Stevie Ray Vaughan

Stevie Ray Vaughan — Rig Network

13 gear items · 19 artist connections · SRV profile

Guitars

Fender Stratocaster "Number One"Guitar1963/1965

Left-handed tremolo arm, 1963 body, 1962 neck believed. Action set very high for heavy-gauge strings. Primary guitar through entire career.

Unique to this artist in the database

Fender Stratocaster "Lenny"Guitar1965

Named after his wife, given as a birthday gift. 1965 sunburst. Used for "Lenny" live and in studio.

Unique to this artist in the database

Fender Stratocaster "Charley"Guitar1959

1959 Strat with gold hardware. Loaned by Charley Wirz.

Unique to this artist in the database

Amplifiers

Fender Vibroverb (1964)Amplifier1980–1990

Primary amp — cranked for natural tube saturation with 15" speaker adding fullness.

Unique to this artist in the database

Howard Dumble SSS-100 SuperAmplifier1984–1990

High-end boutique amp used from "Couldn't Stand the Weather" onwards. Smooth, warm saturation.

Unique to this artist in the database

Marshall MajorAmplifier1980–1984

200W lead amp used early career alongside Fenders.

Unique to this artist in the database

Fender Super ReverbAmplifier1980–1990
6 other artists

Second amp in rig — used for thickness and spread.

Pedals & Effects

Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808Overdrive1980–1990
2 other artists

Drive at zero, Level maxed. Used as a clean boost to push amplifiers harder, not as an overdrive pedal.

Vox Wah (V846)Wah1980–1990
4 other artists

Played with aggressive rocking motion. Essential on "Voodoo Child" covers.

Dallas Arbiter Fuzz FaceFuzz1980–1990
5 other artists

Germanium fuzz for sustain and warmth on selected songs.

Uni-Vibe (reissue)Modulation1985–1990

Used for slow, hypnotic vibrato effect on blues ballads.

Unique to this artist in the database

Boss CE-1 Chorus EnsembleModulation1983–1987
4 other artists

Subtle chorus for cleaner passages.

MXR Digital DelayDelay1983–1990
1 other artist

Subtle slap-back delay for blues ambience.

Also used by: Carlos Santana

Most Similar Rigs

Artists who share the most actual gear with SRV — ranked by equipment overlap.

Robben Ford19% match
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Buddy Guy19% match
Amp: Fender Super Reverb
Muddy Waters19% match
Amp: Fender Super Reverb
Steve Cropper19% match
Amp: Fender Super Reverb

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