Riff Tone

Far Cry (Live)

Rush

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess

AmpHughes & Kettner TriAmp MKII

PickupsCustom humbuckers (likely Gibson Burstbucker or similar, as per Lifeson's signature model)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionPro Co Pro Co Rat

reverbStrymon Strymon Flint

boostShin-ei Shin-ei B1G preamp pedal

Notes

Live performance, post-2007 era (Snakes & Arrows tour and beyond). Lifeson is known to use his signature Les Paul Axcess and Hughes & Kettner amps for 'Far Cry' live. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section in live settings.

Tone Character(10)

tight, articulate riffingmodern high-gain clarityaggressive, punchy attackrich harmonic contentcontrolled feedbackclear note separationcrisp, defined highsfull-bodied low enddynamic response to pickingslight reverb ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires tight timing, palm muting, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Alex Lifeson's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps - Equipboard Calling Alex Lifeson tone experts | Page 3 How to get your favorite bands sound? : r/Guitar - Reddit

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