Stevie Ray Vaughan | Skinted or Minted: How To Get The SRV Tone On Any Budget!
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Considered by many as the Holy Grail of Strat tone, Stevie Ray Vaughan's iconic sound has eluded so many for so long. We were approached by Guitar Magazine/Guitar.com with the challenge of nailing that SRV tone not once, but twice! First up was free reign with no budget but using modern gear that we at Peach stock, and then possibly the more challenging of the two, get as close as we can on a reasonable budget!
As John is our resident SRV expert, he took the reigns on this video, demonstrating it's about the player as much as the gear!
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I’ve heard a lot of Stevie wannabes. There’s no wannabe about John. What an absolutely killer player. Spent most of this video with my jaw on the floor.
did you listen to matthew scott? he's a really good player too. he also uses vintage stuff
We are Vaughnabies TYVM and we know each other very well. John knows what I’m talking about 😉
Some of the best Strat tones I’ve ever heard. Killer playing too!
That Pride and Joy tone at 5:27 is unreal
In my opinion the reason Stevie Ray Vaughan's tone improved is because he went into treatment for cocaine/alcohol addiction in 1988 and came out a far better player and with the release of In Step in 1989 you can hear a clean Steve Stevie Ray Vaughan absolutely killing it! He could have played through a Crown amp and a Norma guitar and he still would have sounded like SRV. We all know that tone starts in our hands. The Austin City Limits video is a testament to the new Stevie Ray Vaughan. You can see him smiling at the crowd and being really present. Just a beautiful show. As a side note, the album title In Step is a reference to the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. We lost this genius, beautiful person way too soon and so tragically. RIP brother 💕
His tone was better in the early blackface el mocambo cocaine era. I hate cocaine users,they are boring self absorbed scum with zero ethics.
It's true that he would've sounded like Stevie, but it still wouldn't have sounded the same sonically. The amp plays an integral part in tone, responsiveness, clarity, thickness, glassiness, etc.
I saw him in CT on July 4th the year he died. I couldn't believe it was one of his last performances. I feel privileged having seen it.
Best sound of SRV that I've ever saw on YT ever
There's some awesome tones here. Just check out Matt Scott and Nik sivergy channels as well
You have to check out Matthew Scott then!
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Guys really beat themselves up to get this sound. But honestly a Super Reverb with a slight bit of overdrive gets you pretty close...here's an old vid I once found when searching pickups that shows how little it takes (other than the player) to nail it...
Tommy Katona gets closer than this
@@TheRobinfrank I know him yet. He's awesome.
The sound is 90% there. If you just want a close enough sound, the budget rig will do. But if you listen to HOW he plays, it sounds like there’s a bit more excitement when he uses the two rock and cs strat.
That is a really good observation. It's always when people are trying to sound like Stevie with "cheap" equipment they lack passion while playing and that is very important thing of his sound.
@@Kobbarberg I don’t think the gear has anything to do with it, SRV just had a fire & a passion for the music he was playing that isn’t often matched, especially at the bedroom levels most people try to achieve his sounds at, it’s incredibly hard to get to that kind of ferocity
Best & most comprehensive collection of Stevie sounds on youtube.
If you liked this, you'll love Nik Sevigny, Matthew Scott, and Tommy Katona
Real close here! Very nice. One thing worth noting about SRV. He used to use the thick side of a plectrum, not the tip as is most commonplace. It makes a surprising difference to your tone and attack. Not something you'd necessarily think of immediately given how small a component the plectrum is. I'd always recommend to any guitarists to experiment with their plectrum/picking approach/es. Where you hit the strings, what angle your plectrum is at, how hard you hit, how you hold the plectrum. Heck, even what plectrum you use makes a huge difference to tone. I use jazz 3 stubbys now, but that's after years of going through many different kinds and settling on my personal favorite. Great job though! SRV isn't easy to imitate. Dude had train tracks for fingers! 🚂✌👀
"How to" videos should included the amp and pedal settings.
The blues jr and then with the tube scream legit sounds just as good as the $12-15,000 rig when listening to the mic’d results. Literally just as good. Little bigger low end on the big rig, but with more low eq on a board, the audience could not decipher the two.
I wonder how he got that tone with the blues jr.. i can never get it with mine!
Insane tone, damn amazing effort to get to that level…. Probably the only video on UA-cam that isn’t clickbait…
Man this is absolutely awesome how close you went from Stevie's sound and spirit. Really totally inspiring and the way you play and feel the instrument is a real tribute to him. Congrats and thanks so much for the tips and in a more general perspective for perpetrating that SRV sound & gestures.
Fucking great man, just fucking great...JOHN !!!!!!!!!!!!!
One of the best videos about SRV stuff ever seen.
Cheers!
Good grief, this video surprised me. Freaking amazing
The Two Rock and CS Strat nail it, more even and the inherent compression of the amp is a more balanced tone with so much character. Incredible playing and licks that are so SRV - well done.
WtFFFF!!! I closed my eyes (video 1) and it was like he'd never left us! Brilliant - gear and fingers. Nailed it in all but the Texan accent mate!
Really well played and voiced. I would have thought that the first part of the episode "WAS"
SRV the sound was that convincing. Well done. The tones just from stock gear shows us just how much is in the fingers and not necessarily in the gear. Absolute top notch playing mate, well done !!
Wow.... I agree. Closest tone I've ever heard to being Stevie's that wasn't Stevie. Fantastic. Your playing is very close in alot of was as well. Love it and appreciate all you shared with us.
Great video, showing the settings of the pedals along the way would have made it even better. I would go as far as to say that some of these tones (minted version) are even better than Stevie's. Most of his tones were made to work in the mix, at very high volumes, and on their own are often pretty harsh. Hat off to John for the tremendous job he did here, but if SRV was sitting in that room, with that rig, it would be his best sounding self, ever.
I had some objections to you doing the demo's in the past, but when it comes to SRV, you are the man.
Fantastic tones! Thanks for tuning me in to the king tone switch
Boy John I knew you liked Stevie..... Great video and article in magazine too!! Hell you can't half play must be the hair dude! Just watched Guitargate guy doing reaction to one of his slow blues.... Wonderful stuff but even better, Michael Palmissimo mentioned texas blues alley tutor working on lots of old jhs videos from 80s and remastering and digitising them....!!!! From the one song I've seen it's going to be super-exciting!!!
Absolutely loved it John the tone and dedication you've put in too get them tones and knowledge of how srv plays is exceptional take care
Hit the strings hard! Wow, it's just firebreathing!
Absolutely beautifully sounds !.alot of hard work to be able to play like that . Fantastic playing
Skinted or minted - that’s awesome 😎
I thought the "budget" rig sounded pretty spot on. That is when then the TS mini was engaged. So maybe add a clean boost, or another TS mini for the hotter licks and solos. Oh and I agree with another post there was less enthusiasm when the "budget" gear was played. Over all good video thank you!
Great stuff! Strat has a big role in SRV tone, the player obviously too. If you think about it, SRV got more ''meat'' in his sound than many of the blues players using Gibsons, fat strat neck with heavy strings play part in that.
I would have liked to hear the guitars and pedals switched with each amp to see how much of a difference the Dualist makes. Or how much difference the guitars make again a home rig.
A nice SRV inpersonation, from the tones to the faces. Beautifully played too...
You really have the touch for SRV tone. Great playing. That probably is the biggest thing? The high end rig is amazing! Checked out another post where you achieved similar tones with Strat, Kingtone Blues Power, and an 808.
Jesse Davies is a genius, and his pedals and gear is REALLY good! That tone knob is incredible?! Even if you aren’t going for Stevie Tone, his gear is awesome. So good! Have his Ge Mini Fuzz, and I want more.
All the little parts, and big parts really allow you to NAIL this tone!
Thank you for showing off the king tone switch! I’ve always wanted to hear it! Thank you!
Wow! It’s amazing how simple and quick John can show these tones. Other you tubers take hours, or years, to get to these types of tones. I wish I lived in the UK and could buy from you guys.
Also SRV neck pickup was the higher output pickup of the 3.👊
Great sound and playing John. 👏👏👏👏
I can’t stand when people bang on about coming up with your own tone! When you play probability the most celebrated guitar and fender type amp in history it’s inevitable your going to get those type of tones and that’s why of love it. Keep them coming thank you 👌
What a player!! Jeez!! Can I hear a compressor pedal in the first part of the vid through the expensive stuff?
Great playing, wicked tone (both rigs), great shop, 👍
I have a 60s strat and a Fender Champ 100 and 2 tube screamers using 1 turn the guitar volume knob up full that is key because when you turn the volume down on the guitar you lose some of that high end then work the volume on the amp to how you like it
Incredible playing, bravo sir! Done him justice...
Jeebus! Great playing, awesome Tone. Bet Stevie would be pretty happy seeing you do this hommage!
All those toys are cool, but all you need is a cranked blackface amp, a Strat with low output pickups and you're 95% there. Being able to play his stuff and mastering his technique will also help.
The starting point of how you dial the knobs on those amps is really intrigues me. I wanna see that cause even in bypassed mode you sound so close in my opinion. You're that good John!
I love those pickups! Just ordered a set and I’m super excited to hear them. Best I’ve heard from this video. Can you please share the Dualist setting you use in this video?
Fantastic playing , Feel and Sound ... thx John !!!
Brother when i get ready to buy a custom shop strat , im coming to see you , you've obviously done the strat work , great job.
This is ONE tasty video John with very tasty playing. Bravo dude! 👍🏻😎👊🏻
Great playing and tone! Very close to SRV! Thank you for demonstration of a lot of different tones Stevie used. So informative!
Been waiting for this video, did not disappoint! Definitely the best demo of the King Tone switch on UA-cam
That is a mighty weapon that you wield. Great playing .
Thanks for showing us how to get SRV tone on a budget using a $5000 amp
If you watch the whole video you'll see how to get the SRV tone on a $500 Fender Blues Junior too........
Awesome playing awesome Tone fantastic
Absolutely nailed it!!! Stunning.
Man, you did you’re homework! Great stuff all around.
player series fender strat sounds like hendrix. the "fancy" relic'd expensive fender sounds like srv
i want a silver sterling amp
Absolutely nailed the tones and techniques, well done!!
Not a strat guy, but fantastic rig and lovely chops. Think a lot of this is creating a tone that would have been achieved at ear shattering volumes at manageable volumes. That said, the tonal quality between the rigs is very evident, as should be when comparing costs. Personally, think the strat tends, I say tends, to lead to playing fast and frantic. I find a 335 leads to more restrained, or melodic, playing style. That said, you can’t beat a workout on a strat occasionally for a bit of mayhem, IMHO that is. I think Jack agrees with me on this ?
You’re a great player sir!!
Dude I can’t believe you nailed it
That amp sounds amazing
That first rig... what a feckin tone!
Outstanding tones and playing John. Cheers guys. 😊😊
Fender man Approved!!!!!!
You should try Klein 1959 Epic Series Stratocaster Pickups if you haven't already. Amazing sound!! Love your playing BTW!
I’ve got #9!!! Just arrived!
Seriously great job of getting those tones, thanks for all the info!
Wish you would play on more demo's Great DW strat man Yes I like my TS after my GF as well so you can bump the treble on the tone up so the fuzz isn't quite so woody Great tone Skint rig too
Would love to know the settings on the blues junior...
Yeh me2
Really the only thing missing is Stevie's attack. Very few can duplicate the attack, which is 50% of the tone IMO.
Great playing ,sound amazing brilliant job, you and Jack now how to get good sound all the best🤓👍
this is the SRV!
GREAT video!!! Thanks!!! John you are a killer player!!!
I bought a Duellist based off of this video. Thanks!
You are definitely a super excellent blues guitarist. I would love to jam with you someday. Stay safe and well. Keep Rocking. Signed John Zepbass.
Nice work, stunning tones John
Great player, great amps, love those kind of tones
That Classic Reverb looks tiny compared to that SSS 😄
This bloke rocks
Sound is spot on !
Great playing! Nice video!
THAT SOUNDS PHENOMENAL !
I think you’re spot on but regardless, those tones are spectacular. 👍
I mean, sounds great, but IMO SRV's tone and ferocity was so unique I haven't really heard anyone even get 10% there. Maybe matthew scott has the same energy, but I don't think anyone will ever even get in the ballpark... cool video tho!
Right there are a lot of people out there almost right on the SRV thing the OP must not be looking to hard.
@@jaysjaysgarden398 Believe me I've looked - Tommy Katona, Phillip Sayce, Talleg Toussaint, Dan Patlansky, Vivien Verdier, Joshy Schreuder, Nik Sevigny, are all great, and maybe when listening to them they'll sound like SRV, but when I actually go back and listen to Stevie I realize how untouchable he is.
Awesome tone and very well played 👍🏻
The tone is from his hands and his soul...
Makes a player seem kinda silly, then, since Stevie himself obsessed over his gear and getting specific tone. He could have saved himself a lot of time by just realizing all that tone was already in his hands and 'soul.'
@@CentaurusRelax314 You can listen to him throughout the years, from Fender to Dumble, if he could hear some differences I doubt very much his audience could.
Robben Ford did plenty of gigs in Europe using rental equipment from the backline. Most of the time Fender "The Twin" and his famous "Zen Drive". He still sounded like him, and you would not be able to tell he was not using his Dumble.
I am a fan of Andy Timmons. From the early 90's. He went from Laney to Mesa, a multitude of pedals. He still sounds like Andy Timmons on any equipment he uses.
@@p6x2 You're still talking about tones that are within the same 'realm.' When Robben Ford uses backline gear, he does it with pedals that are meant to replicate his dumbles. He's not going from using his Strat+Dumble to a JEM+Orange. When Stevie 'evolved,' he still had relatively the same tastes, so the 'journey' was just that-an evolution. Not a revolution. He still sounded relatively the same because it was him, playing what he liked, the way he liked it. But, that doesn't mean the gear was irrelevant, which is the way it sounds when so many people say "tone is in the hands." "Tone" is a combination of playing style, the mentality (or "soul," if you wish), and the signal chain it all goes through. Dismissing any part of that is misleading for the sake of platitudes. And i'm not speaking solely of you or your comment-this is just such a common refrain in forums and comments and it's kinda ironic when it comes in a context specifically oriented toward achieving a tone partially via choice of equipment.
@@CentaurusRelax314 The subtlety of tone changes from the virtuoso's point of view is mainly missed by the majority of the audience. This is all very subjective.
I can recognize a variety of guitar players by just listening to them. Whatever equipment they play on.
I have followed Andy Timmons in the 90's, when he was a Laney endorser.
Paris France, Frankfort Germany, Barcelona Spain; I have listened to him playing on a variety of amps and guitars; mostly Laney amplifiers, but also Ibanez amplifiers (rare appearance), playing his signature guitar the AT100SB, but also his AT300. I purchased equipment to get close to his tone. I own both the AT100SB and the AT300. I also own his current amplifier of choice, a 100 Watts Lonestar head with 2 x 12 Rectifier closed back cabinets. I have acquired all of his staple pedals, signature or not.
When I play, I still sound like myself.
I had that same discussion with him, Andy, since I often go to watch him play in McKinney Texas.
What I am saying, is, you can purchase all the components used by your favorite artist, to get closer. But the major part of the tone comes from you.
Fantastic tones. Just a curiosity what kind of British accent is this?
What setting is that king tone switch on. The dip switches that is.
8:24👍
Wowwwwww that's cool iam gonna buy one from your store
Thought they took it down
El Mocambo! Shout out to the 6,
T-Dot & YYZ!
John is absolutely one of the best at coping the srv vibe I've ever heard. Amazing mate.
This is staggeringly good.
Excellent tone
5:28
Also-fuckin-lutley nailed that toan
I got #10 can’t wait to install them
everyone forgets the leslie that he used in his rig
The $5,000 amp sounds better but with the duelist and the Blues Jr. he got very close. If you really want to nail the tone without the super expensive amps I would try a few pedals that are similar, the tube screamer alone didn't quite get you there. Kind of wish he used the everyday Strat with the duelist to hear how that sounds.
what are the settings on the amp ?
Yes I would like to know the setting on the Blues Jr- Please!
Gary Moore tone?
Good work John