.
In the early 1900s, Gretsch began to produce guitars, and by the 1920s, it had become one of the largest musical instrument manufacturers in the world. Gretsch guitars were known for their high quality and innovative designs. In 1939, Gretsch introduced the Electromatic, one of the first commercially successful electric guitars.
Gretsch guitars were popular with many famous musicians, including Chet Atkins, Eddie Cochran, George Harrison, and Brian Setzer. In the 1950s and 1960s, Gretsch guitars were particularly popular with rockabilly and country musicians.
In the late 1960s, Gretsch was sold to Baldwin Piano Company. Baldwin made some changes to Gretsch guitars that were not well-received by more...
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