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Albert King String Bending Tone

How to get Albert King's string bending guitar tone. Gear recommendations, settings, and signal chain breakdown for every budget.

Defining Tonal Characteristics

  • Flying V
  • String Bending
  • Soulful Blues
  • Upside Down Playing
  • Stax Soul

Gear to Achieve This Tone

At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into Albert King’s string bending territory:

  • Epiphone ExplorerGuitar
  • Boss Katana 50 MkIIAmp
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