Stevie Ray Vaughan
The Essential Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble · 1984
Amp settings (as recorded)
The recording
Recorded in January 1984 at the Power Station in New York City for the album 'Couldn't Stand the Weather'. The sessions were produced by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Tommy Shannon, Chris Layton, Richard Mullen, and Jim Capfer. The track was recorded live in the studio with Stevie standing close to the drums for energy.
Tuning
Eb StandardRecording Signal Chain · 3 items
1963 Fender Stratocaster
Fender
Primary guitar
Known as 'Number One', used for almost all studio recordings of this era.
TS-808 Tube Screamer
Ibanez
Overdrive/Boost
Used as a clean boost to push the amp into natural breakup.
Vibroverb (1964)
Fender
Primary Amplifier
Stevie used these for their signature clarity and headroom.
Tone Characteristics
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