The Edge | Guitar World

U2's The Edge discusses his approach to gear, songwriting and solos on The Joshua Tree in this classic 1987 Guitar World interview

By Joe Bosso

"I will never play without effects, because they're too much a part of what I do as a player. I rely on being creative with sound"

U2's the Edge gifts 10-year-old superfan a signed guitar on live TV

By Sam Roche

The guitarist likely made young Noah Rafferty's Christmas, and possibly his entire childhood

U2’s Bono and Edge play Stairway to Heaven to honor their road crew

By Richard Bienstock

“We said we would never ever play this,” Bono warns

High Tech: 10 Players Embracing Guitar Technology to its Fullest

By Tom Gilbert

GW highlights guitarists who have embraced gear to its fullest, innovating new sounds and styles in the process.

U2’s the Edge plays a Fender Telecaster in 2005

The Secrets Behind The Edge's Guitar Tone on U2's "Vertigo"

By Chris Gill

Learn how The Edge got his monster tone on U2's 2004 smash hit.

Watch Jimmy Page, Jack White and The Edge Play "In My Time of Dying"

By Jackson Maxwell

U2 Premiere "You're the Best Thing About Me" Lyric Video

By Jackson Maxwell

U2 have unveiled "You're the Best Thing About Me," the charged lead single from the band's upcoming album, 'Songs of Experience.' Listen here.

The Edge Discusses His New Signature Fender Strat

By Joe Bosso

Review: Fender The Edge Strat and The Edge Deluxe Amp

By Chris Gill

Fender Launches The Edge Signature Stratocaster and Deluxe Amp

By Guitar World Staff

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is proud to introduce The Edge Signature Stratocaster and The Edge Deluxe amplifier to its signature series collection.

U2's The Edge and Bono Join Fender's Board of Directors

By Guitar World Staff

U2 to Release Fan-Club-Exclusive Live Album, 'U22'

By Lukasz Bielawski

U2 are releasing a new double-disc live album, U22, which was recorded during their U2360° tour.

U2 to Reissue 'Achtung Baby' for 20th Anniversary

By Josh Hart

U2 will be marking the 20th anniversary of Achtung Baby with a deluxe reissue package.

It Might Get Loud: Pump Up the Volume

By Joe Bosso

It Might Get Loud: The Edge Shows Off His Effects

By Guitar World Staff

In this clip from the soon-to-be released feature film It Might Get Loud, The Edge shows how his effects color his distinct sound.

It Might Get Loud: Jimmy Page, Jack White and The Edge's First Guitars

By Guitar World Staff

In this clip from the soon-to-be released feature film It Might Get Loud, the guys tell the stories behind their first guitars.

It Might Get Loud: Jack White and The Edge Show Off Their Unique Gear

By Guitar World Staff

In this clip from the soon-to-be released feature film It Might Get Loud, Jack White and The Edge give a glimpse into their weird worlds of gear.

The Edge interview: Memory Man

By Joe Bosso

As U2's innovative guitarist, The Edge is no stranger in taking risks. Here, he reflects on his 25 years with rock's most musically adventurous and life-affirming band.