U2 & Guitar Gear: Q & A

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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Originally posted by scottoThese pics are priceless.

Originally posted by thechicken[..]

I imagined that the cappucino is for Stuart Morgan...guitar techs don't get endorsements.

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]

Guitar is tuned to E-flat and capoed at the 3rd fret.

It's on the G-string.

Originally posted by bcgd[..]

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"I think being on the road it's the little things that make the difference" - Adam

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979In "guitar related" news...

Jeffrey wants one of THESE! Only $949.00 at Musicians Friend.

http://www.fender.com/joestrummer/

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Artist-Series-Joe-Strummer-Telecaster-Electric-Guitar?sku=514642

Hey, it's U2 related! U2 loved The Clash. Edge inducted them into the R&R HOF, and Bono sang snippets of "Rock The Casbah" during "Sunday Blood Sunday" on the Vertigo tour.

Gotta love The Clash. Okay, you don't "gotta" but ya SHOULD!

Originally posted by wtshnnfb01[..]

(starts riff to London calling)