Solo Tone

The House Is Rockin'

Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble

Guitarblues1980s

Original Gear

Guitar1963 Fender Stratocaster ('Number One')

AmpFender Vibroverb (1964, 1x15" speaker, blackface)

PickupsFender single-coil pickups (vintage 1960s spec)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass7

mid6.5

treble5.5

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

Notes

Studio recording for 'In Step' album (1988-1989). Vaughan used his main Stratocaster ('Number One') and a blend of vintage Fender amps, with the Vibroverb being the most consistently cited for this era and tone. Pedals were used sparingly, with the Tube Screamer as a key component for solos. No evidence of live rig or non-Strat guitars for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

edge-of-breakup crunchsinging sustaintouch-sensitive dynamicsthick low endslightly forward and punchy midsnot too sharp treblewarm and smoothdynamic and monstrousTexas blues soundclear single-coil articulation

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced blues phrasing at a fast tempo, with heavy string bending, rapid picking, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and sustain, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Stevie Ray Vaughan’s amps and effects pedals: an in-depth guide | Guitar World The SECRET to Stevie Ray Vaughan TONE! (Ultimate Guide) – Pedal Pawn Tone Settings for Pride and Joy by Stevie Ray Vaughan (guitar and amp) - Guitar Chalk

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