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While We Cry (Live)
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
GuitarRiffDistortedblues1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stevie Ray Vaughan Signature Stratocaster (early 90s, stock or with custom neck, as per live rig photos and interviews)
AmpFender Vibro-King (primary live amp for this era, confirmed in multiple rig rundowns for live performances of this song)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6.5
gain5
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warm and smoothsinging sustaintouch-sensitiveglassy highsfull-bodied midrangeslight breakup on attackclear note separationorganic analog delay repeatsdynamic responseclassic Texas blues sound
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate blues phrasing, expressive bends, and dynamic touch to achieve the singing sustain and nuanced tone, but does not involve advanced speed or complex chord voicings.
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