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  1. Originally posted by jofice:Hey just wondering what the guitar used by Edge in the Rattle and Hum Desire video? The white one? Has he used it since?

    And also what guitar is he using for Ultraviolet this tour cos I saw in the Washington 92 he was using his Explorer? (Awesome melody solo in the "I was all messed up and had opera in my head" bit )

    The Desire guitar was a Gretsch White Falcon (back me up here guys) and the Ultraviolet guitar these days is a Fernandes Retro...Rocket? Again, the others will probably clarify if I've gone wrong, but I'm pretty sure those are the ones in question.

    And Nick, sorry mate, haven't the foggiest! I record everything on my mp3 player =P
  2. Originally posted by jofice:Hey just wondering what the guitar used by Edge in the Rattle and Hum Desire video? The white one? Has he used it since?

    And also what guitar is he using for Ultraviolet this tour cos I saw in the Washington 92 he was using his Explorer? (Awesome melody solo in the "I was all messed up and had opera in my head" bit )


    Here's the answers you requested:

    "Desire" and "Van Diemen's Land" in the Rattle and Hum (film) are a 1962-ish stereo Gretsch White Falcon.

    "Desire" (Rattle and Hum) video:


    "Van Diemen's Land" (Rattle and Hum) video:


    That said, Dallas has said that the album version of "Desire" was the 1975 Les Paul Custom (that was auctioned off at the Music Rising Icons of Music auction in 2007).

    Also, during the Lovetown tour, The Edge was using a Stratocaster for (at least some if not all) live performances of "Van Diemen's Land".

    Van Diemen's Land (Lovetown tour)


    As for the White Falcon, I've yet to see The Edge use it for anything in a live concert setting, other than for

    "Ultraviolet (Light My Way)", during the Zoo TV tour was played on his 1976 Gibson Ltd. Ed. Explorer.

    "Ultraviolet" Washington DC Zoo TV video.


    For the U2:360 tour, he's switched to a Fernandes RetroRocket. Reason? Decided to rearrange the solo and use the sustainer pickup of the RetroRocket.

    "Ultraviolet" U2:360 video
  3. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979:[..]

    Here's the answers you requested:

    "Desire" and "Van Diemen's Land" in the Rattle and Hum (film) are a 1962-ish stereo Gretsch White Falcon.

    "Desire" (Rattle and Hum) video:
    [YouTube Video]

    "Van Diemen's Land" (Rattle and Hum) video:
    [YouTube Video]

    That said, Dallas has said that the album version of "Desire" was the 1975 Les Paul Custom (that was auctioned off at the Music Rising Icons of Music auction in 2007).

    Also, during the Lovetown tour, The Edge was using a Stratocaster for (at least some if not all) live performances of "Van Diemen's Land".

    Van Diemen's Land (Lovetown tour)
    [YouTube Video]

    As for the White Falcon, I've yet to see The Edge use it for anything in a live concert setting, other than for

    "Ultraviolet (Light My Way)", during the Zoo TV tour was played on his 1976 Gibson Ltd. Ed. Explorer.

    "Ultraviolet" Washington DC Zoo TV video.
    [YouTube Video]

    For the U2:360 tour, he's switched to a Fernandes RetroRocket. Reason? Decided to rearrange the solo and use the sustainer pickup of the RetroRocket.

    "Ultraviolet" U2:360 video
    [YouTube Video]


    Wow.. Did you look all that up or do you just know? Thanks a mill
  4. Originally posted by U2Nick:Hey guys, I've been searching for a mixer lately. However, I'm having a bit of trouble finding the right one for the best price. It must have (at least) two microphone inputs and (at least) three instrument inputs. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!


    I have been happy with behringer for years.


  5. Behringer seems to be pretty good, there were a couple that caught my eye. Thanks



    Also, another question... would a bass sound good through a regular guitar muilti effect processor? Basically, bass -> regular guitar multi effect processor -> bass amp. Again, any help would be appreciated. Thanks


  6. I knew it but backed it up with video evidence.

    It's the Edge instinct of taking pleasure in the collection of date.
  7. Originally posted by U2Nick:[..]

    Behringer seems to be pretty good, there were a couple that caught my eye. Thanks



    Also, another question... would a bass sound good through a regular guitar muilti effect processor? Basically, bass -> regular guitar multi effect processor -> bass amp. Again, any help would be appreciated. Thanks


    It could sound bottom less, guitar processors are well know for sucking bass out of the bass tone. But some of them are know to work great with a bass too. I use a Boss Cs-3 compressor and it does suck bass a little bit, very little, so it doesn't bother me, but if I played a 5 string it would be unacceptable. If you already have it, or if a friend of yours have it, try it. But don't buy one without trying first. Remember to use a decent amp. 30W combos are NOT OK, you need something which actually reproduces bass frequencies to test it.
  8. Originally posted by thechicken:[..]

    It could sound bottom less, guitar processors are well know for sucking bass out of the bass tone. But some of them are know to work great with a bass too. I use a Boss Cs-3 compressor and it does suck bass a little bit, very little, so it doesn't bother me, but if I played a 5 string it would be unacceptable. If you already have it, or if a friend of yours have it, try it. But don't buy one without trying first. Remember to use a decent amp. 30W combos are NOT OK, you need something which actually reproduces bass frequencies to test it.


    Okay, thanks. I was just trying to see if I can get out of spending $150 before June.
  9. Originally posted by U2Nick:[..]

    Behringer seems to be pretty good, there were a couple that caught my eye. Thanks



    Also, another question... would a bass sound good through a regular guitar muilti effect processor? Basically, bass -> regular guitar multi effect processor -> bass amp. Again, any help would be appreciated. Thanks


    I think there may be a few Bass processors out there. And Boss and Digitech make bass effects. Line 6 makes a Bass Pod. There are some options out there.
  10. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979:[..]

    I think there may be a few Bass processors out there. And Boss and Digitech make bass effects. Line 6 makes a Bass Pod. There are some options out there.


    Yeah, I know. But since we're low on cash and high on expenses, we're trying to save money however we can right now. The one we have in mind is the DigiTech BP200.
  11. Originally posted by U2Nick:[..]

    Yeah, I know. But since we're low on cash and high on expenses, we're trying to save money however we can right now. The one we have in mind is the DigiTech BP200.


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  12. Question-

    I've got a small garage band thing going on for this coming summer with a bunch of high school seniors that we're doing to play shows are various graduation parties. It's all cover material. Basically, we're not looking to be spending big bucks on gear, as this just sort of a way to play together one last time before we go our separate ways. The gear we've got already on our own is sufficient enough... except for the signer's amp.

    It's wayyy too quiet, and when we mix everything and get levels set, etc., the vocals just can't be cranked loud enough to be heard over everything else. We tried turning everything else down, but the drums then overpower it all.

    We would have a pretty ideal volume/mix if we could just boost the microphone level a bit. Is this what a preamp is used for? There are some preamps on Guitar Center's website, and I'm thinking about running in there today to pick one up. They're only 30 bucks for what it looks like what we're looking for. Basically, plug the preamp into the setup and crank it just a tad to boost the mic volume. It says it also warms tone, etc., but am I wrong in assuming that this will give us the necessary boost?

    Edit: Link
    http://www.guitarcenter.com/Behringer-MIC200-Tube-Ultra-Gain-Preamp-182491-i1125225.gc
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