Bono: Live Guitars and Songs with Guitar

phillyfan26 · 06-22-2009, 04:24 PM

In the other thread, we were discussing trying to compile a list of all the songs Bono has played guitar on and with what guitar he played them. This came after Bono was seen with some guitars (solid body) that I'd never seen him with.

I'll start the list:

Fender Lead II (Black with Black Pickguard) - "A Day Without Me" (Boy - Unforgettable Fire Tours)
Gibson ES-175 (Black) - "The Fly," "One," "Angel of Harlem," "Stay (Faraway, So Close!)," "Dirty Day," "With or Without You" (ZooTV Tour),
Gibson ES-175 (Red)
Gibson ES-175 (Blue)
Gretsch Irish Falcon - "Gone," "One," "Walk On" (Elevation Tour) ... "Crumbs from Your Table," "Running to Stand Still," "One," "Original of the Species," "The Fly" (Vertigo Tour)

That's a start, anyway.

branwalls · 06-23-2009, 02:02 AM

Popmart:

Red Gretsch Chet Atkins: Gone
Red 175: Last Night on Earth
Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic: Desire, Staring at the Sun
Blue 175: One, Wake Up Dead Man

branwalls · 06-23-2009, 02:24 AM

A few more from Elevation

Gibson Hummingbird: Kite
Red 175: I Will Follow

Edge_Orchestra · 06-23-2009, 10:51 AM

Bit more on Bono's guitars can be found at:

GUITARS

A BIT ABOUT BONO's GUITARS:

In the early days of U2 Bono could be seen having a strum on a Fender Lead II during "A Day Without Me" and that was about it. Starting with The Unforgettable Fire tour, Bono began playing a lot more guitar. Initially, toting a Washburn Festival Acoustic for a song here and there.

That said, for the majority of U2's career Bono seems to have favored Gibson and Gretsch guitars.

By The Joshua Tree tour, The Gibson J160-e and various Telecasters began making appearances.

For Zoo TV Bono began playing a black Gibson ES-175 for a lot of his guitar 'duties'.

Popmart tour saw two the retirement of the black ES-175 in favour of two custom finish sparkle ES-175's [one in blue the other in red]. Bono also brought out his Gibson Les Paul Custom for a few shows as well as a custom metallic finish Gibson Les Paul Custom for "Last Night On Earth"; althouth most nights saw him playing this song with his red sparkle ES-175. The Gibson Hummingbird with star stickers, was put to use for the acoustic/b-stage moments and his Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean was used for "Gone".

The Elevation 2001 tour saw Bono playing Gretsch electrics. Early in the tour it was his Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean was used for "Gone" and his cadillac green Gretsch Country Club. The Country Club was later replaced by custom built Gretsch "Irish Falcon". This 'custom' guitar is now available as a production model.

The Vertigo tour has seen Bono concentrating more on singing and playing less guitar. For most guitar duties, Bono still plays his Gretsch "Irish Falcon",

Another thing to keep in mind is guest appearances and promo spots. It is not always the 'given' that Bono will be using his own guitar. There have been some performances in which Bono has been seen with a guitar and not seen with it again. This does not mean 100% that it was a loaner or rented for the occasion but it does leave this as a possibility. Examples? One example would be the 1999 Net-Aid show. Bono was seen playing a black Takamine (electric acoustic). I am not 100% certain of which model. But I do know that I have not seen video or pictures of Bono using that guitar before or since the Net-Aid show. Another example would be the 2003 Pavarotti and Friends show. Bono was seen playing a Gretsch Black Falcon. While it is a similar make and model to his "Goal Is Soul" Irish Falcon, I've not seen Bono use the Black Falcon before or since the 2003 Pavarotti and Friends show.

bigjohn2441 · 06-23-2009, 01:20 PM

dont forget his red gibson es-335s on the lovetown tour

branwalls · 06-25-2009, 04:05 PM

According to new photos posted today over at eastlink, the B-man may be using a black Gibson acoustic for some of 360:

Me he colao dentro!

Edge_Orchestra · 06-25-2009, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by branwalls

According to new photos posted today over at eastlink, the B-man may be using a black Gibson acoustic for some of 360:

Me he colao dentro!

Yep, that is Bono playing his Gibson Elvis Presley Dove. He's got at least 4 of these. Great guitars. The MSRP is 4697 but you can get one from Musician's friend for a mere $3,649.00 !!!!

branwalls · 06-25-2009, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edge_Orchestra

Yep, that is Bono playing his Gibson Elvis Presley Dove. He's got at least 4 of these. Great guitars. The MSRP is 4697 but you can get one from Musician's friend for a mere $3,649.00 !!!!

Tsk, tsk, Gibson is practically giving them away. I'll take two.

Edge_Orchestra · 06-25-2009, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by branwalls

Tsk, tsk, Gibson is practically giving them away. I'll take two.

I'd like 4 - just like the B-man.

Gibson Elvis Presley Dove Acoustic Guitar and more 6 String Acoustic Guitars at GuitarCenter.com.

Gibson - Gibson Guitar: Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Bass Guitars

06-22-2009, 04:24 PM	#1
phillyfan26 Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 30,441 Local Time: 03:38 PM	Bono: Live Guitars and Songs with Guitar In the other thread, we were discussing trying to compile a list of all the songs Bono has played guitar on and with what guitar he played them. This came after Bono was seen with some guitars (solid body) that I'd never seen him with. I'll start the list: Fender Lead II (Black with Black Pickguard) - "A Day Without Me" (Boy - Unforgettable Fire Tours) Gibson ES-175 (Black) - "The Fly," "One," "Angel of Harlem," "Stay (Faraway, So Close!)," "Dirty Day," "With or Without You" (ZooTV Tour), Gibson ES-175 (Red) Gibson ES-175 (Blue) Gretsch Irish Falcon - "Gone," "One," "Walk On" (Elevation Tour) ... "Crumbs from Your Table," "Running to Stand Still," "One," "Original of the Species," "The Fly" (Vertigo Tour) That's a start, anyway.

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branwalls The Fly Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 178 Local Time: 01:38 PM	Popmart: Red Gretsch Chet Atkins: Gone Red 175: Last Night on Earth Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic: Desire, Staring at the Sun Blue 175: One, Wake Up Dead Man

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branwalls The Fly Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 178 Local Time: 01:38 PM	A few more from Elevation Gibson Hummingbird: Kite Red 175: I Will Follow

06-23-2009, 10:51 AM	#4
Edge_Orchestra New Yorker Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 3,161 Local Time: 08:38 PM	Bit more on Bono's guitars can be found at: GUITARS A BIT ABOUT BONO's GUITARS: In the early days of U2 Bono could be seen having a strum on a Fender Lead II during "A Day Without Me" and that was about it. Starting with The Unforgettable Fire tour, Bono began playing a lot more guitar. Initially, toting a Washburn Festival Acoustic for a song here and there. That said, for the majority of U2's career Bono seems to have favored Gibson and Gretsch guitars. By The Joshua Tree tour, The Gibson J160-e and various Telecasters began making appearances. For Zoo TV Bono began playing a black Gibson ES-175 for a lot of his guitar 'duties'. Popmart tour saw two the retirement of the black ES-175 in favour of two custom finish sparkle ES-175's [one in blue the other in red]. Bono also brought out his Gibson Les Paul Custom for a few shows as well as a custom metallic finish Gibson Les Paul Custom for "Last Night On Earth"; althouth most nights saw him playing this song with his red sparkle ES-175. The Gibson Hummingbird with star stickers, was put to use for the acoustic/b-stage moments and his Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean was used for "Gone". The Elevation 2001 tour saw Bono playing Gretsch electrics. Early in the tour it was his Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean was used for "Gone" and his cadillac green Gretsch Country Club. The Country Club was later replaced by custom built Gretsch "Irish Falcon". This 'custom' guitar is now available as a production model. The Vertigo tour has seen Bono concentrating more on singing and playing less guitar. For most guitar duties, Bono still plays his Gretsch "Irish Falcon", Another thing to keep in mind is guest appearances and promo spots. It is not always the 'given' that Bono will be using his own guitar. There have been some performances in which Bono has been seen with a guitar and not seen with it again. This does not mean 100% that it was a loaner or rented for the occasion but it does leave this as a possibility. Examples? One example would be the 1999 Net-Aid show. Bono was seen playing a black Takamine (electric acoustic). I am not 100% certain of which model. But I do know that I have not seen video or pictures of Bono using that guitar before or since the Net-Aid show. Another example would be the 2003 Pavarotti and Friends show. Bono was seen playing a Gretsch Black Falcon. While it is a similar make and model to his "Goal Is Soul" Irish Falcon, I've not seen Bono use the Black Falcon before or since the 2003 Pavarotti and Friends show.

06-23-2009, 01:20 PM	#5
bigjohn2441 Refugee Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mosquito HQ Posts: 1,350 Local Time: 04:38 PM	dont forget his red gibson es-335s on the lovetown tour

06-25-2009, 04:05 PM	#6
branwalls The Fly Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 178 Local Time: 01:38 PM	According to new photos posted today over at eastlink, the B-man may be using a black Gibson acoustic for some of 360: Me he colao dentro!