Gretsch Drums: Nick D'Virgilio says "Hi"

[@DirtySk8RatStaney]

It’s a little sad we won’t be seeing you at SweetWater anymore, but I’m SO STOKED you ended up at Gretsch!!! Gretsch is my absolute favorite drum manufacturer, and I’m so happy you’re apart of that program.

[@giannibadeau3344]

Feel the same

[@goryburk]

@@giannibadeau3344 that makes 3 of us now.

[@daltonidaho]

Good to see you again Nick! But missing you at Sweetwater

[@Tommy-p1t7g]

Agreed! I miss your gear videos too, glad your back,

[@cfusilier2]

You’re one of the reasons I switched to Gretsch. I’m very excited for what comes next. Welcome home.

[@Imaddrums]

This is such an awesome addition to the Gretsch Family! Ive been watching Nicks content since I was a teenager, love all the videos hes done and is such a killing player! Im excited for the future with gretsch!

[@paulfryman8098]

I can easily watch Nick D’Virgilio videos for hours. Congrats and rock on!

[@dannylloret]

You are an awesome drummer and comunicator. Thank you.

[@EricMerrow]

Hey Nick, congrats! I’m pumped to see you here at Gretsch! Definitely gonna miss your stuff at Sweetwater but I’m glad you’re still making videos 👍 I’ve had a Renown drumset for a good 15 years at least. Definitely love Gretsch drums

[@brandonmclendon5368]

Just when I thought that I couldn’t love Gretsch drums even more, here comes Nick

[@JakeStaffin]

When I was looking into upgrading from my first kit about 10 years ago, Nick’s Sweetwater videos were a great guide and I chose the Gretsch Catalina Maple because I was so impressed by the sound in his two videos on that kit. And now NDV is officially part of the Gretsch family!! Really looking forward to all the exciting upcoming Gretsch drums content!!

[@andresrestrepo6039]

Wow!!! Great marketing move from team and artists relations person. Nick is a monster player, well spoken and seasoned pro. All around nice guy and heck of knowledge powerhouse.

[@WalterBlomquist]

Oh noooo. Going to miss your work with Sweetwater! Good luck at Gretsch Nick!!

[@masecardrums]

One of my favorite drummers! I always loved Nick's sound on those 90s Spocks Beard records, on that yellow Gretsch kit, so this just feels right.

[@eddaymusic]

Always love your playing and positive energy. 👍 Thanks in advance for the great Gretsch content which you will bring our way! 😎

[@jeremywhite5762]

Nick you have a wonderful radio voice I never realized I swear I thought I heard Casey Kasem and lo and behold it was you it's great to see you here best of luck to you and your new ventures

[@spsmith45]

Thanks Nick. Enjoyed your performances at Morsefest UK. Good luck with this job.

[@MarkMonolithOfficial]

Congrats Nick & Gretsch

[@bassplate]

Great original composition! Really happy to see Nick bringing the Gretsch sound to a wide audience with high production-value videos (and a beautifully treated room with nice diffusers). Congratulations to Nick and Gretsch/GEWA! One possible video feature that'd help distinguish Gretsch would be the use of a control kit/snare. For example, if you're demo'ing a Bonham-size kit, then a few seconds of the video could feature a middle-sized kit (22, 12, 16) for comparison. Or if you're demo'ing a 6.5x14" brass snare, the control could be a 5x14" wood snare. Looking forward to the new videos!

[@michaelshreve6455]

It’s about time you got to the best drum company in the world!! Congrats!! Been enjoying your videos for a while now. Great guy, great player!

[@zenghost1]

Great move by Gretsch - Nick is a fantastic person to have on board.

[@michaelyolch79]

Actually got a little teary-eyed over such a beautiful, full-circle story. And nearly EVERY musician understands having to let a special instrument go when times get tough. Mine was a 1975, M75 Guild Bluesbird my father bought me. Still breaks my heart! GREAT to see you again, Nick! Gretsch couldn’t possibly have found a better representative! Onward! Upward! 🥁😃

[@michaelbooth4668]

Brilliant move by Gretsch. Welcome Nick.

[@hovlanddrumcompany]

The drum business is alive and kicking. Don't let sampling and e kits fool you. Purists will always love real drums and drummers. Good luck Nick! ❤️✌️🥁

[@Mari000]

Of course

[@jensbakjepsen9304]

Congratulations to both Gretsch and Nick. “The best drums” in my world and a great drummer ☺️👍

[@dmdrum101]

So glad you’re with Gretsch now, Nick!

[@pannocchio]

What a terrific ambassador you have chosen! Nick is immensely talented and knowledgeable. Bravi!

[@dannypagan7846]

Great to see you here!! I’ve been a Gretsch guy since 1979 so welcome aboard! Thanks for all your music and your work at Sweetwater. Looking forward to your Gretsch videos. God bless!

[@benroe]

all the applause! go nick go!

[@TheKazzmann]

proud i was part of that Gretschdrums artist family between 2005/2008

[@georgejohnson2046]

Aww man, I will miss your Sweetwater demos. Your demo is what pushed me to buy my Gretsch Renown in burnt orange sparkle. Best of luck at Gretsch.

[@ifgwelf]

Nick going to Gretsch. Todd going to Sonor. I love it when drummers switch things up.

[@flanger001]

DW owns Gretsch so I think this is more of a marketing move than anything!

[@andreasbreitwieser1449]

funny, I either hate this. I love it, when drummers stay with one company because they found their sound. I always feel trapped if the drummer says that he ALWAYS loved the new brand and this is the truly BEST brand ever and a few years later it's another brand. I respect drummers like Gadd, Weckl, Phillips, Smith, Creemers, Harrison, Chambers, etc., playing one brand for decades......

[@mikkopietinen]

@@flanger001 Nope, Roland owns DW and Gretsch is now owned by GEWA

[@gregjones1266]

Awesome !!!!

[@flanger001]

@@mikkopietinen Oh! That is news to me and I stand corrected. Ok cool!

[@billykohler9153]

Thanks for all the gear review videos you shared during the tenure with your former employer. So glad yer on board with Gretsch. Love my 2 Gretsch kits. “ That great Gretsch sound.” Soooooo true. Best wishes on your new venture.🥁😎

[@mgrisham71]

What a talent and addictive guy you are to watch and listen to. I agree, I'll miss your gear reviews at Sweetwater but also excited to see the new content with you from Gretsch Drums! Congrats! Well deserved!!

[@TimBatkin]

Many congratulations Nick. I’ve been a long term watcher of your excellent videos and I cannot think of a better drum company for you to call your home. I’m looking forward to the forthcoming videos and other drum news. 🎉

[@scotthesler644]

Congrats Nick !

[@johnsandbo1]

Really cool to see you at Gretsch Nick. I can't wait to see anything Gretsch!

[@bugswako]

Nick’s a TOTAL badass!! Welcome to the Gretsch family my brother! 🙌🏼🥁🔥

[@paulgraham6574]

Congratulations, Nick and Gretsch. If you’ve heard any of Nick’s playing, check him out. Rick solid and great fills.

[@smithshaven8584]

What a week!… my wife gifted me the 140th Anniversary kit in the larger config, and Nick joins Gretsch. Nice!!

[@DariusP33]

That’s it!! This has solidified it for me. My next kit will be a Gretsch

[@gordgibson6654]

Good to see you Nick, looks like you belong with Gretsch awesome job, well done Gretsch!

[@jerrymckenzie1858]

NDV in da house! Congrats Nick, I can't think of a better brand ambassador/content creator for ANY drum company. And here's to getting those USA Customs replaced!

[@SuperNick090]

Wow ! That’s awesome 👏 Congratulations ! 🎉 Gretsch is iconic and has great looking and sounding drums !❤👍

[@apologist3574]

I understand the "regret" you feel about selling your drums. My Dad bought me a beautiful Slingerland set when I was about 15 years old. I played them in shows and weddings as I continued from age 14 to take personal lessons from professional drummers (mostly Jazz but was taught all types of music). I had to sell my Slingerland drums in the 1990's because I needed the money for my children who needed musical instruments for school. I miss those drums. I have a Gretsch shell pack now on order with Sweetwater having been inspired by your KZbin videos. God bless you. BTW, I purchased a pair of "Nick D'Virgillio" drum sticks from Sweetwater and love them.

[@silentskystudios]

Great to see you'll be back to making more new content again. I loved getting to hear and see you on the new Mr. Big record and tour, and I really hope there will be more from you with them in the future!

[@paulervortex3886]

Congratulations, Nick!!!! I can't wait to see what you are going to bring to the table.

[@frusciboy]

Congrats Nick! Gretsch, take good care of him!

[@nickentros]

One of my all time favorites! I’d love to see Nick play a gig with a Catalina Club!

[@spilltheteawithshe1904]

Looking good, Nick!

[@Drummer.Squirrel]

Had the privilege to see him play with Fates Warning and got to meet him. Awesome player and really nice guy.

[@dantekdrums]

Great to see you here Nick! 😎🥁

[@connyper1]

Always solid playing, with great feel a finese!!⭐️

[@andrewvasseur3166]

I cannot even express how happy this makes me! This will be SO great! Partnerships made in heaven

[@bentlittlefinger]

I'm gonna miss NDV's SW gear reviews...not that I could ever afford new gear but was always great to watch him play...awesome drummer and well done to Grestch for securing such talent 🤘

[@Deepcuts10]

Congratulations on the big move! I just started playing drums 2.5 years ago so have been following you a short time on Sweetwater, where I got my first kit, a black sparkle Ludwig. Look forward to more Gretsch content . Bad ass playing🤘🏼

[@albertrodesberenguer4870]

I bought my Gretsch Renown right after seeing your video at Sweetwater. I think you were already an amazing Gretsch seller back then! Looking forward to seeing more amazing content from you!

[@paistefever]

Congrats, everyone! So cool to see Nick stepping onto new horizons!

[@ldcsam1]

NDV!!! One of the Koolest Kats on the planet.

[@lajollascott]

Aw, man, this is AWESOME.

[@intradibles]

We'll miss you over at Sweetwater NDV but hey welcome to Gretsch! 🥁

[@michaeleuefueno3517]

Hi Nick. Congratulations on this Great New Gig. Have Fun.👍🥁🎉

[@brucemathwig5920]

Great drummer who also seems like a really nice guy. Have enjoyed his drum production demonstration videos at Sweetwater for quite sometime.

[@hedusoto6076]

Impressive signing Gretsch, well played

[@peterwilliams6255]

Fantastic Video Nick,And A Great Sound From Those Gretch Drums. Hoping To Hear The Wonderful Gretch Drums, From New Gretch Artist Felix Lehrmann When He Joins Steve Hackett On Tour This Year. All The Best For 2025.

[@vintagecityrockers6890]

Great drumming as always!!

[@jde9095]

Fantastic, you are the man...Congratulations

[@RustyKnorr]

Welcome to the family, Nick.

[@cruz2767]

항상 응원합니다 형님!!!

[@RVADrummer]

Man... It saddens me that you left SW, but I'm happy to see that you transitioned into working with Gretsch. They have gained a phenomenal ambassador and I hope the relationship is fruitful and lasts a long time... congratulations brother!

[@viktormuerte]

Nick is the reason I subscribed to Sweetwater's channel. I guess I'm subscribing to Gretsch.

[@pal4597]

Killer tune!

[@papapoodo6685]

You are loved Nick!!

[@isaacr9893]

You were the reason I bought a Brooklyn from sweet water lol

[@ryevick]

Congratulations Nick! Great track at the end as well!

[@oldguysplaymetal5517]

Sounding great, Nick....cymbals sound good too

[@Joe.M]

Boy Nick! I came really close to buying your yellow Gretsch kit. Wish I had. Sorry to see you left, Sweetwater but glad you're with Gretsch.👍👍 Looking forward to new content!!

[@demonicsweaters]

Love that green stain. Cool track by Nick too.

[@SPACEMAN_fkYT]

Hey Nick. Congrats on the next chapter in the drum world.

[@adrianrico4]

Congrats sir !!! That’s amazing!!! That’s one of my dreams to be part of the Gretsch line up someday!

[@Juniscrazy]

The master!!! I was missing your videos man

[@jnkls29]

This just made me subscribe!

[@alessandrorossini8704]

Nick is a great communicator and, as a fresh endorser, he has all the rights and duties to inform the world 'bout what he did and what he's doing, but it's when he stops talking and starts playing that the "thing" really comes out and no further words are needed.

[@markbryant8321]

Nice one NICK well done . I play renown. Big rock kit

[@IDHairCut8]

Nick! I hope to see a video of you playing the Phil Collins kit!

[@chrishansen3740]

You got a winner there

[@totigerus]

cool song and the floor toms sound awesome

[@Tyler_Durden987]

I'll say it 100 times... playing with white lacquer sticks makes watching drums 22 times better.

[@aldoortiz4797]

Congratulations Nick!

[@rod-prz]

Nick's here! Alright Gretsch lets see what you got! 👍

[@drummersteveb]

Please bring Gretsch to the Chicago Drum Show this year. It’s the third week of May

[@jwmiller9089]

Good morning Nick I watched you for a long time at Sweetwater I know the music business is constantly changing and in a sense of the word getting smaller more of it is being done now by record producers then by bands and there's always the possibility of being fired or replace no joke! As for me I was born with Cerebral Palsy so my first snare drum what's an old slingerland large oval badge built between 1946 and 48 I got my first drum set in 1962 and got to play drum clinics opposite Gene Krupa twice a year because they traveled on a circuit 62 to 67 Gene was a great man a great artist and a good personal friend I learned later on did he had a blood transfusions between his clinics may he rest in peace and always be remembered as the man who brought drums from the back to the front or should I say Center Stage God bless you and your family sincerely JW Miller Denton Texas 76209 currently 76 and selling gear on reverb Craigslist and a personal friends because I work part-time at Dahlgren Drum Shop in Minneapolis Minnesota where we did the drum clinics with Jurupa❤

[@DrummerDanny76]

I will miss you at Sweetwater !!!! 😮

[@jas2093]

Congrats to NDV! 🙂Gretsch player myself. Question, Where does one find Nick's signature white sticks now? Not on Sweetwater at last look, nor on the Promark/D'Addario site🙁

[@actionfigureschannel]

I hope fender can do more for this iconic brand than DW could. fingers crossed. Maybe they can bring back 26" bass drums. Thunder!

[@CzarCustom]

This s a perfect match❤

[@drummerkaspars]

Oh Nick, I totally understand the heartbreak about selling your drums. I ran into a financial hardship for my family not to long ago and I had to sell my Gretsch Renown silver kit that my good friend gave me as a gift for all the recording studio work I did with him. I still have my Taylor Hawkins signature snare but no drums anymore. I still am very sad about this.

[@sebastianorlando7275]

impresionante músico Nick!!!

[@SalMichael]

Welcome to the party pal!

[@Khempejjer]

Well deserved!

[@dwightlewis3876]

I know you will make us all want a Gretsch kit....lol

[@JulianFernandez]

great sound

[@mremusic999]

Between Todd Sucherman going back to Sonor and Nick going back to Gretsch, maybe I should go back to my first kit. Wait, it was a Maxwin (by Pearl). Nevermind, I'll keep my current kit. 😁 Hopefully Nick will be playing a Gretsch kit for the Big Big Train tour this year.

[@alessandrorossini8704]

Nick, you're... half-cooked! 😂😂👍🏼👍🏼💪🏼💪🏼