U2 & Guitar Gear: Q & A

Originally posted by easports43Nate wants a Tele. Specifically a '52...

Originally posted by U2Nick[..]

Very nice choice.... however, my first electric will be a Strat (starter pack). I'm more into Gibsons, they sound smoother I think, while the Fenders are kinda springy (do I make sence lol?).

Originally posted by easports43[..]

Yeah, you make sense lol. I've got knockoff Strat (Tobacco Sunburst) and a Fender Strat (red w/ white pickguard.) The Strats, in my mind, are good starter guitars, as they're very versitile. Along with your Les Pauls, etc. Tele's are much more "screechers" lol. The Tele or an SG will be the next guitar I buy, probably. Even though I don't really need either of them. Saw a very nice '52 Tele today in Guitar world....too expensive though.

Originally posted by U2Nick[..]

In TJ's (a local music store), They have a Tele excactly like the one you linked (i'm not sure if its 52') for $800. For my first electric guitar (right now, I'm rocking an acoustic lol), I'm getting the Strat beginner pack (guitar, gig bag, amp, all that good stuff) for just $200! I'l try finding a link...

Originally posted by easports43[..]
Don't use my acoustic that much anymore, but it's fun to break out every once in a while.

Originally posted by U2Nick[..]

I have to re-string it this weekend, right after I buy strings

Originally posted by easports43[..]

haha. I broke one of my strings about 3 months ago. Still haven't restrung it.

Originally posted by WojBhoyUTEOTW - the muted guitar part, what string is Edge playing it on? I mean the part on the 2nd verse and after the solo. I try and play it on the 'A' string, but it sounds too dull and the other strings come out too much.

Help! lol.

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979Might be custom. I've not seen that color as a stock option on a Gibson. That is a "Whack" finish!

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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