Neural DSP Quad Cortex settings
Pride and Joy settings for Neural DSP Quad Cortex
Stevie Ray Vaughan · adapted 40 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Stevie Ray Vaughan "Pride and Joy" riff tone on a Neural DSP Quad Cortex, use the US DLX 64 Vintage (Fender Deluxe Reverb '64 Vintage) amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 7, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-05
- Amp model
- US DLX 64 Vintage (Fender Deluxe Reverb '64 Vintage)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- 2x12 open back
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveGreen 808 (Ibanez TS808)Gain 3.5 · Tone 5 · Level 8
- 2compressionChief CS3 (BOSS CS-3 Compression Sustainer)Level 7 · Sustain 5
- 3reverbSpring (M)Mix 4 · Decay 3
- 4noise gateSimple GateThreshold 3
Playing tips
- Focus on a percussive attack to capture the Texas shuffle feel.
- Use fingerstyle for a more dynamic response and touch sensitivity.
- Experiment with slight palm muting to enhance the punch of the riff.
The original rig
What Stevie Ray Vaughan used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Neural DSP Quad Cortex actually has.
- Guitar
- 1963 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'
- Amp
- 1964 Fender Vibroverb (2x12), 1980 Marshall 4140 Club & Country (used for clean headroom, blended in studio)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Pride and Joy adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Stevie Ray Vaughan's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Neural DSP Quad Cortex for Pride and Joy?
Use the US DLX 64 Vintage (Fender Deluxe Reverb '64 Vintage) (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 7, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by Green 808 (Ibanez TS808), Chief CS3 (BOSS CS-3 Compression Sustainer), Spring (M), Simple Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Pride and Joy?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Stevie Ray Vaughan use on Pride and Joy?
Guitar: 1963 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'. Amp: 1964 Fender Vibroverb (2x12), 1980 Marshall 4140 Club & Country (used for clean headroom, blended in studio).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Pride and Joy on other amps
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.