Riff Tone

One (feat. U2) [Bonus Track]

Mary J. Blige

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

Guitar1966 Fender Telecaster

Amp1957 Fender Deluxe 5E3 (tweed, 1x12 Jensen alnico speaker)

PickupsFender single-coil (stock 1966 Telecaster bridge pickup)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble7.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely TC Electronic 2290 or Korg SDD-3000)

boostMXR MXR Custom Audio Electronics MC-402 Boost/Overdrive

Notes

Studio recording, 2005-2006. Guitar and amp used by The Edge for the riff section, as per U2's original 'One' and consistent with his known studio rig. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this session. Settings inferred from The Edge's typical studio setup for this song style.

Tone Character(10)

chiming and harmonically richbright and articulateslight tube breakupclear note separationdynamic and percussive attackambient spatial depthslightly compressedopen and present upper midsdistinct rhythmic claritytouch-sensitive response

Difficulty

The riff requires tight timing with delay repeats, clean articulation, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and rhythmic drive, but does not involve advanced technical techniques.

Sources

The Secrets Behind The Edge's Guitar Tone on U2's "Vertigo" | Guitar World The Edge's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard | Equipboard

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