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Solo Tone
Texas Flood (Live at The El Mocambo, 1983)
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
Guitarblues1980s
Original Gear
Guitar1962 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'
AmpFender Vibroverb (1964, blackface, 2x15" speakers, live rig at El Mocambo 1983)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass7
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Notes
Live performance at El Mocambo, 1983. Guitar is SRV's main 'Number One' Stratocaster. Amp is Fender Vibroverb, not Dumble (Dumble was used in studio, but all evidence and photos confirm Vibroverb for El Mocambo live).
Tone Character(10)
touch-sensitive edge-of-breakup crunchwarm and round Strat neck/middle tonesinging sustainfat, punchy lowsclear, glassy highsdynamic response to picking attackslight amp breakup, not full distortionTexas shuffle feelarticulate, percussive rhythmminimal effects coloration
Difficulty
This solo is technically demanding due to its fast, expressive blues phrasing, wide bends, heavy vibrato, and the need for dynamic touch sensitivity. Mastery of SRV's aggressive picking and phrasing style is essential.
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Original Gear
Guitar1962 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'
AmpFender Vibroverb (1964, blackface, 2x15" speakers, live rig at El Mocambo 1983)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass7
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Notes
Live performance at El Mocambo, 1983. Guitar is SRV's main 'Number One' Stratocaster. Amp is Fender Vibroverb, not Dumble (Dumble was used in studio, but all evidence and photos confirm Vibroverb for El Mocambo live).
Tone Character(10)
touch-sensitive edge-of-breakup crunchwarm and round Strat neck/middle tonesinging sustainfat, punchy lowsclear, glassy highsdynamic response to picking attackslight amp breakup, not full distortionTexas shuffle feelarticulate, percussive rhythmminimal effects coloration
Difficulty
This solo is technically demanding due to its fast, expressive blues phrasing, wide bends, heavy vibrato, and the need for dynamic touch sensitivity. Mastery of SRV's aggressive picking and phrasing style is essential.