1. Originally posted by RattleandHum1988[..]

    The clapton clip sounds like a Killers backing track haha. I love the ending, sounds really cool. The danelectro sounds as cool as I thought it would. Really nice sound to it!!! Do you have any clips of the clapton strat with just a clean signal?


    Like a Killers backing track? I will take that as a compliment. Although, it was not what I was after. Actually, I just plugged in and played and that came out.
  2. Originally posted by WojBhoyNot entirely sure what you meant about Bono but no worries lol
    I meant that Bono isn't supposed to play THAT greatly any kind of guitar and sing along at the same time lol... It surprised me when I discovered he had played that chords throughout Staring At The Sun !!
  3. Originally posted by LikeASong[..]I meant that Bono isn't supposed to play THAT greatly any kind of guitar and sing along at the same time lol... It surprised me when I discovered he had played that chords throughout Staring At The Sun !!


    BONO, not Edge, played the melody bit in the beginning of "Staring At The Sun" when it was played (live) acoustically.

    Santiago Popmart video:


    He also was playing the melody bit, and Edge played the chords, to "Walk On" on the earlier shows on the 'Elevation' tour. Later in the tour they swapped roles and Bono played the chords and Edge played the melody.

    Bono is a FAR better guitar player than he's given credit.
  4. Heres a question for Bass, does anyone use a pick to play WTSHNN or their fingers. I think i've seen adam play with a pick but using my fingers sounds better.
  5. Originally posted by Hans23Heres a question for Bass, does anyone use a pick to play WTSHNN or their fingers. I think i've seen adam play with a pick but using my fingers sounds better.


    Whatever sounds better and feels better for you man. Don't worry about copying other people. If using your fingers sounds good, (I prefer the sound of fingers hitting Bass strings anyway) then use your fingers!
  6. Originally posted by RattleandHum1988[..]

    Whatever sounds better and feels better for you man. Don't worry about copying other people. If using your fingers sounds good, (I prefer the sound of fingers hitting Bass strings anyway) then use your fingers!


    Great , Thanks
  7. Originally posted by Hans23Heres a question for Bass, does anyone use a pick to play WTSHNN or their fingers. I think i've seen adam play with a pick but using my fingers sounds better.


    I've always played it with my fingers but I've been trying it out using a pick. As others have said it depends on the sound you're going for. Adam mixes it up. Sometimes pick, sometimes finger. It also depends on if you're using a chorus effect or playing it "clean".

    Also it depends on how you play it too meaning if you play it all mid-neck or slide up and down playing only the E and A strings like he did on the POPmart tour.
  8. Originally posted by bcgd[..]

    I've always played it with my fingers but I've been trying it out using a pick. As others have said it depends on the sound you're going for. Adam mixes it up. Sometimes pick, sometimes finger. It also depends on if you're using a chorus effect or playing it "clean".

    Also it depends on how you play it too meaning if you play it all mid-neck or slide up and down playing only the E and A strings like he did on the POPmart tour.


    I us the E and the A strings, so its probably why its easier of the fingers, its also better with the amount of bass turned to low. Cheers both
  9. Originally posted by bcgd[..]

    I've always played it with my fingers but I've been trying it out using a pick. As others have said it depends on the sound you're going for. Adam mixes it up. Sometimes pick, sometimes finger. It also depends on if you're using a chorus effect or playing it "clean".

    Also it depends on how you play it too meaning if you play it all mid-neck or slide up and down playing only the E and A strings like he did on the POPmart tour.


    If a pick works for you, great. If not, great. A combination of both will give you more tonal options. And variety is the spice o' life.
  10. I practise with pick sometimes, but I cannot play that well with them. And I don't really dig the otne i get with them...I feel like playing guitar, and that is never good for a bassist.
  11. Originally posted by thechickenI practise with pick sometimes, but I cannot play that well with them. And I don't really dig the otne i get with them...I feel like playing guitar, and that is never good for a bassist.


    Takes a bit of getting used to... just play some with the pick and some without and develope techniques for both. It will serve you well "young skywalker".