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Teardrop

"Teardrop" is a song by English trip hop group Massive Attack, released in 1998 as the second single from their album Mezzanine. Originally driven by harpsichord and atmospheric production, the acoustic guitar arrangement strips the track down to its melodic core, revealing the haunting beauty of the chord progression. Its slow, deliberate phrasing and emotive voicings make it a rewarding piece for electric guitarists exploring ambient and fingerstyle techniques.

  • Vocals on the original recording were performed by Elizabeth Fraser of Cocteau Twins, who also wrote the lyrics.
  • Madonna was originally approached to sing on 'Teardrop' but Massive Attack turned her down in favour of Fraser.
  • The original track is harpsichord-driven, making the acoustic guitar adaptation a notable reinterpretation of its central melody.
Fender Stratocaster
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Fender Stratocaster

Angelo Bruschini uses the Stratocaster's single-coil pickups for crystalline clarity on clean, effects-heavy passages in Massive Attack's atmospheric soundscapes. The bright, defined highs cut through dense electronic layers without muddying reverb and delay effects.

Fender Telecaster
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Fender Telecaster

The Telecaster's bright, biting single-coils are Bruschini's go-to for slicing through Massive Attack's heavy mixes on clean settings. Its natural clarity and snap make it ideal for delay-drenched, pad-like guitar textures.

Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Gibson Les Paul Standard

Bruschini deploys the Les Paul's warm PAF humbuckers and sustain on darker Massive Attack tracks like 'Angel' where gritty thickness and feedback are essential. The guitar's naturally thick tone provides the perfect foundation for overdrive and distortion.

Gibson Les Paul Custom
Guitar

Gibson Les Paul Custom

The Les Paul Custom's full-bodied humbuckers deliver the warm, sustained tone Bruschini needs for heavy, distorted moments in Massive Attack's production. Its robust character cuts through dense mixes while maintaining harmonic warmth.

Fender Twin Reverb
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Fender Twin Reverb

The Twin Reverb's headroom, natural spring reverb, and pristine clean tone make it essential for Massive Attack's lush, effects-driven guitar palette. Bruschini keeps it clean and uses it as a transparent platform for the pedal chain.

Vox AC30
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Vox AC30

The AC30's warm, naturally compressed tone and harmonic breakup suit Massive Attack's moody, atmospheric guitar work when kept relatively clean. Its headroom allows effects to breathe while adding organic character without heavy distortion.

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