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  1. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979:[..]

    I mean no disrespect to Alex but I respectfully disagree about the 'worn Cherry' SGs. They are cheaper but they are not great guitars. The pickups sound horrible. If you want an SG, saving for a better model would probably make you happier in the long run.

    I do agree with Alex about the Ric... A Ric 360 is a nice guitar - definitely worth keeping. I also agree that the Epi Dot is a better guitar do sell, if you need a few bucks to toss in on a SG or Les Paul or something else in general.

    The humbuckers are 490R/490T combo, which you can like or dislike, but "horrible" is a too strong word IMHO. They are neither vintage PAFs nor high- output pickups. I like the 490R in the neck position, I had in in combination with a 498T installed in a guitar once. I don't like the 490T in bridge position much, but some do, and if you really consider it "horrible" you can easily sell it on Ebay and swap it this way without much additional cost for a 498T or a Burstbucker Pro... or anything else. Pickups are essential but not really a part of the guitar, as they are so easily swapped.

    I own a "Worn Brown" Les Paul, and I absolutely love it - but it has stock Burstbuckers Pro, and these are wonderful pickups. First I thought about changing them for the 490R / 498T combo that I still had, but I decided against it. It's my only stock guitar. If you dislike the 490R / 490T then I'd suggest to go for Burstbuckers Pro.

    Of course, if you desire a glossy finished guitar, a Worn SG won't make you happy in the long run.

    Alex
  2. By request, this is the small Stand Up Comedy anotations I've made so far. I'm not that keen on this song so I haven't paid much efforts nor time on this one, but any way this is a good start point


    Stand Up Comedy


    Key: F#m
    Chords throughout the song: F#m, B, A, E, C#m (someday I'll make a full chord diagram with the lyrics and the exact places for the chords - not today )

    Main riff
    e--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    B-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    G-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    D------------4--------4--------------2h4------------4---4---2-----------2h4------
    A------------------------------2h4---------------------------------2h4--------------
    E----2-2---------2-------(2)-----------------2-2------------------------------------


    Solo
    e---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    B---/12...---/10--8---7h8h7...------/12...12---/10--8---7h8h7..------
    G---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    D---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    A---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    (the "..." dots mean you have to sustain the note)

    e-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    B---/12------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    G--------11----(9h)11--9----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    D----------------------------(12)--11h12h11...----11/13--11----9/11/9----(9/)12---12/14--14/16...-------
    A-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



  3. Originally posted by AAV711:[..]

    Got it as a birthday present back in September. I do have a Rick and a Tele, as well as an old cheap Epiphone Dot (335 knockoff) that I haven't really touched since I got the Casino.

    I've been thinking lately about trading in my Rick and/or something else for a Gibson SG '61 RI. Any thoughts?


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    the black Rick for

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    Alot of my friends play SGs. They're very nice guitars. The blue models look especially nice. If you do get one, I recomend a Marshall amp, for it. They don't sound right through, Fender or Vox ones (in my opinion).
  4. Originally posted by AAV711:The silly things I'd do without the counsel of the U2 & Guitar Gear thread...you guys are the best!

    (And one day you could probably run a lucrative business charging people for consultations...I'll
    count myself lucky to get advice for free )

    Just my tuppence worth - I'd keep the Rick. for sure, mainly because I seriously dislike SGs lol. Get an Explorer my friend and disappointed ye shall not be!!

    Seriously though, I'd still stick with the Rick., regardless of personal taste. I've said before, but my main gripe with SGs is on an aesthetic level in so far as I dislike spikey features on a guitar. I'd also say that Ricks are much more versatile, but again it's down to personal taste and what you're looking for by way of a next investment.

    Thought for the day - is it me or does it seem that Edge is turning more and more to semi-hollow and hollow-body guitars? Breathe, NLOTH, Magnificent (from what we're seeing) are all being played on Epi. Casino or Country Gents, whilst only GOYB so far has been played on a solid-body (in this case, a Tele.)...
    Originally posted by AAV711:Anyone hear this No Line performance for the BBC? What are your thoughts? Sounded like they tried to combine the two versions. I myself didn't like.

    I think it certainly sounds a work in progress, but I love the groove they develop when everyone kicks in, not to mention we're seeing Bono actually playing (sort of) a guitar!
  5. GUITARS FOR "NO LINE ON THE HORIZON":

    Per this video...
    YouTube - U2 The Culture show 2009 part 2/3

    ...Looks like Edge will be playing his 1962 Epoiphone Casino and Bono his Gretsch Irish Falcon

    Adam is playing a Fender Precision... looks black but from one angle... maybe the lighting... it almost looked like it could be a dark blue or purple?
  6. Originally posted by Andrew_Cpretty spot on, if u did that by ear then ur a pro
    may i request SUC?
    Originally posted by LikeASongBy request, this is the small Stand Up Comedy anotations I've made so far. I'm not that keen on this song so I haven't paid much efforts nor time on this one, but any way this is a good start point


    Stand Up Comedy


    Key: F#m
    Chords throughout the song: F#m, B, A, E, C#m (someday I'll make a full chord diagram with the lyrics and the exact places for the chords - not today )

    Main riff
    e--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    B-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    G-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    D------------4--------4--------------2h4------------4---4---2-----------2h4------
    A------------------------------2h4---------------------------------2h4--------------
    E----2-2---------2-------(2)-----------------2-2------------------------------------


    Solo
    e---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    B---/12...---/10--8---7h8h7...------/12...12---/10--8---7h8h7..------
    G---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    D---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    A---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    (the "..." dots mean you have to sustain the note)

    e-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    B---/12------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    G--------11----(9h)11--9----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    D----------------------------(12)--11h12h11...----11/13--11----9/11/9----(9/)12---12/14--14/16...-------
    A-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    E-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



    thanks once again!!!!
  7. You're very welcome. I think that's a pretty decent base to start from, it's not a complete tab of course but it shows the way

  8. Originally posted by LikeASong:[..]You're very welcome. I think that's a pretty decent base to start from, it's not a complete tab of course but it shows the way




    yeh, thats the main riff, breathe is just a D then an A, then 2 more A's quickly, followed by power chord from 5th to 7th fret, etc....., nice and simple.
  9. After seeing the various awards shows, I noticed that Adam Clayton had some new amps. I was curious so I contacted Aguilar to find out what items of there's Adam was using and sent them off some pictures from the shows. Aguilar's response below:


    Hi Jeffrey,

    The rig Adam is using in those shots is a DB 750 amplifier with a DB 410 cabinet and a DB 115 cabinet (both cabinets in Classic Black). We appreciate you adding the links. They are as follows:

    http://www.aguilaramp.com/products_amplifiers_db750.htm

    http://www.aguilaramp.com/products_cabinets_db410.htm

    http://www.aguilaramp.com/products_cabinets_db115.htm

    I have not heard what equipment they will be using for the upcoming tour. If you check back in a couple of weeks I should have more info.

    Please let me know if there is anything else that we can help you with.

    Best Regards,
    David Avenius
    Chief Executive Officer
    Aguilar Amplification
  10. Pics from the BBC and gear stuff...

    Pics from BBC. Is that Indiana Jones playing bass! =O) Adam in a hat. That is different.

    Looks like Edge has a new (to him, or newly seen by us) Tweed Fender Blues Jr. amp, or perhaps he had the black Blues Junior from the Vertigo tour recovered?

    Looks like the Gretsch Country Gentleman is the guitar for "Magnificent". A Tele may have been on some of the song on the album but the solo (on the album) does sound very "Kite-like"; which was done with a Gretsch Country Gent. Also, he's seems to be using the custom made ring slide, instead of a regular tube slide for the solo on Magnificent.





  11. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979:Pics from the BBC and gear stuff...

    Pics from BBC. Is that Indiana Jones playing bass! =O) Adam in a hat. That is different.

    Looks like Edge has a new (to him, or newly seen by us) Tweed Fender Blues Jr. amp, or perhaps he had the black Blues Junior from the Vertigo tour recovered?

    Looks like the Gretsch Country Gentleman is the guitar for "Magnificent". A Tele may have been on some of the song on the album but the solo (on the album) does sound very "Kite-like"; which was done with a Gretsch Country Gent. Also, he's seems to be using the custom made ring slide, instead of a regular tube slide for the solo on Magnificent.

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    Awesome!

    At the rooftop concert, looked like Edge was using the Tele 72 RI he had in the Vertigo video for Boots, Vertigo, and Magnificent...nice!

    Also: We can see Adam's new cabs, but where is the amp head? Backstage? Like Bono's effect chain?
  12. Is there any chance for a person like me who doesn't understand music (completely) to learn to play a guitar? I might get one soon...
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