How to Dial In "Ultra Violet (Light My Way)" by U2 - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Ultra Violet (Light My Way)"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Achtung Baby (1991). The Edge's rhythmic, stabbing guitar sits in a harder, more distorted tone than his earlier chimes. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson Explorer through a Vox AC30 C2 stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp to a medium crunch. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Ultra Violet (Light My Way)" Tone
What guitar did U2 use on "Ultra Violet (Light My Way)"?
The guitar on "Ultra Violet (Light My Way)" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Gibson Explorer above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Ultra Violet (Light My Way)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Ultra Violet (Light My Way)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Ultra Violet (Light My Way)" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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