Riff Tone

Resist

Rush

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarPaul Reed Smith CE24 (likely, as used by Lifeson in late 1990s studio recordings)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely for studio recording in late 1990s, as per era and Lifeson's known rig)

PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1996-1997 (Test for Echo album sessions). No direct source for 'Resist' but inferred from era and Lifeson's gear use. No explicit pedalboard or amp settings for this song/section found in sources.

Tone Character(10)

thick and articulatemoderate crunchbright and presentfull-bodied rhythmclear note separationdynamic attackslightly compressednot overly saturatedtight low endopen high end

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to syncopated rhythms, dynamic control, and the need for clear articulation between open and fretted notes.

Sources

Rush (Alex Lifeson) Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk RUSH Guitar Gear Guide: Sound and play like ALEX LIFESON | guitarguitar

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