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Pride and Joy Guitar Tone Settings
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble · 1980s · blues
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1962/63 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One' with rosewood neck, 1959 pickups, left-hand tremolo
Pickups
1959 Fender Stratocaster single-coil pickups
Amp
1964 Fender Vibroverb (single JBL D130F 15-inch speaker, Vibrato channel, Input 1)
Pickup Position
Middle pickup (confirmed for intro, verse, chorus, and first solo)
Studio recording, Texas Flood album (1983). Only one Vibroverb was miked for the main riff. Dumble Dumbleland Special was present in the studio but not confirmed as used for the riff. No overdubs; live-in-studio recording.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass5.5
Gain4.5
Reverb2
Treble5.5
Presence5
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Tone Character
- edge-of-breakup crunch
- touch-sensitive dynamics
- percussive Texas shuffle rhythm
- bright and articulate attack
- warm, round Strat tone
- snappy and responsive
- slight grit on hard picking
- clear note separation
- dynamic response to picking strength
- tight, punchy low end
Notes & Caveats
- Amp settings (Volume: 6, Treble: 5.5, Middle: 3, Bass: 4, Reverb: off) are directly from Guitar World for the studio recording.
- No evidence of any pedals or effects used on the riff section; TS9 Tube Screamer and Roland Dimension D were used for solos only.
- Presence setting not specified in sources; estimated at 5 based on typical Vibroverb usage.
- Guitar knob settings are estimated based on typical SRV practice and tone requirements.
- Dumble amp was present in studio but not confirmed for the riff section; only one Vibroverb was miked for the main rhythm.
- No reverb used on amp or pedals for the riff section per source.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. SRV's 'Pride and Joy' tone is edge-of-breakup with rich lows, forward mids, and restrained treble, reflecting his Fender Vibroverb setup with heavy strings and aggressive picking. The amp's reverb is present but subtle, and presence is kept moderate to avoid harshness, matching the warm, punchy Texas blues sound.