The Ghost of Tom Joad (Nils guitar solo) - State College PA May 8 2009

[alejandraml83]

I just love seein Nils going all the way when he plays his solos

[labbern]

what kind of guitar does nils use? its a strat, but what kind? and is it expensive? its hot!

[monkeyguitarist]

@labbern

I think it's a Stratocaster Lite Ash from '61. I remember reading it in some Nils older interview.

[claesgoer]

Go Nils,just go-and maybe join up with Carlos for a little session of the best?

And maybe Little Steven could lay out the melody for you?

Claes

[claesgoer]

Now this is why you'd like to play in the E Street Band-the Boss encourages you and takes a delight in your creativity and success-compare to the ratty Mick Jagger who owes all his success to Keith.By the way,did Mick corner the Botox market?

[roseofcimarron]

NIIIILS!!! What a genius!

[manuorru]

MAMMA MIA NILS...

[HellsHighwayTrooper]

does nils use a pick? LOl damn good.

[TheMagikRat]

Funny you should ask. Search for the new YouTube video called

NILS LOFGREN GUITAR SOLO REDUX

You will see my video edited to the snake cam video by Fender.

It looks like he has a pick attached to his thumb.



[Kushrynada]

@TheMagikRat he often does, not always though

[theblackstratocaster]

@TheMagikRat as a guitar technician i can say that he does in fact use several finger picks but he prefers a lot of fender thumb picks

[gunsproof]

@HellsHighwayTrooper

yes a thumb pick

[MarvinForte]

@HellsHighwayTrooper Nils uses a thumb pick and uses his other fingers, fingerstyle. Super nice guy and super talented.

[MarvinForte]

@HellsHighwayTrooper Nils uses a thumb pick and uses his other fingers, fingerstyle. Super nice guy and super talented.

[B0zz3]

The camera was put there by Fender, the video is in the related videos.

[OliYNWA]

Top Class! Better than Slash any day!

[pink18floyd]

I think that Nils' solo is far better than Tom's. Awesome solo!!

[Tigerpuffer]

JOC, how much of the beginning of the solo was cut off?

[marcospoki]

Nils rulz!

[scottisacunt]

Ace

[ILoveLucyE68NY]

Nils,,you rock !!! see you in October at Giants stadium

[Tigerpuffer]

Did you really go to the Giants Stadium concert???

[ILoveLucyE68NY]

yes I did,,I was there for the Oct 3rd and Oct 9th shows,,,it was a dream come true for me..I am hoping Bruce does some shows in the NEW Giants stadium next year or soon after,,I will be there !!!

[Tigerpuffer]

Oh man, I heard those concerts were like Hammersmith, MSG '99, and Barcelona '03 thrown together. Lucky SOB! LOL

[doclouiowa]

great video. I just saw the show in Chicago and on the monitors you could see Nils' fingers. Great camera shot and different perspective. By the way, the last minute of Nils' solo sounds just like his solo in Youngstown, but thats OK, they are both great solos, as well as his solo on Because the Night during the last tour.

Nils is great, but Morello is even better at this solo, which can be seen on youtube in Anaheim.

Thanks Bruce for another great show.

[bugattibowler]

They're different, and I ever prefer Nils. Tom did it twice I think, and that was cool, but it was the same tricks. It was actually less exciting the second time because his "moves" were so similar. I don't know, Nils is a great fretman.

[howlinrock]

Damn Nils :-)

[vanparty]

The camera on the end of Nils' guitar gave an amazing view. His hands and fingers were flying.

[TonyM717]

thansk SW much..does anyone have Born to Run or that little girl bringing down the house? GREAT show..great job Mag.

[guitar4799]

I was there...thanks for posting!!!!! Amazing show