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anstratdubh1979

Originally posted by LikeASong:It's always shocking to see Bono with an electric guitar... and even more if it's not his usual Gretsch! And even more if it's a Les Paul (I had never seen him with one of these):

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"GONE" (Opening night of Popmart - Las Vegas)

"LAST NIGHT ON EARTH" (Opening night of Popmart - Las Vegas)

Seemed to be using the black Les Paul early on. That lead to the 'metallic' finish Les Paul.

Which I think could be the black Les Paul that had been refinished. (Unconfirmed)

Soon enough, he took delivery of the red sparkle and blue sparkle Gibson ES-175's and those would replace the Les Paul on the tour.

LikeASong

13 years

Impressive as usual, Jeff

anstratdubh1979

13 years

The Edge and Fractal Audio Axe FX II

Summer of 2010 I ran into Dallas at Guitar Center Hollywood. Amongst other topics, I told him about the Fractal Audio Axe FX.

I told him that I'd forward the info to him at Principle Management the following Monday.

Seems he was interested enough to check it out.

I've heard some in-ear monitor mixes from the S. American shows where Edge mentions Fractal during soundcheck. Seems he was A/B-ing sounds.

It also seems that it will be used, at least for smaller promo shows as one was in his rack for the Oct 15th, 2011 Clinton Decade of Difference show at the Hollywood Bowl.

Have a good look at this photo from the Clinton Decade of Difference. Look at the unit in the bottom of the rack. Big square green display.

Now look at the Axe FX II. (At the link below)

http://www.fractalaudio.com/

anstratdubh1979

13 years

Ah. Trick of the eyes.

Turns out that is a Tubescreamer in a pedal drawer.

Oh well. D'oh.

:lol:

anstratdubh1979

13 years

THE GUITAR MAGAZINE | Adam and the Amps | January 1996:

Mr_Trek

13 years

Anyone have any good advice about multi-effects pedalboards? I'm thinking about putting one on my x-mas list

LikeASong

13 years

Originally posted by Mr_TrekAnyone have any good advice about multi-effects pedalboards? I'm thinking about putting one on my x-mas list

As always, it depends on your budget and your requirements.

This is regarded as the best pocket-sized multi effect modeller:

http://line6.com/pocketpod/

Although it's not suitable for live playing.

If you want to play live (and if you have a lil' bigger budget) you can aim at something like this:

http://www.bossus.com/gear/productdetails.php?ProductId=1001

It knocks at somewhere around the 220-250 € and it's an excellent piece of gear for that price. For that same price, you can look at the Vox Tonelab EX ( http://www.thomann.de/gb/vox_tonelab_ex.htm ), although I've found that Vox stuff is slightly harder to use and modify than the Boss products. Although it's not something you shouldn't be able to sort out with the instructions and a good dose of patience

Mr_Trek

13 years

What about the Line6 Pod HDs?

LikeASong

13 years

I only speak of gear I've personally tried

Mr_Trek

13 years

Then I'd very much appreciate if you could tell me what you thought about the thing that's important to a U2 fan... the echo

LikeASong

13 years

Well, echo/delay is easily emulated with any of those I pointed out, even with lower-end pedalboards like the one I own myself (Digitech RP-50). Nevertheless, if you want to have a PROPER delay unit, the Boss pedal is excellent: http://www.u2start.com/topic/363/381115/#381115

Mr_Trek

13 years

Originally posted by LikeASongWell, echo/delay is easily emulated with any of those I pointed out, even with lower-end pedalboards like the one I own myself (Digitech RP-50). Nevertheless, if you want to have a PROPER delay unit, the Boss pedal is excellent: http://www.u2start.com/topic/363/381115/#381115

Do you know if it is possible to have multiple delays with the Boss ME-70, like you need for Streets?

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