Riff Tone

Angel of Harlem

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster 1966 (12-string, sunburst, used by The Edge on studio recording)

AmpVox AC30 (vintage, likely Top Boost model, as used by The Edge in late 1980s studio sessions)

PickupsSingle-coil (Fender Telecaster stock 1960s single-coils)

Amp Settings

gain3

bass5

mid7

treble7

reverb3

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Digital delay pedal (model unknown, likely TC Electronic 2290 or similar)

Notes

Studio recording, 1988 (Rattle and Hum album). The Edge is documented using a Fender Telecaster 12-string for the main riff and a Vox AC30 amp in the studio. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and chimeyarticulate and percussiveclear, bell-like highsslightly compressedopen and airytight low endminimal breakupdistinct 12-string janglemodest reverbclassic Vox shimmer

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires clean, even strumming on a 12-string and precise timing to lock in with the delay repeats.

Sources

Songs Showcasing The Edge's Best Tones? : r/U2Band Angel Of Harlem by U2 (Guitar Tutorial with the Isolated Vocal Track ...Angels of Harlem U2 , Intro patch help request. | Fractal Audio Systems Forum

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