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Solo Tone

Xanadu (Remastered 2013)

Rush

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson ES-355
AmpHiwatt DR103 (studio, 1977 recording era)
PickupsGibson humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6
bass5.5
mid7
treble6.5
reverb3
presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

flangerElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'A Farewell to Kings' (1977); 'Remastered 2013' is a remaster of the original 1977 studio recording. Lifeson used the Gibson ES-355 with Hiwatt amps for the original studio solo. Chorus and flanger effects are present, likely from Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress and/or Boss CE-1. No evidence of Hughes & Kettner or later gear on the original studio track.

Tone Character(10)
warm and articulatebright and presentstrong midrangecrunchy but not overly distortedlush modulationsinging sustaindynamic responseclear note separationambient delayfull-bodied solo tone

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced technique due to its speed, phrasing, and integration of effects, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Rush (Alex Lifeson) Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar ChalkXanadu guitars : r/rush

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