Stevie Ray Vaughan - Little Wing - Guitar Tab

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Stevie Ray Vaughan - Little Wing - Guitar Tab

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Little Wing


"Little Wing" as performed by Stevie Ray Vaughan is a blues rock guitar showcase that highlights his expressive phrasing and technical command. Originally written by Jimi Hendrix, Vaughan's interpretation strips the song down to its emotional core, making it a study in tone and feel. For electric guitar players, learning this piece offers deep insight into blues phrasing, chord melody playing, and the art of making a guitar sing.

  • Vaughan's version of "Little Wing" is widely praised for its slow, deliberate phrasing, a masterclass in restraint and dynamics for blues players.
  • Stevie Ray Vaughan is considered one of the greatest electric guitarists of all time, known for his powerful tone and intense vibrato technique.
  • Vaughan fronted the band Double Trouble and released four studio albums during his career, cementing his legacy in blues rock guitar.
Fender Stratocaster
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Fender Stratocaster

SRV's heavily worn '63 'Number One' with thick .013-.058 strings and responsive single-coils defined his expressive, dynamic tone. The guitar's worn frets and responsive pickups let him control saturation purely through picking attack and volume knob, a cornerstone of his finger-driven style.

Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9
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Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9

SRV used the TS9 as a clean boost with minimal drive, maxing the level to push his cranked tube amps into heavier saturation while adding midrange focus. This approach preserved his dynamic control and kept the tone transparent, letting his fingers shape every nuance of sustain and breakup.