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Until the End of the World (Live at The Fleet Center, Boston, MA, 06/06/01) Guitar Tone Settings
U2 · 2000s · rock
live
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard 1988 Goldtop '58 Reissue
Pickups
Gibson P-100 (humbucker-sized P-90 style)
Amp
Vox AC30 (pre-1966, vintage model)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Live performance, Elevation Tour, Boston 2001. Guitar and amp confirmed for this song and era. Settings estimated based on typical Edge live rig and genre. Pedalboard effects confirmed via photos and interviews for Elevation Tour.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain5
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Visual Sound H2O Chorus & Echo · chorus
- Digital Delay pedal (likely Korg SDD-3000 or similar) · delay
- Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive · overdrive
Guitar → Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive → Digital Delay pedal (likely Korg SDD-3000) → Visual Sound H2O Chorus & Echo → Vox AC30 (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- bright and articulate
- chiming, rhythmic delay repeats
- crunchy, harmonically rich
- tight, percussive attack
- clear note separation
- slightly compressed
- modulated shimmer
- dynamic pick response
- medium gain clarity
- classic U2 rhythmic drive