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Riff Tone
The Enemy Within (2026 Remaster)
Rush
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarSteinberger GL2
AmpGallien-Krueger 250ML
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1983-1984 era (Grace Under Pressure sessions). Lifeson was known to use the Steinberger GL2 and Gallien-Krueger 250ML for the album's signature riff tones. No evidence of different gear for the riff section of 'The Enemy Within'.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchybright and articulateslightly compressedclear note separationmodern, processed edgeglassy highsminimal sustainsynth-like claritypercussive attackmid-80s new wave/rock flavor
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and precise muting to maintain clarity at tempo, with syncopated rhythms that demand good timing and control.
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Original Gear
GuitarSteinberger GL2
AmpGallien-Krueger 250ML
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1983-1984 era (Grace Under Pressure sessions). Lifeson was known to use the Steinberger GL2 and Gallien-Krueger 250ML for the album's signature riff tones. No evidence of different gear for the riff section of 'The Enemy Within'.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchybright and articulateslightly compressedclear note separationmodern, processed edgeglassy highsminimal sustainsynth-like claritypercussive attackmid-80s new wave/rock flavor
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and precise muting to maintain clarity at tempo, with syncopated rhythms that demand good timing and control.