Sound Like The Edge
During a defining era for electric guitar, The Edge redefined what powerful and driving electric guitar could sound like — and their influence on rock has never faded. The Edge of U2 created a guitar vocabulary based almost entirely on dotted-eighth note delay — turning single notes and sparse chords into cascading, rhythmic patterns that feel like lead guitar and rhythm guitar simultaneously. Whether you're starting out or ready to invest, the rig guides below cover every budget from £200 to £2,500.
Budget Comparison
Pick Your Budget Level
£200 · Beginner
~£178
- OverdriveJoyo Vintage Overdrive
- AmpBoss Katana 50 MkII
£1,000 · Pro-Level
~£997
- GuitarEpiphone ES-339
- AmpBoss Katana 100 MkII
- DelayWalrus Audio Fundamental Delay
£2,500 · Premium
~£2495
- GuitarEpiphone ES-339
- ModulationStrymon Mobius
- AmpMarshall DSL40CR
- DelayStrymon Timeline
- ReverbBoss RV-6 Reverb
Tone Profile
The Edge's Sound
Fender Strat or Gibson Explorer into a Vox AC30, with a TC Electronic 2290 or Korg SDD-3000 delay set to a dotted eighth note. The amp tone itself is relatively clean and chimey — all the "music" comes from the delay interacting with the tempo. A Memory Man adds warmer analog echoes on some tracks.
Tone Match
Closest Real-World Tone Match
If you like The Edge's tone, these players use a similar approach — same gear philosophy, comparable sound characteristics.