Cover Me settings for Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless

Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless knobs

Gain

4

Bass

5

Mid

5

Treble

5

Amp block

Drive

6

Master

7

Bass

6.5

Mid

7

Treble

7

Presence

6

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveScream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer)Gain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
2. 2delayBucket Brigade (BOSS DM-2)Mix 4 · Feedback 2
3. 3reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 4
4. 4compressionDeluxe CompLevel 6 · Sustain 5
5. 5noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4

Playing tips

• Use a strong pick attack to emphasize the crispness of the bridge pickup.
• Incorporate slides and bends to add expressiveness to the solo.
• Experiment with palm muting during the rhythm sections to create a tight sound.

Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless knobs

Gain

3.5

Bass

5

Mid

5

Treble

5

Amp block

Drive

5

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

7

Treble

6.5

Presence

5.5

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveScream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer)Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
2. 2delayAnalog Echo (BOSS DM-2)Mix 3 · Feedback 2
3. 3reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 2.5
4. 4noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 4
5. 5compressionDeluxe CompLevel 6 · Sustain 5

Playing tips

• Focus on a tight picking attack to emphasize the punchy rhythm.
• Use palm muting on the lower strings for added percussiveness.
• Experiment with dynamic picking to enhance the articulation of the notes.

What amp model should I use on the Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless for Cover Me?

Use the Tweed Blues Brt (Fender Bassman, bright channel) (lead channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Scream 808 (Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer), Bucket Brigade (BOSS DM-2), Spring, Deluxe Comp, Noise Gate.

Which pickup should I use for Cover Me?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Bruce Springsteen use on Cover Me?

Guitar: 1950s Fender Esquire/Telecaster hybrid (Springsteen's main guitar, often referred to as a Telecaster but actually a heavily modified Esquire with a Tele neck pickup added). Amp: Fender Bassman (tweed, 4x10 combo, vintage 1950s/early 60s model, or Peavey 4x10 Bassman-style amp as used in the studio).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Thinline. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.