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Solo Tone
Blues Boys Tune
B.B. King
Guitarblues1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-355TD-SV (Lucille)
AmpGibson Lab Series L5 solid-state combo
Amp Settings
gain2.5
bass7
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Notes
Studio recording, late 1980s-early 1990s. B.B. King used his signature Lucille ES-355 with both pickups engaged, Varitone set to position 2, plugged into a Gibson Lab Series L5 amp. No pedals; effects are from amp. Settings are based on cited blues tone recommendations and era-correct sources.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothsinging sustaintouch-sensitiveedge-of-breakup crunchquick, percussive attackhighly melodicmidrange honktreble cutample clean headroompowerful vibrato
Difficulty
While not technically fast, the solo demands advanced phrasing, expressive vibrato, and nuanced dynamic control, making it challenging for intermediate players to capture B.B. King's signature feel.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-355TD-SV (Lucille)
AmpGibson Lab Series L5 solid-state combo
Amp Settings
gain2.5
bass7
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, late 1980s-early 1990s. B.B. King used his signature Lucille ES-355 with both pickups engaged, Varitone set to position 2, plugged into a Gibson Lab Series L5 amp. No pedals; effects are from amp. Settings are based on cited blues tone recommendations and era-correct sources.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothsinging sustaintouch-sensitiveedge-of-breakup crunchquick, percussive attackhighly melodicmidrange honktreble cutample clean headroompowerful vibrato
Difficulty
While not technically fast, the solo demands advanced phrasing, expressive vibrato, and nuanced dynamic control, making it challenging for intermediate players to capture B.B. King's signature feel.