Sound Like B.B. King

B.B. King is one of the most recognisable voices in blues — a soulful and deeply expressive player who shaped the sound of a defining era for electric guitar. B.B. King's singing single-string lines through a semi-hollow guitar and clean amp defined the blues guitar voice for generations. He never used a tremolo bar — his entire vibrato came from his fretting hand alone, producing the "butterfly" vibrato that became one of the most studied techniques in blues. Below are complete rig guides at four budget levels, so you can start building their sound whether you're just starting out or ready to invest in the full setup.