Solo Tone
The Sky Is Crying
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
Guitarblues1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster 'Number One'
AmpFender Vibroverb (Blackface, 1964, 2x10" speakers)
PickupsFender single-coil (vintage-style, 1959-1962 spec, overwound, stock in 'Number One')
Amp Settings
gain4
bass7
mid7
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Notes
Studio recording, 1989-1990 sessions for posthumous release (album released 1991). Gear confirmed for studio use by multiple sources; live setups may differ. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this track's solo section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothsinging sustaintouch-sensitiveedge-of-breakup crunchfat, round lead soundvocal-like bendsclear note separationdynamic response to picking attackexpressive vibratoslightly compressed but open
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced bending, vibrato, and dynamic control, with phrasing that demands both technical skill and expressive nuance typical of SRV's style.
Sources
Stevie Ray Vaughan's Guitar Gear, Pedals & Amps | EquipboardThe Tube Screamer that Stevie Ray Vaughan really used | Guitar WorldStevie Ray Vaughan defined the sound of contemporary blues guitar – here are 20 techniques you can learn from the Stratocaster master | Guitar WorldEssential Guitar Licks: Stevie Ray Vaughan's "The Sky Is Crying" Bends | Guitar World
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster 'Number One'
AmpFender Vibroverb (Blackface, 1964, 2x10" speakers)
PickupsFender single-coil (vintage-style, 1959-1962 spec, overwound, stock in 'Number One')
Amp Settings
gain4
bass7
mid7
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Sources
Stevie Ray Vaughan's Guitar Gear, Pedals & Amps | EquipboardThe Tube Screamer that Stevie Ray Vaughan really used | Guitar WorldStevie Ray Vaughan defined the sound of contemporary blues guitar – here are 20 techniques you can learn from the Stratocaster master | Guitar WorldEssential Guitar Licks: Stevie Ray Vaughan's "The Sky Is Crying" Bends | Guitar World
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1989-1990 sessions for posthumous release (album released 1991). Gear confirmed for studio use by multiple sources; live setups may differ. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this track's solo section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothsinging sustaintouch-sensitiveedge-of-breakup crunchfat, round lead soundvocal-like bendsclear note separationdynamic response to picking attackexpressive vibratoslightly compressed but open
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced bending, vibrato, and dynamic control, with phrasing that demands both technical skill and expressive nuance typical of SRV's style.
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