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  1. Sometimes I can't tell what kind of guitar Edge is playing when listening to a bootleg, especially the older ones like JT/Lovetown tours. I know lovetown he mostly used the clapton strats, but when listening to a JT concert, the only way I know he's using an LP on songs like Exit or God's Country is just because I KNOW he is. But I do think you're right about some guitarists being "wired" though.
  2. I know a few folks that didn't like the tone of the Clapton Stratocaster. I think Edge sounded great on that tour!

    The yellow one was used the most during that tour.






    My Favie of the Clapton's


    Red Clapton Strat goodness:


  3. The interesting thing about the Clapton Strats was that they were used on songs that he usually used Strats
    - "...Streets..."

    and some that he normally used a humbucker fitted guitar (Explorer or LP)
    - "I Will Follow"

  4. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979The interesting thing about the Clapton Strats was that they were used on songs that he usually used Strats
    - "...Streets..."

    and some that he normally used a humbucker fitted guitar (Explorer or LP)
    - "I Will Follow"



    I do like the yellow Clapton (minus the sticker that is) - he played Desire and God Part II on it for heaven's sake! That defines uber
  5. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979The interesting thing about the Clapton Strats was that they were used on songs that he usually used Strats
    - "...Streets..."

    and some that he normally used a humbucker fitted guitar (Explorer or LP)
    - "I Will Follow"




    Probably because this guitar has a somewhat fatter tone, I think it has an active circuit to boost some frequencies, to make it sound closer to the gibsons eric used to play. You will sure research, if you haven't yet.
  6. Yea I loved the tone on those babies. In fact, after I get my new strat, I'm putting in Gold Lace Sensors in my old one, and I'm going to get a pickup booster to get that tone! I hope it works, because that was one of the edges holy grails (that tone). I also love the "skeletor" clapton, I love the art on it, its awesome. The red one, I believe that's where the With a red guitar, on fire came from. Also, Bono changed it sometimes to With a red guitar, sometimes vanilla! referring to the yellow one, because Bono used to call it the vanilla guitar during that tour. There's a fun fact for ya!

    Alex
  7. A buddy of mine and I went to a Guitar Center a few towns over, I tried out a Casino, a couple of Gretsches, a Fender Bassman amp...but by far the most impressive thing I picked up was the Line 6 700 Variax acoustic. The simulator on this thing is unreal. I had a blast with the sitar. Incredible piece of equipment. If any of you get an opportunity to check this out, don't miss out.



    AND my Vox AC50 is at a FedEx processing facility over in Jersey, so I expect delivery tomorrow
  8. Originally posted by thechicken[..]

    Probably because this guitar has a somewhat fatter tone, I think it has an active circuit to boost some frequencies, to make it sound closer to the gibsons eric used to play. You will sure research, if you haven't yet.


    As a matter of fact, I do know a few things about the Fender "Eric Clapton" model Stratocaster.



    I own one. (beams proudly)


    Clapton Strats to have 25db mid-range boost. And the 1988-2000 had active Fender Gold Lace pickups. New Clapton's, post 2000, have Fender's Vintage Noiseless. (Not as good in my view but Eric likes `em)

    THIS from wikipedia:
    The final product (released in 1988) came with 22 frets and three Fender Gold Lace Sensor pickups powered by an active mid-boost circuit with 25dB of gain and TBX tone controls. These world famous pickups (made by AGI Lace Music Products since 1985) were used exclusively by Fender until 1996. Powerful active 25dB midrange boost and TBX tone circuits (first introduced in 1983 with the shortlived Elite Series instruments, which have been discontinued at the end of 1984) helped augment the tone of the sound delivered, opening up a greater tonal range Clapton desired.

    More information on Clapton Strats here:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Clapton_Stratocaster
  9. Yeah, yeah, nice guitar (I kid. Seriously though, REALLY nice guitar. Love the color.)

    OK, moving on...

    Here's a question that's kinda unique to the bass players. Do you think it matters whether or not when you use a pick?

    Obviously on some songs (NYD, Vertigo, Out of Control, etc) it matters but Adam switches it up sometimes. For example during the POPmart tour he was going through his drums 'n bass phase so he'd play songs like "I Will Follow" with his fingers which traditionally is played with a pick. Likewise with WOWY and Streets.

    Since it all depends on the vibe of the song your going for I guess it really doesn't matter. I know there's some songs that I feel more comfortable playing with my fingers. Do you feel there's any hard rule on this?
  10. Originally posted by bcgdYeah, yeah, nice guitar (I kid. Seriously though, REALLY nice guitar. Love the color.)

    OK, moving on...

    Here's a question that's kinda unique to the bass players. Do you think it matters whether or not when you use a pick?

    Obviously on some songs (NYD, Vertigo, Out of Control, etc) it matters but Adam switches it up sometimes. For example during the POPmart tour he was going through his drums 'n bass phase so he'd play songs like "I Will Follow" with his fingers which traditionally is played with a pick. Likewise with WOWY and Streets.

    Since it all depends on the vibe of the song your going for I guess it really doesn't matter. I know there's some songs that I feel more comfortable playing with my fingers. Do you feel there's any hard rule on this?




    Yes, only pussy's use picks! (KIDDING).

    Yeah, there is a definite tone difference when a bass player uses a pick. A combination of both is probably a good thing and will give one more variety. But it's up to your taste.

    Adam does at times. I think he still used one for things like New Years Day.

    There is no hard rule. What works for you and gives you the tone you like... then that is what is best for you.

    In guitar world... Robbie Krieger of the Doors, didn't use a pick during The Doors years. Danny Lanois doesn't use a pick and he can get a whisper to a scream on his guitars. Now ofcourse, they can get that cool Edge scratch that way but you see the point... bass or guitar... whatever gets you what you want to hear is what is best.
  11. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979As a matter of fact, I do know a few things about the Fender "Eric Clapton" model Stratocaster.
    ...
    I own one. (beams proudly)
    Mawhahah xDD
  12. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]


    Yes, only pussy's use picks! (KIDDING).

    Yeah, there is a definite tone difference when a bass player uses a pick. A combination of both is probably a good thing and will give one more variety. But it's up to your taste.

    Adam does at times. I think he still used one for things like New Years Day.

    There is no hard rule. What works for you and gives you the tone you like... then that is what is best for you.
    ...bass or guitar... whatever gets you what you want to hear is what is best.




    My feelings are pretty much the same. That said more often than not I know Adam use's a pick on most of the songs. This is a byproduct of when he first started playing and his biggest influences, Peter Hook of New Order and JJ Burnel of The Stranglers, both pick players.

    I think this is one of those things that falls into the same camp as Edge's guitars. Just because he usually uses a Gibson for a certain song doesn't mean he's never played it on a Strat.
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