How to Dial In "Worry, Worry" by B.B. King - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Worry, Worry"
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.
Recorded live at the Regal Theater in Chicago in November 1964 and released on Live at the Regal in 1965. A slow blues with long, singing single-note lead lines. Gibson built a limited-edition Live at the Regal ES-335 as a replica of the guitar B.B. King played on the album; no source here names his amp, so an ES-335 through a Fender Twin Reverb stands in. Set the amp clean with a little edge and use the neck pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Worry, Worry" Tone
What guitar did B.B. King use on "Worry, Worry"?
The guitar on "Worry, Worry" (released 1965) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Worry, Worry" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 6. 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 "Worry, Worry" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Worry, Worry" 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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