u2's Edge wild Distortion on "Discotheque"

topic posted Mon, August 29, 2005 - 11:01 PM by  Dave
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Hi Everyone,

I'm new here and was wondering if anyone knows what effect U2's Edge uses for the lead break in "Discotheque". It's really broken and sounds a little like an insect.

Cheers,

Dave Hoskins
davehoskins@comcast.net
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Dave
Seattle
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  • Re: u2's Edge wild Distortion on "Discotheque"

    Thu, September 15, 2005 - 1:31 AM
    That's the beautiful Lovetone 'Big Cheese' fuzz. Out of production but you see them on Harmony Central and eBay from time to time. I had one for a couple years and finally sold it... I use a Z Vex Fuzz Probe now and get almost the same sound. There's a 'Cheese' setting on the BC that causes it to sound like it's about to blow, and it gets very compressed. It's an awesome fuzz.
    • Re: u2's Edge wild Distortion on "Discotheque"

      Wed, September 21, 2005 - 2:33 AM
      It's been sooooo long since I heard the beautiful and extreme tones
      that you get on an electric guitar, Miko B!!!!


      Will we hear you out in the public sometime this coming year?
      You are one of the most idiosyncratic and innovative guitarists I've heard
      in my life. I miss your playing.

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