Solo Tone
The Sky Is Crying (1984 Version)
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
Guitarblues1980s
Original Gear
Guitar1959 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'
AmpDumble Steel String Singer (custom 150W, 6550 tubes) into custom 4x12 cabinet with Electro-Voice speakers
PickupsFender single-coil pickups (original vintage 1959 spec, overwound, staggered pole pieces)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass7
mid7
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Notes
Studio recording, 1984. Dumble SSS was main clean/edge amp for this era; TS9 Tube Screamer used for solo drive. Vibroverbs and other amps may have been blended, but Dumble is primary for this tone. TS9 settings are for clean boost, not heavy distortion.
Tone Character(9)
singing sustainwarm and smooth neck pickuptouch-sensitive breakupfat, vocal midrangedynamic response to pickingslightly compressed attackclear note separationedge-of-breakup crunchTexas blues solo character
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced blues phrasing, expressive bends, and dynamic control to achieve SRV's signature sustain and articulation. The technical challenge lies in the combination of speed, feel, and precise touch sensitivity.
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Original Gear
Guitar1959 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'
AmpDumble Steel String Singer (custom 150W, 6550 tubes) into custom 4x12 cabinet with Electro-Voice speakers
PickupsFender single-coil pickups (original vintage 1959 spec, overwound, staggered pole pieces)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass7
mid7
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Notes
Studio recording, 1984. Dumble SSS was main clean/edge amp for this era; TS9 Tube Screamer used for solo drive. Vibroverbs and other amps may have been blended, but Dumble is primary for this tone. TS9 settings are for clean boost, not heavy distortion.
Tone Character(9)
singing sustainwarm and smooth neck pickuptouch-sensitive breakupfat, vocal midrangedynamic response to pickingslightly compressed attackclear note separationedge-of-breakup crunchTexas blues solo character
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced blues phrasing, expressive bends, and dynamic control to achieve SRV's signature sustain and articulation. The technical challenge lies in the combination of speed, feel, and precise touch sensitivity.
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