Solo Tone

Limelight

Rush

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarHentor Sportscaster (custom Strat-style, black, with DiMarzio humbucker in bridge)

AmpHiwatt DR103 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet

PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

phaserMXR MXR Phase 90

flangerElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1980-81, Moving Pictures sessions. Guitar World and Premier Guitar confirm the Hentor Sportscaster with DiMarzio Super Distortion was used for the Limelight solo. Amp is Hiwatt DR103, not Marshall or Hughes & Kettner (those are later/live).

Tone Character(10)

thick and sustainingarticulate and clearstrong midrange punchcrisp attackmoderate gain with clarityambient and spacioussubtle modulation swirlbright and defined highslush reverb trailsBritish crunch

Difficulty

The Limelight solo requires advanced technique due to its fast runs, intervallic jumps, and expressive phrasing, as well as careful control of effects for the signature sound.

Sources

Amp Settings for Limelight by Rush (guitars and tone) - Guitar Chalk Alex Lifeson on Lerxst, gear and the possibility of new music | Guitar World

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