How to Dial In "The ConstruKction of Light" by King Crimson - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The ConstruKction of Light"
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 ConstruKction of Light (2000). The Construkction of Light (stylised as the construKction of light) is the twelfth studio album by the English progressive rock band King Crimson, released on 23 May 2000 by Virgin Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM900 4100 Dual Reverb, the rig we use for King Crimson's other songs from The ConstruKction of Light, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "The ConstruKction of Light" Tone
What guitar did King Crimson use on "The ConstruKction of Light"?
The guitar on "The ConstruKction of Light" (released 2000) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "The ConstruKction of Light" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, 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 "The ConstruKction of Light" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The ConstruKction of Light" 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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