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Riff Tone
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Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
Guitarblues1980s
Original Gear
Guitar1962 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'
Amp1964 Fender Vibroverb (blackface, 2x10" speakers, often paired with a 1959 Fender Bassman in studio)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass7
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Notes
Studio recording, 1982-1983 for the 'Texas Flood' album. SRV often blended the Vibroverb and Bassman in the studio, but the Vibroverb is most associated with the core riff tone on 'Testify'. No evidence of additional amps or effects loop for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
edge-of-breakup crunchtouch-sensitiveTexas shuffle feelbright and articulatefat, punchy midrangetight low endsinging sustainpercussive and aggressive rhythmwarm, glassy Strat toneslight natural tube compression
Difficulty
The riff is challenging due to its fast tempo, demanding shuffle groove, and the need for precise picking and muting techniques to capture SRV's signature percussive attack and dynamic range.
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Original Gear
Guitar1962 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'
Amp1964 Fender Vibroverb (blackface, 2x10" speakers, often paired with a 1959 Fender Bassman in studio)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass7
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1982-1983 for the 'Texas Flood' album. SRV often blended the Vibroverb and Bassman in the studio, but the Vibroverb is most associated with the core riff tone on 'Testify'. No evidence of additional amps or effects loop for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
edge-of-breakup crunchtouch-sensitiveTexas shuffle feelbright and articulatefat, punchy midrangetight low endsinging sustainpercussive and aggressive rhythmwarm, glassy Strat toneslight natural tube compression
Difficulty
The riff is challenging due to its fast tempo, demanding shuffle groove, and the need for precise picking and muting techniques to capture SRV's signature percussive attack and dynamic range.