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Solo Tone
Testify (Live at Ripley's Music Hall, Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 20, 1983)
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
Guitarblues1980s
Original Gear
Guitar1963 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'
Amp1964 Fender Vibroverb (Blackface, 2x10, likely with JBL speakers)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass7
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Notes
Live performance, October 20, 1983, Ripley's Music Hall, Philadelphia. Guitar is SRV's main 'Number One' Strat. Amp is the Vibroverb, which was his primary live amp during this era. No evidence of studio effects or rack gear; pedal use confirmed for solo boost.
Tone Character(10)
midrange bitegritty and dynamicboosted low midrangeslightly rolled off basssinging sustaintouch-sensitive responseTexas blues edgefat, round solo tonearticulate and expressivecutting through the mix
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced blues phrasing, fast runs, expressive bends, and dynamic control at high volume, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
Guitar1963 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'
Amp1964 Fender Vibroverb (Blackface, 2x10, likely with JBL speakers)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass7
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Live performance, October 20, 1983, Ripley's Music Hall, Philadelphia. Guitar is SRV's main 'Number One' Strat. Amp is the Vibroverb, which was his primary live amp during this era. No evidence of studio effects or rack gear; pedal use confirmed for solo boost.
Tone Character(10)
midrange bitegritty and dynamicboosted low midrangeslightly rolled off basssinging sustaintouch-sensitive responseTexas blues edgefat, round solo tonearticulate and expressivecutting through the mix
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced blues phrasing, fast runs, expressive bends, and dynamic control at high volume, making it challenging for most players.