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Riff Tone
Atlantic City (Live at Warner Hollywood Studios, Los Angeles, CA - September 1992)
Bruce Springsteen
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender 'The Mutt' Partscaster Esquire/Telecaster
AmpFender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
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Notes
Live performance, September 1992 at Warner Hollywood Studios. Gear confirmed for live era and typical for Springsteen's rig in early 1990s. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song/section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateslightly gritty edge-of-breakupdynamic and touch-sensitiveopen and airy highstight low endclear note separationpercussive attackmodest amp breakupclassic American rock rhythmminimal pedal coloration
Difficulty
The riff requires solid rhythm technique and dynamic control to maintain clarity and drive, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender 'The Mutt' Partscaster Esquire/Telecaster
AmpFender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
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Notes
Live performance, September 1992 at Warner Hollywood Studios. Gear confirmed for live era and typical for Springsteen's rig in early 1990s. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song/section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateslightly gritty edge-of-breakupdynamic and touch-sensitiveopen and airy highstight low endclear note separationpercussive attackmodest amp breakupclassic American rock rhythmminimal pedal coloration
Difficulty
The riff requires solid rhythm technique and dynamic control to maintain clarity and drive, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.