Solo Tone

Beautiful Day

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

Guitar1976 Gibson Explorer

AmpVox AC30 (pre-1966, likely Top Boost model)

PickupsGibson stock humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayKorg Korg SDD-3000 Digital Delay

compressionBoss Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely Tube Screamer or Boss SD-1)

Notes

Studio recording, year 2000, solo section. The Edge specifically brought out his 1976 Gibson Explorer for the solo after other guitars didn't feel right. Amp confirmed as Vox AC30 for this part. Pedal and effect choices are based on studio-era sources and audible effects in the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatechiming, bell-like highsambient, rhythmic delay repeatsclear note separationslightly compressed attackopen, harmonically richsinging sustaintight, focused midrangemedium gain with claritymodulated, spacious ambience

Difficulty

The solo requires careful synchronization with rhythmic delay, clean articulation, and expressive dynamics, but does not involve advanced technical techniques or high speed.

Sources

The Edge's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard | Equipboard U2 – Beautiful Day - Gear & Equipment Used on the Single

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