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How to get Stevie Ray Vaughan's guitar tone

Stevie Ray Vaughan across 3 famous tones — mostly through Fender Vibroverb / Marshall, Fender, Fender / Marshall, with single-coils. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 5.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 7 · treble 6 · presence 5 (out of 10)
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Stevie Ray Vaughan's go-to amps

Fender Vibroverb / Marshall ×1Fender ×1Fender / Marshall ×1

3 famous Stevie Ray Vaughan tones

Couldnt Stand the Weather
gain 6 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 6
Pride and Joy
gain 5 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 6
Cold Shot
gain 5 · bass 5 · mid 7 · treble 6

Blues amp settings

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How to get Stevie Ray Vaughan's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Stevie Ray Vaughan use?

Averaged across 3 of their tones: gain 5.5, bass 5.5, mid 7, treble 6, presence 5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Stevie Ray Vaughan?

They favour Fender Vibroverb / Marshall, Fender, Fender / Marshall with single-coils. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get Stevie Ray Vaughan's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Fender Vibroverb / Marshall, Fender, Fender / Marshall and single-coils) and a starting EQ of gain 5.5, bass 5.5, mid 7, treble 6, presence 5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 3 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Stevie Ray Vaughan's tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · tuning chart · all 1,200+ tones.