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Clean Tone

Leave That Thing Alone (Live)

Rush

Bassprog1990s

Original Gear

BassFender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass
AmpSansAmp RBI (rackmount preamp/DI), Palmer speaker simulator, Avalon U5 DI; no traditional amp or cab used live in this era
Pickups2 single-coil Jazz Bass pickups

Amp Settings

gain0
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
presence5
compression4.5

Effects & Signal Chain

preampTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp RBI
preampAvalon Avalon U5
preampPalmer Palmer Speaker Simulator

Notes

Live, 1997-2010s era; Geddy Lee's rig for 'Leave That Thing Alone (Live)' featured a direct signal chain with SansAmp RBI and Palmer/Avalon DIs, no amp or cab on stage, FOH added 'tweed Bassman' flavor via console modeling.

Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatetight low endclear midrange presencesnappy attackslightly compressedmodern Jazz Bass clarityfull-range, hi-fidistinct note separationpercussive fingerstyleno audible drive or grit

Difficulty

The clean section of 'Leave That Thing Alone (Live)' demands advanced fingerstyle technique, syncopation, and precise articulation, with fast fills and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch in a live setting.

Sources

Interview: Rush's Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee - Premier GuitarRush - Leave That Thing Alone bass coverGeddy Lee — Equipboard

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