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Riff Tone
Pride and Joy (Live 1984)
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
Guitarblues1980s
Original Gear
Guitar1960s Fender Stratocaster (likely 'Number One', heavily modified 1959 Stratocaster for this era)
AmpFender Vibroverb (15" speaker, blackface, cranked for overdrive)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Notes
Live performance, 1984. Riff section uses the Stratocaster into a cranked Fender Vibroverb with an Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer as boost. No evidence of Dumble or other amps for the riff section; Dumble was used for solos only. Strings tuned to E♭ standard, heavy gauge (.013–.056).
Tone Character(10)
edge-of-breakup crunchfat, punchy midrangeglassy top endtouch-sensitive and dynamicTexas shuffle rhythmpercussive attackwarm, slightly compressed overdrivearticulate single-coil claritymild spring reverb ambienceresponsive to picking strength
Difficulty
The riff section demands advanced right-hand shuffle technique, dynamic muting, and strong left-hand bends on heavy gauge strings, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
Guitar1960s Fender Stratocaster (likely 'Number One', heavily modified 1959 Stratocaster for this era)
AmpFender Vibroverb (15" speaker, blackface, cranked for overdrive)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Notes
Live performance, 1984. Riff section uses the Stratocaster into a cranked Fender Vibroverb with an Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer as boost. No evidence of Dumble or other amps for the riff section; Dumble was used for solos only. Strings tuned to E♭ standard, heavy gauge (.013–.056).
Tone Character(10)
edge-of-breakup crunchfat, punchy midrangeglassy top endtouch-sensitive and dynamicTexas shuffle rhythmpercussive attackwarm, slightly compressed overdrivearticulate single-coil claritymild spring reverb ambienceresponsive to picking strength
Difficulty
The riff section demands advanced right-hand shuffle technique, dynamic muting, and strong left-hand bends on heavy gauge strings, making it challenging for most players.