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Alex Lifeson on his complicated relationship with guitar solos – and why he cut down on leads in Rush's later years
By Janelle Borg published
Lifeson explains why solos aren't a priority for him anymore

Alex Lifeson reveals the gear that has finally converted him to digital modeling
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The Rush guitarist used digital sounds on his new album with Envy of None
![Lerxst Grace [left] and Godin 5th Avenue TL Gold Foil: Grace is a red HSS S-style with a mirror pickguard and a Vega tremolo system. The 5th Avenue model to its right sits beside a houseplant and is an arch-topped hollowbody with f-holes and gold-foil pickups.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6w2NUh4RxvR5ajrc52sFCB.jpg)
“Godin should be taken very seriously”: Godin 5th Avenue TL Gold Foil and Lerxst by Godin Grace review
By Dave Burrluck published
Few, if any, major guitar manufacturers offer Godin’s extensive range of guitar styles. We catch up with a couple of new additions that couldn’t be more different

After a 3-year wait, Behringer’s affordable clone of John Frusciante’s favorite chorus pedal is finally here
By Phil Weller published
The Boss CE-1 can be heard all over the Red Hot Chili Peppers catalog, and now Behringer’s Chorus Symphony hopes to deliver its all-analog delights to the budget end of the market

Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee are recording their regular jam sessions – but remain tight-lipped about what they’re using them for
By Janelle Borg published
The Rush legends discuss revisiting the band's repertoire – and even coming up with brand-new jams – during these sessions

Alex Lifeson celebrates 40 years of Grace Under Pressure by launching a next-gen Sportscaster replica
By Phil Weller published
The Lerxst Grace is inspired by Lifeson’s original Hentor Sportscaster, complete with a red finish, mirror pickguard and HSS pickup configuration

“One of this year’s most versatile electrics”: Godin Lerxst Limelight review
By Stuart Williams published
Alex Lifeson's signature HSS S-style is a classic of the genre with tones to burn and a world-class vibrato unit. Yes, do all rush out at once and try it

Alex Lifeson’s Lerxst partners with Morley for the Blah Blah
By Phil Weller published
The Rush guitarist has joined forces with the esteemed wah maker for his latest pedal, which is filled with features for modern- and vintage-minded uses alike

“I hear so much that I don’t hear in the digital plugin”: Alex Lifeson explains why digital amps can’t match up to the real thing
By Phil Weller published
The Rush guitarist-turned-gear-manufacturer feels there’s one crucial element that plugins lack – and makes real amps sound superior

Alex Lifeson on his legendary Hentor Sportscaster – one of the true original Superstrats
By Andrew Daly published
The Sportscaster is one of the classic Superstrats and is now in production under Lifeson's Lerxst brand. Here, the Rush legend takes us back to the beginning, explaining why he needed it in the first place
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