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What guitar does Alex Lifeson play?

For Rush's 2026 Fifty Something tour, Alex Lifeson has been seen using an IK Multimedia TONEX pedal alongside a Fractal unit in place of tube amps, plus a Gibson Custom Kirk Hammett Greeny Les Paul. His signature gear includes the Epiphone 1976 ES-355 Reissue, the Epiphone Les Paul Standard Axcess and the LERXST Omega amp and By-Tor pedal.

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What guitar does Alex Lifeson play?

Alex Lifeson uses the Gibson Kirk Hammett "Greeny" 1959 Les Paul Standard (guitarworld.com, May 2026). Alex Lifeson has said they love the Epiphone Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue (alexlifeson.com, June 2026).

What amp does Alex Lifeson use now?

Guitar World reports his 2026 tour rig drops physical amps for an IK Multimedia TONEX and a Fractal modeler. IK captured four amps from his own collection for his signature TONEX. His signature tube amp is the LERXST Omega, built with Mojotone.

What guitars is Alex Lifeson playing on the Rush reunion tour?

He told Guitar World that Kirk Hammett gave him one of his Greeny Les Pauls, and that he will have an ES-355 reissue on the road. He has said he expected to take 15 or 16 guitars.

Does Alex Lifeson have signature guitars?

Yes. Epiphone makes the Alex Lifeson Les Paul Standard Axcess and Les Paul Custom Axcess, and in 2026 announced the Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue, based on his white 1976 ES-355.

Where did Alex Lifeson's chorus sound come from?

He told Guitarist in 2024 that his chorus habit started with the Roland JC-120 on A Farewell To Kings. On the 2011 Time Machine tour he credited a TC Electronic 1210 for chorus.

What was in Alex Lifeson's 2011 Time Machine tour rig?

MusicRadar's rig tour shows his Gibson Les Paul Axcess guitars, a 1976 ES-355, PRS guitars, Hughes and Kettner TriAmp heads, TC Electronic G-Force units, a Fractal Axe-FX Ultra backup, a Cry Baby wah and an Electric Mistress.

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Alex Lifeson is the guitarist and co-founder of Rush, back on the road in 2026 for the Fifty Something tour, and the man behind the LERXST amp and pedal line. This guide covers his current modeling rig, his signature Epiphone and LERXST gear, and the guitars and effects from his 2011 Time Machine tour setup.

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