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Robert Fripp — "Starless" Tone

Dynamic contrast: gentle clean guitar building to full-gain sustained solo — his Les Paul tone's full range in one extended track. Gear guide to recreate the Robert Fripp "Starless" guitar tone at every budget.

About This Tone

From: Red (King Crimson)

Dynamic contrast: gentle clean guitar building to full-gain sustained solo — his Les Paul tone's full range in one extended track.

Gear to Achieve This Tone

At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into Robert Fripp’s starless territory:

  • Epiphone Les Paul StandardGuitar
  • Boss Katana 50 MkIIAmp
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