# Even Better Than the Real Thing guitar solo

> The Edge's guitar solo on Even Better Than the Real Thing by U2 (1991) starts at about 2:20. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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U2, 1991. Solo by *The Edge*.

A swaggering, pitch-shifted riff full of playful energy.

Even Better Than the Real Thing by U2 is featured in our lists. The solo is played by The Edge and the song was released in 1991.

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Even Better Than the Real Thing?

The Edge played the solo on U2's Even Better Than the Real Thing (1991).

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