Alex Lifeson is a man who needs no introduction. He is the guitar genius behind the progressive rock band Rush. Along with Geddy Lee and Neil Peart, he has wowed fans for decades with tricky and catchy songs. Seeing how Alex Lifeson is such a guitar hero, we just had to profile his guitar gear.

Let's look at what gear and equipment has been seen in Rush Alex Lifeson's Guitar Rig.

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 Guitars
1 Gibson Black Les Paul Custom

1 Black prototype Gibson Les Paul with floyd rose tremelo
1 Maple sunburst prototype Gibson Les Paul with floyd rose tremelo
1 Gold top Gibson Les Paul

1 Sunburst 58 reissue Gibson Les Paul with fishman piezo system

1 Tabacco sunburst 59 reissue Gibson Les Paul with fishman piezo system

1 Gibson Howard Roberts with fishman piezo system
1 Gibson Howard Roberts Fusion W/Fishman Tune-O-Matic Bridge

1 Gibson 355 stereo ( yes the original )

1 Garrison OM-20 Octave Mandolin
3 Garrison G25-12-E 12 String Acoustic Guitar

Amps and Cabinets
2 Hughes & Kettner Switchblade 100 Guitar Head

2 Hughes & Kettner Alex Lifeson Signature Triamp MK11 Guitar Head

8 Hughes & Kettner 4X12 Guitar Cabinets

Effects and more

1 Furman Power Conditioner PL-8

1 Furman PL Plus Power Conditioner

2 Behringer Ultralink mx-662 6 Channel Spliter/Mixer

4 Audio Technica AEW5200 Guitar Wireless
1 Audio Technica AEW-DA6600 Antenna Distribution System
1 Linksys Ethernet Cable/DSL Router
1 Toshiba Satellite PC Computer
1 Whirlwind A/B Box

3 Fishman Aura Acoustic Guitar Modeler

1 Custom Audio Japan AC0912 System Power Supply
1 Dunlop Crybaby DCR-1SR Rackmount Wah Wah

2 Custom Audio Japan GVCA-2 Rev.3 Midi Programmable Volume Control
1 TC 1210 Spatial Expander+Stereo Chorus/Flanger
1 Behringer XR4400 Multigate Pro

2 Digital Music Corp. GCX Guitar Audio Switcher

3 Behringer MX602 Professional Splitter/Mixer
4 TC Electronics G-Force

1 Loft Modular Device
2 Hughes & Kettner Rotosphere

3 Palmer PDI 03 Speaker Simulator
2 Palmer PDI 03 Speaker Simulator
1 Ernie Ball 25K OHM Volume Pedal

1 Axess Electronics FX1 Midi Footcontroler
3 M Brace Acoustic Guitar Holder
1 Ultracase Guitar Vault
1 Ultracase 8 Space Guitar Stand


Strings
Dean Markley Blue Steel Custom Lights strings (he endorses these)

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BurkeyHope   |2009-12-23 16:35:55 in the Limelight video he is using a Fender of some kind Reply 2   0

DDT  - Behringer works for me too...   |2009-10-06 19:54:33 Behringer haters (like Moo Kahn) really crack me up. They grab the "Cheap Chinese Junk" flag and stupidly keep running with it. I'll echo Brian's comments below, I also use Behringer guitar gear (V-Amp-Pro, GMX-212, V-Ampire modeling head, BG412 cabinet) and I've NEVER had any issues in all the years I've had them, they've always sounded excellent, and I can't tell you how many people have been dumbfounded by how good this stuff sounds when I use it (live or in the studio). I also use some of their processors (like Alex Lifeson does) and I'm equally impressed, and it just so happens that James Hetfield also uses an XR4400 Multigate (like Alex does). If it's good enough for these guys it's good enough for the rest of us. Behringer gear is inexpensive (not cheap) and very cost effective for us budget musicians, but inexpensive doesn't mean "bad". Also about Brian's Bugera comment, he's right about those too. Those are awesome amps, and more and more pros are starting to use those as well (Vernon Reid comes to mind). Reply 5   1

pt  - alex   |2009-10-05 23:49:10 Hey if you want proof watch Fly By Night ( Music Video on Youtube) and Limelight( Music Video on Youtube). there is some footage of the marshall jmps & plexis along with the fender strats( late 70s models) that had floyd roses Reply 1   0

pt  - alex   |2009-10-05 10:15:32 Alex also did use marshall jmps and plexis.. and he used fender late 70's strats ( which had floyd rose tremolos on them). and for effects he used a roland delay racks, and ce 1 chorus pedals Reply 1   0

Brian Asselta  - Behringer has worked for me   |2009-09-24 15:37:30 Hey , I saw the behringer comment. I have to tell ya I have used a pair of behringer gm110 analogue 30 watt 1x10 guitar amps for the last 3 years. I have practiced , jammed and gigged with them using a v-amp 2 guitar modler. Not only have the matched pair sounded really great but have held thier own with my friends 4x10 fender deville. He even said with those two amps paired up with the vamp were ridiculously lound and clean. I have never had any difficulties with my behringer stuff. I guess I was lucky. Am still using them today even. Oh and the rest of the amp making world isn't going to be laughing when bugera amps steals all their customers too. Dude you should check out the bugera 6262 2x12 cab. It is NUTS! Good luck to you. Reply 7   1

Moo Kahn   |2009-07-10 21:01:48 Behringer ?? You gotta be kidding me. Chinese made junk that will let you down unexpectedly when you least expect it. Bad idea Alex . Really bad idea. Reply 3   15

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