The Great Deceiver
King Crimson, 1974, from Starless and Bible Black. Solo by Robert Fripp.
Rapid-fire chromatic guitar runs open a nervy song that captures the mid-1970s lineup's aggressive edge.
The Great Deceiver by King Crimson is #17 in our ranking of the best King Crimson guitar solos. The solo is played by Robert Fripp and the song was released in 1974.
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Who played the guitar solo on The Great Deceiver?
Robert Fripp played the solo on King Crimson's The Great Deceiver (1974).
What guitar was used on the The Great Deceiver solo?
A gibson les paul custom, according to widely reported accounts.