Bruce Springsteen – Born In The U.S.A. album cover

Bruce Springsteen – Born In The U.S.A.

Album 1984

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1984 album Born In The U.S.A..

Music from Born In The U.S.A.

Gear Used On Born In The U.S.A.

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Bruce Springsteen – Born In The U.S.A. (1984). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Guitars used by Bruce Springsteen on Born In The U.S.A.

Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Bruce Springsteen's "The Mutt" Partscaster Esquire

A partscaster featuring a 50's Esquire neck and Telecaster body "The Mutt" was Bruce's primary guitar on countless classic recordings. Originally purchased from Luthier Phil Petillo for $185, after being owned by a record company. A hallmark of this guitar is how it was routed for 4 pickups, giving it an exceptionally light weight.

Amplifiers used by Bruce Springsteen on Born In The U.S.A.

Combo Guitar Amplifiers

Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960)

Avg price: $1,849.15

In an interview by Dave Marsh from February 1981, highlighting the the E Street Band's equipment, Bruce's use of "four pre-CBS Fender Bassman amps, ca. 1958-1962," is confirmed, indicating that one such amp, a Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6, is utilized onstage under the drum riser.