Riff Tone

Pride and Joy

Stevie Ray Vaughan

Guitarblues1980s

Original Gear

Guitar1963 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'

Amp1964 Fender Vibroverb (2x12), 1980 Marshall 4140 Club & Country (used for clean headroom, blended in studio)

PickupsFender single-coil (vintage style, stock 1960s Strat pickups)

Amp Settings

gain4

bass7

mid7

treble6

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez Tube Screamer (TS808 or TS9)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Texas Flood' (1982-83); rhythm section (riff) primarily used the Vibroverb, sometimes blended with the Marshall 4140 for extra headroom. No chorus or modulation effects on the riff section; Tube Screamer used as always-on for edge-of-breakup tone. No evidence of Dimension D or other studio effects on the riff (only on solo).

Tone Character(10)

warm and punchytouch-sensitiveedge-of-breakup crunchdynamic and responsivepercussive attackTexas shuffle feelslight grit from overdrivesparkling highsfat low endarticulate single-coil clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced right-hand shuffle technique, precise muting, and dynamic control to achieve the signature SRV groove and articulation.

Sources

Stevie Ray Vaughan’s amps and effects pedals: an in-depth guide | Guitar World SRV Tone: Double Tube Screamers?Pedals for Pride & Joy by SRV? : r/bluesguitarist - Reddit I think i nailed pride and joy's tone by SRV : r/AmpliTube - Reddit

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