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Stray Cats Brian Setzer's Signature Gretsch Hot Rod Models | Artist Interview | Gretsch Guitars
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8 жыл бұрынBrian Setzer explains some of the features behind his signature Hot Rod models.
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@mattconnolly1729 3 жыл бұрын
Always been a big fan of Brian , does his own thing and doesn't seem to worry about the latest trends . Hope he keeps going for many more years
@christopherg7551 3 жыл бұрын
Setzer used to practice in the basement of Bernies Jet Set in Wantagh NY. He came to the back of the "cork and bib" for water. He usually wore these beat up pink spandex pants. Sort of like the New York Dolls look. I was washing dishes, never said no to the guy for water but the cook used to shoo him away. It must have 1977.
@brendantully8006 3 жыл бұрын
Starting a rockabilly band in the 80's on Long Island, NY... dude had mojo
@brendantully8006 2 жыл бұрын
Correct, Massapequa is a town on the south shore of long island
@DocTheGuitar 3 жыл бұрын
I am always in awe of Brian's guitar playing like no other guitarist.
@oliviergagnon4130 2 жыл бұрын
True. He's got his own vibe. And it's super hard to play this way
@sheldonberg125 4 жыл бұрын
Bran Setzer is a world class musician and an amazing guitarist. He is a musician of a very high caliber up there with all the great guitar players in history.
@StonyRC 6 жыл бұрын
I've always loved the way Brian played - I think he's an underrated maestro of the guitar.
@crisprtalk6963 4 жыл бұрын
People use the word underrated too much. He is not underrated at all. He is considered one of the finest guitarists to come on the scene in the last 40 years.
@frankcosta1729 4 жыл бұрын
And no one disagrees
@jimlovesgina 4 жыл бұрын
He is not underrated. You can click on the video of any well-known guitarist and there is some idiot with an "underrated" comment.
@MrJett1971 4 жыл бұрын
King Brilliant he helped resurrect not one but two almost forgotten musical genres-obviously rockabilly with the Stray Cats in the late ‘70s and early ‘80’s, and swing with the BSO in the ‘90s. IMO, he’s one of the few legitimate musical geniuses left in the world. He seamlessly blends today with the past-some of his work sounds just like 1958, some of zooms into the future, and it all sounds GRRREAT!
@MrJett1971 4 жыл бұрын
Madcap Laughs the fans know that. People who write the magazines pass him by all the time, in favour of some 22 year old from Norway who plays 12,000 notes in a three minute song, or a guy that wore a kfc bucket on his head.
@jlr022159 6 жыл бұрын
Such a cool guy and fantastic player. Nice to see him just being a guitar geek like the rest of us musicians and talking about gear.
@rjr1227 6 жыл бұрын
love this guy....always have ever since the early stray cats days....
@paulsimmons5726 7 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that Brian has been able to have the success that he's had after the Stray Cats went their separate ways. Brian's drive and enthusiasm for the old music genres he plays has turned on so many younger people/musicians to the coolness of the classic Gretch tone and vibe. The Brian Setzer Orchestra knocks 'em out... Keep playin' the cool stuff!
@jerryhuffar6561 5 жыл бұрын
You couldn't of said better. Brian should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
@vracan 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I saw Brian 5 years ago with both orchestra and second half with the stray cats. Socks blown off! He was amazing!
@davidclarke170 4 жыл бұрын
I love my Gretsch. It’s a straight up rock and roll machine. I bought it used and somehow I feel like we were meant to find each other. It brings things out of me like none of my other guitars do. If you don’t own one, you should.
@JustinTorrento 4 жыл бұрын
Hollow body or center block?
@DoctorSess 3 жыл бұрын
Used guitars all the way!
@jameslighterGTR 3 жыл бұрын
This dude is one of the best who ever lived. I learned Stray Cat Strut 10 years ago just to practice, and so many of his licks still come to me when I'm in C, just happens without even thinking about it. Brian and Wes Montgomery are right up there. Always amazing when a guitarist leaves with you an impression on an entire key and/or region of the neck. I think key of C I think Brian. Thanks Gretsch for these videos with Brian!
@relicreapers571 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutley
@gsf67 3 жыл бұрын
Brian's a very clever guitarist, and looking at a Gretsch semi acoustic is like looking at a 57 Chevy. Beautiful craftmanship.
@guitarzan34 4 жыл бұрын
I met Brian Setzer back in the late seventies when the Stray Cats were topping the charts. We are both Long Island guys. I was managing a club near Central Park South called Thursday's when in he walks with some friends and a big jug of wine. I asked him if he would mind checking his wine with the coat check girl and he just grinned and said, "Cool". No bullshit like you sometimes got from some celebrities in Manhattan. I quickly called up to the DJ booth and asked her to play "Stray Cat Strut" which she did immediately. Brian looked back at me and gave me an appreciative thumbs up. I'm sure he wouldn't remember this encounter but it certainly made my night! A real gentleman and a great guitar player.
@MrJett1971 4 жыл бұрын
I hate to pick your nit, but Stray Cat Strut came out in 1981...
@jbrethel 4 жыл бұрын
@@MrJett1971 I may have the actual date wrong. I started working at that club in 1979 and was there almost 4 years. Be that as it may, meeting Brian Setzer was a memorable experience. Is there something in your past that requires you to unleash your formidable "wet blanket"? I'm sure you have better things to waste your time with.
@rubytuesday1345 3 жыл бұрын
@@jbrethel well played sir.
@kenmanies5291 5 жыл бұрын
Brian is what music should be , loved, original and enduring
@ferpirata76 3 жыл бұрын
I bought it. Really difficult to find. Arrived yesterday. Wow... never seen anything so beautiful and the sound is amazing. A dream come true!
@josephzummo9685 2 жыл бұрын
Brian was all about hot rods and rockabilly. He put his first gretsch together from parts like a hot rod. The cats were refreshing in a time of new wave! Live they were fantastic. If you showed up unsure, you left a fan! I was 13 when I got turn on thru MTV & WBAB on long Island. Go back and watch live footage now and it's just as good as it was 40 years ago!
@eivinds.johnsen2826 3 жыл бұрын
Brian Setzer must be one of the best guitar players of all time👍
@StephenDanielAddeo 8 жыл бұрын
I just saw him on Saturday night and goddamn if those colors don't pop! Also, Brian is as good or better than ever. Such an amazing artist.
@officialWWM 4 жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful colour combo!
@wolfgang4136 3 жыл бұрын
He’s a really talented guy that seems down to earth and would be cool just to drink a beer with
@sappo504 3 жыл бұрын
I could watch him sitting on that couch, playing that guitar, just riffing or playing something - for hours. Just in contrast to seeing him with a full band. He's so good I'd like to just hear him play solo.
@subseeker 3 жыл бұрын
The bigband stuff was the greatest music ever
@jlr022159 4 жыл бұрын
Now this guy knows his guitar specs! Enjoyable to hear him talk about all the details!
@popeyesailor9571 3 жыл бұрын
Tan sides and Root Beer Brown on the top and back would look nice.
@dodgedandle8311 10 ай бұрын
Brian is a MEGA Guitarist, that great mix of Jazz, Blues and Country and the way he alternates between Flat picking and his fingers seamlessly is just great.. We are Lucky to still have him doing what he does best .. Rock,n,Roll 😝⭐️❤️🌞
@sblom8678 5 жыл бұрын
The man still has great hair!
@melgrant7404 5 жыл бұрын
Of course it's brian❤❤
@wolfox712 6 жыл бұрын
his smiles in the intro clip warms me on the inside because nothing in this world is more heartwarming than an old man smiling and having fun :)
@melgrant7404 4 жыл бұрын
Brian is eternally young to me! xxxx
@josephclark4999 Жыл бұрын
The only thing more fun than listening to him play is watching him play. Damn he is fun to watch and listen to.
@jessiejames2155 3 жыл бұрын
The man, the myth, the Legend.... I drove from No Ho to Palm Springs for a Setzer Concert . I was thrilled ! I had my girl, and my hot rod ! We drove forever in hot bumper to bumper traffic, got out of the car, at the Augua Caliente, went up to the glass door.. that had sheet of paper taped to it. It read: Concert is cancelled for 4 months, please enjoy our complimentary band: Cool and the gang . 😖 We went back home . It was a MISERABLE ride, all the way back home . We finally went, 4 months later...and the show ? Was incredible !
@jaxsci8165 2 жыл бұрын
Dang I would kill to see kool and the gang
@greatvanzini 8 жыл бұрын
Best live performer around. Cd's are always top notch.
@relicreapers571 3 жыл бұрын
Living rockabilly legend right there, great looking guitars too
@mr.e8432 3 жыл бұрын
That guitar is gorgeous
@hemelhempsteadherts 6 жыл бұрын
A genius at work.
@Death.ByShred 4 жыл бұрын
Brian Setzer is such a dude! A scary weapon of a guitar player, pure hot-rod, and lovely lax'd guy all round. He's in my top 10.
@elvisl2493 5 жыл бұрын
Il est trop fort sans doute l'un des meilleurs guitariste du monde si ce n'est le meilleur bravo pour le retour des stray Cats j'ai adoré l'album et je les vois bientôt ....... Merci pour la vidéo 😉
@Madmax-zc2gk 3 жыл бұрын
Setzer will always be the man...and I love my Gretsch players edition...amazing guitar..!!
@i_love_rescue_animals 4 жыл бұрын
He's my favorite guitar player. He seems like a genuinely nice guy too - which makes me really happy. Keep on rockin' Brian! 💞
@i_love_rescue_animals 4 жыл бұрын
@Charlie Lester - Concert Memories I'm jealous and that's wonderful to hear! Glad you had a great time with him. I actually live in the same city as hime - but I've never bumped into him.
@tuchAneyfan 4 жыл бұрын
I bumped into him before a show in the parking lot of an Atlantic City Casino. This was probably almost 20 yrs ago. He was so nice. He spoke to me and my grandmother and was not in any rush. Terrific memory to have.
@MrJett1971 4 жыл бұрын
Charlie Lester - Concert Memories I had that same experience after a casino show in 2015. I took my copy of built for speed that Slim Jim and Lee Rocker had autographed, and managed to get Brian to finish off my nine year quest...
@michaelcase1687 8 жыл бұрын
I bought this guitar 9 months ago. Got the greyish light purple one. Love at first sight. I took pause at it's high price, no tone control and just volume control, and I wondered if it could do all genres including R&B, soft jazz, funk, hard rock and country. This sweet thing does all these with ease. Loved that it had no pick guard. Dang sexy look. Plays as good as it looks. Fast neck like whipped cream. Hollow body gets controlled feedback at louder volumes. Volume control has slight high roll off at 90 percent solving the need for a tone control. Gretsch sound with TV Jones pickups tells the tale, seals the deal and is irresistible. Intonation is spot on and harmonically correct on all frets and I haven't changed the strings yet. No buyers remorse, no way. Heaven is hitting jazz chords unplugged on my couch Saturday mornings with eyes closed. This little lady sings. I call her the Rusty Rainbarrel.
@MrFrankeesh 7 жыл бұрын
How much it cost you. It looks and sounds so sweet
@knuckle47 6 жыл бұрын
Michael Case , glad to hear it. 54 years I've been a Gretsch player. Love that you're lovin' it
@jlr022159 6 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you really enjoy it!
@thegreyfedora8532 6 жыл бұрын
Sweet review my man!
@officialWWM 4 жыл бұрын
9 months and you haven't changed the strings!? Wow, I change mine every 2 weeks!
@monzo9999 5 жыл бұрын
I see that 14 people are actual knobs
@CharlesM-dp4xe 2 жыл бұрын
Nice collection. I'm more of a Gibson man, but his style fits perfectly. I've never owned a Gretsch but always wanted one. I pretty much play anything with strings or keys and got burned out on the road tours years ago. Brian is an extremely talented musician and gifted performer. I wish I had his energy .
@abettermousetrap 3 жыл бұрын
possibly one of the coolest guitars i've ever seen. Another one to add to the list.
@keithsease9256 3 жыл бұрын
Neat. Love my 59. 6120
@ordinarychap1085 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. Beautiful looking guitars! Well done.
@WahlbergBabey 6 жыл бұрын
He's so frickin happy, I adore your passion my gorgeous man. You are unbelievable. 😍😍😍
@melgrant7404 4 жыл бұрын
Love Bri xxxx
@djquinn11 3 жыл бұрын
Great looking and sounding guitar. Brian is an extremely talented gentleman.
@RickMcCargar 8 жыл бұрын
Saw him back in the 80s, and got to speak with him after his concert in West Palm Beach. Amazing concert, cool guy. I could go for one of these guitars!
@puertecitos6888 5 жыл бұрын
Get a Chinese copy and put the TV Jones in it, thats what i did....awesome guitar now
@deanmccreadieguitarist 2 жыл бұрын
These guitars are stunning & what a player!
@eddie2877 7 жыл бұрын
So clean sounding crisp!
@melgrant7404 5 жыл бұрын
Brian and guitar ...match made in heaven!❤
@woody95124 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Brian..Love your style..both guitars & love your style of playing the darn thing...
@dylankopff7139 3 жыл бұрын
Brian is a legend
@baldemarmiranda2067 4 жыл бұрын
You are amazing Brian, you Rock
@markg0410 6 жыл бұрын
I'm digging that blue/baby blue paint scheme.
@tonelabmusic3620 6 жыл бұрын
I'm buying his LP of the Stray Cats in a couple of days. Really looking forward to it!! Love the music.
@jodylowe8476 3 жыл бұрын
He reinvented himself after his initial success and still rockin.
@jesusbuenofontoura6588 3 жыл бұрын
Olah. Como. Consegui. Uma. Guita. Sou. D. Brasil
@Rippedflesh69 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing colour coordination with the shoes.
@jessiejames2155 3 жыл бұрын
Brian Setzer rocks North Hollywood !!!
@musicfanhawk4523 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful guitar!! Love the color!!
@thebluesguy7187 4 жыл бұрын
guy always happy to play a A major !! carl perkins way love him!
@kevinwatkins3856 3 жыл бұрын
Got the best Christmas concert DVD....ever!!
@_WESTSIDE_ 5 жыл бұрын
One of the most underrated guitar players of all time
@drumrnva 3 жыл бұрын
So....Brian Setzer has remained cool for how many decades, at this point??
@johnskelley6710 3 жыл бұрын
Like, a bunch
@steelman774 3 жыл бұрын
All of them. 😉
@pauldickinson6943 2 жыл бұрын
500
@oliviergagnon4130 2 жыл бұрын
Since birth
@joycesanders4898 4 жыл бұрын
I LOVE that guitar..nice finish..who needs tone knobs/extra wires?..those pickups sound legit..👍🎶💕🎸
@rocknstv570 8 жыл бұрын
Some sweet sounds!
@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz 3 жыл бұрын
He is one fine guitar player!
@yellowoceanoriginalsongs7142 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent sound Brian cheers
@Louis-we6lh 6 жыл бұрын
luv your style - great fingers-thank you
@Turboy65 3 жыл бұрын
Great guitars, and a great player for sure!
@owlperchedsilo3745 2 жыл бұрын
gorgeous guitars
@paulfallon7690 3 жыл бұрын
He is so cool! Always was from when he was a you g kid Taking lessons from my grandfather, Henry in Massapequa long island
@HudsonCabala1 5 жыл бұрын
I love this!!!
@rennyzero420 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome design thanks.
@robertsimington911 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing me a $3000 guitar. I really appreciate it.
@buggyhexapod 7 жыл бұрын
That green Gretsch...
@marquee6 5 жыл бұрын
Buğra Sertel. No it is Ray Winston!
@analogman9697 6 ай бұрын
That's a beauty!
@miloshapiro1413 8 жыл бұрын
It would be even better if they reintroduced that Gretsch 1958 longhorn amp again!
@flyingcod14 26 күн бұрын
6120 is perhaps the most beautiful guitar with a sound to match.
@stevendern2543 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mr. Seltzer.
@samueltractorton2088 3 жыл бұрын
Kickass, I want one!
@ElliotComposer 7 жыл бұрын
Def more clarity, and beautiful tone
@jessiejames2155 3 жыл бұрын
I have a beautiful home-made Brian-Setzer-Orchestra logo on my PT Cruiser's rear window !! -Here in No Ho !!
@onelanebridge_ 6 жыл бұрын
beautiful guitars
@mybusiness7663 3 жыл бұрын
Love his style go cat go
@brexxebender1204 3 жыл бұрын
Wow that color
@jasminnemcdonald94A Жыл бұрын
That's some good guitar playing.
@dwaynecarroll6098 4 ай бұрын
Beautiful Axe!
@snaggletooth7031 3 жыл бұрын
Underrated dude,,ur awsum
@abewilcox4560 3 жыл бұрын
So rad
@theunionbeats1 7 жыл бұрын
that thing sounds great
@RobertIsaacRosenzweig 3 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous
@Hot80s 2 жыл бұрын
Long Live Brian
@marcdelente2456 Жыл бұрын
Brian est un guitariste fabuleux un phénomène dans l art d utilisé une guitare .
@Mitch1977 7 жыл бұрын
I want that one!
@cahg3871 3 жыл бұрын
Nothing sounds like a Gretsch.If Chet Atkins and George Harrison played them,then that’s enough for me.
@2kidsnosleep 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Would love his guitars and just an ounce of his guitar talent
@nathanmarineau3993 Жыл бұрын
Class act!
@williamrichards1504 Жыл бұрын
Brian setzer is the rockinest cat in the galaxy ..hail,hail straycats
@ia5662 7 жыл бұрын
that is one classy looking rocket right there!
@melgrant7404 4 жыл бұрын
Guitars not bad either xx
@livejay9062 Жыл бұрын
To all the elitist guitarists that always tell you you don't know how to play if you don't use tone knobs a certain way, Brian Freakin' Setzer just said this(yeara ago, but whatever) "We took out the tone knobs out because I don't use them." That settles it!
@kevinceniceros1690 7 жыл бұрын
I went to his concert in San Diego on 7 June. It was awesome.
@RackwitzG 7 жыл бұрын
Those guitars look beautiful. Would be cool just to have one, even if you can't play.
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