Riff Tone

The Things (That) I Used to Do

Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble

Guitarblues1980s

Original Gear

Guitar1963 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'

Amp1964 Fender Vibroverb (1x15), often blended with Fender Super Reverb and/or Fender Bassman

PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock 1963 Stratocaster configuration)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass7

mid7

treble6

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

Notes

Studio recording, 1984 (from 'Couldn't Stand the Weather' sessions). Evidence strongly supports use of the 'Number One' Strat and Fender Vibroverb for this track, with the Roland SDD-320 Dimension D chorus rack used subtly in mixing. The riff section is not live; this is the studio version.

Tone Character(10)

warm and smoothtouch-sensitive edge-of-breakupTexas shuffle feelthick and dynamicsubtle chorus depthfull-bodied midrangepercussive attacksinging sustainslightly compressed from Tube Screamernot heavily distorted, retains clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires strong rhythmic control, heavy attack, and dynamic touch to capture SRV's signature shuffle feel and tone, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

How to sound like Stevie Ray Vaughan - Happy Bluesman 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

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