Linus27 Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 @police squad Another thing to remember is if you are playing to the original album recording, some of the earlier songs are tuned slightly different. I think from memory U2 used to tune down in the earlier days. I thought I'd mention in case it throws you out a bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted November 30 Author Share Posted November 30 6 hours ago, Linus27 said: No not really. In the early days he used to use a little chorus live on stuff around the War period (New Years Day) but generally no. He does like a bit of overdrive and has a Big Muff pedal but its used to add some grit mid range. He's a big fan of Ampeg but favours Ashdown as it gives him more control over his sound. He generally goes for a big fat bass sound which is typical P- Bass with an Ampeg/Ashdown with some drive behind it. He also uses a pick on the more driving stuff. Much how I am these days. Thanks for the insight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted November 30 Author Share Posted November 30 3 hours ago, Linus27 said: @police squad Another thing to remember is if you are playing to the original album recording, some of the earlier songs are tuned slightly different. I think from memory U2 used to tune down in the earlier days. I thought I'd mention in case it throws you out a bit. I was going to check with the guitarist about keys etc. But again, thanks for the headsup 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 40 minutes ago, police squad said: I was going to check with the guitarist about keys etc. But again, thanks for the headsup Yes I read that in “the unforgettable fire” a book from about 1990 where Steve iredale described having guitar after guitar thrust back at him as no one told him to tune down to e flat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted December 1 Author Share Posted December 1 It's a shame he didn't play one of these Ive just got it out after 3 years in its case It's amazing 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted December 1 Author Share Posted December 1 it appears half the set is standard tuning and half is E flat. Which is brilliant because it means I have to have 2 basses in different tunings and maybe a third as a spare!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 22 hours ago, police squad said: I was going to check with the guitarist about keys etc. But again, thanks for the headsup I bought a u2 play along book once and all the sound tracks were recorded in c#, e flat a#, very annoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 31 minutes ago, police squad said: it appears half the set is standard tuning and half is E flat. Which is brilliant because it means I have to have 2 basses in different tunings and maybe a third as a spare!! No, you’ll need six, flats and rounds for each of the above 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 36 minutes ago, police squad said: it appears half the set is standard tuning and half is E flat. Which is brilliant because it means I have to have 2 basses in different tunings and maybe a third as a spare!! What is the guitarist doing? I'm fairly sure I'd be negotiating to do one tuning or the other! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 54 minutes ago, police squad said: It's a shame he didn't play one of these Ive just got it out after 3 years in its case It's amazing That'll work I reckon. Who's to say any different? Oh yeah, anoraks. However, the last bass player used a Ric, that's even further off of the mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 1 hour ago, Beedster said: No, you’ll need six, flats and rounds for each of the above 👍 Good call, possibly a spare as well? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 Another thing Adam uses on a regular basis is a Moog Taurus but it may be a bit overkill 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 (edited) 4 hours ago, police squad said: It's a shame he didn't play one of these Ive just got it out after 3 years in its case It's amazing I think that the thing with doing a tribute to someone like Adam Clayton is that he isn't really associated with a particular bass, giving you licence to use any bass he might credibly have used. The guys I have known in U2 tributes have generally used a P bass of some sort, and they always looked and sounded right. If you like that red Precision, then I would use that - it will work just fine. Edited December 1 by peteb 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 That’s a very good call, he’s used plenty of different types of basses over the years so not really identifiable with anything long term or specific, realistically Precision or Jazz will cover the sounds needed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 4 hours ago, warwickhunt said: What is the guitarist doing? I'm fairly sure I'd be negotiating to do one tuning or the other! Being slavishly adherent to the original would be my guess? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 Given that The Edge seems to use a different guitar for each song the guitarist will need a big van & deep pockets. As a slight aside a mate of mine is convinced that different guitars/body woods/pickups/strings make no difference to the sound, and that the only thing that does is speakers. So we’re telling him that from now on The Edge will just play a Strat for every song but that his roadies will be wheeling out a different cab for each, so he can get his sound. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 4 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: Given that The Edge seems to use a different guitar for each song the guitarist will need a big van & deep pockets. As a slight aside a mate of mine is convinced that different guitars/body woods/pickups/strings make no difference to the sound, and that the only thing that does is speakers. So we’re telling him that from now on The Edge will just play a Strat for every song but that his roadies will be wheeling out a different cab for each, so he can get his sound. I agree in part, pickups and their construction and placement do make some difference- (a strat doesn’t sound like a telecaster and their size and materials are very similar. wood** less so as a factor … and I’m obviously right 🍿…. ** unless blesses by fairies back in 1961 of course … extra 🍿 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 On 29/11/2024 at 14:13, police squad said: Beautiful Day I will follow New years Day Until the end of the world Walk on Desire Angel of Harlem All I want is you Elevation Vertigo Even better than the real thing Mysterious ways The fly I still haven't found what I'm looking for Pride(In the name of love) Sunday bloody Sunday One Bad (+40) Where the streets have no name With or without you May I draw your attention to Spanish Eyes? B side of Streets, very much a kick ass baseline. @ConstantineIsslamow posts a great cover version of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted December 1 Share Posted December 1 5 hours ago, police squad said: It's a shame he didn't play one of these Ive just got it out after 3 years in its case It's amazing Very John Deacon. I would love one of those. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted December 2 Author Share Posted December 2 13 hours ago, Beedster said: No, you’ll need six, flats and rounds for each of the above 👍 ah yes, of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted December 2 Author Share Posted December 2 9 hours ago, Linus27 said: Another thing Adam uses on a regular basis is a Moog Taurus but it may be a bit overkill 😂 I did the taurus thing in my Police tribute, they're unique but not this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted December 2 Author Share Posted December 2 (edited) 13 hours ago, warwickhunt said: What is the guitarist doing? I'm fairly sure I'd be negotiating to do one tuning or the other! When I played on the same bill at Chinnerys, he used, a strat, a 12 string Ric, Gretsch, Explorer and something else I cant remember. This was for a 70 minute set. His rig was in stereo too. 2 x Blackstar heads and two 2x12 cabs. Guitars tuned to E and Eb. Edited December 2 by police squad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 It's probably just me but I'm not a big fan of loads of guitar changes, regardless of whether the original band/frontman would have talked for a minute or 3 between every song... Bono's handclapping speech et al. I drop tune my bass to D for 5 songs in my INXS tribute but all of those songs are grouped together to avoid unnecessary pauses/delays. Tbh once you've done it a dozen times, you can drop and retune in seconds... virtually don't even need to use a tuner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 Inspired by this thread, I'm listening to U2 today, and have to say what a damn fine listen it is, especially if you're a fan of solid power bass playing. It might just be the random playing order, but I'd never noticed before just how Americana they sounded mid-late 80s? Great gig though @police squad, I'm going to try to get to the Kent leg 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 1 minute ago, Beedster said: Inspired by this thread, I'm listening to U2 today, and have to say what a damn fine listen it is, especially if you're a fan of solid power bass playing. It might just be the random playing order, but I'd never noticed before just how Americana they sounded mid-late 80s? Great gig though @police squad, I'm going to try to get to the Kent leg 👍 The Joshua tree stuff was inspired by US touring during war and unforgettable fire tours 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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