Rig Rundown - The Edge

hubobulous

Thought it might be worth posting here in case anyone doesn't subscribe, but likes U2. They're a band that I dip into every now and again, but get a little frustrated by some of the personalities.

However, there's no denying for me that The Edge is a bit of a pioneer and this rig rundown is really interesting. Gives a great insight into the life of a tech, how precise The Edge is with certain aspects of his live rig and just a great overview of what goes into a U2 tour.

Even if U2 aren't your thing, I think you might find this interesting on a music/industry level

p90fool

Uh-oh. 

jimmyguitar

Is he any good at playing yet? 

not_the_dj

We had a 6 page thread on this recently, descended into the usual "discussion" between those that can see his unique playing style and innovative use of effects, and those with an alternative view point ;-)

http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/136182/the-edge-full-rig-rundown/p1

Bridgehouse

merlin

I find that the best way to understand and really hear The Edge's delay settings is this;

hubobulous

Ah sorry. I looked around and couldn't see one. Didn't use the search so my bad.

meltedbuzzbox

Uh no, not this again

Cirrus

Guy can barely play, only ever does two notes and a delay to make it sound fancy. 

hubobulous

Just read the other thread. I have reopened Pandora's Box. I'm truly sorry and for this, I shall turn off all my delay pedals for a week.

Bridgehouse

hubobulous said:

Just read the other thread. I have reopened Pandora's Box. I'm truly sorry and for this, I shall turn off all my delay pedals for a week.

We still haven't found what we were looking for though.

Hattigol

Cirrus said:

Guy can barely play, only ever does two notes and a delay to make it sound fancy. 

He talks very highly of your pioneering guitar wizardry though....

Bridgehouse

Hattigol said:

Cirrus said:

Guy can barely play, only ever does two notes and a delay to make it sound fancy. 

He talks very highly of your pioneering guitar wizardry though....

I think you might need one of these

Hattigol

Bridgehouse said:

Hattigol said:

Cirrus said:

Guy can barely play, only ever does two notes and a delay to make it sound fancy. 

He talks very highly of your pioneering guitar wizardry though....

I think you might need one of these

You are very right. I do. Apologies @Cirrus I thought wrongly that it was some lazy abuse of His Royal Edgeness. Clearly not.
My, erm, Bad.

Cirrus

Haha, no worries bud.

I think my work here is done anyway. 

Winny_Pooh

jimmyguitar said:

Is he any good at playing yet? 

Have you sold any albums yet?

Alterlifeson

I'll post it again! Great solo in my books...

jimmyguitar

Winny_Pooh said:

jimmyguitar said:

Is he any good at playing yet? 

Have you sold any albums yet?

Again, sarcasm monitor needed here...

redrighthand

There’s something very fitting about a thread about the Edge repeating.

Bridgehouse

redrighthand said:

There’s something very fitting about a thread about the Edge repeating.

And a slight delay between repeats as well with the second thread being slightly shorter..

Samgb

Bridgehouse said:

redrighthand said:

There’s something very fitting about a thread about the Edge repeating.

And a slight delay between repeats as well with the second thread being slightly shorter..

I like it. It is a very unique thread. There is no mistaking this thread from any other. You knew exactly what would be said as soon as it was posted.