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  1. Originally posted by thechicken[..]

    Yeah but the rewinds the pick ups himself, made new solderings on the amplifiers, makes his own distorion pedals and probably a lot other stuff that he keeps undercover. He does have an awesome sound though.


    His right to keep it secret if he wants - whether that "he" is David Gilmour to The Edge to Eddie Van Halen.

    All mentioned will talk about specific 'bits' of equipment. But it isn't like Dallas or Edge will tell you the exact setting and chain for "Gone" or "Elevation" or whatever.

    That said, with good ears and a lot of smart fellows, many on U2 Recording yahoo group have figured out how to acheive a great number of The Edge's tones with the same gear as The Edge and with alternate gear too.
  2. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]

    His right to keep it secret if he wants - whether that "he" is David Gilmour to The Edge to Eddie Van Halen.

    All mentioned will talk about specific 'bits' of equipment. But it isn't like Dallas or Edge will tell you the exact setting and chain for "Gone" or "Elevation" or whatever.

    That said, with good ears and a lot of smart fellows, many on U2 Recording yahoo group have figured out how to acheive a great number of The Edge's tones with the same gear as The Edge and with alternate gear too.


    I've seen some techs talk about specific settings and chains. Anyway, if you have the exact same equipment, it is just a matter of time until you can make it sound like the "original tone".
  3. Originally posted by thechicken[..]

    I've seen some techs talk about specific settings and chains. Anyway, if you have the exact same equipment, it is just a matter of time until you can make it sound like the "original tone".


    Some techs will mention an effect or so of what might have been used. Some might mention some recording technique used while recording. But most 'techs' like most crews for any band sign "confidentiality agreements". With that, they are limited as to what they can divulge about the band.

    Dallas will own up to giving a delay time, what guitar was used... he might even mention an effect... but if you are looking for what guitar with what settings > what effects - in what order with what settings > what amps used and with what settings: He isn't going to give that out. He'd mentioned that some guitarist from prominent bands have approached with notepads asking: "So how does he get THIS sound". And he can't and won't tell.

    Sure, like I mentioned with many on U2 Recording Group... many have found ways to obtain similar if not spot on tones for U2 songs. And in some cases, with alternate gear. One great piece of gear being used by many on the U2 Rec List is the Fractal Audio AxeFX. One can get a LOT of Edge tone outta that thing. I've heard it, when I've seen LA's The Joshua Tree play.

    So it isnt' that the tones can't be figured out. And Dallas or the Edge may give an ingredient but you'll have to figure out the recipe on your own - they are not going to give it up.

    And considering the time and effort they put into creating the different tones used... it is well within their right to NOT tell.
  4. The Explorer may be Edge best known guitar, even though it's not been his main guitar for many many years. In fact, other than UltraViolet, it was not used on the ZOO tours and it sat out all of PopMart. Even now, it get a song or two per night. It's distinctive shape being one thing that stands out in most fans minds.

    For Adam, one that stands out is the yellow Auerswald. Auerswald is the German luthier that makes all of the odd shape guitars for Prince. Interestingly enough, most fans remember this bass, even though it was used ONLY during PopMart. Here's some pictures of Adam and his A. Clayton Custom.











  5. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979The Explorer may be Edge best known guitar, even though it's not been his main guitar for many many years. In fact, other than UltraViolet, it was not used on the ZOO tours and it sat out all of PopMart. Even now, it get a song or two per night. It's distinctive shape being one thing that stands out in most fans minds.

    For Adam, one that stands out is the yellow Auerswald. Auerswald is the German luthier that makes all of the odd shape guitars for Prince. Interestingly enough, most fans remember this bass, even though it was used ONLY during PopMart. Here's some pictures of Adam and his A. Clayton Custom.

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    He could use this again...even if only on POP songs. Anyway, they became so rare these days.

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  6. Originally posted by thechicken[..]




    Would be cool to see Adam pull this one out. Maybe MOFO as a POP-related encore section?
  7. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]

    Would be cool to see Adam pull this one out. Maybe MOFO as a POP-related encore section?

    I must be the only person who doesn't like said aforementioned bass guitar lol...
  8. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]

    Would be cool to see Adam pull this one out. Maybe MOFO as a POP-related encore section?


    I loved that bass, too, and if he used it again I'd be all for it
    though I think (really not sure) I read that he said the bass was part of the whole stage set up or something and thus wouldn't be seen again..
  9. Originally posted by WojBhoy[..]
    I must be the only person who doesn't like said aforementioned bass guitar lol...


    blasphemy, harry
  10. Originally posted by flowerchild[..]

    I loved that bass, too, and if he used it again I'd be all for it
    though I think (really not sure) I read that he said the bass was part of the whole stage set up or something and thus wouldn't be seen again..


    I think that out of the context of the POPmart environment it wouldn't look nearly as cool.
  11. Originally posted by flowerchild[..]

    blasphemy, harry

    Heh, I'm entirely innocent of anything and everything y'know

    EDIT - fully agree with what Bret said in addition to my general dislike of the bass regardless lol...
  12. Speaking of ground shaking bass Strat, I heard you guys had a little shaking of your own going on in L.A.. Man, I don't miss those things.
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