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Under The Bridge Pt.3 - Verse Three & Outro

"Under The Bridge Pt.3 - Verse Three & Outro" by Red Hot Chili Peppers focuses on the closing section of one of the band's most iconic tracks, drawn from their fifth studio album, Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991). Written by Anthony Kiedis as a personal reflection on loneliness and sobriety, the song became a landmark of early 1990s rock. Learning this section on electric guitar offers insight into the band's melodic phrasing, clean tones, and the emotional restraint that sets the song apart from heavier RHCP material.

  • Anthony Kiedis wrote the lyrics privately and almost never shared them with the band, making the song an unlikely addition to the album.
  • The outro section features gentle, expressive guitar work, a strong study in dynamics and tone control for electric guitarists.
  • Released as a single in February 1992 via Warner Bros. Records, the song appeared on Blood Sugar Sex Magik, a defining album of the era.
Fender Stratocaster
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Fender Stratocaster

Frusciante's cornerstone instrument since Blood Sugar Sex Magik, its vintage single-coils deliver the bright, articulate snap and touch sensitivity that define RHCP's funky rhythm tone and soulful leads.

Fender Telecaster
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Fender Telecaster

Frusciante's '60s Teles provide warmer, woodier tones than his Strats while maintaining the single-coil clarity essential for RHCP's clean, dynamic playing style across different albums.

Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Gibson Les Paul Standard

Used selectively for heavier RHCP tracks, the Les Paul's thicker PAF humbuckers deliver the midrange punch and sustain that contrast with Frusciante's signature Strat-driven sound.

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Gibson Les Paul Custom

Like the Standard, this guitar adds warmth and aggression to darker RHCP material, offering the tonal heft Frusciante needs when stepping beyond his primary single-coil aesthetic.

Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
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Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi

This fuzz pedal thickens Frusciante's tone beyond his signature DS-2 distortion, adding creamy sustain and aggressive character to select RHCP passages and heavier moments.

MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay
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MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay

Frusciante uses this analog delay for slapback repeats and textural depth, adding space and dimension to RHCP's rhythmic foundation without overwhelming the band's tight, groove-focused sound.

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