U2 & Guitar Gear: Q & A

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979Who's yer daddy?!?!?!

Here's ONE TREE HILL backing track.

http://www.mediafire.com/?ysknln0va2s

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979And thanks to Helena from u2 Recording...

Here's a backing track for "...Wild Horses".

Cheers!

https://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=batch_download&batch_id=TTdFT2pFQXAzS3JIRGc9PQ

Originally posted by LikeASongA bit late but here anyway, here are a few clips I've recorded thru the last months. I'm not any kind of proffesional, and I play mostly looking for joy, so there are mistakes and so, don't expect a perfect version of any song.

All I Want Is You, whole song (Gibson LesPaul Artisan): http://www.mediafire.com/?nnjazpxjdn0
In A Little While, intro (Hofner VeryThin): http://www.mediafire.com/?1s1urnyy1m1
In God's Country, whole song (Hofner VeryThin): http://www.mediafire.com/?btgmbtz8ukm
Hawkmoon 269, live intro from Amsterdam 1989-12-18 (Hofner VeryThin): http://www.mediafire.com/?m34ai1gstzm
Even Better Than The Real Thing, solo (Gibson LesPaul Artisan): http://www.mediafire.com/?nnpddwy3zen
Until The End Of The World, solo (of course Les Paul Artisan): http://www.mediafire.com/?loe1xjlogmb

That's all for now Waiting for feedback and advices

Originally posted by bcgdHey Scotto, you'll dig this! I found these pics on the Lakland website. They probably give the most insight into Adam's sound and effect/guitar usage on specific songs. I would say that these pics give us more than the info from the two interviews that keep getting reposted everywhere.

I love Adam's "idiot proof" setlist complete with color coding for his basses and what effects are to be used.

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Apparently nicknames help too. Note the designated switch for the bass Edge uses on "40"

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Again the bass Edge uses on "40" gets special labeling

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The tech bench for the "Poshest member of U2" complete with espresso machine.

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Originally posted by WojBhoyI think that's the same for all of us, Sergio - no one here is a pro. if I'm not mistaken? We're all playing for personal enjoyment, and I know that I'm definitely not perfect! Giving your clops a listen ASAP

Originally posted by LikeASong[..]Fantastic, then I'll be a bit less ashamed...

Originally posted by WojBhoyMy 'evaluative' comments are on General Chat because I figured we were getting slightly off-topic here

Originally posted by LikeASong[..]Alright (answered on gen chat too), on topic again:


Which setups/pedals/effects does Edge use on Mysterious Ways (album)?? That echoes and delays and so sound darn good

Originally posted by WojBhoyFairly sure it's the Korg A3 (or whatever one it is specifically - needless to say the word Korg is hiding somewhere around), someone brought that up earlier on here but I'm buggered if I'm gonna go looking for it . The problem with Edge, much as we all love him, is that with his multitude of effects units and his propensity for fiddling around with things in such nifty ways means that we're forever running around trying to work out what he's using lol...the swine...

Originally posted by LikeASong[..]OK thanks for your efforts Indeed, Edge is so fucking genius that anyone can get his sound perfectly right. I haven't seen yet a decent cover of Bad... That echo, that delay... Impossible

Originally posted by bcgd[..]

I wouldn't go as far as to say that but if you're really chasing the Edge's tone here's the group of people you want to hook up with...

http://www.u2sound-forum.com/

Trust me, these guys are the propeller heads when it comes to getting the U2 sound perfect.

Originally posted by LikeASong[..]OK thanks for your efforts Indeed, Edge is so fucking genius that anyone can get his sound perfectly right. I haven't seen yet a decent cover of Bad... That echo, that delay... Impossible


By the way, anyone knows which guitar is this? It seems to have the neck of a Stratocaster and the body of a Telecaster. WTF??

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Originally posted by anstratdubh1979The core tone of Mysterious Ways is the Korg A3 rack unit and the SPC-01 card punched up to patch # 76 "Funk Wah". Start there and a bit of editing and et voila - Mysterious Ways.

The Tele pic is that of a Fender Telecaster Deluxe. The Tele Deluxe's have (2) humbuckers and a Strat-style neck. T'is all stock.

Originally posted by LikeASong[..]Fantastic, thanks and thanks...

Checked my clips? They're on previous page... http://u2start.com/topic/3991///280/11/#118495

Originally posted by drewhigginsI downloaded your clips. I can sing along with them now - best backing tracks yet I've heard. And maybe play a little guitar too...as I have one.