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Solo Tone
China Girl
David Bowie
Guitarblues1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (Stevie Ray Vaughan's main guitar for the session)
AmpFender Vibroverb (SRV's main studio amp for this era, likely used on the solo)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1982-1983 for the 'Let's Dance' album. Solo played by Stevie Ray Vaughan. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this specific solo. Wah pedal confirmed by multiple sources and audible in recording.
Tone Character(10)
expressive wah sweepssinging sustainwarm and smoothslightly gritty edge-of-breakuptouch-sensitiveclear single-coil articulationdynamic bends and vibratopercussive attackfluid legato linesbluesy phrasing
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of the wah pedal, expressive bends, and dynamic phrasing typical of SRV's blues style. The combination of technical articulation and musical expressiveness makes it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (Stevie Ray Vaughan's main guitar for the session)
AmpFender Vibroverb (SRV's main studio amp for this era, likely used on the solo)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1982-1983 for the 'Let's Dance' album. Solo played by Stevie Ray Vaughan. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this specific solo. Wah pedal confirmed by multiple sources and audible in recording.
Tone Character(10)
expressive wah sweepssinging sustainwarm and smoothslightly gritty edge-of-breakuptouch-sensitiveclear single-coil articulationdynamic bends and vibratopercussive attackfluid legato linesbluesy phrasing
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of the wah pedal, expressive bends, and dynamic phrasing typical of SRV's blues style. The combination of technical articulation and musical expressiveness makes it challenging for most players.