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How to get Albert King's guitar tone

Albert King across 2 famous tones — mostly through Acoustic 360 / Fender, Fender / Acoustic. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 5 · bass 5.5 · mid 7 · treble 5.5 · presence 5 (out of 10)
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Albert King's go-to amps

Acoustic 360 / Fender ×1Fender / Acoustic ×1

2 famous Albert King tones

Born Under a Bad Sign
gain 5 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 5
The Sky Is Crying
gain 5 · bass 5 · mid 7 · treble 6

Blues amp settings

Albert King is a blues staple. See the best amp settings for blues — averaged EQ, go-to amps and a full how-to.

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How to get Albert King's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Albert King use?

Averaged across 2 of their tones: gain 5, bass 5.5, mid 7, treble 5.5, presence 5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Albert King?

They favour Acoustic 360 / Fender, Fender / Acoustic. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get Albert King's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Acoustic 360 / Fender, Fender / Acoustic) and a starting EQ of gain 5, bass 5.5, mid 7, treble 5.5, presence 5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 2 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Albert King's tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · tuning chart · all 1,200+ tones.