U2 Guitar Tutorials
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Pride
Tone Comparison
I used the Tech 21 Liverpool amp model pedal and came close to the tones in two live versions of Pride: Slane Castle and It Might Get Loud.
This is my Fender Custom Shop Strat with Kinman pups into into Tech 21's Liverpool pedal into Axe-Fx delays & reverb. I add a modified FET boost model in the Axe going into the Liverpool for the Slane version.
Two delays in all the clips: a one repeat 450ms delay into 4+ repeat 420ms delay (these are just lower and higher than a dotted 8th note delay, and provide a "thicker" repeat). At 105 BPM, 429ms is a dotted 8th note delay.
Part 1
Cover of U2's Pride (In the Name of Love). Based on the version from the concert in Paris in 1987. Recorded with Fractal Audio's Axe-Fx Ultra (delays and reverb), Tech 21 Liverpool (amp model) and Triad (SDD-3000 preamp pedal). Guitar: Fender Custom Shop Strat with Kinman pickups.
If you are unable to play the first Youtube video below, then try the alternate link below.
If you are unable to play the first Youtube video below, then try the alternate link below.
Part 1 (Alternate Link)
Part 2
Cover of U2's Pride (In the Name of Love). Based on the version from the concert at Slane Castle. Recorded with Fractal Audio's Axe-Fx Ultra (FET boost for Triad model, delays and reverb) and Tech 21 Liverpool (amp model). Guitar: Fender Custom Shop Strat with Kinman pickups. The tone here is closer to the Slane Castle version (less highs and a little more grit).
Part 3
This tutorial covers the basic guitar tone and effect settings.
Part 4
This tutorial covers the harmonics at the beginning of the song.
Part 5
This tutorial covers the the chords and left hand technique for the main riff. The right hand strumming will be covered in the next tutorials.
Part 6
This tutorial covers the right hand strumming pattern / technique for the main riff. This is continued in the next tutorials.
Part 7
This tutorial is a continuation of Part 6 and covers the right hand strumming pattern / technique for the main riff.
Part 8
This tutorial is a continuation of Part 7 and clarifies the muted strumming strokes. It covers two muted strumming alternatives in more detail.
Part 9
This tutorial covers alternative strumming to the main riff. The strumming pattern from Slane Castle is compared to Live in Paris.
Part 10
This tutorial covers alternative strumming patterns to the main riff based on a clip of Edge playing Pride in a NYC guitar store in 2001. The clip is from the RTE Special called "New York Tumble," filmed by Garry Jermyn in June 2001 in NYC. The video that goes with the clip of the Edge can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncAHx5V2WhQ.
Part 11
This tutorial covers my Axe-Fx preset and Liverpool settings.
Part 12
This tutorial covers the verse chords and arpeggios (picking pattern within the open chords).
Part 13
This tutorial covers two versions of the lead guitar solo: one based on Live in Chicago (Vertigo Tour) and the other Live in Paris (with harmonics).
Part 14
This tutorial highlights the transition out of the solo into the main riff.
Part 15
This tutorial covers the muted strumming toward the end of the song.