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Solo Tone
Answer to the Laundromat Blues
Albert King
Guitarblues1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1959 Gibson Flying V (right-handed, played left-handed, flipped upside down)
AmpAcoustic Control Corporation 270 head with Acoustic 2x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain5
bass7
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Notes
Studio recording, 1970 Stax session; 'Answer to the Laundromat Blues' solo section. No evidence of live/tour rig or alternate guitars for this track. No evidence of alternate amp for this session.
Tone Character(10)
sharp, snappy attacksinging sustainfat, vocal-like bendstouch-sensitive dynamic responsewarm, thick midrangeslightly gritty edge-of-breakup toneclear note separationpunchy, percussive pick attackminimal amp reverbno audible delay or modulation
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced bending and vibrato control, expressive phrasing, and adaptation to Albert King's unique left-handed, upside-down playing style, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
Guitar1959 Gibson Flying V (right-handed, played left-handed, flipped upside down)
AmpAcoustic Control Corporation 270 head with Acoustic 2x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain5
bass7
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1970 Stax session; 'Answer to the Laundromat Blues' solo section. No evidence of live/tour rig or alternate guitars for this track. No evidence of alternate amp for this session.
Tone Character(10)
sharp, snappy attacksinging sustainfat, vocal-like bendstouch-sensitive dynamic responsewarm, thick midrangeslightly gritty edge-of-breakup toneclear note separationpunchy, percussive pick attackminimal amp reverbno audible delay or modulation
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced bending and vibrato control, expressive phrasing, and adaptation to Albert King's unique left-handed, upside-down playing style, making it challenging for most players.