Riff Tone

Pride and Joy (Live 1984)

Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble

Guitarblues1980s

Original Gear

Guitar1960s Fender Stratocaster (likely 'Number One', heavily modified 1959 Stratocaster for this era)

AmpFender Vibroverb (15" speaker, blackface, cranked for overdrive)

PickupsFender single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble5.5

reverb3

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer

Notes

Live performance, 1984. Riff section uses the Stratocaster into a cranked Fender Vibroverb with an Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer as boost. No evidence of Dumble or other amps for the riff section; Dumble was used for solos only. Strings tuned to E♭ standard, heavy gauge (.013–.056).

Tone Character(10)

edge-of-breakup crunchfat, punchy midrangeglassy top endtouch-sensitive and dynamicTexas shuffle rhythmpercussive attackwarm, slightly compressed overdrivearticulate single-coil claritymild spring reverb ambienceresponsive to picking strength

Difficulty

The riff section demands advanced right-hand shuffle technique, dynamic muting, and strong left-hand bends on heavy gauge strings, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Pride and Joy Amp Settings & Guitar Tone (Stevie Ray Vaughan)Tone Settings for Pride and Joy by Stevie Ray Vaughan (guitar and amp)Stevie Ray Vaughan 'Pride And Joy' Tone Dissected - Roland Australia Stevie Ray Vaughan’s amps and effects pedals: an in-depth guide | Guitar World

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