Serial number-based dating and authentication guides are available for Gretsch, Ludwig and Ludwig Standard drums. The guides teach the reader about changes in the physical characteristics of these drums which will help them to determine if a drum is authentic or just a collection of mismatched parts.
Who bought Gretsch drums?
A little over thirty years ago we had the pleasure of announcing to the drumming world that the Gretsch Family had bought back ownership of the Gretsch Company from the Baldwin Piano Company.
Are Gretsch drums owned by DW?
In 2015, Drum Workshop Inc acquired and licensed American music instrument brands Gretsch Drums, Ovation Guitars, Latin Percussion, Toca Percussion, Gibraltar Hardware and KAT Technologies.
How do you read a Gretsch serial number?
Gretsch serial numbers typically appear on the back of the headstock and begin with a two-letter prefix code indicating the country of origin and specific manufacturing facility, followed by numbers indicating year and month of manufacture and sequential order of manufacture.
Which Gretsch drums are made in USA?
Gretsch renown, New classic and Catalina are made to Gretsch specifications, in our own factories overseas. Though many of the specs are the same for each series drum, there are differences that make the two uniquely distinctive. USA Custom Series drums are built in the USA to our exacting specifications.
Which Gretsch Drums are made in USA?
Gretsch renown, New classic and Catalina are made to Gretsch specifications, in our own factories overseas. Though many of the specs are the same for each series drum, there are differences that make the two uniquely distinctive. USA Custom Series drums are built in the USA to our exacting specifications.
Where are Pearl Drums manufactured?
Japan With world headquarters located in Chiba, Japan, Pearl has manufacturing facilities in Japan, Taiwan, China, and the United States and distributes products to most countries throughout the world.
Why are DW drums the best?
DWs are top-of-the-line, Cadillac quality drums. The hardware is excellent as well, and the bass pedals are very popular. DW has a number of things they do that sets them apart, and they have some really innovative snare designs, the DW Edge snare being one of them. DW drums can be very expensive.