B.B. King
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The King of Blues and master of expressive vibrato. Famous for his beloved guitar 'Lucille' (Gibson ES-355), he pioneered electric blues guitar with a simple philosophy: let your fingers do the talking. Every note sung with precision, every bend telling a story through minimal gear and maximum soul.
SIGNATURE TONE
Warm, singing sustain with expressive vibrato. Simple setup: guitar straight into amp with minimal effects. His tone comes from his fingers - precise bending, shimmering vibrato, and emotional phrasing that made every note count.
SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA
Explore how the rig evolved over time
Early Blues Era
Establishing the modern electric blues sound with various Gibson guitars before settling on the ES-355.
Lucille / Classic Era
Peak period with his named guitar 'Lucille,' creating timeless blues recordings.
Modern Era
Later career with Gibson signature Lucille models, maintaining his timeless blues sound.