Rush – 2112 (Deluxe Edition)
The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1976 album 2112 (Deluxe Edition).
Music from 2112 (Deluxe Edition)
Artists on 2112 (Deluxe Edition)
Gear Used On 2112 (Deluxe Edition)
Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Rush – 2112 (Deluxe Edition) (1976). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.
Neil Peart
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Drum Sets used by Neil Peart on 2112 (Deluxe Edition)
Slingerland in "Blakrome" Finish with "Vibra-Fibing"
Neil Peart used the Slingerland drum kit in "Blakrome" finish with "Vibra-Fibing" during the recording of "2112" and throughout Rush's late 1970s tours. This kit is also featured on the live album "All the World's a Stage," as detailed on Andrewolson's website.
Cymbals used by Neil Peart on 2112 (Deluxe Edition)
Zildjian 13" A New Beat HiHats
Avg price: $438.13
Listed here as using these hi hats during the 2112 era.
Avg price: $136.47
Neil Peart used the Wuhan China 18" cymbal as part of his drum kit, as detailed on Andrewolson's page about his 2112 drums.
Geddy Lee
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Bass Guitars used by Geddy Lee on 2112 (Deluxe Edition)
Fender Custom Shop Jazz Bass (duplicate)
Geddy Lee uses the Fender Custom Shop Jazz Bass, tuned to DGCF, for songs like "2112," which are outside his current vocal range. This usage is discussed on TalkBass.com.
Avg price: $8,199.00
Geddy Lee used a customized Fender P-Bass, which was recontoured to a teardrop shape, around the time of the "2112" album, as evidenced by the image provided.
Alex Lifeson
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Amplifiers used by Alex Lifeson on 2112 (Deluxe Edition)
Avg price: $799.00
In this interview with Guitarworld, Alex talked about his gear on previous albums. He mentions a 50W Marshall he used on " Fly by Night" and " 2112" albums.
I was using a Gibson ES-335 then, and I had a Fender Twin and a Marshall 50-watt with a single 4x12 cabinet. An Echoplex was my only effect.
I used the ES-335 again and a Strat, which I borrowed for the session; I couldn’t afford one at the time. I used a Marshall 50-watt and the Fender Twin as well.
Guitars used by Alex Lifeson on 2112 (Deluxe Edition)
Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars
Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue Electric Guitar
Avg price: $1,440.75
Alex Lifeson uses the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue Electric Guitar, as confirmed by its feature in a 2026 Gibson/Epiphone magazine detailing his signature model. This information is supported by the Gibson Gazette's article, "Epiphone launches the Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue."
