Tone Profile

Aggressive and distorted fuzz-laden guitar with a slightly metallic and harsh tone, creating a sense of unease and chaos.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Robert Fripp's guitar sound was achieved by combining a Fuzz Face and Colorsound Tone Bender into a Hiwatt amplifier.
• It is rumored that the guitars were recorded at Island Studios, London, with the assistance of experienced engineers.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Gibson Les Paul style guitar for thick, sustaining tones.
• Use a Fuzz Face followed by a Colorsound Tone Bender for a complex fuzz sound.
• A Hiwatt DR103 provides a bright and aggressive amp tone.
• Experiment with microphone placement to capture the harshness of the distorted signal.

Recommended Gear

• Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
• Fuzz Face(pedal)
• Colorsound Tone Bender(pedal)
• Hiwatt DR103(amp)
• Neumann U67(mic)