Tone Profile

A shimmering, sustained guitar tone with a clean yet slightly overdriven character. The sound is spacious and ethereal, largely defined by heavy modulation and delay.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The Edge is known for using a variety of delays and modulation effects to create his signature sound.
• The combination of the Vox AC30's natural overdrive and the Korg SDD-3000's preamp contribute to the tone's unique character.
• Studio trickery may have been used to create the final sound, including additional EQ, compression, and reverb during mixing.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Fender Stratocaster-style guitar and dial in a clean, slightly overdriven tone using a Vox AC30 or similar amp.
• Use a Korg SDD-3000 for a pre-delay effect, setting the intensity and adjusting the delay time to taste.
• Add a TC Electronic 2290 to create a wide and spacious stereo delay effect.
• Experiment with different delay times and feedback settings to achieve the desired level of ambience.
• Fine-tune the EQ and compression to further shape the tone and enhance sustain.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• Vox AC30(amp)
• Korg SDD-3000(pedal)
• TC Electronic 2290(pedal)
• Royer R-122(mic)