Part B7: Where the Streets Have No Name - Edge vs. Axe-Fx (Tutorial / Lesson)

[Rafal102able]

@U2GuitarTutorials Hi

Did you use Fet boost in this video?

[U2GuitarTutorials]

@Rafal102able

If I was using the Axe-Fx, probably, yes. Sometime I use the Triad, but I have modeled the Triad using the FET boost in the Axe-Fx.

[Rafal102able]

@U2GuitarTutorials Thanks!

[TheRockClassicfan]

mabey a smudge more treble, but thats damn close! The amp i use (Line 6 spyder 3 15 watt) actually has a preset (out of 4) calles "streets have no name", so thats what i use

[bigma51495]

I was wondering if you have the patch up on axe change or on the fractal site? I would love to check load this thing and give it a whirl. Great tone!

[U2GuitarTutorials]

@bigma51495: Yes, check out the files section on the Yahoo Group:  U2_Guitar_Tutorials. You can join for free.

[tbrusky61]

The Edge's tone is a mystery. It's almost got a fuzz to it... But you're pretty close. Good Job!

[lildave026]

Hey do you know what pickups are in your strat? The quack you get is amazing

[U2GuitarTutorials]

These are Kinman Woodstocks (regular set). Expensive, but noiseless and one of the best sets of pups I've ever had. I also like my original '73 Fender Staggered which have just a little more quack, but they don't have as much output/grit. I find the Kinman's to have better output without losing much quack. Thx for watching!

[lildave026]

@U2GuitarTutorials no way! i have the standard woodstocks in my strat too! but i can't get that sound from position 2 or 4. better start experimenting with pickup height again then! thanks!

[jankojuric]

Very good!!!! can you share this patches?

[U2GuitarTutorials]

Try the file section of the Yahoo group U2_Guitar_Tutorials. I think I uploaded it there.

[reus18]

Does anyone knows the song at the beginning?

[U2GuitarTutorials]

Sorry, I don't. But it's from the introduction to the Vertigo tour. I got it from the Live in Chicago DVD.

[reus18]

@U2GuitarTutorials

I know, I have that dvd too :D but I don't know the name.

anyway thanks :)

[lildave026]

@reus18 Wake Up by The Arcade Fire

[reus18]

Someone knows the name of the song at the beginning

thanks

[U2GuitarTutorials]

I misspoke in this video. The 3rd or middle position is only the middle pup, not all three.

[notwithoutgrace]

interesting

[AchtungBaby76]

This is GREAT work! Thank you!!

[U2GuitarTutorials]

BTW, while my guitar was in tune based on open strings; however, someone (thank you, Matthew) noticed that something was slightly off on this vid. It turns out I did have an intonation problem with this guitar. I have since corrected the issue by tuning the guitar based on the 12th fret notes. Live and learn.

[bufon63]

Michael, cool, but you're forgetting a really important detail in nailing Edge's tone - his plectrum. You can EQ all you want, but if you don't use his Herco plectrum (and play it the wrong way round using the pimples), the sound will always remain close...... but never nailed ....

For what it's worth anyway buddy........

[U2GuitarTutorials]

Thank. You are correct about having to use the right type of guitar pick. But I think you mean the blue German Herdim guitar pick. Edge does not use Herco's. I am using the "wrong, pimpled" side of a blue Herdim in this clip and I've mentioned the Herdim in my other tutorials. I should have mentioned it again here. Thank you for the reminder.

[migueledge]

wow, you make it!!!!!!

[TheeReturn]

Excellent work!!. Thanks!.

[mrdavidn3]

U2 tutorials on tone are very rare indeed. Very happy to see you cover many aspects including theory, actual paying, and tone...and much more...

Keep up the fantastic work, Michael!