Guitar tone · blues
Albert King guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Albert King songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: 1959 Gibson Flying V (right-handed, played left-handed, flipped upside down) into Acoustic 260 solid-state amplifier.
Guitars Albert King used
- 1959 Gibson Flying V (right-handed, played left-handed, flipped upside down)1 song
- 1958 Gibson Flying V (nicknamed 'Lucy')1 song
- Gibson Flying V 'Lucy' (left-handed, strung upside down, tuned down to CFCFAD)1 song
- Gibson Flying V (right-handed model played left-handed, strung upside-down)1 song
Amps Albert King used
- Acoustic 260 solid-state amplifier2 songs
- Acoustic Control Corporation 270 head with Acoustic 2x12 cabinet1 song
- 1966-67 Fender Dual Showman1 song
4 Albert King tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Answer to the Laundromat Blues · solo | 5 |
| Born Under A Bad Sign (Mono Mix) · riff | 4 |
| I'll Play the Blues for You, Pts. 1 & 2 · riff | 4 |
| Pride and Joy (Live) · riff | 4.5 |
Albert King songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Albert King's tone on your gear
Pick any Albert King song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Albert King use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Acoustic 260 solid-state amplifier (2 songs), Acoustic Control Corporation 270 head with Acoustic 2x12 cabinet (1 song), 1966-67 Fender Dual Showman (1 song).
What guitar did Albert King use?
Most often: 1959 Gibson Flying V (right-handed, played left-handed, flipped upside down) (1 song), 1958 Gibson Flying V (nicknamed 'Lucy') (1 song), Gibson Flying V 'Lucy' (left-handed, strung upside down, tuned down to CFCFAD) (1 song), Gibson Flying V (right-handed model played left-handed, strung upside-down) (1 song).
How do I get Albert King's tone on my amp?
Open any Albert King song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.