Springsteen's Mesa

[Luca79]

I read on the net that Springsteen started using Mesas in the mid 80's, but I'm curious to know what model is he using.
The only video where I can see one onstage is this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmwJQ62Cs_o

Anyone has better info? Thanks!

 

[DarkCloud]

In the video it looks like a Mk III rackmount with a Tweed Bassman thrown in for old times sake, but you are right that not much info exists on line about the Boss's stage equipment. I am a bit of a fan of Ampeg amps, and had to buy some duets of Philips NOS 7027A a couple of years ago from Angela to find that the price had gone up from 140/quad to 240/quad. Apparently, Bruce drove up the prices on this tube as it is quite similar to the venerated Philips 6L6GC and had thought of modifying his onstage Boogies for this use. Do not know if the deal went through as Steve seems to still have a bunch of them left.

 

[cremona]

Looks like a c+ to me, it has the redish/yellow power on light, i looks like it dossent have the eq.

Good choice for cleans mister springsteen

 

[Luca79]

I love that cleanish metallic ring sound at 00:11

 

[dodger916]

At 2:25 it looks like he has two Mark amps in the rack. Hard to tell which model, but both appear to have eq. Also, they appear to face silver-faced knobs, which would make them Mark IIb or earlier.