Riff Tone

The Analog Kid

Rush

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender American Professional II Stratocaster

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

PickupsFender single-coil (stock Strat bridge pickup, 1982 model)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Boss CE-2 Chorus

Notes

Studio recording, Signals album (1982). Settings and gear confirmed for the original studio riff section, not live or later reissues.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatecrunchy and modulatedtight, percussive attackclear note separationchorus shimmermedium gainbridge pickup bitelush, layered texture80s progressive rock clarityslightly compressed

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking and syncopated chord stabs with tight palm muting, demanding advanced rhythmic precision and stamina.

Sources

The Analog Kid Guitar Tone Settings — Rush | ToneMirror Rush Guitar Tone — Settings for Every Signature Song | ToneMirror

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