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Eddie Cochran (left) circa 1960 and Brian Setzer (right) 2019
Brian Setzer played Eddie Cochran's guitar just as he left it in 1960: "He was way ahead of his time with how he strung it."

By Mark McStea last updated

Today is Eddie Cochran’s birthday. We asked Setzer what made the '50s guitar icon such an innovator. Here's what he told us

Guitarists
Fender Tone Master '59 Bassman
Fender uses DSP modeling for a faithful – and affordable – recreation of its ‘59 Bassman amp

By Phil Weller Published

It’s the first tweed amp to be added to the company's modern-minded Tone Master collection

Amps
Brian Setzer
“Rockabilly Is so Near and Dear to My Heart”: Brian Setzer Reveals the Legendary Artists and Guitar Gear That Helped Define His Signature Sound

By Joe Bosso Published

“I’ve always done what I’ve wanted, and it’s worked out,” says the Stray Cats frontman

Guitarists
Brian Setzer (left) and guitar tech Tyler Sweet
“He’s Both a Great Guitar Player and a Great Guy”: Tyler Sweet Reflects on His Long Career as Brian Setzer’s Trusted Guitar Tech

By Jude Gold Published

Find out how pros deal with a blown amp (and why the Stray Cats frontman rarely changes his strings!)

Guitarists
Universal Audio UAFX pedals
Universal Audio Dream ’65, Ruby ’63 and Woodrow ’55 Reviews

By Art Thompson Published

Skillfully engineered pedals that accurately replicate cherry-picked vintage amps

Pedals & Pedalboards
Kurt Vile playing a Fender Jaguar
“I Always Like to Be Surrounded by Vintage Gear”: Kurt Vile Talks Vintage Guitars, Custom-Made Acoustics, Tweed Fender Amps and Rare Effects

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

“When I get a new guitar it feels weird. I almost want to throw it against the wall, just to make it look normal,” says the indie-rocker

Guitars
Richard Fortus
“My Tribute to One of the Greatest That Ever Lived”: Guns N’ Roses' Richard Fortus Shares Epic Paul Kossoff-Inspired Guitar Solo

By Rod Brakes Published

Listen to this impeccable example of pure ‘Burst tone

Amps
Carlos Santana performs at the Oakland Stadium on July 2, 1977 in Oakland, California.
Watch Carlos Santana Bringing Mesa/Boogie Amps and Yamaha Guitars to the Masses

By Rod Brakes, Dave Hunter Published

Video Here’s why the Grammy-winning legend was a guitar gear innovator.

Video
Fender Twin-Amp
How the Fender Twin-Amp Became a Worthy Weapon of Choice for Clapton, Richards, Gilmour and Bonamassa

By Dave Hunter Published

With circuit advances and 12 on the dial, the 1958 Fender Twin-Amp was the world’s most formidable roaring guitar combo.

Amps
1958 blond Fender Precision Bass
This 'Time Capsule' 1958 Fender Precision Bass is a Holy Grail Vintage Guitar

By Rod Brakes Published

Between Telecaster- and Stratocaster-style P-Basses with rosewood ’boards was this rare beast.

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