Courtesy GIBSON.COM

Alex Lifeson, guitarist for Canadian power band Rush toured the Gibson USA factory prior to the band's sold-out show at the Amsouth Amphitheater.

Since the band's inception in 1974, Lifeson has played numerous Gibsons including a '76 ES-355, '69 ES-335, '81 Howard Roberts Fusion, '95 Les Paul Custom, '70s SG Standard and doubleneck EDS-1275 among others in his 50+ guitar collection. Click the forward arrow below to begin the 12 photo slideshow of his factory tour. Thanks to Gibson for the photos, all credits are theirs, and fans thank them for posting the images.