Alex Lifeson Interview: His Complete Gear Setup For Rush's "Time Machine Tour 2011"

Alex Lifeson Interview: Legendary guitarist, Alex Lifeson of Rush takes us through his gear setup while prepping for rehearsal during the band's "Time Machine Tour". From pedalboard to amp rig, Lifeson explains the guitar effects, processors, and amps he uses from TC Electronic, Hughes & Kettner, and more top brands. He covers the world-class features behind his primary guitar, the Gibson Axcess Les Paul in Royal Crimson and even brings us up close to the stage props keeping him company at stage right, all supporting the tour's playful "steam punk" theme.

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[energee41]

So complicated. No wonder my dad loves this band so much. :P

[Musiciansfriend]

@energee41 This is perhaps the best comment ever.

[Xflect]

That is such a nice guitar.

[ThaPaleforce]

Did anyone else notice that one if Alex's foot switches says "NO IDIOT STOP" on it? I swear everything about this man is funny

[PXR05]

@wseeback Well said. I`ve found the humility of the really great musicians to be really touching and disarming. I`d add Jimmy Page to your list...a guitar god, but such a gracious humble, almost shy guy when interviewed. Leave the bragadaccio to lesser mortals. :-)

[Jmarley912]

Why did one button have "No idiot stop" written above it? Lol...

[Hellman626]

Alex Lifeson your the best guitarist whose ever gitted a gitter lol love juus guys hellman626

[itsallamindgame]

little ole me,lol. love ya Alex and RUSH!

[jaretthale78]

pee ay zoh

[stumpymckeever]

As a bass player I have to say Alex is probably my favourite guitar player.

[RedTV8888]

i wanted to see all of his guitars

[Issicra]

I want a switch on my pedalboard that says "NO IDIOT STOP" lol.

I might have to do something about that.