Guitars
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What kind of Guitars does Alex Lifeson use?
Gibson Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess Electric Guitar
During this rig rundown with "Premier Guitar", Rebecca Dirks talks with Alex ... more
Gibson ES-355 Electric Guitar
At 1:44 of this "Rig Rundown" with *Premier Guitar*, Rush's Alex Lifeson's te... more
1952 Fender Telecaster Reissue
At 3:45 of this "Rig Rundown" with *Premier Guitar*, Rush's Alex Lifeson's te... more
Amplifiers
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What kind of Amplifiers does Alex Lifeson use?
Hughes & Kettner TriAmp MK II Guitar Amplifier Head
"Rig Rundown" with *Premier Guitar*, Rush's Alex Lifeson's tech Scott Appleto... more
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade 100W Tube Guitar Amp Head
At 9:28 in this "Rig Rundown" with *Premier Guitar*, Rush's Alex Lifeson's te... more
Mesa/Boogie Mark V 90-Watt Tube Head
At 0:20 in this video on Alex Lifeson's gear, one can clearly see a Mark V be... more
Hiwatt Custom 100 Amplifier Head
used on Hemispheres album, and live slightly before, afterwards. Two heads p... more
Effects Pedals
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What kind of Effects Pedals does Alex Lifeson use?
Dunlop Cry Baby DCR-2SR Rack Module
At 7:08 in this "Rig Rundown" with *Premier Guitar*, we're shown Alex's Cry B... more
Radial Tonebone Headbone VT Amp Head Switcher
At 8:46 in this "Rig Rundown" with *Premier Guitar* we're shown a still frame... more
Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter
Which guitars did you use on Rush's first LP, Rush? I used the 335 and... more
Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
Which guitars did you use on Rush's first LP, Rush? I used the 335 and... more
World Instruments
1
What kind of World Instruments does Alex Lifeson use?
Garrison Baritone Mandolin
At 5:15 of this "Rig Rundown" with *Premier Guitar*, Rush's Alex Lifeson's te... more
Studio Equipment
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What kind of Studio Equipment does Alex Lifeson use?
Furman Sound AR-PRO AC Line Voltage Regulator
At 6:50 in this "Rig Rundown" with *Premier Guitar*, Rush's Alex Lifeson's te... more
Palmer PDI-03 Speaker Simulator
At 6:59 in this "Rig Rundown" with *Premier Guitar*, Rush's Alex Lifeson's te... more
TC Electronic 1210 Spatial Expander Stereo & Chor...
At 7:54 in this "Rig Rundown" with *Premier Guitar*, Rush's Alex Lifeson's te... more
TC Electronic G-Force Multi Effects Processor
At 7:50 in this "Rig Rundown" with *Premier Guitar*, Rush's Alex Lifeson's te... more
Music Accessories
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What kind of Music Accessories does Alex Lifeson use?
Rush Custom Dunlop Medium Pick
At 11:12 in this "Rig Rundown" with *Premier Guitar*, Rush's Alex Lifeson's t... more
Gibson 498T Alnico Humbucker
According to the site his signature guitar contains 498T pickup in bridge pos... more
Live Setup Accessories
1
What kind of Live Setup Accessories does Alex Lifeson use?
Fractal Audio Axe-Fx Ultra Guitar Effects Processor
At 8:30 in this "Rig Rundown" with *Premier Guitar*, Rush's Alex Lifeson's te... more
Microphones
3
What kind of Microphones does Alex Lifeson use?
Audio-Technica AEW-R5200 Wireless System
At 1:10 of this "Rig Rundown" with *Premier Guitar*, Rush's Alex Lifeson's te... more
Placid Audio Copperphone
at 0:37, a Placid Audio Copperphone can be seen in a stand/holder slightly be... more
Mixers
1
What kind of Mixers does Alex Lifeson use?
RJM IS-8 Audio Switching System
At 5:53 of this "Rig Rundown" with *Premier Guitar*, Rush's Alex Lifeson's te... more
Keyboards and Synthesizers
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What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does Alex Lifeson use?
Moog Little Phatty Stage II
At 10:50 in this "Rig Rundown" with *Premier Guitar*, Rush's Alex Lifeson's t... more
Korg MPK-130 Midi Pedal Keyboard
At 11:00 in this "Rig Rundown" with *Premier Guitar*, Rush's Alex Lifeson's t... more
Roland GR-500
Used on the song "Hemispheres" ...I remember seeing them on the Permanent Wav... more
Other Gear
0
What kind of Gear & Equipment does Alex Lifeson use?
Mesa Boogie High Gain Amplifier Switch
At 7:08 in this "Rig Rundown" with *Premier Guitar*, we're shown Alex's [Cry ... more
Axess Electronics GRX4 Guitar Router/Switcher
At 7:32 of this "Rig Rundown" with *Premier Guitar*, Rush's Alex Lifeson's te... more
Hughes & Kettner Triamp MK II Guitar Amplifier He...
At 9:15 in this "Rig Rundown" with *Premier Guitar*, Rush's Alex Lifeson's te... more
Axess Electronics FX1 MIDI Footcontroller
At 10:20 in this "Rig Rundown" with *Premier Guitar*, Rush's Alex Lifeson's t... more
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