Gretsch Drums is an iconic American drum brand manufactured in Ridgeland, South Carolina.
For 140 years, our award-winning company has been providing "That Great Gretsch Sound" to drummers around the globe.
GERRY MORGAN (JAMES BAY)
Q: What does the Gretsch brand mean to you personally?
Legacy, fine craft, superior builds, great artist relations team and a family of fellow drummers that understand the importance of the history of drums.
Q: Other Gretsch heroes?
Charlie Watts, Steve Ferrone, Stanton Moore, Kieth Karlock, Ash Soan
Q: Best memory of playing your first Gretsch kit or your favorite Gretsch kit?
Getting my custom Broadkaster in 135th Anniversary - Emerald Green, it was a kit that I designed with David Philips and Andrew Shreve. It has all the bells and whistles and it may be the finest sounding kit I own. I received it on the day of production rehearsals in Nashville before I started a 8 week USA tour with James Bay.
Q: Gretsch Drums is celebrating its 135th Anniversary last year. How does it feel to be associated with one of the oldest drum companies in the world?
I am very grateful for all the support that Gretsch have given me. I travel a lot and can be in any point of the globe, but they always have my back. I presume that’s why they have lasted so long, determined to deliver the best in drum building and the best service. Gretsch has been producing drums for 135 years and during this time we have seen the development of the modern day drum set, all throughout the 1900, Gretsch has always been the leading drum builder during this time.
ANDREW MARSHALL (BILLIE EILISH)
Q: What does the Gretsch brand mean to you personally?
Gretsch is a company that generations of drummers have chosen because they’re simply the best drums out there. They sound incredible—the craftsmanship and care they put into the instruments is evident in all the details down to every last wingnut!
Q: Other Gretsch heroes?
Ash Soan, Keith Carlock, Joe Clegg, Jason McGerr
Q: Best memory of playing your first Gretsch kit or your favorite Gretsch kit?
Hard to choose just one because I’ve played so many amazing Gretsch kits, but probably the USA Customs I played on the Ellen Show or a ‘50s round badge kit at the Summer Sonic Festival in Japan.
Q: Gretsch Drums is celebrating its 135th Anniversary last year. How does it feel to be associated with one of the oldest drum companies in the world?
It’s a huge honor to endorse a brand that is tried and true for so many great drummers around the world. It feels like home and I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of the Gretsch legacy.