Gothic Explorer U2

[Bird]

Just acquired a (slightly beaten) Gothic Explorer and looking to fit it with new pickups better suited for pursuing Edge type stuff. Yes yes I know +++++++ gear = The Edge, but you know what I'm saying. Which I guess would be less mid range mud, clarity, more high end, and all around more versatile.

Any input greatly appreciated

[darrenw5094]

I recon the Riff Raff would be the ticket for what you are asking for.

The Edge seems to have ditched his ++++++ gear for a single Fractal Axe FX II. Lot easier on everyone i would think.

[Dave Sloven]

Probably Rebel Yells, Emeralds, or Riff Raffs.

I have an A-Bomb in my Explorer, but I don't play any U2 type stuff with it, it's strictly '80s hardcore style. A RY or Em set will still give you a lot of push without the grit and mid-grind of an A-Bomb.  I could have used a Painkiller for the same application but I had an A-Bomb on hand and it worked well.

Avoid bassy or scooped pickups with this model guitar.  Warpig was too dark by far.

[Telerocker]

You need an opensounding pickup without much compression. Either Mules or RiffRaffs will do the trick.

[darrenw5094]

The Riff Raff would really suit the chimey U2 tracks, also would take the mid gain the The Edge needs now and again.

[gwEm]

for the +++++++ gear, The Edge's favourite bit is the Electro Harmonix Memory Man. I remember that from 'It might Get Loud' I think :)

The Riff Raffs will be close to the T-Tops in his original 70s Explorer too.

[Bird]

Thanks for the input. I'm thinking I'll go with the Riff Raffs as they look like they'll fit the bill.

The Edge rack down to a AxeFxII is a surprise. I'd heard he had one but I didn't know he'd been trying it out live

[darrenw5094]

Thanks for the input. I'm thinking I'll go with the Riff Raffs as they look like they'll fit the bill.

The Edge rack down to a AxeFxII is a surprise. I'd heard he had one but I didn't know he'd been trying it out live

Interesting if he takes the Fratcal + the spare fractal units with him on the next tour, but they did 3 tunes live on USA tv about 6 weeks ago and all he had was a small Fender amp, Fractal Axe FXII and the floorboard.

[Bird]

What's Dallas going to do now?

[darrenw5094]

Part time staff probably  :P

[metale]

Another vote here for Riff Raffs.