Estimated build cost: ~$10,768 (based on current listings)
Stevie Ray Vaughan was a legendary Texas blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter who revitalized the blues scene in the 1980s with his fiery playing, soulful tone, and high-energy performances. Backed by Double Trouble, his albums like Texas Flood, Couldn’t Stand the Weather, and In Step showcased a raw, expressive sound influenced by Jimi Hendrix, Albert King, and Otis Rush. SRV’s rig emphasized thick, dynamic tube tones pushed into natural overdrive, with heavy strings (.013 gauge) and aggressive picking for that signature growl and sustain.
His setups evolved but centered on battle-worn Fender Stratocasters into cranked tube amps, with minimal but effective pedals for boost and color.
First time here?
Every listing has free built-in tools — sold price history, AI deal analysis, and instant gear alerts. Takes 30 seconds to learn.
Comments
No comments yet — be the first!
Want to share your thoughts on this rig?
Sign In Create Free Account