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Riff Tone

Until the End of the World (Live at The Fleet Center, Boston, MA, 06/06/01)

U2

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard 1988 Goldtop '58 Reissue
AmpVox AC30 (pre-1966, vintage model)
PickupsGibson P-100 (humbucker-sized P-90 style)

Amp Settings

gain5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusVisual Sound Visual Sound H2O Chorus & Echo
delayUnknown Digital Delay pedal (likely Korg SDD-3000 or similar)
overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive

Notes

Live performance, Elevation Tour, Boston 2001. Guitar and amp confirmed for this song and era. Settings estimated based on typical Edge live rig and genre. Pedalboard effects confirmed via photos and interviews for Elevation Tour.

Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatechiming, rhythmic delay repeatscrunchy, harmonically richtight, percussive attackclear note separationslightly compressedmodulated shimmerdynamic pick responsemedium gain clarityclassic U2 rhythmic drive

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to the need for tight synchronization with rhythmic delay, dynamic pick attack, and clean chord voicings, but does not involve advanced soloing or complex chord changes.

Sources

The Edge's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard | EquipboardThe Edge's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard | Equipboard (page 7)Classic U2 interview: 'Edge is very guitar-specific – last night he ...'

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