Say it ain't so Edge!!!!

[Bono'sZooBaby]

The Explorer is like the Edge's trademark too me. When I see one I always think of him. I can't help my obessions.

 

[europop2005]

You know you have mental issues when you're upset about someone else donating their guitars to charity.

I did like that though, and Bonos one. Was that the same LP he uses on The Fly live/f Boston on the Elevation DVD?

if so, NOOOO!

yep

 

[BonoIsMyMuse]

I just looked through the whole list of items (here ), and there are so many amazing U2 items. They're by far the band who donated the most. Bono's Falcon is also part of this auction

How wonderful would it be to see someone win one of these guitars, make the donation, then give it back? It really says a lot about the band that they're willing to give away these instruments. It's one thing to just donate some autographs or something, but Edge parting with not one but several of his guitars? That's heart and soul.

I'm very proud but a little sad, too.

 

[europop2005]

i never noticed those flowers on the knobs...nice detail...hes changing guitars maybe?

 

[Niamh_Saoirse]

I just looked through the whole list of items (here ), and there are so many amazing U2 items. They're by far the band who donated the most. Bono's Falcon is also part of this auction

How wonderful would it be to see someone win one of these guitars, make the donation, then give it back? It really says a lot about the band that they're willing to give away these instruments. It's one thing to just donate some autographs or something, but Edge parting with not one but several of his guitars? That's heart and soul.

I'm very proud but a little sad, too.

Uh oh! Digsy is going to have a fit when she sees this. Either that or she will ask for a HUGE loan to get that guitar.

 

[waynetravis]

i never noticed those flowers on the knobs...nice detail...hes changing guitars maybe?

i think he drew them on whe he signed it

 

[Niamh_Saoirse]

i never noticed those flowers on the knobs...nice detail...hes changing guitars maybe?

Yeah, I´´ve just noticed that too. It looks nice, doesn´t it?

 

[iloveedge]

I just looked through the whole list of items (here ), and there are so many amazing U2 items. They're by far the band who donated the most. Bono's Falcon is also part of this auction

How wonderful would it be to see someone win one of these guitars, make the donation, then give it back? It really says a lot about the band that they're willing to give away these instruments. It's one thing to just donate some autographs or something, but Edge parting with not one but several of his guitars? That's heart and soul.

I'm very proud but a little sad, too.

No way! I like that guitar so much. Sad to see it go! But It's for a good cause so I guess it ain't that bad!

 

[phillyfan26]

I thought Bono had two of the Gretsch's?

The thing about Edge is that he rarely uses the same guitar for a song on all tours. The rare instances are with songs like Zoo Station. So, I think he'll just play songs with different guitars, or get a new one.

I'd love to see the return of his Goldtop.

 

[ntalwar]

I thought Bono gave a Gretsch for a charity auction after a Brazil show. Anyway, the Gretsch is much easier to replace than the '75 Les Paul.

 

[arw]

From what I can remember of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame U2 exhibit a few years ago, Bono had 8 of the same Gretsch made. One was on display at the exhibit....not sure if it's still there or if it was given back when the exhibit closed.

 

[last unicorn]

I am sure Bono has more than one of the guitars.
I cannot imagine Bono without the green guitar he's, errm, wearing.

 

[ntalwar]

From what I can remember of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame U2 exhibit a few years ago, Bono had 8 of the same Gretsch made. One was on display at the exhibit....not sure if it's still there or if it was given back when the exhibit closed.

Bono's Irish Falcon guitar is by no means a "rare" instrument.
Guitar shops sell that model (for $3-4k).

 

[BonoIsMyMuse]

I cannot imagine Bono without the green guitar he's, errm, wearing.

That's the first thing I thought, too, of Bono wearing the Gretsch while he

 

[BonoFox1]

I just looked through the whole list of items (here ), and there are so many amazing U2 items. They're by far the band who donated the most. Bono's Falcon is also part of this auction

How wonderful would it be to see someone win one of these guitars, make the donation, then give it back? It really says a lot about the band that they're willing to give away these instruments. It's one thing to just donate some autographs or something, but Edge parting with not one but several of his guitars? That's heart and soul.

I'm very proud but a little sad, too.

WOW!! THE FALCON????

 

[Jeannieco]

The Goal is Soul Falcon! I just saw this!
Good for him... do you think he has more stashed somewhere?

 

[LostAtMoon]

I am sure Bono has more than one of the guitars.
I cannot imagine Bono without the green guitar he's, errm, wearing.

I really hope so ...

 

[bono_212]

From what I can remember of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame U2 exhibit a few years ago, Bono had 8 of the same Gretsch made. One was on display at the exhibit....not sure if it's still there or if it was given back when the exhibit closed.

The Guitar is still there so there's that one
the one he's giving away now, one that he's already given away, so he's got what? five left?

 

[europop2005]

AHHHHHHHHHH EDGES CONVERSES!!! LOVE THOSE!!!

 

[iloveedge]

Edge is giving out this one too!

Omg they're giving away alot of they're stuff!

 

[silvrlvr]

I would settle for the knit cap. I wonder how you would display it -- in a frame? Or maybe Edge would have to come and model it from time to time

 

[Val]

Edge and the Les Paul go together. I'm speechless.

 

[arw]

Bono's Irish Falcon guitar is by no means a "rare" instrument.
Guitar shops sell that model (for $3-4k).

I didn't say it was rare. I just said he has more than one. I'm sure he'll have the same guitar on the next tour. I also wouldn't be surprised if we see Edge with the very style and color Les Paul he's donating now. He could easily replace it if he wanted to.

 

[andberlin]

i thought he was donating the Explorer when i first read the article's title

Yeah, me too. I'm strangely relieved that it's not the Explorer .

that's an awesome commitment/sacrifice. well done reg

 

[U2jer]

I'm pretty sure Edge has a couple of the cream colored LP Customs, as Dallas said in the Guitar World interview, Edge has a backup for every guitar (even if a different color, at least an LP Custom). Sad though, it was that guitar that inspired me to get an Epiphone LP Custom when they briefly made a cream colored one.

 

[digsy]

Uh oh! Digsy is going to have a fit when she sees this. Either that or she will ask for a HUGE loan to get that guitar.

you aint wrong!
although somehow I doubt the bank is going to give me $40 000+

still i can rest easy knowing i once touched that guitar

 

[Jim]

Edge and the Les Paul go together. I'm speechless.

This Les Paul has "2" written on the back of it.. I'm sure he still has the "1".

 

[Galeongirl]

Yeah, me too. I'm strangely relieved that it's not the Explorer .

Same here!!!!! That guitar is Edge's trademark, he should NEVER stop using it!

I'm impressed that Edge is parting with this guitar he's played on for so many years!

 

[Galeongirl]

I don't know much about guitars... but by the looks..... isn't it the one he uses for Sunday bloody sunday???

Giving away one of his most beloved guitars shows how much he is into this cause....

good for you, Edge!

(pity I haven't got enough money... )

nope, SBS is on the Fender Telecaster cream
this one was used for
One and The Electric Co. on this tour I think

 

[Mucca]

This Les Paul has "2" written on the back of it.. I'm sure he still has the "1".

I hope he still does. I can't see him without that les paul!! Even though it's his 2nd one I'm still pretty shocked that he's giving it away although props to him for doing it.