and Fender Musical Instruments announced today that they have agreed to a sale of the brands Gretsch, Gibraltar, Kat, Latin Percussion, Toca, and others, including Ovation Guitars, from Fender to Drum Workshop. Were excited to welcome these legendary American brands to the DW family.”

Who owns Gretsch guitar company?

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Fender Musical Instruments Corporation also produces a wide variety of guitars, musical instruments, and musical equipment through other companies that it has acquired, such as EVH Guitars, Gretsch, Charvel Guitars, Jackson Guitars, and Squier.

Does fender own DW?

(January 6, 2015) – Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announced today that its subsidiary KMC Music, Inc. has sold its owned and licensed percussion brands, including Gretsch® Drums, Latin Percussion®, Toca® Percussion, KAT® Percussion and Gibraltar® Hardware—as well as the Ovation® guitar brand and the

Where is Gretsch drums made?

Ridgeland, S.C. Gretsch establishes drum manufacturing center in Ridgeland, S.C.

Are Gretsch guitars made in China?

Gretsch guitars are made overseas mostly, but custom shop guitars are still made in America. Gretsch Guitars are made in the United States, Japan, China, Korea, and Indonesia based on the make and model.

What is the difference between DW performance and collectors?

So more than anything with DW Drums, I get asked, what is the difference between Collectors Series and Performance Series? My answer is usually, Nothing. DW Performance Series drums are North American Maple, made and assembled in the same factory by the same hands as the Collectors Series, just not designed to be