Edges acoustics

europop2005 · 01-25-2009, 10:57 PM

When Edge plays his acoustic, how does he get that twangy metallic sound, when I play it sounds much more full bodied

The_Pac_Mule · 01-26-2009, 02:52 PM

Its probably because he has new strings on before each show, that really gives a metallic twang, and he usually uses jumbo acoustics. And probably since he plays them with pickups in them, instead of micing them. Hope that helps

Silence · 02-04-2009, 12:20 PM

I was lucky enough to be on the stage apron in front of The Edge on the last tour, it was amazing. Especially when he noticed I was watching him closley as he started to point to settings on his effects rack. He had a big smile when he opened Vertigo on his acoustic (an amped Ovation graphite body) and the sound was incredible as it almost sounded like his Flying V. He definetly uses a compressor , chorus and fuzz peda (in unision)l for the tune and I susupect alot of the crunch sound from his acoustic came from this. Hope this helps.

Galeongirl · 02-04-2009, 12:54 PM

Edge has a Flying V?

I never knew that!

Silence · 02-04-2009, 01:04 PM

Yes he has a cream colored V but I meant his Journey Explorer (Gibson) my bad

, the wood finish one he has had since the bands inception. Both the V and Explorer have that same humbucker pick up set that Gibson trademarked sound wise. They are both super heavy guitars (the Explorer being the heaviest thus the V created later to keep the sound but lighten the load.

Galeongirl · 02-04-2009, 01:06 PM

I never knew that! Got any pics of him with the V?

His Explorer is the best thing ever. But one thing I've always wondered about. It seems like a thin, small guitar, is it light too or not?

Silence · 02-04-2009, 01:10 PM

They are both super heavy guitars the Explorer being the heaviest thus the V created later to keep the sound but lighten the load.

Silence · 02-04-2009, 01:12 PM

Look in the avatar section there is a pic with The Edge and some of his guitars (said to number approx 300) you can see both the V and the EXY

Chill Mike D · 02-08-2009, 11:14 PM

He has a V?!

Galeongirl · 02-09-2009, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silence

Look in the avatar section there is a pic with The Edge and some of his guitars (said to number approx 300) you can see both the V and the EXY

I don't see it, can you show me a picture?

Chill Mike D · 02-09-2009, 09:37 AM

Yeah no kidding

branwalls · 02-20-2009, 02:21 AM

Without commenting on whether or not Edge has a V, I'll just reply to the OP that during the Popmart and Elevation tours Edge tended to use Taylor acoustics, which are known for their bright (some might say metallic) sound.

phillyfan26 · 02-21-2009, 10:55 AM

I've never seen Edge playing a flying V.

Galeongirl · 02-21-2009, 12:14 PM

Because he doesn't have one. The person who claimed it has talked around it a lot but never showed proof.
He most likely meant the Explorer and didn't want to admit he made a mistake.
And I mean, VERTIGO on an accoustic? Since when?

whackjester · 02-27-2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galeongirl

Because he doesn't have one. The person who claimed it has talked around it a lot but never showed proof.
He most likely meant the Explorer and didn't want to admit he made a mistake.
And I mean, VERTIGO on an accoustic? Since when?

I think he meant the Line 6 Variax Acoustic and the song was Love and Peace or Else. I have a pretty good knowledge of Edge's guitar collection and I have never heard of Edge having a V. It's not to say it's impossible, he does a lot of guitars, but unlikely.

01-25-2009, 10:57 PM	#1
europop2005 Refugee Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,360 Local Time: 03:55 AM	Edges acoustics When Edge plays his acoustic, how does he get that twangy metallic sound, when I play it sounds much more full bodied

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01-26-2009, 02:52 PM	#2
The_Pac_Mule War Child Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 845 Local Time: 04:55 AM	Its probably because he has new strings on before each show, that really gives a metallic twang, and he usually uses jumbo acoustics. And probably since he plays them with pickups in them, instead of micing them. Hope that helps

02-04-2009, 12:20 PM	#3
Silence The Fly Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Third Planet From the Sun Posts: 187 Local Time: 12:55 AM	I was lucky enough to be on the stage apron in front of The Edge on the last tour, it was amazing. Especially when he noticed I was watching him closley as he started to point to settings on his effects rack. He had a big smile when he opened Vertigo on his acoustic (an amped Ovation graphite body) and the sound was incredible as it almost sounded like his Flying V. He definetly uses a compressor , chorus and fuzz peda (in unision)l for the tune and I susupect alot of the crunch sound from his acoustic came from this. Hope this helps.

02-04-2009, 01:04 PM	#5
Silence The Fly Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Third Planet From the Sun Posts: 187 Local Time: 12:55 AM	Yes he has a cream colored V but I meant his Journey Explorer (Gibson) my bad , the wood finish one he has had since the bands inception. Both the V and Explorer have that same humbucker pick up set that Gibson trademarked sound wise. They are both super heavy guitars (the Explorer being the heaviest thus the V created later to keep the sound but lighten the load.

02-04-2009, 01:10 PM	#7
Silence The Fly Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Third Planet From the Sun Posts: 187 Local Time: 12:55 AM	They are both super heavy guitars the Explorer being the heaviest thus the V created later to keep the sound but lighten the load.

02-04-2009, 01:12 PM	#8
Silence The Fly Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Third Planet From the Sun Posts: 187 Local Time: 12:55 AM	Look in the avatar section there is a pic with The Edge and some of his guitars (said to number approx 300) you can see both the V and the EXY

02-08-2009, 11:14 PM	#9
Chill Mike D War Child Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 525 Local Time: 04:55 AM	He has a V?!

02-09-2009, 09:37 AM	#11
Chill Mike D War Child Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 525 Local Time: 04:55 AM	Yeah no kidding

02-20-2009, 02:21 AM	#12
branwalls The Fly Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 178 Local Time: 01:55 AM	Without commenting on whether or not Edge has a V, I'll just reply to the OP that during the Popmart and Elevation tours Edge tended to use Taylor acoustics, which are known for their bright (some might say metallic) sound.

02-21-2009, 10:55 AM	#13
phillyfan26 Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 30,441 Local Time: 03:55 AM	I've never seen Edge playing a flying V.