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Matte Kudasai Solo Guitar Tone Settings — King Crimson
King Crimson · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Stratocaster (early 1980s, likely vintage or 1970s model)
Pickups
Single-coil (Fender stock Strat pickups, likely neck position)
Amp
Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Studio recording, 1981; Robert Fripp played the solo on 'Matte Kudasai' using a Stratocaster into a Roland JC-120. The JC-120 was a staple for clean, chorus-rich tones in the early 80s and is confirmed as Fripp's main amp for the Discipline album. No evidence of additional pedals for the solo; the lush reverb and chorus are from the amp. No evidence of live/tour rig or alternate gear for the studio version.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain0
Reverb6
Treble6.5
Presence5
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Tone Character
- lush and glassy
- warm and smooth
- chorus-rich shimmer
- ambient and atmospheric
- singing sustain
- clear single-note articulation
- soft, expressive dynamics
- rounded neck pickup sound
- expansive reverb
- classic 80s clean chorus