Sixth Generation Gretsch Family Member

July 09, 2009



Sixth Generation Gretsch Family Member, Calvin "Rane" Gretsch to visit Gretsch Japan Dealers

Sixth generation Gretsch family member, Calvin "Rane" Gretsch, will be traveling to Japan this month to meet and greet customers during a visit to Gretsch Guitar and Drum dealers.

Rane will be accompanied by well known guitar & pickup manufacturer, TV Jones as they tour throughout Japan. Some of the younger musicians may find it very interesting to meet a member of their generation within a company that has been in business for over 125 years.

Rane will be autographing a special Gretsch family photo at each store featuring members of the fourth, fifth, and sixth generations.

Check the following schedule for list of event dates, times and locations:

GRETSCH JAPAN TOUR SCHEDULE
DATE LOCATION
June 23 - Afternoon Dealers in Akihabara District: Gakki Center, Taniguchi Gakki, Ikebe Gakki - Revore

June 24 - Morning Dealers in Shibuya District: Music Land Key, Ikebe Gakki

June 24 - Afternoon Dealers in Shibuya District: G. Club, Ishibashi Gakki, Walkin', Thrills on the Strings

June 25 - Ishibashi Gakki, Shimamura Gakki

June 27 - Various dealers in Osaka

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