Fender The Edge Stratocaster
More known for his creation of
complementary soundscapes and
rhythms than for blistering solos, The
Edge is an integral part of U2, one of
the world’s biggest bands. Like most
guitarists, he has a whole stable full
of axes to choose from, but one of his
more iconic choices is the black-onblack ‘70s Fender Stratocaster used
extensively on War. Edge probably
could have chosen any guitar he
wanted for a signature model, so it’s
telling that he selected a Strat. They
are flexible guitars, allowing for the
player to leave their sonic signature.
The Edge Stratocaster features
Fender Fat ‘50s pickups in the neck
and middle positions, while the bridge
features a DiMarzio FS-1, and all the
pickups have flat pole pieces. A very
cool feature that I wish more Fenders
had is the rounded neck heel, which
allows for smooth upper fret access.
It only comes in black, but hey, you
can add more colors with all of the
sweet, sweet music you make with it.
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