jchabalk Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I just picked up the new Springsteen record, "working on a dream." The one i got came with a 'making of' DVD which i'm in the middle of watching. For much of the session work they're filming Bruce is playing a pretty boss J200. (i know, i know) I don't know enough about all of the various incarnations over the years but it appears to be very similar to the current pre-war that was recently being sold (block inlays, script logo), although i think this is probably one of the actual pre-war J200s. I've tried to find a picture but i can't. It can be seen all over this video but it's hard to see much detail: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDGssht9aPY Also check out the cover article in the current issue of rolling stone. Great story and images of him, including bruce with an old J45 in his 'song writing room' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchabalk Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 This is a better view of the guitar. He's playing 'empty sky' off of 'the rising.' Same guitar from the video i was talking about.. The comments on the video are all over the place. (someone thinks it's a variation of a hummingbird) If you pause it at the right time (~1:01) it looks like it's had a full bridge replacement at some point. (ok. i've got to stop now ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchabalk Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 alright alright, just one more. Scanning those double-trucks is tough, as you can see it's certainly not perfect (my scanner's not big enough!) I hope this isn't against the rules or anything... (photos by the wonderful Albert Watson via Rolling Stone 2/5/9) Bruce at home: Springsteen's "writing room" contains family photos, the desk on which he wrote many of his albums, gifts from fans, and a collection of hotel keys from tours. "My identity, what people are connecting with - those things are set pretty firmly," says Springsteen. "At my age, those things aren't supposed to inhibit you - they're supposed to free you." Bruce out back: Springsteen in his backyard in Colts Neck, New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modac Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 That guitar must have maple back and sides, judging by the bursting you can see there...which would make it a post war model, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerpopper Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 The one in the black and white picture looks like a Guild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchabalk Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 correct, that's a guild in the b&w - i just included it as it was the only other full page picture in the article.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickax Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 So how's the new album? I heard they recorded this one while on the Magic tour. love the Magic Album - caught him twice in concert last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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