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How to get Rush's guitar tone

Rush across 7 famous tones — mostly through Marshall / Hughes & Kettner, Marshall 50-watt head with single 4x12 cabinet and Fender Twin Reverb, Hughes & Kettner Coreblade 100W Head, Ampeg / GK, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 5.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5 · presence 5.5 (out of 10)
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Rush's go-to amps

Marshall / Hughes & Kettner ×2Marshall 50-watt head with single 4x12 cabinet and Fender Twin Reverb ×1Hughes & Kettner Coreblade 100W Head ×1Ampeg / GK ×1

7 famous Rush tones

Tom Sawyer (Live)
gain 6 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 7
Limelight
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Freewill
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7
Tom Sawyer
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Fly By Night
gain 5.5 · bass 6.5 · mid 6 · treble 7
La Villa Strangiato
gain 5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
YYZ
gain 4 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 7

Rock amp settings

Rush is a rock staple. See the best amp settings for rock — averaged EQ, go-to amps and a full how-to.

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How to get Rush's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Rush use?

Averaged across 7 of their tones: gain 5.5, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Rush?

They favour Marshall / Hughes & Kettner, Marshall 50-watt head with single 4x12 cabinet and Fender Twin Reverb, Hughes & Kettner Coreblade 100W Head, Ampeg / GK with humbuckers. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get Rush's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall / Hughes & Kettner, Marshall 50-watt head with single 4x12 cabinet and Fender Twin Reverb, Hughes & Kettner Coreblade 100W Head, Ampeg / GK and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 5.5, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 7 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Rush's tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · all 1,200+ tones.