Few brands have the immediate style and sound recognition of Gretsch. Founded in 1883 by Fredrich Gretsch, the company initially had its start as a banjo, tambourine, and drum manufacturer. In the 130+ years Gretsch has manufactured drums, many companies have come and gone, but few can say that they’ve contributed as much to modern drum design than Gretsch. Being able to take credit for massive innovations like manufacturing the first multi-ply drum shells, making the first warp-free drum hoop, and the first double bass drum set, the contributions Gretsch has made to the world of percussion cannot be understated. Whether it’s the flagship Broadkaster that was first introduced in 1935 (and recently reintroduced back into the Gretsch lineup)
