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Downbound Train
Bruce Springsteen
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 50s or 60s model, as used by Springsteen on Born in the U.S.A. sessions)
AmpFender Bassman (1959 reissue or original, as used in Born in the U.S.A. era studio sessions)
Amp Settings
mid6.5
bass6
gain4
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chimey and articulateslightly gritty edge-of-breakuptight and percussive rhythmclear single-coil attackmuted chordal bounceopen, airy highsmodest low-end punchdynamic response to pickingno heavy saturationclassic American rock timbre
Difficulty
The riff requires tight muted chord playing and smooth slide transitions, but is otherwise straightforward with moderate tempo and no advanced techniques.
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