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“People who play solidbody guitars don’t have this happen. The whole thing shakes. You feel it. It’s the best thing in the world, for me”: Brian Setzer on his lifelong love of Gretsch guitars
The rockabilly royal reflects on his evergreen affinity for the hollowbody 6120 model – and why he favored a “Telecaster-like” Duo Jet for much of his most recent record
Brian Setzer: “For guitar players, rockabilly is the best music you can play. You can do anything with it – you can inject jazz, country, blues into that style”
The rockabilly icon talks hot-rods, Gretsch, the importance of looking after your hearing, and explains why rockabilly requires a different skill-set from your traditional rock player
Brian Setzer dials up the twang on new single, Smash Up On Highway One
The track is the second single from the rockabilly legend's forthcoming album, Gotta Have the Rumble
Brian Setzer announces first new solo album in 7 years, Gotta Have the Rumble
The rockabilly rioter has also released the record's rip-roaring lead single, Checkered Flag
Get an exclusive preview of the massive upcoming Gretsch Family Archives auction
Dozens of guitars from Tom Petty, George Harrison, Bono and more are on the block at Julien's Auctions
Dozens of guitars from Tom Petty, George Harrison, Bono and more are on the block at mammoth Gretsch Family Archives auction
You can also pick up Gretsch prototypes, mandolins, banjos, amps, drums and even factory tools
Brian Setzer is selling off a raft of guitar gear – including rare Gretsch models – on Reverb
6120 Smoke Prototype and leopard-print Hot Rod highlight the upcoming sale
Fresh Electromatics, a P90 Junior Jet and Nick 13 signature model head up Gretsch's 15-strong summer line-up
Huge array of Electromatic, Streamliner, Falcon and acoustic guitars unveiled
