Ive said it once and I'll say it again. Springsteen is one of the great masters of the Telecaster. He sustains a heavey rythym energy that is virtually unparalled on the instrument. Many folks want to hear nashville chicken pickin or a fast rock lead licks\ to proclaim a player a Telecaster master, but I really think that pure rythym can define a great player, and I think Springsteen is unackknowleged for his mastery of both tone and skill;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCpzgcH0QBE