If there is one tone that every blues-rock player chases, it’s the Stevie Ray Vaughan (SRV) sound. It’s a “Texas-sized” tone: massive, glass-like cleans with a stinging, percussive attack and a layer of smooth overdrive that feels like it’s about to explode.
Welcome back, tone chasers! Today, we’re tackling one of the most revered and elusive guitar tones in history: the smooth, sophisticated, and singing lead sound of Larry Carlton.