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anstratdubh1979

Originally posted by EyesWithPrideB3:[..]

Oh I completely agree- but they didn't open the doors at Soldier Field until 5:45. The band was soundchecking all the way up til about 5PM. Had Dallas waited until a lot of people were already there, like it showed in that video (or so it seemed), it might have bothered me a bit. Doing it right before/after the sound check wouldn't phase me; that's what that's for. And I didn't stand around outside waiting to hear soundcheck, because I wanted all those surprises. I just happened upon it on my way up to the stadium.

I am sure it comes down to there are only so many hours in the day. Dallas does things on a schedule that works for him and for The Edge. Shouldn't that be acceptable to us fans? (It is for me).

I understand that each has their opinon or preference. I get that. I am not saying no one should have an opinion. But I don't understand anyone being mad/annoyed about how Dallas does his job.

Guess we will have to agree to disagree.

vanquish

15 years

I think the G string on my guitar is wrong. The M13 says its perfectly in tune, but I was trying to play Unknown Caller (unamplified) which heavily uses the open G string and it sounds somewhat dissonant

Is this normal?

RattleandHum1988

15 years

Originally posted by vanquish:I think the G string on my guitar is wrong. The M13 says its perfectly in tune, but I was trying to play Unknown Caller (unamplified) which heavily uses the open G string and it sounds somewhat dissonant

Is this normal?

Check to see if the other strings are all in tune also (i'm sure you've done this), if they are, it could be the intonation. Play an open G, and tune it to when it says it's in tune on the M13, then play the G string on the 12th fret, which is the same note, just an octave higher. If it says it's out of tune, than the intonation is off. If it says it's in tune, then I don't know what's up lol. Could be your ears playing tricks on you, could be a dead string (shouldn't effect tune though), but yeah. that's weird.

vanquish

15 years

Originally posted by RattleandHum1988:[..]

Check to see if the other strings are all in tune also (i'm sure you've done this), if they are, it could be the intonation. Play an open G, and tune it to when it says it's in tune on the M13, then play the G string on the 12th fret, which is the same note, just an octave higher. If it says it's out of tune, than the intonation is off. If it says it's in tune, then I don't know what's up lol. Could be your ears playing tricks on you, could be a dead string (shouldn't effect tune though), but yeah. that's weird.

Yeah, I checked all that, all the other strings are fine, and the intonation on the G string is only very slightly off.

However the bridge saddle for the G string (and only the G-string) is nearly all the way back and can't be turned much more, so maybe it has something to do with that. Also part of the wound string is sticking out of the string cover, i'll try and take a pic of it.

My brother says it's normal, but i'm not quite sure, I was trying to record it using my phone but the recording isn't clear enough.

It seems almost like the string sounds correctly and then the trail off has almost like a buzz or vibrato aspect to it.

yuri31

15 years

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RattleandHum1988

15 years

Man when is the Edge signature coming out? Let's have a poll! If Edge made a signature guitar, what should it be?

Gibson Explorer Limited Edition 1976 Reissue (natural)
GIbson Les Paul Custom (Cream Coloured)
Fender Stratocaster (70's style headstock and all, black on black, or white on black)

Am I forgetting any other of his most used guitars? I think those three are the ones he's used since the beginning, and should be considered HIS guitars.

LikeASong

15 years

The Explorer is the one who everybody associates with Edge and U2 in general.

For me, a Edge signature Blackie Strat would be ultimate... But actually I would prefer the Explorer. It means so much. . . .

thechicken

15 years

Thge explorer would make much more sense, but I would prefer the les paul. They sound so much better than the explorers. Don't kill me, just my opinion.

WojBhoy

15 years

Originally posted by RattleandHum1988:Man when is the Edge signature coming out? Let's have a poll! If Edge made a signature guitar, what should it be?

Gibson Explorer Limited Edition 1976 Reissue (natural)
GIbson Les Paul Custom (Cream Coloured)
Fender Stratocaster (70's style headstock and all, black on black, or white on black)

Am I forgetting any other of his most used guitars? I think those three are the ones he's used since the beginning, and should be considered HIS guitars.

I'm going with the Explorer. 'Nuff said, so to speak.

I doubt we'll ever see a genuine sig. guitar though, just my tuppence worth. I don't see Edge being that bothered, judging by stuff I've read and speculation, but that doesn't mean it won't happen, clearly!

Originally posted by thechicken:Thge explorer would make much more sense, but I would prefer the les paul. They sound so much better than the explorers. Don't kill me, just my opinion.

Death!

I disagree, but there's my opinion too - I love the definition of the Explorer's tone, just feels more [something] than LPs. It has something different to it, although I can't quite put it into words.

vanquish

15 years

IIRC The Explorer has a brighter tone than the Les Paul, which suits the Edge's style better. The much 'edgier' design of the Explorer also suits him compared to the the conservative Les Paul.

What I love about the Explorer is the way it's design is modern and different while at the same time elegant, unlike the Flying V which screams 80s hair band.

LikeASong

15 years

Aren't they lovely??