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![Eddie Cochran (left) circa 1960 and Brian Setzer (right) 2019](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9TE9iobvB8hLSdo7ge6xc9-320-80.jpg)
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
![Fender Tone Master '59 Bassman](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J2vkY2gJmrDK4okmrRea97-320-80.jpg)
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
![Brian Setzer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2EeBq3LVDAdpzUVm37MKVh-320-80.jpg)
“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
![Brian Setzer (left) and guitar tech Tyler Sweet](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hYMwNsat6aXKVgSZGM8zE6-320-80.jpg)
“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!)
![Universal Audio UAFX pedals](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w8o3vL4QYBoHDP58yHt49B-320-80.jpg)
Universal Audio Dream ’65, Ruby ’63 and Woodrow ’55 Reviews
By Art Thompson published
Skillfully engineered pedals that accurately replicate cherry-picked vintage amps
![Kurt Vile playing a Fender Jaguar](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ffkRcgFZE6JvzaPYbLZKJP-320-80.jpg)
“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
![Richard Fortus](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J5q3H5Vbd3iND5D3jK8oyE-320-80.jpg)
“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
![Carlos Santana performs at the Oakland Stadium on July 2, 1977 in Oakland, California.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CiAXcKcGZDFRv8zdVRhLBg-320-80.jpg)
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.
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