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Solo Tone

Closer to the Heart

Rush

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson ES-355
AmpMarshall 100W Super Lead (likely JMP era, late 1970s)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely T-Top)

Amp Settings

gain5.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1977. Gear based on era, interviews, and typical Rush studio setup for 'A Farewell to Kings'. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this solo.

Tone Character(9)
singing sustainarticulate lead toneslightly compressedsmooth upper midsclear note separationclassic British crunchtouch-sensitive dynamicsmoderate gain, not saturatedvintage humbucker clarity

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced phrasing, expressive bends, and smooth legato, but does not involve extreme speed or advanced techniques like sweep picking.

Sources

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