Steven Van Zandt

Steven Van Zandt is shown using a 1999 Fender Stratocaster in the provided image.

Van Zandt with a 360

Steven Van Zandt used a Gretsch Tennessean Electric Guitar during The Rising tour, primarily for performances of "The Promised Land," as noted on the Gear'n'things from Asbury Park Tumblr page.

Used since 2012 tours

Used for The River tour, possibly earlier.

As part of Van Zandt's rack in 2008.

As part of Van Zandt's rack in 2013.

Van Zandt used the Tom Petty edition of the 660/12.

Used for Point Blank on The 2016 River Tour

Used for World’s Apart & Countin’ On a Miracle during the Rising Tour, and for performances of Point Blank through 2014. According to Steven, “it gives me a little more sustain without sounding too thick or distorted. It almost sounds like an acoustic-electric guitar.” Steve also toured with a Firebird in the 70’s as a backup for his two Strats, and this is possibly that same guitar.

Black Metalflake model used for The Rising during the European leg of the 2016 River tour, and since then.

This is the black guitar that was used for performances of The Rising on the Rising tour.

Used for Glory Days during the Superbowl XLIII Halftime Show.

As part of Van Zandt's rack in 2008.

As part of Van Zandt's rack in 2008.

In a 2008 photo from Analogman, Steven Van Zandt's gear rack includes a Voodoo Lab Tremolo.

As part of Van Zandt's rack in 2013.

MUSICIAN eventually did track down Doug Sutphin, doing laps at Malibu Grand Prix. At a pit stop, Sutphin informed us that Van Zandt has two Stratocasters, a '57 and a '67, a Gibson Firebird (a spare which he almost never plays onstage), and two hollow-body 12-string Ovation guitars, with pickups. One of the Ovations and one of the Strats is capo'd. Van Zandt has a Mesa Boogie amp with Electro-Voice speakers. two Roland Jazz Choirs (120) amps, and a 10O-watt Hi Watt brain and cabinet, plus an MXR distortion unit. And yes, he does play it all at 10.

Steven Van Zandt used the Ovation 1615 Pacemaker 12 String guitar during Bruce Springsteen's 1980-81 tour, specifically for performances of "The River" and "Wreck on the Highway," as noted in an interview on Frankenschulz.

Used on "Lonesome Day" during a performance on The Tonight Show with David Letterman in 2002.

Steven Van Zandt is associated with the Takamine EF341SC guitar, as detailed on the Tumblr page "Gear'n'things from Asbury Park," which highlights his gear collection.

Used since the Reunion Tour on Atlantic City, Youngstown, The Ghost of Tom Joad, and Land of Hopes and Dreams.

Not sure if it’s his but a Fender amp is behind him on stage.

In the Tumblr post "Gear'n'things from Asbury Park — Steve Van Zandt’s Gear," it's noted that Steven Van Zandt has mentioned using the Maestro Fuzz-Tone in interviews. While he hasn't incorporated it into any Bruce Springsteen setups, the Fuzz-Tone, originally manufactured in the 1960s, may have been used by Van Zandt in the 1970s or he might employ a modern pedal that replicates its iconic sound.

As part of Van Zandt's rack in 2008.

As part of Van Zandt's rack in 2008.

In a 2008 photo from Analogman, Steven Van Zandt's gear rack includes a Boss GE-7 Graphic Equalizer.

As part of Van Zandt's rack in 2008.

As part of Van Zandt's rack in 2013.

As part of Van Zandt's rack in 2013.