The Edge | Steal from the Best | Make it your own | U2 | Rhett Shull | Tim Pierce | Guitar Lesson

[@RhettShull]

Thanks for having me over Tim!!! Such a great time.

[@timpierceguitar]

Thank you for the cool Track and Great playing!

[@johnmaloney1681]

I'm consistently amazed at how great your Novo sounds. I'm going to have to go to Nashville to get one! Edge tones were amazing. Is this the Helix? Can you describe your signal chain? Thx!

[@dennismullins4930]

Very cool video y’all

[@the-LeoKnightus]

Dang Rhett. That intro clip was as good as Ive seen you or anyone play. Got give props dude.

[@jimdubreville1343]

Rhett Shull shows just how far you have made it man. Very proud to watch you grow in the field. Keep it up

[@Highcastle_of_Tone]

It's funny how the less "shred" type guitarists tend to be the most influential and are associated with some of the greatest songs ever written. David Gilmour and The Edge are some of our best examples of that phenomenon.

[@JasonM96]

For sure. I think virtuosity isn't limited to technical chops. The Edge is a virtuoso in terms of creating a compelling collage of sounds and having a style that a listener can immediately identify as him.

[@quintas66]

Carlos Santana, Neil Schon, Ed King, Dickey Betts.

[@obijuan3004]

Strumzilla You can add Mark Knofler, Keith Richards, George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, and Peter Frampton to your list. Even as fast as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmy Page and Prince played I would not call them shredders.

[@justingarcia7722]

I think it just comes down to good taste. You need to be melodic and soulful whether you shred or not. My favorite “shredder” is prob Randy Rhoads for that reason. Always tasteful

[@AbbeyRoadkill1]

Keith Richards

[@ShawnTubbs]

Great video guys! I did a performance with The Edge a long time ago when I played with Carrie Underwood. I had his full stereo rig in all of its glory in my in-ear monitors. The tones and the playing were just unbelievable!! He's truly one of the best of the best. Unmistakable tone and musicality.

[@Spidouz]

I’m glad The Edge gets some recognition. It seems like because he plays a lot with effects to build his sound, he considered as a less talented guitarist. I personally believe there’s room for everyone. Sometimes, just a guitar straight in an amp is what we need; and sometimes effects will provide what we need to get inspired and build a part with them. It’s not easier or more difficult, it’s just different tones and styles. I’m glad you could have the chance to play to play with The Edge... but I also have no doubt he was probably also pleased to get your rig in his in-ear because you’re also a very talented guitarist Shawn.

[@seansrecords]

Phil Smith I think that's true but only by guitar player . Most people consider the edge one of the best guitar players of all time . I think guitar players will as well again in time . Sometimes people get so big they only recognition they get is negative

[@Spidouz]

Sean Dyer I noticed this kind of elitist reaction by guitar players is often with guitarist that do play in pop (popular) music bands. Just like great guitarists should only play very esoteric music, probably thinking that playing “pop” must be easy, so no need to be a “great” guitarist to do so... When it’s actually not easy at all to play music that will please the majority of listeners and become “popular”. My 2¢

[@seansrecords]

Phil Smith no your completely right. If making popular music were easy we'd all be topping the charts ;-) I understand not wanting to play like someone but not acknowledging talent is usually due to insecurity or ingnorance. Long live Edge anyway !

[@dannymcmince]

WOW lucky you!

[@clovenwizard]

The Edge.. true meaning of the word "Influencer". Brilliant!

[@chrissinclair3136]

The Edge gets a bad rap from many guitarists - but what he plays is beautiful, evocative and moving not to mention you have to be completely solid to play his stuff with out it sucking

[@michaelball7830]

That should be a lot of wannabe guitarists

[@VilleKuitunen6]

No guitarist in their right mind gives bad rap to The Edge. But then again, there are a lot of wannabes out there.

[@philipbrister]

So true.

[@pierre-claudemeriot6562]

Ville Kuitunen or we are not into him?

[@zendakk]

This is a "recent" phenomenon. For the longest time, every guitar player I was aware of appreciated the Edge, even my hardcore metal buddies understood and admired his contributions. It's maybe because there's such an oversaturation of talent now that stands on the shoulders of pioneers, and a lot of members of a certain generation can't put that in context. Yes, OK Boomer me all you want :)

[@mika-hp5ch]

I have to admit that The Edge has a massive influence on us all. Even me, who didn't listen a lot of U2, I end up building exactly these kind of rythm parts

[@ricardorodriguez5549]

Edge has a lot to teach. The looseness in his right hand and his rhythmic feel are so on point: relaxed, thoughtful, engaged. And his solos are always instantly singable, like Gilmour. The solos on “New Years Day” and “Sunday Bloody Sunday” remain classics of “sonic architecture”

[@jcripp7974]

When New Years Day came out I thought it was absolutely the best thing I heard on the radio in a long time ( when radio was still good) It now sucks but YT is a musicians blessing

[@jasontylervaughn]

The Edge has been the primary tonal and part writing influence since I began playing guitar almost 20 years ago. Thanks for this video.

[@benlucy941]

Tim, the master, is such a great great listener! He does not over talk his guest.

[@guyconnell2250]

Tim, your credentials are obviously top shelf. Superb. As is your playing. What I most admire is your humility. Stay humble and stay upbeat.

[@snidelywhiplash8399]

Am I the only one still blown away by the fact that a couple of guitar players can jam with each other separated by hundreds or thousands of miles due to the magic of the internet?Not only that, they can also trade ideas and share licks etc in real time. I love it.

[@huddleshuddles7360]

I love this!.. Gilmour and the Edge are textured landscape musicians.

[@CBDM777]

the Edge is a Genius

[@biffelliotforpresident]

Thank God for KZbin for bringing Tim Pierce into our lives! He was there already through his music that has touched several generations but now we are able to know the man behind the most beloved music of our lives. He is now getting the recognition and adoration he deserves! Love his enthusiasm!

[@jasonkeith9317]

Nice to see The Edge get some love great job guys!!!

[@dotpk1382]

The moment when you were like “Tim Pierce can’t get any cooler” and then he says he recorded the mando and Electric solo on Iris... 😵🤯

[@lincolndickison4905]

The guy is instantly recognizable. That makes him a great guitarist I’m my book. He’s a smart guy and a tone maniac who is constantly chasing the sound he hears in his head.

[@villegas24]

Edge

[@yourguitarsage]

I friggin’ love you guys! Rhett, that tone! 🙌🙌

[@timpierceguitar]

Thanks! I plugged him into a Mostortion, divided by 13 RSA 23, Celestion Vintage 30 1 x 12, mic was sure sm 57 and neve 1272 ... been enjoying your channel!

[@TurtleRocker12]

Tim, thanks for being involved with your community in such a positive way. We're grateful for ya!

[@theflyluciano7877]

My man The Edge! Can be a great solo player, but he simply chooses not too. And what he plays and writes is beautiful and amazing. U2 is the best and most beautiful band ever (in my humble opinion)

[@anotherwaytafkash]

agree.....they are my personal " beatles " from dublincityireland

[@B_-_t_-_-_-_]

When you guys played together the sound was so evocative. Just like you both said about how an effect shapes how you play a part, when two talented artists play together like you guys did you feed off each other, inform each other & create something beautiful. Artistic talent combined is the ultimate effect. Great channel, Tim. Keep bringing other players onboard & just jam with them, it's magic.

[@timpierceguitar]

Thanks so much!

[@kaeljoe]

Tim Pierce and Rhett Shull , wow so glad i found this ,you guys are magical.

[@spydiggerous]

That was fabulous. Two of my favorite KZbinrs talking tone and playing so tastefully. Love it!

[@duncansbuddy]

Whenever I feel the need for inspiration, I turn to the Tim Pierce You Tube videos. From an experienced guitarist, I say, "Thank You Tim".!!! Besides being a humble man, u are absolutely one of the best guitarist out there. Take note young bucks. This guy can only improve your play-abilities.

[@joelcprice]

The Edge is a criminally underrated player. One of my biggest influences.

[@QBtracksandstuff]

There are so many great YT channels that make you go WOW! and this is one of them. I love the fact that these particular channels come together sometimes and create content. That`s what it`s about. Tim, Rick, Rhett, Dave, Leland, Tom Bukovac, The Sessions Panel, Pete Thorn, Paul Davids etc. Proper!!! Lockdown has been made very bearable watching these guys. Thank you....

[@mindfield7]

Always like to see Tim’s cockpit- looks like he enters it from a hidden ladder under the floor. :)

[@chrisjeemusic]

Rhetts face when Tim tells him he played the Iris solo 😲

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

...and the good advice Tim gives to everyone 13:13.

[@theflyluciano7877]

@@middle_pickup I thought that too!

[@mysticedge4]

Time?

[@MrHeliosoul]

I'm totally digging the community that's starting to take shape here!

[@kateandrews8506]

One of the best videos about guitar playing that I have seen in a long time

[@sneekopotamus]

Thanks so much for this! I've stolen, I mean been inspired by, The Edge for years and always felt like a cheater because I thought it was a shortcut. I'm no shredder. I'm glad to hear that others see value in this approach to rhythm.

[@jghillstudio1857]

Tim you have to be one of the greatest human being on the planet. Rhett can hold his own and I have enjoyed watching him grow. Glad to see him on your channel. With some of the pass law suit it seems scary to even think of playing the same notes in a measure. Crazy world we live in.

[@Eventual420]

When Iris came out, my family was new. Bought my first 12 string just to play it. Performed it at friends wedding later that year. Played it with all my sing alongs, just yesterday. Yet, I still try to be myself. Some songs slip away, so I relearned Mariah’s Without You. Those chords are spellbinding. Wife in other room... my unsuspecting audience. Much love.

[@juancarlosugarteniemes101]

GREAT!! I´ll tell my daughter to watch your videos, she´s 16 and plays guitar, drums, piano, writes her own songs, and of course she´s lefty.

[@michaelslater8535]

I hope she plays guitar lefty, not enough of us around 😃, and you must be really proud of her

[@michaelnewsomegreen5500]

Is this the master with his apprentice, no way, this is the master with his best friend who is also a master. So good guys. Just love it!

[@ronaldjmartin]

Love Rhett's style and attitude. A working man's guitarist.

[@bripslag]

Very glad to see this pairing of my two all-time favorite KZbin guitarists. I've enjoyed following Brett on his journeys upward in the music biz, and have been a fan of Tim's since he and I were playing in up and coming bands in Albuquerque in the late '70s.

[@articwhite653]

Discovered Tim years ago, he was the one that made it possible to learn " Little Wing". Absolutely love your stuff. Found Rick Beato about a year ago, loved his back stories of being in bands and music education. Beato has on a guest named Rhett Shull? Who is this guy? Start watching Rhett's channel and notice the quality of everything he does. Rhett has become one of my favorites, love your content, the lighting and production quality is top notch. You seemed to have come out of nowhere overnight, but I know it has been a lot of hard work. Congratulations on all your success so far, I will have to catch one of your shows sometime. From outside Atlanta, cheers!

[@jsk8et]

This rejuvenates me musically for playing at church. Thanks for reminding me how great this approach is!

[@marcospintor1333]

I’ve been playing guitar similar this, especially in church bands since i was a teenager. I didn’t even know who the Edge was but little did i know, i was inspired by him. Now i know where it comes from

[@ThemitonSevilla]

I always go back to this video since it went out. Still in awe with the demonstration where you played over Rhett's track using The Edge's parts. More power, Tim! I'm saving up for your class.

[@crazystrings689]

Man I love rhetts tone it’s amazing then you hear Tim pierce it’s like wow you can tell this man has learned from so many greate

[@roachct9076]

Funny thing is that when i started playing the electric guitar 7 years ago I learned by myself how to play it, i only took classes on acoustic guitar but when I swap to electric i started playing with the style of the edge because that sound was my concept of how my guitar should sound, i think inside of my mind I still remembered the U2 songs from my childhood

[@nikolaki]

Great discussion that reminded me of my childhood and the guitarists that got me playing (Jimi, Gilmour, Blackmore and more). One fun thing to do, that highlights the 'adapt your playing to the effect mentality', is to get one of those zoom pedals (g2, g3 etc) and just play through each of the factory loaded patches. Some of them are too wacky and out there but give each one some time and really try to mold yourself to the patch. One can have some really transcendental moments especially with the delay heavy ones!

[@opelstu]

Stuart Adamson was a big influence and close friend to the Edge. Please check out the Skids and Big County. Nice episode and huge respect for the Edge 🤟

[@Thebrainymonkey]

I was just about to say, there's a bit Tim pays around @5:20 where I thought, that's Stuart Adamson!

[@Lightw81]

Stuart Adamson was close to the Edge?

[@jcripp7974]

I loved loved Stuart Adamsons guitar in Big Country. I can see how The Edge was influenced by that.

[@Thebrainymonkey]

@@Lightw81 No, that was the Art of Noise.

[@Lightw81]

@@Thebrainymonkey or Yes.

[@DanielKomarek]

I just love Rhetts reaction when Tim tells him, he played the parts on Iris

[@johnshannon6492]

Rhett's tone was incredible!!!!

[@grenslitt]

What a privilege to ease drop on two of my favorite people of which each has inspired me to pursue this art form. Thank you for sharing.

[@prsgio]

Thanks Tim, awesome, Rhett is a good player and a good entertainer, love his blog and the direct way he digs in an argoument, in a non artifact mode, like you. Really appreciate the way one partecipate to the music of the other.

[@106xbones]

Great video and chat...the impromptu jam gave me chills......pure creativity at work.

[@left0verture]

Love this stuff. Edge and Gilmour are both tone monsters and say more in one lick than a lot of shredders say all night.

[@jacttanna2353]

Been a sunscriber for years. Tim’s the best, and this is one of his best videos. Thank you guys.

[@sillysambo1000]

Great stuff both of u..Rhett eyes lit up when u mention playing on iris..quick story on the edge..my missus and son went to the local pet store to buy a grooming brush for a samoyed husky and did not know which one to get..low & behold this guy hears them musing on which one was best ..the edge spends the next 15 mins educating them on dog grooming . All the way from sunny Dublin.

[@Heavygen]

Tim you are doing a great job coaching the Cubs this year. Such a multi-talented dude. Keep up the good work.

[@jasonkeith9317]

Cubs r good!!!

[@aarronjsymonds]

"On a song called Iris" as if he wouldnt know it haha! You such a humble guy Tim, thanks so much for the awesome videos you have! Wow.

[@jerrymckenzie6205]

Rhett has such great tone and musicality.

[@cacildoneto5090]

U2 is the best Rock Band Hall of Time 🇧🇷

[@TheBissco]

Excellent video! I use these techniques all of the time because I was so influenced in that era - I just call it open voicing, open chording. By the way, don't forget Paul Reynolds! He was one of the original guitar players to surface that style through his parts in A Flock of Seagulls. Edge is distinct and so creative with his playing.

[@davidhoxit4274]

I'm blown away! Thanks Tim and Rhett! I am in awe of your expertise gentelmen! I hope to be influenced by the likes of you two...thanks again!!!

[@RJRonquillo]

Tim do you have a Novo yet? We gotta get you into the family!

[@timpierceguitar]

Don’t have one but boy is that a beautiful and sweet sounding guitar.. Thanks RJ!

[@RhettShull]

I second this

[@ShawnTubbs]

@@timpierceguitar It does sound lovely!

[@philipbrister]

Just commenting to be in the same group as Shawn R. J. Rhett and Tim. 😂 Also Novo guitars look really cool.

[@boatdetective]

Interesting discussion. This is great in combination with Rick Beato's recent vid on the "Gilmour Effect". Shredding does not trump tone.

[@noname-ng6sj]

Age old discussion that's very ran into the ground as well. If Rick Beato says something, you know it's something everyone's already decided on.

[@CarstenGoeke]

I liked the Song Iris. Now even more. :) Great guys, great video. Thanks for this. Greetz

[@TavaresProject]

You are so right!!!! I've been doing these types of guitar parts and it never occurred to me that I was borrowing from the edge... Love that piece of music BTW.

[@dougcampbell3593]

Have you guys even ever played guitar before? Geez ... mind BLOWN!!! Thanks for this ... must excellent!!!

[@Timbo318]

Great sharing that guys. Magically done. I love the term Sonic Architect. It says everything. You two rock!

[@Boudica234]

I was 1 of those guitarists who used to scoff at the Edge. Thought he was a 1 trick pony with no chops. Hated the nickname too. With time I have to admit appreciation for his style and writing.

[@jonahguitarguy]

I always enjoy your videos tremendously. Even though I can't begin to play even one note as beautifully as you do. You guys playing off each other so seamlessly and naturally is amazing. The end of the track you guys were using drops perfectly into the chorus of u2's wild horses. Thanks Tim and Rhett, oh and now I have to go listen to the Goo Goo Dolls.

[@jonahguitarguy]

I'm gonna follow up on my own comment. What you did for the song Iris is amazing. The Mando is what mando should be, always. And even though they pretty much buried the guitar solo in the mix it was exactly perfect for the song. Seeing what you studio guys and production guys put into a recording almost makes the "talent" look like posers. Don't know who wrote the lyric but it's a powerful song!

[@SorenAraujo]

Love it! Please please please, could you do one on Andy Summers? I reckon he's one of the greatest of all time!!!

[@grandudetonesnob7107]

You got that right! They could do a whole week on alternate chord voicings and only scratch the surface! Good call!

[@AnjektusStudio]

Andy summers 5he greatest. I laugh so hard

[@vizun]

Wow. Incredible. While watching this I couldn't wait to pick up my guitar and start playing!

[@STOPlSLASH]

The Edge is one the most underrated guitarist of all time for me. It's not about big solos or flashy licks but just playing the good part for the song !

[@Gottaloveguitars427]

Some great sounds coming out of your guitars wow! Love watching you Tim and Rhett of course! If you haven’t checked out Tim’s masterclass, it’s worth every penny. Honestly I think the value is worth a lot more than the small fee.

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

Everyone influences everyone, but some, like The Edge an Gilmour are a whole other level.

[@frankdeike782]

Thanks a million Tim and Rhett. This video really inspired me to try out new things. Incredibly inspiring and exactly what I needed to do the next step. And also a big thank you for the amazing guitar parts. I love to listen to both of you.

[@jimm2099]

Thank you both for this collaboration and your contributions and inspirations to Rick Beato!

[@sthengr]

Great to see two of you together in the same studio making way cool music!

[@jcripp7974]

I liked the discussion on delays. My favorite effect. Rhett hit on something that Ive done after a few years of repeats. Ha. Blending it in as a tone effect to make the guitar sound bigger. I believe Tim covered that too. I use an analog for that and if I want repeats to be heard I use digital. Separate or together. Very interesting informative program that was. With beautiful playing. Thanks guys

[@rupertpupkin2493]

Both of you guys are so AWESOME ! I would love to have either of you or both to play guitar in my songs !

[@chriscarroll2330]

Tim, its amazing how much you bring to us guitar players.

[@nelsonc6173]

Thats some awesome playing Rhett! U 2 Tim just some amazing playing from the both of you!

[@johnmoser2689]

I soooo love to watch and hear you play Tim Rhett too

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Agreed, Dave Gilmore has consummate taste and economy-he never tries to cram fast riffs into a small space, he tends to expand his expression, very Blues driven articulation.

[@2011goldtop]

I always chuckle when I hear a bonehead say the edge sucks 😂😂 How can you not understand his genius !

[@justingarcia7722]

Exactly! It comes down to people being selfish musically. If you understand or strive to be a part writer and make the context of the music you play better than The Edge should be mandatory listening

[@timpierceguitar]

Ford! Thanks for your comment ... I agree. Imagine writing and co producing “it’s a beautiful day” ..it’s about the music and the recording and the song and the sounds

[@mikemooney1757]

He is one of the best in my opinion. Anyone that says he sucks shows they don't know shit about music.

[@rogerdat7807]

If I never listened to U2, or the Edge as a guitarist/songwriter/artist, then when I stumble upon the open string/delay/verbed riffs I must be a GENIUS!!!

[@rogerdat7807]

@@stricknine8623 Indeed. Like I said, when I figured out how to play polyrythmic against dotted 8th delay taps with a whole lot of reverb running, that was the day I became a "GENIUS"! How about open A, D & G string picking and plucking with upper and lower strings in that mode? Absolutely Einsteinian!!!

[@LowEnder49]

I believe the first guitar Edge played was built by him and his brother and really didn’t have good low string sounds so he focused on the treble strings and basically created his own droning and delay style. Sometimes limitations are great for creativity. I know guys with ridiculous chops with creativity but there are many with no creativity who just engage in the guitar olympics (yawn). Great post.

[@edpetrik4304]

Yo...Thanks to you I have reduced my you tube video ...views by six...you’ll always be number one and now I practice more than I watch....Rock on....errrr....like you always have 😎🎸

[@renatoquaresma82]

It's so cool to get to put a face behind sounds! It was mind blowing to find out you were in Iris! Let us know about more tracks you were in! I still can't believe that you influenced us in more ways than were obvious. Anyways, thank you for all the knowledge you've been so generously giving us throughout the years, and for the countless tracks you played on that that we are unaware of!

[@stevewalsh5479]

The Edge enjoys great fame and fortune, but let's not forget he comes from a musical family, being the child of The Surface and The Corner. And then there are his siblings, The Angle,The Bevel, and Howard, who strangely enough, plays no musical instruments.

[@therealmrfishpaste]

I always found The Surface to be a bit plane

[@paulwesson1740]

I love this!

[@paulwesson1740]

Excellent!

[@sschmidtevalue]

Interesting combo you mention of the Edge and Gilmour. That's what I told a guitar tech when I had my guitar in the shop for a fresh setup.

[@mindcontrol67]

So I decided to listen to the song change by John Waite yesterday and payed attention to the solo as I always loved it and decided to look up who played it and thinking it is a studio musician and then thinking it can't be Tim Pierce and low and behold it was, I was like you gotta be kidding. You should do a video on that simple but effective solo.

[@timpierceguitar]

Thanks so much man... I will definitely take your advice and do a video on “Change”

[@mindcontrol67]

Its the bends that make it, Not a complicated solo but different.

[@johnmaloney1681]

That one is on the all-time favs playlist. Great song & solo. Those sliding dbl-stops!

[@mindcontrol67]

Yep.

[@nathanmcclellan8078]

The jam at about 8:30 has a bit of an Explosion In The Sky sort of sound to it. Very nice tones to both of your guitars!

[@defenderstargate1447]

Tim, your wall of sound take was so very nice! Moving.

[@whitec59]

Omg what a combo these two guys!

[@LukeBass1000]

I don't know if this would be Tim's thing but I'd love to see what kinda tones you could get out of the new range of digital, affordable amps. Boss Katana, Fender Champion etc. I think it would be great to see how much you could squeeze out of it!

[@jackprice7828]

Rhett & Tim I had to share this with my guitar buds. Man this is some nice stuff you are playing. Both guitars sound incredible. There is no question that the Edge and Gilmore have laid the foundation for many guitar players. You guys need to do a guitar instrumental album together.

[@ghostownaproach]

Your adaptations remind me of the two notable guitarists in the Australian band The Church, Peter Koppes and Marty Willson-Piper. Their styles together are profound and so artful. Love that band.

[@mark78750]

Absolutely fantastic band and their new stuff is great too.

[@lukezrobinson]

Tim those parts are so great man!

[@guitarvaultstore8032]

great video! I love both of your guys channels.

[@notbraindead7298]

Rhett Shull should be a household name everywhere on the planet!!!

[@timpierceguitar]

He’s getting there!! have you checked out his numbers on KZbin ? Ha ha ha

[@gmichaelhall]

This, is KZbin at its most potent.

[@craigbrown4414]

Great video!! Love the Edge's playing style🤘🤘 U2's roadie once called him the edge orchestra