Stevie Ray Vaughan (SRV) Guitar Rig

Blues

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.

~$10,768 Estimated total

8 Pieces of gear

Blues Genre / style

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The Gear

Guitars

Signature Guitar

Fender Stevie Ray Vaughan Stratocaster with Pau Ferro Fretboard

Fender Stevie Ray Vaughan Stratocaster with Pau Ferro Fretboard 2010 - Present - 3-Color Sunburst

Features: Texas Special pickups (or Custom Shop hand-wound equivalents), thicker oval neck profile, 12" radius fingerboard, heavy strings setup compatibility, 3-tone sunburst finish.

$1,350

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Amplifiers

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Dumble Amplifier

Dumble Steel String Singer (150-watt custom heads, nicknamed “King Tone Consoul”)

Used as a main clean platform starting in 1984. Note: These ultra-rare boutique amps are extremely difficult to find today.

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