German immigrant Friedrich Gretsch founded a shop in Brooklyn back in 1883. He began making banjos, drums, and tambourines.
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Did You Know? Epiphone
The Epiphone story begins in 1873, when the Stathopoulo family left Greece and headed to Turkey where Konstantinos Stathopoulo established himself as a lumber merchant.
Did You Know? Hohner
In 1857, German watchmaker Matthias Hohner developed the first Hohner harmonica. Though he wasn’t the first harmonica maker, his models were much improved.
Did You Know? Steinway & Sons
Steinway & Sons was founded by German immigrant Henry Engelhard Steinway in 1853. The company’s first patent was granted in 1857, the first of 125.
Did You Know? C. F. Martin & Company
The C. F. Martin story began back in 1811 when 15-year-old Christian Fredrick Martin, Sr. traveled to Vienna to apprentice with renowned guitar maker Johann Stauffer.
Did You Know? Zildjian
The story of Zildjian cymbals dates back to the 1600s when Avedis Zildjian worked for the Sultan making cymbals with a unique sound.