U2 & Guitar Gear: Q & A

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]

It's been in D flat, actually. They've played it in that tuning since Elevation. That is one reason that it's been relegated to that Tele, as it is only used for that one song. It's also one of the reason that many fans seem to say that it seems that it's lost a bit of it's lustre. Higher keeps project more. Lower keys, not so much.

"Sunday Bloody Sunday" tuning is: Yes, one step and a half... (low to high) Db - Gb - B - E - Ab - Db

Originally posted by thechickenSunday Bloody Sunday is played in D??

Originally posted by thechicken[..]

Ohh man...there is a time when the band has to recognize that certain songs should be dropped.

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979I might have a better love and appreciation for the 1994 40th Anniversary Tele if I heard it pitched up to Eflat or E.

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Originally posted by RattleandHum1988Yea I like SBS way better on a strat then the tele. The version with the tele is almost too balanced, it's too perfect, where as the old one with the strat (red rocks and such) was more full of rage, and it was had more of an attacking feel. The elevation/vertigo one is almost neutral, plain and simple really good rock song. I'm not saying it's a bad song now days, it still kicks major ass and I love it, I just prefer the version only half a step down with a strat.

Originally posted by WojBhoy[..]
Heh, I was going to say that's a weird reason to dislike a guitar, but then I realised that I'm similar in that part of my dislike for Elevation is that it's played on an SG lol...I agree that SBS should go back up to Bb minor at the least if they're going to retain it. But I doubt they'll meet either condition, but just keep it as they have for the last couple of tours...

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]

I don't 'dislike' that Tele... I just don't think that we've heard it at it's best - yet. Time will tell. Hell, he might not even use it next tour.

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979A few more Explorer piccies. I know I am getting like the dad that shows EVERYONE his snapshots of his kids... hope you don't mind too much.

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How DO you tell if the Explorer you are looking at is Edge approved 1976 Limited Edition? For those searching their local used shops...

First, the serial number starts 00 (space) and then six digits.
Second, it says Limited Edition

Both markings can be found on the back of the headstock - like so:
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Originally posted by WojBhoy[..]
Fair point, and point taken regarding your stance towards said guitar