The Edge's U2 Pedals & Effects

​Longtime U2 tech dives deep on how the Edge employs his treasure trove of tonal treats to cover the band's expansive sonic catalog.

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[kjguitarman]

That man is the quintessential guitar technician that every professional musician desires. Great personality, knowledge, passion and loyalty. As always, John's interview's bring the best out of people.

[PuttinOnTheRiffs]

I want my future wife to love me as much as this guy loves his boss. So rad

[thelongvirtuesignal]

This guitar tech has gone full Apocalypse Now Dennis Hopper "You don't talk to The Edge man, you listen to him, the man's enlarged my mind, he's a poet warrior in the classical sense."

[topflightcards]

I remember people were repulsed by him being ranked so high on top 100 guitarists lists and I’m like “do you guys realize that this man has developed his own tones and effects and sounds that nobody else has ever been able to mimic?” Sure, U2 songs are not difficult to play. But simplicity is king. His experimentation since the spawn of U2 has been the most influential thing for me as a musician and I’ve been able to incorporate similar sounds into my pedalboard sound for my Church band and it’s beautiful 🤌🏼 thank you Edge 🙏🏻❤️

[ileutur]

I am no U2 fan, but the sheer amount of hate Edge gets is absurd. People act like having a few pedals means you're playing nothing by yourself, its just nonsense. I've heard hundreds of people call him a bad guitarist with no explanation beyond his effects

[leokimvideo]

The Edge, master of the digital delay and every variation of it

[thegoonge]

Dude is the Golden Retriever of Guitar Techs

[jboling]

This guy's passion for what he does is fantastic. He's one step behind someone who is bringing so much joy to people world wide and knows it. Good on you mate. Great interview Carl B!

[Cornerboy]

Dallas is so awesome, I love this guy. 40 years with U2!?! I respect the loyalty he has to his boss; Edge must take good care of him 👍

[andrewpappas]

This was one of my favourite Rundown since I've always liked Edge's playing style plus his tech is one of the most knowledgeable in the game, man, Dallas absolutely kills it when he goes into detail and I love that he doesn't leave out a single part of what makes The Edge sound the way he does live. Fucking brilliant

[rogercardenas]

The Master of effects. 👏👏👏 Great job to his guitar tech.

[thesmellycatjazz]

I'm a casual U2 fan, and clicked on this accidentally. But this guy's excitement and passion made me stay

[rustymilner]

Dallas, You are such a wonderful Guy! I was so fortunate to have worked with you back in the 80's!
Hope to see you again some day soon. Great video!!

[sbrave]

Can't even imagine what it takes to keep this rig going. This guy is a genius (and Edge, haha)

[surfrby]

Edge has come a long way from their early days, he got a lot out of minimal gear if you listen to their first two albums Boy an October, beautiful textures and soundscapes in them, He developed a tone and sound that some people love to hate on, but I think he's brilliant

[forgodsakethisthing]

I know nothing about guitars but this guy’s enthusiasm is so infectious that I watched the entire thing.

[guyb]

"There's no use introducing drama" -- I'm using that quote!!

[bridgey]

Great review John! Have so much respect for Edge and Dallas. Amazing details on Edge’s sound. So underrated as an innovator with guitar and effects. He influenced my tone/sound. He is a key part of the U2 sound.

[McHodgebin]

In my opinion the Zoo Tv rig was the best sounding. As cool as the AxeFx units are they don't sound as good as his old school rig.

[christopherbent]

This guitar tech rocks, hes been in the biz a long time