diff --git a/libs/ardour/ardour/rc_configuration_vars.h b/libs/ardour/ardour/rc_configuration_vars.h
index e01d16754a..9f77bb9645 100644
--- a/libs/ardour/ardour/rc_configuration_vars.h
+++ b/libs/ardour/ardour/rc_configuration_vars.h
@@ -181,6 +181,7 @@ CONFIG_VARIABLE (bool, locate_while_waiting_for_sync, "locate-while-waiting-for-
 CONFIG_VARIABLE (bool, disable_disarm_during_roll, "disable-disarm-during-roll", false)
 CONFIG_VARIABLE (AutoReturnTarget, auto_return_target_list, "auto-return-target-list", AutoReturnTarget(LastLocate|RangeSelectionStart|Loop|RegionSelectionStart))
 CONFIG_VARIABLE (bool, reset_default_speed_on_stop, "reset-default-speed-on-stop", false)
+CONFIG_VARIABLE (bool, rewind_ffwd_like_tape_decks, "rewind-ffwd-like-tape-decks", true)
 
 /* metering */