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Riff Tone
Resist
Rush
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarPaul Reed Smith CE24 (likely, as used by Lifeson in late 1990s studio recordings)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely for studio recording in late 1990s, as per era and Lifeson's known rig)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1996-1997 (Test for Echo album sessions). No direct source for 'Resist' but inferred from era and Lifeson's gear use. No explicit pedalboard or amp settings for this song/section found in sources.
Tone Character(10)
thick and articulatemoderate crunchbright and presentfull-bodied rhythmclear note separationdynamic attackslightly compressednot overly saturatedtight low endopen high end
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to syncopated rhythms, dynamic control, and the need for clear articulation between open and fretted notes.
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Original Gear
GuitarPaul Reed Smith CE24 (likely, as used by Lifeson in late 1990s studio recordings)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely for studio recording in late 1990s, as per era and Lifeson's known rig)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1996-1997 (Test for Echo album sessions). No direct source for 'Resist' but inferred from era and Lifeson's gear use. No explicit pedalboard or amp settings for this song/section found in sources.
Tone Character(10)
thick and articulatemoderate crunchbright and presentfull-bodied rhythmclear note separationdynamic attackslightly compressednot overly saturatedtight low endopen high end
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to syncopated rhythms, dynamic control, and the need for clear articulation between open and fretted notes.