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Larks' Tongues In Aspic, Pt. 2 Guitar Tone Settings
King Crimson · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Custom
Pickups
Humbucker pickups
Amp
Hiwatt DR103
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1973
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain7
Reverb0.5
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Fuzz pedal (model unknown) · fuzz
- Wah pedal (model unknown) · wah
Gibson Les Paul Custom → Fuzz pedal → Wah pedal → Hiwatt DR103
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Tone Character
- dirty jagged fury
- highly distorted and reminiscent of heavy metal
- aggressive bridge pickup
- tight palm muting
- crunchy and aggressive
Notes & Caveats
- Specific amp settings are estimated based on typical usage of Hiwatt DR103 with a Gibson Les Paul Custom.
- Exact pedal models and settings are not definitively documented; information is inferred from available sources.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The guitar tone in 'Larks' Tongues In Aspic, Pt. 2' features a crunchy, aggressive sound typical of Robert Fripp's style during the early 70s, with a balanced EQ to cut through the mix. The low reverb reflects the dry, precise production style of the era.