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B.B. King

The King of the Blues. B.B. King's singing vibrato, precise string bending, and warm tone from his beloved 'Lucille' ES-355 through a Fender amp defined modern blues guitar. He never played chords; every note was a melody.

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Field notes on King

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Tone Recipes18 min read

BB King Blues Lead Tone Recipe: Lucille's Sound Explained

BB King's tone secret isn't gear; it's gain structure and technique. Here's the amp setup, guitar settings, and what no pedal can replace.

By Rick Dalton
Artist Tone10 min read

How to Get Stevie Ray Vaughan's Tone on Line 6 Helix

The complete SRV Helix preset guide. Amp model, drive settings, and the secret sauce that makes it sound like Texas.

By Rick Dalton
Platform Guide9 min read

The 7 Best Helix Amp Models for Blues Tone

From SRV's Texas shuffle to B.B. King's smooth leads, these are the best Line 6 Helix amp models for blues, with exact settings for each style.

By Rick Dalton