
Robert Fripp

Robert Fripp
Guitars
13
Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar
This photo shows Robert Fripp playing a Les Paul Custom guitar. more

Roland G-808 Guitar Synthesizer
"Since King Crimson's first rehearsal in 1969, Robert Fripp has been its dist... more

Fernandes Goldtop Custom
"Robert seems to favour this Fernandes Goldtop Custom, which was built for hi... more
Amplifiers
5
Hiwatt DR103 Custom Head
In this 1972 video of King Crimson live at the beat club, one can see Robert ... more

Roland GP-100 Preamp/Guitar Effects Processor
This image from Pinterest shows Robert Fripp’s stage setup from 1999. more

Fender Silverface Champ (Vintage Combo)
Fender Champ serial # A32016 (1971-72) Used for the solo of EVENING STAR (... more

Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
Roland JC-120 2x12' belonged to Andy Summers and was used early 80's on Summe... more
Effects Pedals
20
Roland US-20
http://cdn.mos.musicradar.com/images/features/rig-tour/robert-fripp/roland-us... more

BOSS FV 300L
"These control the [final] output levels [sent from the Switchblade] and this... more

Roland VG-8EX V-Guitar System
This image from Pinterest shows Robert Fripp’s stage setup from 1999. more

Roland GR-30
This image from Pinterest shows Robert Fripp’s stage setup from 1999. more
Pianos
0Keyboards and Synthesizers
8
What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does Robert Fripp use?

Mellotron MkII
“Today I was at Robert [Fripp]’s place recording the mellotron parts for my n... more

Hohner Pianet
At 3:01 of this clip of King Crimson's live performance of "Starless", Fripp ... more

Mellotron M400
At 5:17 of this live performance of "Starless" by King Crimson, there is a go... more

Roland GR-1 Guitar Synthesizer
"A 13-pin cable comes out of the guitar and goes into this [AB/Y] splitter, w... more
Microphones
0Studio Equipment
23
Eventide H3000 D/SE Ultra Harmonizer
"The 8000s are generally what Robert uses to create those massive loops that ... more

Eventide H3500 Ultra-Harmonizer
"The 8000s [only one pictured, due to repairs] are generally what Robert uses... more

Eventide H8000FW Multi-Channel Effects System
"The 8000s are generally what Robert uses to create those massive loops that ... more

Eventide Eclipse Multi-Effects Processor
"The Eclipse is used mainly for additional effects on his standard guitar sou... more
Mixers
1
RSS M-48 Live Personal Mixer
This mixer is seen next to the laptop. Photo taken from Robert Fripp's Rig Ru... more
Modular Synthesizers
2Headphones
1
Beyerdynamic DT 250-80 Professional Closed Headph...
I looked through Thomann to find similar looking headphones. And these look v... more
Other Gear
2
The Guitar Handbook by Ralph Denyer
Wrote the foreword for the subsequent editions of the book. more
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