Gibson V, a Dan Erlewine built V, and toward the end a custom shop pink V (I'm not sure who built it) through solid state amps. Acoustics throughout the '70's and '80's, and the last time I saw him, about 6 months before his death, he was playing through a Roland Jazz Chorus.
Posts: 127 | Location: Foley, AL | Registered: November 21, 2002
such a stinging tone he must of had something else in his bag of tricks i heard a live cut of him and s.r.v. playing ,the sky is crying (killer) they both sounded close(tone)albert had a little more sting(the only way i can explain it) maybe some kind of treble boost
The only Pedal Mr. King ever used was occasionally a phaser. He definitely favored "Acoustic" amps - usually the model 360 that had a 15" and a horn. One VERY LOUD MF.
Posts: 2574 | Location: los angeles ca usa | Registered: December 19, 2001
his custom red vee was built by tom holmes,from tennesee,who now makes incredible paf style humbucking p/u's.i think he made some guitars for billy gibbons also.i saw albert king a few times,& it was flying vee,cable,& acoustic amp.he was a big dude w/ huge hands, & played lefthanded, strung upside-down!
Posts: 1798 | Location: rochester,ny,us | Registered: July 16, 2003
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