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Vertigo guitar tone

U2 · How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (Bonus Track Version) · 2004 · Rock

Crunch

Main Riff

AmpFender Twin Reverb
GuitarFender Telecaster
PickupBridge single-coil
GAIN6.5
BASS5.5
MID5.5
TREBLE6
PRESENCE4.5
REVERB2

SIGNAL CHAIN

  1. Boss SD-1 overdrive
    Drive 3 · Tone 5 · Level 6
    Optional push for the dirtier sections — level does the work.

Set gain so the tone cleans up when you pick softly and bites when you dig in.

Lead

Solo Boost

AmpFender Twin Reverb
GuitarFender Telecaster
PickupBridge single-coil
GAIN7.5
BASS5.5
MID6
TREBLE6
PRESENCE4.5
REVERB2

SIGNAL CHAIN

  1. Boss SD-1 overdrive
    Drive 3 · Tone 5 · Level 6
    Optional push for the dirtier sections — level does the work.
  2. MXR Carbon Copy delay
    Time 4 · Repeats 3 · Mix 3
    Kicks in for the solo — repeats tucked under the dry signal.

Lead variant: extra gain and mids to cut through, delay for width. Pick nearer the bridge and let bends sustain.

These are starting points, not gospel. Every amp is a little different, so let your ears do the last 10%.

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