The ConstruKction of Light album cover - King Crimson
Album · 4 tones

The ConstruKction of Light Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

King Crimson·2000·Guitar tone settings
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The The ConstruKction of Light amp settings window

Median knob positions across the 4 guitar tracks we've broken down from this record, on the amps they were tracked with. A starting point for the album's sound; pick a track below for its exact recipe.

Gain
6
6–6 · n=4
Bass
5
5–5 · n=4
Mid
5
5–5 · n=4
Treble
7
7–7 · n=4
Presence
6
6–6 · n=4
Volume
7
7–7 · n=4
The rig behind the record

The Gear Behind The ConstruKction of Light

Tracklist

Every The ConstruKction of Light Tone You Can Dial In

  1. Level FiveMarshall JCM900 4100 Dual Reverb
  2. FraKctured
  3. ProzaKc Blues
  4. The ConstruKction of Light

4 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.

FAQ

Common Questions About the The ConstruKction of Light Tone

  1. What amp was The ConstruKction of Light recorded with?

    Every one of the The ConstruKction of Light tracks in our catalog was tracked on a Marshall JCM900 4100 Dual Reverb. ToneMirror rewrites those settings for whatever amp you own - a different EQ curve and gain structure landing on the same recorded sound.

  2. What guitar was used on The ConstruKction of Light?

    The Les Paul (modern equivalent: Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s) appears on the most The ConstruKction of Light tracks in our catalog. You don't need one - the settings are calibrated to the recorded tone, so they translate to the guitar you already have.

  3. What amp settings do I need for the The ConstruKction of Light sound?

    Across the 4 guitar tracks from The ConstruKction of Light we've catalogued, the median is gain 6 (range 6–6), with bass 5, mid 5, treble 7 on a 0–10 scale. That's the record's window rather than any one song's recipe - pick a track above for the exact knob positions it was recorded with.

  4. What pedals are on The ConstruKction of Light?

    The MXR Phase 90 shows up on the most tracks here. Every track breakdown lists that song's full signal chain in order, and the match engine substitutes what you own for what you don't.

  5. How many The ConstruKction of Light songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has 4 tracks from The ConstruKction of Light broken down, including "Level Five" and "FraKctured". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.

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