Other than Knopfler, one of Urban’s
big guitar influences is U2’s the Edge, as
evidenced by the shimmering, echo-y part
that gently floats under the piano in “All
for You.”
“The Edge is absolutely one of the
greats,” Urban says. “We were just playing
today—we were trying to get a muted,
arpeggiated, single-string thing—and I was
trying to get my other guitarists to get the
right guitar to make it nice and woody in
the middle. I said, ‘Y’know, like the Edge—
that kind of thing.’ Then, I actually came
to the conclusion that it was probably more
David Gilmour than the Edge because of
that single-string thing.”
Following in Waylon’s Footsteps?
Urban’s current Get Closer tour affords
fans plenty of opportunities to check out
his guitars and be inspired by either the
vintage gear or the quirky stuff. The concert
features an entirely new stage set, new
production, and a new look that fans are
going to love—including multiple stages
that enable Urban to get closer to fans all
over the venue.
During one of those forays into the
audience, it’s entirely possible that some
young boy, an eager and determined young
musician, might look upon Urban and
Clarence the Tele with the same reverence
that the Aussie once bestowed upon Waylon
Jennings and that leather-clad Broadcaster.
“It would be a huge honor—I’d better
take care of it!”
Keith Urban's Gearbox
Watch Keith's tech take you through his gear in our Rig Rundown:
Part 1 - Guitars
Part 2 - Amps, Effects
