I always find it amusing when guitarists who aren't into U2 try to sound like Edge. They always assume its easy, but never quite get it right. This was closer than before, but still not there exactly.

@simon_patterson

5 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking they should stick to playing bands they enjoy listening to. Clearly from their playing, that doesn't include U2!

@ryanspencerlauderdale687

5 жыл бұрын

I love to play the U2 sounds. It's not as easy as you think.

@vinniesmyyth334

5 жыл бұрын

@@simon_patterson they have to play it wrong so they don't get copyright claimed

@curly_wyn

2 жыл бұрын

It was exactly there! It shows how literally anybody can play guitar like him. He’s criminally overrated.

@curly_wyn

2 жыл бұрын

@@ryanspencerlauderdale687 Yes it is. If you have all the necessary effects (and there are a lot of them), it’s pretty easy.

Now that you've busted the bank on U2 would you FINALLY do a sound like Andy Summers from The Police!!!!!!!!

@matthewmaclean5803

5 жыл бұрын

Desperately needed

@Fektthis

5 жыл бұрын

wonder if they stock any roland jazz chorus amps. because that's mostly it.

@succulentstir9907

4 жыл бұрын

Chorus.

@KeeperOfPoops

4 жыл бұрын

@@Fektthis they do stock the JC40 but he used an EHX Electric Mistress Flanger as a chorus so it should go Squier Telecaster Vintage Modified Marshall Origin combo EHX Electric Mistress TC Electronic Flashback TC Electronic Hall of Fame and maybe an MXR Micro Amp to push it

@jonathancant2031

3 жыл бұрын

Yes please do Andy Summers of The Police

The biggest travesty of this video was that it was all done with the guitar on the bridge position and not in the bridge/middle position. That would’ve made it sound so much closer.

@StephaneBergeronPixelyzed

5 жыл бұрын

Yup!!

@StratsRUs

3 жыл бұрын

The obvious

I think this shows how precise the U2 sounds are! most of the sounds were close but just a hair away and you notice big time.

@vDomMusic

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking, People are so fast to bash on The Edge but his sound has so many subtle nuances that so many incredible guitarists can't replicate.

@stephengent9974

5 жыл бұрын

@@vDomMusic Yep. Bono said it: a lot of people criticize him because it sounds simple, so you try to play it. It his his style. Dave spends ages getting a sound. He nails it and basically sets the guitar exactly how he wants then does not touch the strings. It means he uses a lot of guitars in a set. It also means it is difficult to replicate the sound.

@skippityblippity8656

5 жыл бұрын

He is the mayor of tweak city

@rickc2102

5 жыл бұрын

@Andrew Korvin they bash him for not being a virtuoso. But so what, he was in a post-punk that became giant pop stars for a decade. And he may not be a virtuoso, but he is a master craftsman of intense sonic landscapes.

@hulldanfan

5 жыл бұрын

Except Andy Summers is a phenomenal technical player

No matter your genre, theres no denying how awesome Edge's sound is

A missed opportunity for a Gibson Explorer.

@KeeperOfPoops

5 жыл бұрын

the songs which the explorer is used one more often include Even Better Than The Real Thing, I Will Follow and Beautiful Day they should've done them

@Randomyoutyuubrr

5 жыл бұрын

Shouldve done both

@bluehammer

4 жыл бұрын

@@KeeperOfPoops Even better is a 12 string rick.

@thomaswyn5104

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeeperOfPoops not Even Better mate, he uses it for Ultra Violet and New York though

@KeeperOfPoops

3 жыл бұрын

@@thomaswyn5104 i don't know much about U2 so excuse me lol

I kinda wish they could've used an Explorer as well but that Strat is still absolutely beautiful, still waiting on a Sounds Like Ghost

@chrisjames7489

5 жыл бұрын

Not big into U2 knowledge so forgive me if i'm wrong... But isn't it sort of known that most of the recordings were done with a strat. The explorer was really just for live.

@rickc2102

5 жыл бұрын

@@chrisjames7489 it's more like, his first couple albums and several songs thereafter were with the Explorer, but his most famous licks and iconic songs tend to have arisen from the Strat.

@trevorreniger5670

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Ghost would be great, but don't they go through members like Spinal Tap goes through drummers?

@andrewpappas9311

5 жыл бұрын

Trevor Reniger They’ve only gone through about 4 singers (Papa Emeritus 1-3 and currently Cardinal Copia) but I believe their guitarists are still the same, but now that you mention it a Sound Like Spinal Tap would be amazing

@metalderek8376

5 жыл бұрын

@@andrewpappas9311 Singer Has been the same the for everything, just changed his look. The band members have been replaced multiple times over though.

So Bono and the Edge walk into a bar. The bartender sees them and says "oh not you two again"... Sorry. I'll let myself out...

@Quattro79

5 жыл бұрын

Bono walks into an african village and says “when did my plane divert to belfast?”

@knowwhey7559

5 жыл бұрын

pubs - Ireland's natural sunscreen.

@andertons

5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@samuelxavier2473

5 жыл бұрын

The Edge walks into a bar and says, "I'll have.... a pint... of Guinness, please". Barman says, "Sure thing but why the delay?"

@chopperking007

5 жыл бұрын

9

I think you nailed the tone pretty well, but you need to let the delay do more of the work. He’s playing a lot fewer notes than you’d think

Credit due to Matt for the solid bass on this one - you made it work.

Sound like Brushy One String by Busting the Bank

@rickc2102

5 жыл бұрын

🤦‍♂️😂

@EzyoMusic

5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

I think my wife is cheating on me with Bono, every time I tell her I love her she replies "I love U2" it's really got me on the edge

@ashtweth

5 жыл бұрын

haha where did all these U2 jokes come from, i am just reading more you guys are funny AF

@dbeardsleyor

Жыл бұрын

It sounds like she can live with or without you.

By 'busting' you can afford two guitars, get an Explorer too !

Please bring this series back!! My favorite way to spend money!!

Definitely missing Herdim pick using dimply end. Makes all the difference. Seriously. 75p. bargain.

@edpack4390

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah - I ordered some just to try and it makes a nice chirping sound that is part of his tone. Definitely missed that in this video.

@asentz

5 жыл бұрын

The absolute key sounding the The Edge. Also don't know they didn't use the 2290 setting on the TC Flashback which is basically the Edge preset.

@dazzhotchkin

5 жыл бұрын

Can confirm, i got some recently it adds at least 40% of edge tone to your sound

@EzyoMusic

5 жыл бұрын

Even those fins from Dunlop get you in the ballpark.

Thanks for your time, fellas. I appreciate all the time and effort it takes to make these as they always come out so nice.

The Edge is such a legendary hero in my book! I was very much wanting this for the most time now! Although I would like to see your guys take on Sounding Like The Doors!

@Ndlanding

5 жыл бұрын

Too easy!

Glad you guys still do this. Love this series. Aside from only buying a Boss Katana or a Marshall DSL40, I've learned a lot!

Love it when Danish Pete lurks in the background 😂

We want who to sound like Megadeth without busting the bank please

Sound like Rory Gallagher 🤘🤘🤘

@thatscottishdude2058

5 жыл бұрын

Finally someone talking sense

@Ben_Mdws

5 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

The Edge uses so many guitars, Explorer, Les Paul, Strat, Tele, Epiphone ES etc

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

Great sounds like. I think you nailed! Considering The Edge sound is so meticulous, using obtainable gear is inspiring

Great video 🤘, love the strat

Have you ever done a 'Sounds Like' where you've got the actual artist to then play the rig....? Either by busting or not busting....or both at the same time...?

@thebenjyman253

5 жыл бұрын

They did a special episode with Andrew Groves from Arcane Roots ages ago. It was really cool and remains one of my favourites. Also, RIP Arcane Roots.

@scottishross91

5 жыл бұрын

@@thebenjyman253 RIP Arcane Roots :(

@Reject101Personal

4 жыл бұрын

@@thebenjyman253 ​ @Ross Henderson I see someone mention Arcane roots, and now i have spiralled into a manic depression :( Cheers guys :( :( PS if you like them, maybe check out Sleep Token as a new alternative

BANG on! Thanks a lot for sharing.

Cool Vid. Please do a sounds like The Cult - Billy Duffy

Sorry guys. I love your videos but I think you missed this one. The Edge isn't only about "let's throw in some delay and we'll be fine", like many people think. His tone comes heavily from his effects, that's true, but no less and maybe more - from his special pick and his attack / right hand. You're missing that chymi "glassy" tone he produces, and your tone is too over-drivven. Also - the riffs simply aren't correct. There are tons of videos out there about both aspects I mentioned here. As an Edge fanboy (I admit, I am one) - I think this video does not do a great service to his glorious tone. But generally I love your vids! Rock on.

@markjames7140

5 жыл бұрын

Spot on here Yinon. That strat does not sound like the edge at all. You need a trebley strat for the edge. That one is too dark. But its custom shop so it must be good.

@Josh-it6uy

5 жыл бұрын

imagine posting this

@StephaneBergeronPixelyzed

5 жыл бұрын

Completely agreed. He plays a lot less notes than you would think for some of these riffs, relying a lot on the delay (often times with two different delays at different lenghts like dotted 8 with quarter note for example). The way he holds the pick AND the kind of pick makes all the difference. If you do not have a Herdim like he uses, A black Dunlop nylon pick with the "3d" writing on it will do if held reverse of what you would normally do (reverb.com/ca/p/dunlop-44p10-nylon-standard-1-dot-0mm-guitar-picks-12-pack?gclid=CjwKCAjw-ITqBRB7EiwAZ1c5UzK-XPFoWg7ErNn-3yjwntZ61eO3fMCFliGx76IEDU4buDky7IS8VRoCehcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&hfid=20997160&merchant_id=101073192&). The letters as well as the wider plastic area of the pick hitting the strings will give you his signature chimey attack. But several of the riffs were just played completely wrong and that really bothered me. You usually do a better job of that. Streets doesn't have so many repeats and the repeats (especially the first) is just as loud as the picked note. Same with Bad which you didn't play here (watch the 185 Live Aid version for a great example of his playing with and off the delay and how little he actually plays (kzread.info/dash/bejne/eqp2ybSMg8-8cqQ.html). He also adds dynamics by mixing lightly picked half muted strings licks and more strummed parts (again Streets is a great example : kzread.info/dash/bejne/p3ifpNykcZyyZNY.html). Like Andy Summers (in another style but another guitar player often playing against delays), the playing is economical and and very dynamic in varying intensity and usually pretty lightly picked... except when not which makes that part stand out. Both Edge and Summers play in instrumental trios and need to fill a lot of space and give songs their dynamics. With these two, it's really a lot in the fingers... This one is a miss for me as well.

@erlendmrkdrnen8167

5 жыл бұрын

So true! Much love to you my friend

@KeeperOfPoops

5 жыл бұрын

@Mark James it does sound like the edge, it sounds very much like him

The original With Or Without You recording didn't use the Fernandes Sustainer he uses now. Back then, composer Michael Brook had invented his Infinite Guitar (it is similar to what Fernandes later marketed). He still uses his in his Tokai Strat on film scores. There were only two others made, Daniel Lanois has one and The Edge has the other. And that was what was used on The Joshua Tree.

Just booked tickets for their concert! This video has made me even more hyped!!

Sound like Radiohead BY busting the bunk Sound like Jeff beck Sound like John Petrucci Sound like Steve Vai Sound like Guthrie Govan

@johndelgadillo2815

5 жыл бұрын

Teador Malfoy yes yes yes yes yes

@neilreoch7410

5 жыл бұрын

Guthrie is 99.9% finger tone

@allgunsblazed9106

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you that's a great list

Running on 2 vox ac15s alnico blues.... 😍😍😍😍 soundsss amazinnngggg! I use only 1 voxac15 alnico blue mono and it sounds great, stereo is glorious! Beautiful, great job guys!

That's the best tone I've heard from you guys so far I think

I have both Boss DD 500 and the RV 500.. great pedals.

That Strat is sooooo crisp omg

Sound like Megadeth without and by busting the bank!

@anders2772

5 жыл бұрын

get a rockman sustanior and you have peace sells + so far so good so what

@andertons

5 жыл бұрын

We'll add it to our list! In the meantime check out our Captain Meets video with Marty Friedman! - kzread.info/dash/bejne/an-AyK2vhtS8l7A.html

@stanislavmigra

5 жыл бұрын

@@andertons that was great, Marty is very un-usual type of musician ... and yes, please ... do the Marty Friedman era Megadeth

Love how you guys are enjoying yourselves and pissing yourselves laughing😂. What a great job to have👏🏻👍

This should be a good one! EDIT: Yup. Good job, guys. Also, one of my Strats is a MiM in that very colour, also with a Rosewood fretboard, though (thankfully) without the relic job. It's a very nice finish.

Why does no one appreciate the fact that part of U2s sound is THE EXPLORER?!

@KeeperOfPoops

5 жыл бұрын

especially Beautiful Day and I Will Follow

@frankconcepcion6593

5 жыл бұрын

@@KeeperOfPoops And all the earlier stuff

@whssy

3 жыл бұрын

@@frankconcepcion6593 Actually no. He was already using a Strat live at least as early as January 1981. And a white Gibson Les Paul. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKBkudqigpzFqKQ.html Most of their best stuff IMHO was probably recorded on that all black 70s Strat, even (and especially) in the early years.

I think you did a fantastic job at replicating the sound without using exact gear. Well done!

That strat is gorgeous!!

Come on Rabea... you had three years to learn how to play Streets! ;) Stellar tones this episode.

Perfection Guys 👍👍🎶🎶🎸

Sounds like A Flock of Seagulls. Definitely an iconic sound. Paul Reynolds was a genius.

Pete creeping in the background... Ha!

Think you nailed it!

I love that Memory Man so much.

Well played gents, keep up the awesome work.

Sound Like The Cure Without Busting

I’ve used a DD-500 for over two years now and it’s become the defining part of my sound. Would like an RV-500 at some point!

Sound like Big Country ! ! Can you get Stuart's classic sound on a budget ?

@Porrohman72

3 жыл бұрын

Love Big Country!

@whssy

3 жыл бұрын

And if you can, can you play it? There's so much layering going on in their sound it was sometimes hard to know who was playing which part.

You guys missed the Herdim plectrum! Can't make propper Edge tones with no propper pick. Also the riffs were a bit off - u must let the dotted 8th lead the way. This series is amazing tho! Keep up the good work!!

When I build my board I designed it around the edge. For delay I ran the tc electronics nova delay because it has the same chip as in his rack unit. Dyna comp. TS9. Hall of game. MXR chorus. And an EP booster. That was damn near perfect.

@MrRodrigoBSB

3 жыл бұрын

Same here.

I think you almost sounded closer in the WITHOUT busting. I think the limitations just made everything a bit clearer - Good job though!

@KeeperOfPoops

5 жыл бұрын

nah i think they sounded closer in the BY busting version

In by bust the bank I was expecting to use an axe fx ultra to recreate edge sound!

Not a great episode unfortunately- why would an extremely talented guitarist like Rabea get Still havent found and Streets completely wrong (YT demonitze issues ?) also Edge uses double delays extensively and of course that blue pick 😉

@Willieswheels

5 жыл бұрын

Tim Jx all about the pick!

@kristiandawe85

5 жыл бұрын

I don't think this episode was about the playing, it's more about how to build an edge style, I think they did well

@timwoodruff

5 жыл бұрын

To avoid de-monetization

U2 actually has a catalogue outside of The Joshua Tree. More interesting tones, too.

@beeftheheat

5 жыл бұрын

they played same stuff 1rst time too-but i guess they want to repeat and see sound difference matt did call him 'the mighty edge'-so maybe they've heard more than 4 songs

Another brilliant episode! Please sound like Ace from Skunk Anansi. He’s a wizard.

Hold on, nothing you want is in stock to do this video which is fine on 'without busting the bank' but come on guys...

Awesome episode! The band I’m in is very heavily inspired by the Edge and I’ve recently picked up a JHS clover preamp pedal which is a clone of the old Boss F e T preamp and it really gives it the edge in tone (no pun intended)!

Pete is just the best. TY for getting a laugh from me even when i don't think it is possible. 4:40

@thehound2161

5 жыл бұрын

That Strat is beautiful but i think it may have fallen out of someone's car on the highway and destroyed it.

GUYS! Come on! I can tell you’re not U2 fans, but a little more research is needed here. Yes Edge plays a Strat and has a signature model, but really he’s most famous for playing his Explorer... The only guitar in his rig that has served on the first LP right through to current stuff. The other thing to consider is his white Les Paul Custom that he used on Actung Baby where he uses loads of FX that were such a sonic leap from Joshua Tree era (Mysterious Ways, Even better than the real thing (whammy!), Until the end of the world etc. Your ‘sounds like’ is really, specifically Joshua Tree era and Edges tone is waaaaaay boarder than just that era. Love these shows, love your work maybe you could explore U2’s back catalogue a little further on a future episode. I’ve just realised this post may come over a a total fanboy. Guilty as charged 😂

@olderebelam-o

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I completely agree. But it's really not the first time they took an artist with such a huge catalogue and just focused on one specific era of theirs. Hell, even the Beatles episode suffered a little bit from that! I think it's really just a matter of time constraints for doing the research involved both in repertoire and gear. And I feel that's also the reason I enjoyed the without busting episode more than this one, where the limitations left them pleasantly surprised and having fun (which arguably makes a difference to the playing, therefore the sound). I may not be the biggest Edge fan, but holy hell, his tone is one of the best I've ever heard, and it really should be approached with respect!

@edpack4390

5 жыл бұрын

I also agree - but with such a broad catalog it's tough. BUT - this leaves some room for them to "explore" his tone further...and they could even do this with other artists. :-) One of my "practice" songs on youtube is the live version of "Until the End of The World"...and would like to see them "bust the bank" for that rig...and others. At least the amps are consistent...so that helps!

@adrianhjordan1981

5 жыл бұрын

Mysterious Ways wasn't the LP, it was a Rickenbacker!!

I would really like to see you guys do a with/without busting the bank for Billy Duffy of The Cult. Great guitarist. Some epic songs, riffs, guitars and sounds!

Great job guys! That rig sounds amazing. The delay sounds are indeed difficult to dial in. However, what you missed was the quarter note/half note stacked delay tone as heard all over Joshua Tree. You've got that expensive DD500 being used as a basic digital delay instead of a pair of them being used stacked. You couldn't quite get the staccato stutter chop that the Edge is famous for. Also, where is the famous explorer? Really bust the bank and get all the iconic Edge guitars going :) Excellent work on replicating the with or without you keyboard parts as well that was super cool and I now want an EBow really bad! I hate to ask, but since I know you have done this before, perhaps think about another Sound like the Edge by busting the bank in the future when more of the correct gear is in stock and see if you can get even closer?

Fantastic video guys as always a greeting to the bearded and the hairy from Argentina

Dudes! Love the video as always, but once again I ask what has happened in the recording room recently? Sounds no where near as good as it used to.

Sound like Killing Joke... the planet will thank you.

@charliepayne9248

5 жыл бұрын

Fall of..... because...

@M.H691

5 жыл бұрын

ES 295 into Framus Dragon heads, but was using Burmans (kinda like vintage Marshalls) back in the day. Normally using a Line 6 delay live. Geordie's sound is mad, he has to roll the volume off the second he stops playing to stop the feedback from screaming out. You can get a decent version of his sound using a hollow body/ semi-hollowbody with a powerful overdrive (Friedman OD is killer) going into some chorus and delay pedals. But it's basically impossible to really imitate his tone.

sounds great guys! any chance you should do sounds like a day to remember without and by busting the bank?

Killer job here, fellas! Kinda think your buddy Mark Roberts needs a cool nickname like Dave "The Edge" Evans. Maybe The Corner? The Hedge? The Sledge? Darth Fader? Anyway, those are some words I thought just now. Happy to share.

No Edge's signature amp and guitar in that shop? It's a shame!

@tinktinkputra2316

5 жыл бұрын

Who would buy that?

@davidjameschamberlain

5 жыл бұрын

@@tinktinkputra2316 people who like a great Tweed Deluxe

@tinktinkputra2316

5 жыл бұрын

@@davidjameschamberlain if you one of those, maybe you should just read the description

@Stevenafoe

3 ай бұрын

@@tinktinkputra2316both are great. Edge sig strat also great for pink floyd and way more. Read the description indeed…

The edge of KZread! :OOOO Lately I've been thinking about how damn expensive it is to get anywhere "decent" in guitar world. Not that the cheapest of the cheap aren't cheap and often playable, but like how the without busting episodes always run so close to the £1500 and are often even limited by it, even when not buying expensive gear. And to think that really few have that kind of money until they're playing properly and have a stable job. Of course there's a difference in going in the store and buying everything in one go since usually it's just upgrading this and that part of the rig here and there, gradually making the way to proper equipment.

In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories. 13:06

Superb! :-) beautiful tones there ... how about a Mike Landau sound alike by busting? He has a fender signature strat and fender signature amp...

Good sounds! Was Edge also known for using the Boss preamp box that inspired the JHS Clover ? Also: Gibson Explorer?

Love this series, keep up the great work, and please do J Mascis, and Dinosaur Jr

If I had infinite money, I would still get the without bursting rig. I loved that boss reverb pedal

You have to have the deluxe memory man... its the modulation on the delays that makes the sound

The day has finally arrived 🙏🙏🙏 pretty please, do one on Andy Summers (puppy eyes)

@sakimiyu4169

5 жыл бұрын

you'll need a telecaster with a humbucker in the neck a roland JC40 for his luscious chorus and if none are available get a fender combo with a boss chorus a phase 100 a dynacomp a delay and you're sorted

The one thing that you did get spot on was the stereo with the dual amps, sounded awesome through my setup here. Have to be honest tho, not one of your best soundalikes but his tone is, like you said very crafted and technical and I'm damn sure I could get nowhere near as close as you did either, so well done anyway. Any chance of Ghost or the legend that is Billy Duffy from The Cult ? thx in advance.

9:35 - Love that lens flare followed by the transition

AN AC30 AND TWO EHX ' MEMORY MAN ' PEDALS. FINISHED. I found a Memory Man on the roof of a business in Hollywood,CA in 1986. Rusted, but worked!

Sounds like Rabea by busting Rabea

Well i'd say mission well accomplished because I was just waiting for Bono to start singing for some of those parts and I want to listen to U2 now.

Any chance of a sounds like Eagles video any time soon? That would be cool to see/hear.

This was great! Could we get Rory Gallagher, Roy Buchanan or Jerry Garcia next?

Nice video guys, but I think you could have gone with a dual guitar setup, maybe a strat and an explorer. You could also do this in other sound like episodes, mainly the by busting ones, so you have a more versatile setup( kinda depending on the artist)

GJ per usual. Might I suggest a little bit of compression? Maybe? Suggestions for me? Cheers.

Tim Mahoney from 311. That guy's got some funky sounds(and lots of gear!)

We need to hear that akai jam !!

Well that's bloody close! One of your closest yet chaps 👍

Pete hilariously lurking in the background

It’s pretty clear the 2 guys are not fans of U2 or the Edge. The memory man was mainly used on very early U2 recordings. The change came around the Unforgettable Fire album.

Where can i find that evo thing i cant find it anywhere unless thats the wrong name

Pete in the shot!!! One of my favoritist guatarist ever!

So did you guys clear out the pedal cabinet for this one?

The Ebow was presented very well on the the 1977 Gasolin' album Gør det noget and the song strengelegen +others.

I came here hoping to watch you guys using the Edge signature Strat through the tweed amp also signature

Love the videos thank you! Please do sounds like Jonny Buckland!

Sound like SLAYER!!!!!!!!