How to Dial In "Blues Man" by B.B. King - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Blues Man"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Blues on the Bayou (1998). Blues on the Bayou is the thirty sixth studio album by B.B. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-355 through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for B.B. King's other songs from Blues on the Bayou, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Blues Man" Tone
What guitar did B.B. King use on "Blues Man"?
The guitar on "Blues Man" (released 1998) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-355 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Blues Man" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Blues Man" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Blues Man" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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