How to Dial In "Eyes Wide Open" by King Crimson - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Eyes Wide Open"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From The Power to Believe (2003). The Power to Believe is the thirteenth and final studio album by English progressive rock band King Crimson. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100, the rig we use for King Crimson's other songs from The Power to Believe, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Eyes Wide Open" Tone
What guitar did King Crimson use on "Eyes Wide Open"?
The guitar on "Eyes Wide Open" (released 2003) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Eyes Wide Open" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Eyes Wide Open" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Eyes Wide Open" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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