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  1. Originally posted by wtshnnfb01:Edge is a human being. Human beings make mistakes.(unless that thing about him being from space was true ) I'm sure we've all remembered things diffrent than they were once in a while.

    I completely agree, but considering (if I remember correctly lol) the source Jeff mentioned was from 2001, I'd be inclined to think that they probably be a pretty good gauge lol...thing is, we have one source claimed to be from Edge saying he recorded on an Explorer, vs. a source (the origins of which having yet to be divulged...) saying it was on an LP - if you were going for percentages, which one would you reckon people would be more likely to go with?
  2. Originally posted by WojBhoy:[..]
    I completely agree, but considering (if I remember correctly lol) the source Jeff mentioned was from 2001, I'd be inclined to think that they probably be a pretty good gauge lol...thing is, we have one source claimed to be from Edge saying he recorded on an Explorer, vs. a source (the origins of which having yet to be divulged...) saying it was on an LP - if you were going for percentages, which one would you reckon people would be more likely to go with?


    I see your point. Perhaps the next time Jeff talks to Dalas, he should tell him, that they oughta record, what everything is recorded on.
  3. Originally posted by wtshnnfb01:I see your point. Perhaps the next time Jeff talks to Dalas, he should tell him, that they oughta record, what everything is recorded on.

    Ha, yeah, I bet they'd love doing that - "right, so, Edge, great guitar part, great song we've put together...but HOW many guitars did we use???"
  4. Originally posted by WojBhoy:[..]
    Ha, yeah, I bet they'd love doing that - "right, so, Edge, great guitar part, great song we've put together...but HOW many guitars did we use???"


    haha
  5. Well my U2 guitar mates, I've finally bought the King of all Edge guitars. A Gibson explorer. It cost about 1250$ off Ebay. I'm really happy about this one. Can't wait to get it!!! It should be really cool to just start playing 11 o clock tick tock on this thing. But yea, it should have a really great rock sound too. Time to get out the OD pedals! Here's a pic.


    I'll post more when it comes in the mail. And yes, I'll be putting gold pickup covers and gold speed knobs on it to match The Edges. Awesome!!!
  6. Originally posted by RattleandHum1988:Well my U2 guitar mates, I've finally bought the King of all Edge guitars. A Gibson explorer. It cost about 1250$ off Ebay. I'm really happy about this one. Can't wait to get it!!! It should be really cool to just start playing 11 o clock tick tock on this thing. But yea, it should have a really great rock sound too. Time to get out the OD pedals! Here's a pic.
    [image]

    I'll post more when it comes in the mail. And yes, I'll be putting gold pickup covers and gold speed knobs on it to match The Edges. Awesome!!!


    Looks quite awesome! I feel excited just to know somebody has bought it.
  7. Originally posted by RattleandHum1988:Well my U2 guitar mates, I've finally bought the King of all Edge guitars. A Gibson explorer. It cost about 1250$ off Ebay. I'm really happy about this one. Can't wait to get it!!! It should be really cool to just start playing 11 o clock tick tock on this thing. But yea, it should have a really great rock sound too. Time to get out the OD pedals! Here's a pic.
    [image]

    I'll post more when it comes in the mail. And yes, I'll be putting gold pickup covers and gold speed knobs on it to match The Edges. Awesome!!!


    CONGRATULATIONS - today you are a man. It's your Edge-mitzvah!
    (The day one gets their first true Edge guitar.



    What pickups are in it? Hopefully T-Tops like Edge's? Gold covers will definitely Edge-ify it. And lest we forget, the gold knobs.

    Congrats again. Nice guitar! EDGE-TASTIC news!
  8. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979:[..]

    CONGRATULATIONS - today you are a man. It's your Edge-mitzvah!
    (The day one gets their first true Edge guitar.



    What pickups are in it? Hopefully T-Tops like Edge's? Gold covers will definitely Edge-ify it. And lest we forget, the gold knobs.

    Congrats again. Nice guitar! EDGE-TASTIC news!


    Unfortunately they're not T-Tops. I don't know exactly what they're called, like 500T and 496R pickups? I'm not too sure what they are, but apparently they're more for hard rock, like metal. But I'll probably switch them out for T-Tops not too long after I get the beast. Thanks for the congrats man! And yes, of course the covers and knobs will have to go on. Haha. Edge-mitzvah. Nice.

    Alex
  9. Originally posted by RattleandHum1988:[..]

    Unfortunately they're not T-Tops. I don't know exactly what they're called, like 500T and 496R pickups? I'm not too sure what they are, but apparently they're more for hard rock, like metal. But I'll probably switch them out for T-Tops not too long after I get the beast. Thanks for the congrats man! And yes, of course the covers and knobs will have to go on. Haha. Edge-mitzvah. Nice.

    Alex


    500t/496r combo isn't horrible at all. T-Tops or Seth Lovers would be a bit more Edge-y. T-tops, ideally.

    Happy Edge-Mitzvah. I guess that means we all have to give you cards with money in them now? Hahahaha

    Mazel-Edge. (congratulations)
  10. Originally posted by RattleandHum1988:Well my U2 guitar mates, I've finally bought the King of all Edge guitars. A Gibson explorer. It cost about 1250$ off Ebay. I'm really happy about this one. Can't wait to get it!!! It should be really cool to just start playing 11 o clock tick tock on this thing. But yea, it should have a really great rock sound too. Time to get out the OD pedals! Here's a pic.
    [image]

    I'll post more when it comes in the mail. And yes, I'll be putting gold pickup covers and gold speed knobs on it to match The Edges. Awesome!!!


    Looks like a beauty. Congrats, Alex. I'm still saving up for my Explorer
  11. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979:[..]

    500t/496r combo isn't horrible at all. T-Tops or Seth Lovers would be a bit more Edge-y. T-tops, ideally.

    Happy Edge-Mitzvah. I guess that means we all have to give you cards with money in them now? Hahahaha

    Mazel-Edge. (congratulations)


    What's does the 500t/496r sound like? I hear they're very hot and good for metal, which isn't really what I'm looking for. I'm sure I'll be fine with them for a while, and I'll still love the guitar and all, but eventually I'll want some more, how did you put it, Edge-y pickups. How much do T-Tops go for now days? I can't seem to find them on ebay or anywhere. And which Seth Lovers are you talking about? Can you point me towards a specific set?

    And thanks Nate! Keep saving for your explorer, then we can have an Explor-War!

    Alex
  12. The 500T is a ceramic pickup which is good for metal but not so usable for rock / pop; the 496R is the matching neck pickup. Gibson also makes the hot 498T and the not-so-hot 490T for bridge position. They pair both the 490T and the 498T with the 490R neck pickup which is a good match. Gibson also makes the Burstbuckers #1 (vintage neck), #2 (vintage bridge or hot neck) and #3 (hot bridge) which are said to be authentic sounding but slightly microphonic - because they're not waxed. But the Pro- Burstbuckers have rave reviews and are waxed - slightly hotter than a PAF. Gibson also makes the well- reviewed but way overpriced (even in comparison to other Gibson pickups) Tony Iommi Signature pickup - somewhere in between 498T and 500T. I believe all of those except the 500T / 496R combo are Alnico pickups.

    One of my electrics is a mahagoni set neck dual humbucker guitar (no Gibson / Epiphone LP / EX / FV but a Squier Deluxe Double Fat Tele - made by Cort in Korea). I installed a pair of 490R / 498T and I'm completely happy with the axe. I recommend the 490R / 498T combo for all those who want to rock hard but not too heavy. Since Gibson uses them as stock pickups for most LPs you can get them for reasonable prices on ebay.

    Alex
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