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Riff Tone
The Fly
U2
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (early 1970s, black, likely with original humbuckers)
AmpVox AC30 (vintage, likely 1964 Top Boost, as used by The Edge on Achtung Baby)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, Achtung Baby sessions (1991). Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and song by multiple sources and interviews. Effects chain includes rack and pedalboard with Korg A3 and analog pedals. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and typical Edge rig for this track.
Tone Character(10)
trashy and saturatedmidrange-forward crunchswirling flanger modulationtight and compressed attackaggressive, biting rhythmlayered, processed studio soundpercussive and rhythmicslightly nasal upper midsnot scooped, strong presencedistinctive modulated texture
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, percussive playing with precise muting and timing to lock in with the delay and flanger effects, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (early 1970s, black, likely with original humbuckers)
AmpVox AC30 (vintage, likely 1964 Top Boost, as used by The Edge on Achtung Baby)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, Achtung Baby sessions (1991). Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and song by multiple sources and interviews. Effects chain includes rack and pedalboard with Korg A3 and analog pedals. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and typical Edge rig for this track.
Tone Character(10)
trashy and saturatedmidrange-forward crunchswirling flanger modulationtight and compressed attackaggressive, biting rhythmlayered, processed studio soundpercussive and rhythmicslightly nasal upper midsnot scooped, strong presencedistinctive modulated texture
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, percussive playing with precise muting and timing to lock in with the delay and flanger effects, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.