Solo Tone

Riviera Paradise

Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble

Guitarblues1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster 'Number One'

AmpFender Vibroverb (1964, César Díaz-modded, likely paired with Dumble Steel String Singer in studio)

PickupsFender single-coil (vintage-style, 1959/1962 spec)

Amp Settings

gain2.5

bass6.5

mid6

treble6

reverb4.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

modulationDytronics Dytronics FS-1 Cyclosonic Panner

chorusRoland Roland SDD-320 Dimension D

Notes

Studio recording, 1988-1989 for 'In Step'. Evidence points to primary use of the 'Number One' Stratocaster and Vibroverb for clean tone, with possible Dumble Steel String Singer in blend. Dytronics FS-1 Cyclosonic Panner used for stereo panning effect. Effects added in studio, not live.

Tone Character(10)

bell-like, crystalline timbrewarm and smoothglassy highstouch-sensitive and dynamicsoft, expressive phrasingsubtle stereo movementslightly compressedclear note separationjazz blues influencelush, three-dimensional spatial effect

Difficulty

The solo demands advanced control of phrasing, dynamics, and articulation, with jazz-influenced lines and expressive bends requiring a high level of technical and musical skill.

Sources

Stevie Ray Vaughan's Guitar Gear, Pedals & Amps | Equipboard Stevie Ray Vaughan's amps and effects pedals: an in-depth guide Stevie Ray Vaughan's 10 greatest guitar moments | Guitar World

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