Gretsch Brooklyn Snare Drum 14x5 8-Lug Satin Ice Blue Metallic

Friedrich Gretsch, an immigrant from Mannheim Germany, founded a small shop making drums in Brooklyn in 1883. He was to create a dynasty lasting to this day. Yet Friedrich Gretsch died unexpectedly in 1895 before he could see it bloom.

Fred Gretsch Sr. took over for his father. Energetic as he was enterprising, Fred Gretsch, Sr. built the business on a reputation for precision and quality.

Four generations later, with Fred W. Gretsch heading the company, there is much to celebrate as the Gretsch Company has truly come full circle now spanning over 120 years of That Great Gretsch Sound!