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Riff Tone
Pride and Joy (Live)
Albert King
Guitarblues1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Flying V 'Lucy' (left-handed, strung upside down, tuned down to CFCFAD)
AmpAcoustic 260 solid-state amplifier
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass7
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Notes
Live performance, early 1980s; Albert King is known for using his 'Lucy' Flying V and Acoustic 260 amp for live shows in this era. No pedalboard except occasional phaser later in career. Riff section, not solo.
Tone Character(9)
fat, biting midrangetouch-sensitive dynamicswarm and thickslightly gritty edge-of-breakupclear, singing sustainpercussive attackopen and uncompressedminimal effects colorationraw, direct amp tone
Difficulty
The riff requires strong left-hand technique for bends and vibrato, precise shuffle timing, and dynamic control to emulate King's expressive style.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Flying V 'Lucy' (left-handed, strung upside down, tuned down to CFCFAD)
AmpAcoustic 260 solid-state amplifier
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass7
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Notes
Live performance, early 1980s; Albert King is known for using his 'Lucy' Flying V and Acoustic 260 amp for live shows in this era. No pedalboard except occasional phaser later in career. Riff section, not solo.
Tone Character(9)
fat, biting midrangetouch-sensitive dynamicswarm and thickslightly gritty edge-of-breakupclear, singing sustainpercussive attackopen and uncompressedminimal effects colorationraw, direct amp tone
Difficulty
The riff requires strong left-hand technique for bends and vibrato, precise shuffle timing, and dynamic control to emulate King's expressive style.