They say some tunes are timeless. The Stray Cats’ “Rock This Town” and its iconic, uptempo bass line certainly deserves the moniker…I mean, just try to get those riffs out of your head!
Nearly four decades after the tracks release, the band’s leader, Brian Setzer, brought dozens of his guitars, amps, and more to Reverb. Now, the famed rockabilly revival star is loading up his Reverb shop yet again.
Formed in 1980, The Stray Cats hit big with singles like “Stray Cat Strut” that helped lead a revival of the popular rockabilly sound that had long since left the mainstream. Setzer continued his innovative ways in both his solo career and in forming a 19-piece big band, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, which won a Grammy Award for its cover of Prima’s “Jump, Jive an’ Wail,” as well as its instrumental performance of the track “Sleepwalk.”
Known for his daring musical style, Setzer is bringing his signature flair back to Reverb, including a number of stage-played guitars, as well as pedals, cabinets, cases—and even stage-worn clothing.
The Official Brian Setzer Reverb Shop will feature a stunning 1959 D'Angelico New Yorker. Additional items available in The Official Brian Setzer Reverb Shop include:
- A 1964 Firebird in the stunning original cardinal red.
- A 1961 Gibson ES-175 with Corinthian leather pickups.
- A Hot Rod Flag Back that was played on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Featuring Power Tron pick-ups, this Hotrod has custom pinstriping painted by Tommy Otis. /li>
- A G Brand Acoustic that was used on Setzer’s Rockabilly Tours.
- Two Black Rachers, one of which was played throughout the Rockabilly Riot Summer Tour in 2019, the other featuring a falcon headstock.
- A Hiwatt Custom Tape Echo that Setzer used during a performance on Late Night with Conan O’Brien.
- A collection of stage-worn clothing, including red jackets worn on The Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks! Tour in 2016, a jacket designed by Issey Miyakey, and a custom jacket and shirts made by Karen Matthews.
Brian Setzer's Reverb Shop is officially open.