Limelight Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Rush
Rush · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Studio recording for 'Limelight' (Moving Pictures, 1980/1981). Lifeson used a modified Strat with a Bill Lawrence L-500 in the bridge, running into Marshall and Hiwatt amps. Multiple amps were set up inside and outside the studio for ambience. Effects included Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress flanger and Boss Chorus Ensemble. Pickup selector set to bridge for main riff. No Hughes & Kettner or modern amps used on original recording.
Amp Settings
Effects Chain
- Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress · flanger
- Boss Chorus Ensemble · chorus
Fender Stratocaster (bridge humbucker) → Electric Mistress flanger → Boss Chorus Ensemble → Marshall 4140 Club & Country and/or Hiwatt DR-103 head → Hiwatt 4x12 cabinet (with amp spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- bright and articulate
- chiming, modulated shimmer
- tight and percussive
- full-bodied with clarity
- cutting upper mids
- slightly compressed
- dynamic pick response
- distinctive flanger swirl
- British-voiced crunch
- clear note separation