Solo Tone

Texas Flood (Live at The El Mocambo, 1983)

Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble

Guitarblues1980s

Original Gear

Guitar1962 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'

AmpFender Vibroverb (1964, blackface, 2x15" speakers, live rig at El Mocambo 1983)

PickupsVintage-style single-coil pickups (original 1962 Fender Stratocaster pickups)

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass7

mid6.5

treble5.5

reverb3

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer

Notes

Live performance at El Mocambo, 1983. Guitar is SRV's main 'Number One' Stratocaster. Amp is Fender Vibroverb, not Dumble (Dumble was used in studio, but all evidence and photos confirm Vibroverb for El Mocambo live).

Tone Character(10)

touch-sensitive edge-of-breakup crunchwarm and round Strat neck/middle tonesinging sustainfat, punchy lowsclear, glassy highsdynamic response to picking attackslight amp breakup, not full distortionTexas shuffle feelarticulate, percussive rhythmminimal effects coloration

Difficulty

This solo is technically demanding due to its fast, expressive blues phrasing, wide bends, heavy vibrato, and the need for dynamic touch sensitivity. Mastery of SRV's aggressive picking and phrasing style is essential.