Riff Tone

Atlantic City (Live at Warner Hollywood Studios, Los Angeles, CA - September 1992)

Bruce Springsteen

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender 'The Mutt' Partscaster Esquire/Telecaster

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

PickupsSingle-coil (vintage Telecaster bridge pickup, Esquire neck)

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Live performance, September 1992 at Warner Hollywood Studios. Gear confirmed for live era and typical for Springsteen's rig in early 1990s. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song/section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulateslightly gritty edge-of-breakupdynamic and touch-sensitiveopen and airy highstight low endclear note separationpercussive attackmodest amp breakupclassic American rock rhythmminimal pedal coloration

Difficulty

The riff requires solid rhythm technique and dynamic control to maintain clarity and drive, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Bruce Springsteen's Guitar Gear, Telecasters & Pedalboard | Equipboard Bruce Springsteen's Guitar Gear, Telecasters & Pedalboard | Equipboard Bruce Springsteen – Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Live 1975-85 - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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