Springsteen sounding pickups?

[MikeRocker]

As I mentioned in a previous thread, I'm building a Tele (swamp ash + maple), and am deciding on pickups. I was thinking of going with the Five-Two bridge, but listening to the newly remastered Born To Run, Bruce has such a great sound. Does anyone have any thoughts about which pickup will best capture the Born To Run - Darkness on the Edge of Town era Bruce tone? I know he's used Bardens in recent years, but I'm thinking about his mid-to-late 1970s tone. Thanks for any input.

 

[gripweed]

Re: Springsteen sounding pickups?

I would think that the Antiquity one Tele pickups would get you very close. Probably closer than anything else on the market. The Broadcaster from the Standard line would also get you very close I would think.

 

[Falstaff]

Re: Springsteen sounding pickups?

They are pricey, but Bare Knuckle makes a Springsteen-inspired set.