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Riff Tone

Little Wing

Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble

Guitarblues1980s

Original Gear

Guitar1962 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'
Amp1964 Fender Vibroverb (blackface, 2x15" speakers, often paired with other Fender amps in studio)

Amp Settings

gain3.5
bass7

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1989 (In Step sessions). SRV used his main 'Number One' Strat, typically with the neck or neck+middle pickup for rhythm. Amp was usually a Fender Vibroverb, sometimes blended with other Fenders or Dumble, but Vibroverb is most consistently cited for this track. Overdrive from Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808 or TS9, always on for rhythm. No chorus, delay, or modulation audible in riff section. Light spring reverb from amp.

Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothtouch-sensitiveedge-of-breakup crunchTexas shuffle feelpercussive attackglassy highsrich midrangedynamic responseslightly compressedarticulate chord voicings

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced blues rhythm skills, intricate chord voicings, and dynamic control, making it challenging for most players.

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