# Under the Bridge guitar solo

> John Frusciante's guitar solo on Under the Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers (1991). From the album Blood Sugar Sex Magik. Played on a Fender Stratocaster.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers, 1991, from *Blood Sugar Sex Magik*. Solo by *John Frusciante*.

The famous intro and fills, played with chord-melody style inspired by Hendrix, are among the most recognizable guitar parts of the 1990s. It proved Frusciante valued taste above speed.

Under the Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers is #11 in our ranking of the best John Frusciante guitar solos. The solo is played by John Frusciante and the song was released in 1991.

## In our lists

- [The Best John Frusciante Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/john-frusciante-guitar-solos/) — #11
- [The Best Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/red-hot-chili-peppers-guitar-solos/) — #3

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Under the Bridge?

John Frusciante played the solo on Red Hot Chili Peppers's Under the Bridge (1991).

### What guitar was used on the Under the Bridge solo?

A fender stratocaster, according to widely reported accounts.

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