Attention Edge Gearheads

[zuropa_fit]

Can you tell me what song these are from? Thanks. They're from Phoenix, but I assume he plays the same guitar each night for any given song, right?

 

[The_Edge89]

I think those are pictures of him playing the Gibson Les Paul Goldtop so that would likely equal Until The End Of The World. Then again, some Goldtop guitars have other (P90) mics and they are not on there. Not sure if Edge has different Goldtops or not...

Maybe Edge_O will pop in and confirm/dismiss my assumption.

 

[Galeongirl]

There's a capo on the third fret, and any other possible song played on this LP is not in the setlist so that's most definitely UTEOTW.

On the 2nd pic I think he's playing the main riff.

 

[The_Edge89]

Well spotted, GG!
I didn't even notice the capo at first. So yeah, that's Until The End Of The World then...

 

[Elann]

You guys are crazy
I would love to be able to do that!

 

[Galeongirl]

Well spotted, GG!
I didn't even notice the capo at first. So yeah, that's Until The End Of The World then...

First thing to check for when it's a Les Paul. Edge ruined the easy spotting by using the Music Rising Les Paul for NYD, it's not the "One" guitar anymore.


My brain is failing me right now, what other songs was the Goldtop used for? I don't remember.. I know there are some!



It's not that hard Elann, Edge uses the same guitars for the same songs over the years. Though he switched guitars for SBS often, and swapped Stratocasters for Streets and Bad this tour. Just by watching concert videos you'll learn easy enough.

A lot of fun when you're at a gig and know what songs are going to be played moments before the others. People probably hated me for being enthousiastic before they had a clue what was going on!

 

[Ronnie269]

Yeah I guess its UTEOTW, but I thought that its usually played with a capo on the 2nd, no?!?!

The only other songs that I can think of that I've seen Edge use a gold top LP are Last Night on Earth and SBS on the Popmart tour, obviously its neither of those,


EDIT: oops my mistake the capo has always been on the 3rd fret.

 

[The_Edge89]

First thing to check for when it's a Les Paul. Edge ruined the easy spotting by using the Music Rising Les Paul for NYD, it's not the "One" guitar anymore.


My brain is failing me right now, what other songs was the Goldtop used for? I don't remember.. I know there are some!

If I remember correctly he used it a lot on the Popmart Tour?
Miami, Last Night On Earth, Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill Me, Do You Feel Loved, If God Will Send His Angels. Can't remember if he also used it for Bullet The Blue Sky on that tour...?

Yeah I guess its UTEOTW, but I thought that its usually played with a capo on the 2nd, no?!?!

Well, depends on the tuning I suppose? I play it in standard tuning (e-B-G-D-A-E) and have the capo on the 2nd fret, while Edge probably uses his on the 3rd since his guitars are mostly tuned down ½ a step when playing live (eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb).

 

[zuropa_fit]

Thanks guys.

I guess E_O is taking a nap this Sunday afternoon.

 

[theedgeu2]

Yep, def UTEOTW. It sucks that they don't play many songs from Pop (if any at all?) cause Edge used the GT for most of those. Goldtop is my fav. finish. I had to get one (not necessarily because of Edge) and it's great. Edge_Orchestra I believe said his is a 30th Ann.? So that means it would have the fatter neck on it. I wonder what PUP's Edge has in there?

 

[BonoFox1]

You guys are crazy
I would love to be able to do that!

Tell me about it!

Edge_Orchestra is really good at this too

 

[Bonogirl777]

I'm quite good at it too. Guitar PR0N

 

[europop2005]

Edge used the goldtop for Elevation Fly

 

[Ladera Heights]

Actually, I believe it was the cream Les Paul that eventually auctioned off for Music Rising that was used in the Elevation Fly.

Edge used the goldtop for Elevation Fly

 

[Ladera Heights]

In the first pic Edge is playing a Gm, so its any one of the pre-choruses "We ate the food and drank the wine, everybody having a good time".

In the second pic Edge appears to be playing the solo.

There's a capo on the third fret, and any other possible song played on this LP is not in the setlist so that's most definitely UTEOTW.

On the 2nd pic I think he's playing the main riff.

 

[Galeongirl]

If I remember correctly he used it a lot on the Popmart Tour?
Miami, Last Night On Earth, Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill Me, Do You Feel Loved, If God Will Send His Angels. Can't remember if he also used it for Bullet The Blue Sky on that tour...?



Well, depends on the tuning I suppose? I play it in standard tuning (e-B-G-D-A-E) and have the capo on the 2nd fret, while Edge probably uses his on the 3rd since his guitars are mostly tuned down ½ a step when playing live (eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb).

Ah right, I was thinking something on Pop but I wasn't sure. Thanks for the clarification.

Edge used the goldtop for Elevation Fly

Not as far as I remember. I thought it was the faded alpino white with the gold knobs.

 

[Edge_Orchestra]

Until The End of The World.

Can you tell me what song these are from? Thanks. They're from Phoenix, but I assume he plays the same guitar each night for any given song, right?

 

[Edge_Orchestra]

Sorry, I was indeed 'taking the afternoon off'.

Thanks guys.

I guess E_O is taking a nap this Sunday afternoon.

 

[Edge_Orchestra]

Nope. He used the 1975 Gibson Les Paul Custom. (The one he later auctioned)

Boston DVD footage of The Fly
YouTube - U2 - The fly. (Elevation tour in Boston 2001.)

Edge used the goldtop for Elevation Fly

 

[Edge_Orchestra]

They only played "Do You Feel Loved?" a handful of times. Edge used a Gretsch Country Gentleman for DYFL in Vegas.

It is possible that he used a different guitar at another show. Example? "Last Night On Earth" opening night in Las Vegas, The Edge used a Gretsch Country Gentleman. Most other Popmart era footage I've seen is the 30th Anniversary Gibson Les Paul Goldtop.

LNOE - Vegas Popmart.
YouTube - Last Night On Earth (live from Popmart Las Vegas)

IGWSHA was the goldtop:
YouTube - If God Will Send His Angels ( Live from Popmart Las Vegas )

He did use the Goldtop for "Bullet..." during Popmart shows.
Vegas "Bullet":
YouTube - Bullet The Blue Sky (live from Popmart Las Vegas)

Although some later shows (Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires and Johannesburg are two examples), The Edge was using the 1975 Les Paul Custom for SBS and Bullet.

Buenos Aires
YouTube - Bullet The Blue Sky (live from Popmart Buenos Aires)

Sao Paulo
YouTube - Bullet The Blue Sky (live from Popmart Sao Paulo)

Jhannesburg
YouTube - U2 - Bullet The Blue Sky (from POPMart Johannesburg)

If I remember correctly he used it a lot on the Popmart Tour?
Miami, Last Night On Earth, Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me Kill Me, Do You Feel Loved, If God Will Send His Angels. Can't remember if he also used it for Bullet The Blue Sky on that tour...?



Well, depends on the tuning I suppose? I play it in standard tuning (e-B-G-D-A-E) and have the capo on the 2nd fret, while Edge probably uses his on the 3rd since his guitars are mostly tuned down ½ a step when playing live (eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb).

 

[Galeongirl]

You really are my favourite guitar nerd. And I really do mean that as a compliment!

 

[The_Edge89]

So... Edge_O Dallas, when can we expect the rumoured prototype guitar to be revealed?
Anytime soon?

 

[Edge_Orchestra]

"A secret is something you tell one other person and I'm (NOT) tellin' you... child..."

So... Edge_O Dallas, when can we expect the rumoured prototype guitar to be revealed?
Anytime soon?

 

[Edge_Orchestra]

Awww.... that is mighty nice of you. I do take that as a compliment.

Just a labor of love. Love the music, the band and all them drums and amps and bass guitars and guitars and effects...

You really are my favourite guitar nerd. And I really do mean that as a compliment!

 

[bonocomet]

"A secret is something you tell one other person and I'm (NOT) tellin' you... child..."

 

[Edge_Orchestra]

"Love, we shine like a Bono Comet (burning star)
We're falling from the sky tonight..."

Hola BC.

 

[Galeongirl]

So... Edge_O Dallas, when can we expect the rumoured prototype guitar to be revealed?
Anytime soon?

You don't say!

 

[Edge_Orchestra]

No, no, no... lest rumours get started. I'm am not Dallas. I am Edge Orchestra!

...although I have been known to play the part of Dallas at the odd "Joshua Tree" tribute show here and there.

So yes, The Joshua Tree are a U2 tribute band. And Edge Orchestra (aka: Schoo 2) makes me a Dallas Schoo tribute tech.

You don't say!

 

[EdgeIsTooSexy]

he gave his goldtop away for charity so he must have a few.

 

[Edge_Orchestra]

To the best of my knowledge, The Edge didn't auction a Gibson Les Paul goldtop.

Here's what he auctioned at the Icons of Music Auction in 2007:
You might be thinking of the Gibson ES-295 seen in the 'Desire' video. Gold in finish but not a 'goldtop'.

"Goldtop" is a term used for Gibson Les Paul Standards that are all mahogany except the top which is... gold finish. Like the piccy below.

Edge uses a 30th Anniversary Les Paul Goldtop, most famously, "Until The End of the World". From what I've heard, like most of Edge's guitars there is a backup for this of similar make, model and vintage.

Other auctioned guitars?
Also auction in 2007:
1975 Gibson Les Paul Custom:

This (above) is the guitar that Gibson have subsequently 'cloned', that Edge has been using for Unknown Caller during U2:360.

Auctioned at the 2008 Icons of Music auction [31 May 2008]:
One but not the original of his 1976 Gibson Explorer's.

Auctioned at the 2008 Icons of Music auction [31 May 2008]:
1981 Gibson Les Paul Standard in sparkle blue finish. It is said that it was used on "the latest album" so it could be on various NLOTH tracks - and perhaps some SOA tracks too.


I wish I'D WON this one. I like it!

They auctioned a Epiphone Music Rising Les Paul too...

he gave his goldtop away for charity so he must have a few.