Solo Tone
Subdivisions
Rush
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-355 (likely 1976 model, as used by Alex Lifeson on Signals era studio recordings)
AmpMarshall 100W amp head (likely JMP or JCM800, as used in Signals era studio sessions)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock ES-355 pickups, likely T-Top humbuckers)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
flangerElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix
Notes
Studio recording, 1982 (Signals album). Gear based on era-specific interviews and known studio usage. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio solo section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid lead tonelush modulation swirlpronounced flanger effectsmooth, compressed attackrich harmonic overtonesclear note separationambient spaciousnesscutting midrange presencetight, articulate phrasing
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level phrasing, expressive bends, and control of sustain and vibrato, but does not involve advanced speed or complex techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-355 (likely 1976 model, as used by Alex Lifeson on Signals era studio recordings)
AmpMarshall 100W amp head (likely JMP or JCM800, as used in Signals era studio sessions)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock ES-355 pickups, likely T-Top humbuckers)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
flangerElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix
Notes
Studio recording, 1982 (Signals album). Gear based on era-specific interviews and known studio usage. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio solo section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid lead tonelush modulation swirlpronounced flanger effectsmooth, compressed attackrich harmonic overtonesclear note separationambient spaciousnesscutting midrange presencetight, articulate phrasing
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level phrasing, expressive bends, and control of sustain and vibrato, but does not involve advanced speed or complex techniques.
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