Tom Sawyer Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Rush
Rush · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Studio recording, 1980/1981 at Le Studio for 'Moving Pictures'. Lifeson used his custom 'Hentor Sportscaster' Strat with a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge, into a Hiwatt DR103 head and Marshall cab. Flanger effect is from an Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress pedal. No evidence of chorus or delay on the riff section. No evidence of amp reverb or other amp-based effects. All info is for the original studio recording, not live.
Amp Settings
Effects Chain
- Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger/Filter Matrix · flanger
Fender Stratocaster (Hentor Sportscaster, bridge humbucker) → Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger → Hiwatt DR103 head → Marshall 4x12 cabinet
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Tone Character
- tight, percussive attack
- crunchy and articulate
- bright and cutting
- full-bodied midrange
- modulation shimmer from flanger
- dynamic and responsive
- slightly compressed
- classic British amp crunch
- not overly saturated
- distinct flanger sweep