Test for Echo amp settings — Fender Champion 40
The Rush guitar tone for “Test for Echo”, dialed in for a Fender Champion 40 with a Tube screamer Tube screamer. Studio version, Test for Echo (1996) — heavy main riff / verse groove
Gibson Les Paul Custom (tuned D standard) -> Marshall JCM800 / Marshall 30th Anniversary 6100 heads & DigiTech GSP 2101 processor -> Palmer speaker simulator / Celestion 25W 4x12 cabs
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 6 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 4 |
01Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9
Used as a clean boost to tighten low-end tracking for the down-tuned riff
02Boss CH-1 Super Chorus
Subtle spatial widening to emulate the DigiTech 2101 rack chorus
The Fender Champion 40 British voice emulates the mid-focused bite of Lifeson's JCM800 and 30th Anniversary heads, with the TS9 tightening up the D-standard low end. Because the Champion 40 faceplate lacks a middle control (bass and treble only), mids are inherently shaped by the chosen British voice. The CH-1 is dialed low to mimic Alex's signature rack detune/chorus width without turning the heavy riff into 80s modulation. Clean verse/chorus transitions: roll the guitar volume back to 6 or kick off the TS9.
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