Further Reading at Georgia Southern Libraries
Gretsch: The Guitars of the Fred Gretsch Co. by Call Number: SPEC COLL ML155 .S36 1992ISBN: 9780931759505Publication Date: 1992-06-01This is the comprehensive, must-own owner's or collector's manual for any Gretsch fan. It uncovers the history of the guitars through 32 pages of color photos, hundreds of black & white photos, and forewords by Fred Gretsch, George Harrison, Randy Bachman, Brian Setzer, and Duane Eddy. It contains 30 chapters covering each Gretsch model in depth and a section of patent numbers and drawings for collectors. - Guitar
50 years of Gretsch Electrics : Half a century of White Falcons, Gents, Jets & other great guitars by Call Number: ML1015.G9 B33 2005ISBN: 0879308222Publication Date: 2005-03-01(Book). Introduced in 1954 as one of Gretsch's "Guitars of the Future," the White Falcon was an overwhelmingly impressive instrument. The influence of this spectacular new guitar spread to other models and guitar manufacturers. This book compiles the best of Gretsch's inventions over the past 50 years and tells the stories of their creation and the men who created them.
Gretsch Drums: The Legacy of That Great Gretsch Sound by Call Number: SPEC COLL ML1035 .F34 1995ISBN: 9780931759987Publication Date: 1995-12-01This tribute to Gretsch kits features full-color photos and interviews with sensational players like Louie Bellson, Jimmy Cobb, Chuck Flores, Phil Grant, Jake Hanna, Elvin Jones, Don Lamond, Charlie Persip, Dick Shanahan, and others. Written by Chet Falzerano, a contributor to Modern Drummer, Percussive Notes, and Not So Modern Drummer magazines, plus the books Guide to Vintage Drums and Star Sets.-Percussion
The Gretsch Drum Book by Call Number: SPEC COLL ML1035.G737 C66 2013ISBN: 9781888408201Publication Date: 2013-12-01The Gretsch Drum Book by Rob Cook in collaboration with John Sheridan is a complete business history of the Gretsch Drum Company and dating guide for Gretsch drums. From the founding of the company in 1883, every significant management change of direction is discussed right up to the current era in which owner Fred W. Gretsch partners with KMC Music..
Ball's Manual of Gretsch Guitars by Call Number: SPEC COLL ML1015.G9 B26 2014ISBN: 9780764346439Publication Date: 2014-07-28The ultimate go-to book for information about vintage Gretsch guitars of the 1950s, illustrated with over 120 exquisite images, this is an authoritative, extremely detailed review of both Gretsch guitar production and the individual guitar models that the company introduced during the decade. A user-friendly technical guide, this book offers a wealth of new data and is a must-have resource for vintage instrument dealers, guitar collectors, Gretsch enthusiasts, and fans of vintage guitars.
Inside the Gretsch Guitar Factory From 1957 to1970 by Call Number: SPEC COLL ML155 .D84 2007ISBN: 9781412068239Publication Date: 2007-07-23This book is about myself and my years in the factory that made the guitars from 1956 to 1970, when they sold the company to Baldwin Piano Company.
The Gretsch Book : A complete history of Gretsch electric guitars by Call Number: SPEC COLL ML155 .B33 1996ISBN: 9780879304089Publication Date: 1996-04-23The Gretsch Book: A Complete History Of Gretsch Electric Guitars is a richly illustrated and enticing profiles of exceptional electric guitars. The Gretsch Book provides a backstage tour of this wonderfully inventive guitar manufacture which became known for idiosyncratic designs using unconventional colors and finishes, odd gadgetry, and unusual names (Country Gentleman, White Falcon, Corvette, Bikini, Beat, Twist, Astro-Jet, etc. ). -- Midwest Book Review
Discover More About the Gretsch Company and Gretsch at Georgia Southern
- That Great Gretsch Sound! Gretsch Exhibition That Great Gretsch Sound! is presented through a special partnership between the Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music at Georgia Southern University and The Kessler Collection. This display of music memorabilia, highlighting 135 years of Gretsch instruments, will be featured in District Live’s lobby and performance space. This link will open a new tab to the exhibit's webpage.
- Gretsch Company - The Gretsch Story This timeline on the Gretsch Company website highlights the rich history of the Gretsch Company, makers of world-class guitars and drums since 1883. This link will open a new tab.
- Gretsch Guitars - "That Great Gretsch Sound" On the Gretsch Guitars website, this is a brief history of the company with a guitar manufacturing focus. This link will open a new tab.
- Gretsch Drums - That Sound! Listen. A drum-focused history of the Gretsch Company, with an interactive timeline, detailed history of drum badges, and vintage catalogs and advertisements from the Gretsch Drums website will open in a new tab.
- Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music homepage The Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music fosters an environment where majors and non-majors can participate in meaningful music-making. This link will open a new tab to the School's website.
- Newsletters from the Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music The Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music newsletters on the Georgia Southern Commons website will open in a new tab.
- National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Oral History Program The NAMM Oral History Program is a collection of one-on-one interviews with people involved in the music products industry, including music instrument retailers, instrument and product creators, suppliers and sales representatives, music educators and advocates, publishers, live sound and recording pioneers, innovators, founders, and artists. This link will open a new tab to the NAMM Oral History website.