lead guitar from “sunday bloody sunday” by u2 | ToneDB
sunday bloody sunday
u2
lead guitar
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Tone Profile
The lead guitar tone is bright and jangly, with a chorus effect adding depth and movement. It's a clean tone that cuts through the mix with clarity and articulation.
Gear
- Fender Stratocasterinstrument
- ReverbSweetwater
- Vox AC30amp
- ReverbSweetwater
- Neumann U87microphone
- ReverbSweetwater
- Electro-Harmonix Memory Manprocessing
- ReverbSweetwater
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The Story
The Edge recorded the lead guitar for 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' at Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin with producer Steve Lillywhite. The signature sound came from a Fender Stratocaster run through a Vox AC30 amp, with an Electro-Harmonix Memory Man delay unit providing the crucial echo effect that defines much of the track's rhythmic pulse. The recording was captured using a Neumann U87 microphone, contributing to the bright, articulate character of the guitar tone.
Production Credits
Producer: Steve Lillywhite
Engineer: Steve Lillywhite
Recorded at: Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Stratocaster
Amp: Vox AC30
Microphone: Neumann U87
Processing: Electro-Harmonix Memory Man
Recreation Tips
- Start with a clean amp setting on a Vox AC30 or similar amp.
- Use a Fender Stratocaster with the bridge pickup for a bright and cutting tone.
- Add a chorus effect to thicken the sound and create a sense of movement.
- Use a short delay with minimal feedback to add depth without washing out the notes.
Original Gear
- Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
- Vox AC30(amp)
- Electro-Harmonix Memory Man(pedal)
- Neumann U87(mic)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Fender Stratocaster
Provides the classic Strat bridge pickup jangle and articulation needed for The Edge's clean tones at a budget-friendly price point
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Vox AC30
Delivers the same chiming, bright clean tones as the AC30 but with lower wattage for home and studio use
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Electro-Harmonix Memory Man
Modern delay pedal that can recreate the warm, tape-like repeats of the original Memory Man with added versatility
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Vox AC30
Digital recreation of the AC30's signature chime and clean headroom perfect for recording at home
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Electro-Harmonix Memory Man
Offers analog delay character similar to the Memory Man with modern reliability and lower noise floor
ReverbSweetwaterSources
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