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Starless
King Crimson
GuitarSoloDistortedrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (early 1970s, likely black finish)
AmpHiwatt Custom 100 (DR103) head into Marshall-style 4x12 cab (studio recording, 1974)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6
gain6.5
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thick, violin-like sustainsinging, compressed lead tonesmooth, rounded highs (tone knob at 0)fuzz-saturated sustainfull-bodied, mid-forwardslightly dark, not harshlong sustain from amp feedbackneck pickup warmthglassy, almost synth-likesubtle ambience from delay/reverb
Difficulty
The solo is technically demanding due to its need for controlled sustain, expressive phrasing, and managing feedback with a fuzz pedal. The phrasing and vibrato require advanced technique and touch.
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