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Riff Tone

The Sky Is Crying

Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble

Guitarblues1990s

Original Gear

Guitar1963 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'
AmpFender Vibroverb (Blackface, 1964, 2x10" speakers, often with a Dumble Steel String Singer in studio, but primary amp is Vibroverb for this track)

Amp Settings

gain5
bass7

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1989-1990 sessions for posthumous 1991 release. All evidence points to SRV using his main 'Number One' Strat with heavy strings and the Vibroverb amp, with Tube Screamer for drive. No evidence of additional pedals or rack effects for the riff section. Studio, not live.

Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothedge-of-breakup crunchfat, vocal-like bendstouch-sensitive dynamicsTexas shuffle feelsinging sustainmidrange biteclear note separationslightly compressedaggressive attack

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced blues phrasing, strong hands for heavy strings, and precise control of bends and shuffle rhythm, making it challenging for most players.

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