Gretsch

Right before their show at House of Blues, we spoke with Neo-Tangoists Bajofondo about how they get that ultimately danceable sound. Drummer Adrian Sosa likes to mix it up with his drumsets, and he means that quite literally. This is his first time gigging with his new Gretsch Renown Maple set, and on top of that he shares the stage with drums triggered by computer. Find out how he keeps it all together, and sounding so smooth.  

Now that we actually know the name of the band -- any band name involving more than two or three words is an automatic challenge for the Gearwire staff -- we feel up to talking drums with Daren Taylor of The Airborne Toxic Event. He waxes knowledgeable about his Gretsch Renown Maple Kit, and issues a challenge to those who may know more...  

Say what you will about Fall Out Boy, the fact remains: Patrick Vaughn Stump is the band's lead singer, and the G5135-PS Patrick Stump Signature STUMP-O-MATIC Electromatic Corvette is his signature guitar.  

Did you know that the English word "sinister" comes form the Latin word "sinestra" which meant "left"? What I'm saying is: the Gretsch G6118t will steal your family from you if you let it into your home.  

The first custom shop offering from Gretsch this year, the Gretsch G6120DSW-R was crafted by master builder Stephen Stern. You know what they say about master building, though. It'll make you go blind.  

He plays hard, but he still has nothing against Brian Setzer. Fulgencio of Strange Day talks about his beautiful Gretsch Duo Jet.  

When he isn't immersed in Sabbathian doom jammery, Britton Wetherald enjoys getting a bit twangy. It's no surprise that Britton was psyched for the Gretsch Knotty Pine Roundup at Summer NAMM '08.  

At the Gretsch booth at Summer NAMM 2008, Britton Wetherald could be seen appreciating the Billy Zoom signature model, and scoffing at faux aging techniques (fair game on jeans, though).  

Gretsch employs a novel approach to drum making with their Pure Wood series. As is the case with many drums, the parts you can see are much more attended to than the ones you can't. Pure Wood defies all that.  

Gearwire is saddened to report the passing of rock 'n roll originator Bo Diddley. One of the most influential guitarists in rock history, Bo's signature rhythms have been used time and time again.  

Chances are, your practice spot is a mess of wires, instruments and Taco Bell wrappers, and if not that, it probably is nothing compared to the spot that Austin, Texas' The Black Angels use. Guitarist Christian Bland shows us a collection of guitars and basses that help define The Black Angels' sound.  

1883: the year the Krakatoa Volcano blew, sending an entire island civilization into the shadows of history. Also, the year Gretsch Guitars was founded. Coincidence? Yes, most definitely.  

We've seen a couple of Gibsons and Fenders with Tim Larson, and now Tim throws a new instrument into the rotation -- a Gretsch lap steel guitar. Tim educates lap steel noobs in this video.  

Los Angeles band, Folio first set up shop in late 2004. The four piece band combine alt-rock with classic new wave sounds -- a la The Killers, The Bravery, Interpol and others. The band consists of Brent Meyer (vocals,...  

While in Nashville, Patrick Ogle caught a show with the Phil Hummer Band and talked with Phil Hummer and the band about the instruments they use. Phil exclusively uses Gretsch guitars, man.

Phil Hummer Band gets...  

Memphis-based Deering & Down, consists of (for the purposes of their most recent CD, Break This Record) Lahna Deeting on acoustic guitarm Rev. Neil Down on electric, slide, etc., John C. Stubblefield, from the band Lucero,...  

The Gretsch White Falcon with a Bigsby Tremolo is a beautiful guitar, as Howard Melnick displays in this video. Howard talks about how the Gretsch is way more than just a rockabilly guitar and labeling it as such is stereotypin...  

Gearwire's Rob Warmowski could not help passing up the opportunity to talk about tremelo arm installation with Bigsby. Gretsch representatives were also on hand for this, although we did miss the scheduled installation.

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African American Drum Company and Gretsch Drums are two of the more recognizable brands you'll see in Tim Daisy's kit - we'll get to the knitting needles later. Daisy plays in Chicago and worldwide with his own Festival Quartet...  

A couple of years after New York City's Interpol formed, drummer Sam Fogarino signed on. Shortly after that the band signed to Matador Records and, in August 2002, released their first disc, Turn on the Bright Lights....  

Gretsch applies the sticks to its brand spankin' new Renown Purewood Mahogany: RP-E826-MH drumset. According to Gretsch, the African mahogany construction adds 20 percent more bass frequencies compared to the Renown Maple...  

The Gretsch G6128 Duo Jet features the classic Gretsch vibe with some modern features. Gretsch has long been a name associated with rockabilly and country music, and was popularized by artists such as Chet Atkins, Elvis...