Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Learn how to play Rock this Town, as performed by Stray Cats released in the as a single and also on their Built for Speed album in the US.
The lesson covers the great and fun parts that Brian Setzer lays down on this classic. Buckle up!
Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):
1967 Gretsch "Nashville" middle pickup switch position. Check out what they have at Sweetwater here: sweetwater.sjv.io/qWmGMO
Direct into my Waves SSL4000 plugin sweetwater.sjv.io/dykqBy to try to match the sound they got on the record when he ran direct into the SSL4000E board.
00:00 Introduction / What to expect
02:00 Tuning and Getting your tone
03:00 Lesson - opening intro
05:16 Lesson - verse
06:37 Lesson - Chromatic riff
07:40 Lesson - various embellishment riffs
09:26 Lesson - Chorus
10:32 Guitar Solo 1 Run through
11:08 Lesson - guitar solo 1
13:01 Lesson - the big D9 chord
14:07 Guitar Solo 2 Run through
14:42 Lesson - guitar solo 2
16:00 Lesson - outro
17:58 Final thoughts
Also...
WIN FREE GEAR:
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DEALS ON MUSIC GEAR:
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USED GEAR:
imp.i114863.net/3P19aB
More ways to support the channel:
Super Thanks (see below the video screen)
Patreon: patreon.com/12footchain (tabs and chord charts on patreon)
Merch! bonfire.com/how-many-guitars-do-you-need
Learn how to play Rock this Town, as performed by Stray Cats released in the as a single and also on their Built for Speed album in the US.
The lesson covers the great and fun parts that Brian Setzer lays down on this classic. Buckle up!
Gear used in this video (if you purchase via these links I will earn a small commission):
1967 Gretsch "Nashville" middle pickup switch position. Check out what they have at Sweetwater here: sweetwater.sjv.io/qWmGMO
Direct into my Waves SSL4000 plugin sweetwater.sjv.io/dykqBy to try to match the sound they got on the record when he ran direct into the SSL4000E board.
00:00 Introduction / What to expect
02:00 Tuning and Getting your tone
03:00 Lesson - opening intro
05:16 Lesson - verse
06:37 Lesson - Chromatic riff
07:40 Lesson - various embellishment riffs
09:26 Lesson - Chorus
10:32 Guitar Solo 1 Run through
11:08 Lesson - guitar solo 1
13:01 Lesson - the big D9 chord
14:07 Guitar Solo 2 Run through
14:42 Lesson - guitar solo 2
16:00 Lesson - outro
17:58 Final thoughts
Also...
WIN FREE GEAR:
imp.i114863.net/9WoMd3
DEALS ON MUSIC GEAR:
imp.i114863.net/a1dxGM
USED GEAR:
imp.i114863.net/3P19aB
