Riff Tone

Voodoo Child (Slight Return)

Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble

Guitarblues1980s

Original Gear

Guitar1963 Fender Stratocaster

Amp1962 Fender Vibroverb (blackface) and Marshall Major 200W (model 1967 Major Lead), blended

PickupsFender single-coil pickups (original vintage spec, overwound, high output)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6.5

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer

Notes

Studio recording for 'Couldn't Stand the Weather' (1984). SRV used a blend of a Fender Vibroverb and a Marshall Major for the riff section, with the Marshall providing extra drive. Ibanez Tube Screamer likely used for added gain. No evidence of chorus or time-based effects on the riff section; Dimension D chorus was reserved for solos or mixing on other tracks.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatededge-of-breakup crunchtouch-sensitive and dynamicfat, punchy midrangeaggressive pick attacksinging sustainpercussive and articulatewarm, glassy Strat characterslightly scooped midsloud, powerful amp drive

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced blues technique, strong hands for heavy strings, and precise timing to maintain the groove and articulation at high volume.

Sources

Stevie Ray Vaughan’s amps and effects pedals: an in-depth guide | Guitar World Stevie Ray Vaughan amp setting : r/Guitar - Reddit Stevie Ray Vaughan – Couldn't Stand The Weather - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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