'Even Better Than the Real Thing' by U2 (Instrumental Cover)

Based on the Zoo TV Live from Sydney version. I don't have a Rickenbacker, so the guitar tone isn't exactly where it needs to be. I tried to simulate a subtle 12-string sound via pitch shifting; not 100% happy with it, but it's the closest I could get with the gear I have.

Instruments/Amplification:
- Epiphone Les Paul
- Squier Jaguar
- Novation LaunchKey Mini (Midi Controller)
- POD HD500 (Amp Model: Vox AC30 - Fawn Bright Ch.)
- Brainworx Ampeg SVT-VR

VSTs:
- Addictive Drums 2.0

[whizzleberry]

Seriously?!?!? Could your “edge cred” get any higher? Nice job again!

[unairamos]

She’s now even better than the real thing!!! Brilliant!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[johnchoi]

👀
Forget the "Like" button. I need a "Love" button for this cover!

So awesome. I will tell myself that my requesting a Zoo TV version of Mysterious Ways somehow helped contribute to your decision to make this video.

Simply awesome job. Thanks for posting these awesome covers. My fave for sure!

[dougwood]

Your slide parts where shear perfection well done really good cover

[kiteblowin]

Ok, this rarely happens with me for instrumental covers, but I could hear Bono's voice this was so good.

[girlvagabond]

The solo is on point! I saw U2 at the Rose Bowl back in 2009. It was amazing. I started learning guitar last year, inspiring to see other female musicians!

[kathleenirish]

Love your beautiful, rocking rendition of a great U2 song. Who needs words?

[Fanman]

Love your covers. Hope you come back someday and do more. Can I give you a list? :>)

[SwanRobson]

You are so talented, I wish I had a mere 1% of the skills you have!

[badmexicancinema]

Brilliant. I think your great. I wouldn't worry about the tone based on your equipment, one of my favorite songs and you did it justice and made it your own. Plus Christmas is right around the corner, maybe saint Nick will surprise you. Cheers!

[stevenblumenfeld]

A m a z I n g 🎉🎉🎉
Steph rocks it like no other!! ❤❤

[mikelumbreras]

Has usual!! Amazing and realy like your style.
Have fun.

[edge]

100% like ratio for a reason. You’re amazing! Thanks so much for this 😘

[gilson_jr_]

2:13 - 2:43, edge would be proud of you! As for myself, I've been enjoying your comeback with instrumental renditions of U2 tunes, and this one sounds... well... you know... sounds even better that the real thing! (unoriginal? yeah, perhaps, but spot on nonetheless 😅)

[-fenderbassman]

Nailed it! Probably one of my favorite solos, well done

[HankCScorpio]

Brilliant work in this channel. Every cover is so perfectly crafted

[sebastienpradella]

je sui fan de u2 et guitariste et chanteur dans un groupe tu assure c genial continu

[triumphu]

Fantastic! Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏The best U2 era! Please play my favorite song The Fly.

[kevincolon]

Love it!!! Again amazing! Were free to fly the Crimson Sun won't melt our wings tonight!!! (ie "Son your wings are made of tar and feathers...yes father but I soar through the sky...I can do not fly close to the Sun because your tar will melt....your feathers fail...and you come crashing to the ground ") not verbatim but just off the top of my head about the story 😉

[douglasbell]

You're playing is just so rocking!
Watching your videos brings me much joy and just tons of energy and u2 love. Just awesome ❤👍