The Stevie Ray Vaughan Archive (2024)

Stevie's Gear - Guitar Picks

Stevie usually used Fender medium picks, and he played with the “fat” end.
There are 17 verified variations of Stevie's custom picks, but he also used plain Fender picks, and freebies he picked up from guitar shops.

Two picks showing how Stevie used the fat end of the pick. Both have worn away at the top with his use.

Two more of Stevie's used picks.

Here's a selection of other used picks.

And some unused picks, given to fans.

Two of Tommy Shannon's Bass Picks

The Stevie Ray Vaughan Archive (2024)

FAQs

Who inherited Stevie Ray Vaughan's money? ›

Even after settling up, his brother is still benefiting from the estate. All income received from sales of Stevie Ray Vaughan music pass to Jimmie. After the death of his brother, Jimmie released several posthumous albums including “The Sky is Crying” and “Live at the EL Mocambo”.

Why did Stevie Ray Vaughan's helicopter crash? ›

The Bell helicopter was not equipped for instrument flight. The flight took place late at night, and fog was in the area. In its final report on the accident investigation, the National Transportation Safety Board determined that the crash was due to pilot error.

Which guitar was Stevie Ray Vaughan buried with? ›

What happened to Stevie Ray Vaughan's guitar? ›

After Vaughan's death, the original neck was reinstalled on Number One, and both are now in the possession of Jimmie Vaughan.

Who sang at Stevie Ray Vaughan's funeral? ›

Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, and Stevie Wonder sang "Amazing Grace." You can see a portion above.

Who owns the rights to Stevie Ray Vaughan's music? ›

Over the years, his record companies have continued to issue his music in various formats. Since Jimmie Vaughan, his brother, took control of his intellectual property rights after his death, over 12 Vaughan albums have appeared in the main U.S. albums chart.

What is Stevie Ray Vaughan's nickname? ›

Stevie Ray Vaughan — also known to fans as “SRV” or “Stevie Rave On” — was the best Anglo blues guitarist who ever lived.

What was Stevie Ray Vaughan's net worth at the time of death? ›

At the time of his death Stevie's estate was assessed to be just $672,057.56, an amount some would say was paltry compared with that which someone of his fame should have been worth.

Where is Stevie Ray Vaughan's grave? ›

The final resting place of blues legend Stevie Ray Vaughan, buried at Laurel Land Cemetery in Dallas, Texas.

Who owns Stevie Ray Vaughan's number one guitar? ›

Artwork Details. Formerly owned by singer-songwriter Christopher Cross, acquired by Stevie Ray Vaughan in 1974, Ray Hennig's Heart of Texas Music. Jimmie Vaughan has been the owner since SRV's death in 1990.

Who taught Stevie Ray Vaughan guitar? ›

Jimmie was the older brother, and he went first. And Stevie learned to play guitar from watching his older brother.

Did Stevie Ray Vaughan teach himself to play guitar? ›

Stevie Ray Vaughan

He took a music theory course in high school but flunked out, so aside from whatever small amount of information he managed to gain from that he was self-taught.

Who is Stevie Ray Vaughan's idol? ›

In bringing the blues to a new generation, Vaughan took his influences from the most stylish of his idols – Jimi Hendrix (1942–70), Buddy Guy (b. 1936), Howlin' Wolf (1910–76), Albert King (1923–92)– but it was the wild style of Fifties blues rocker Lonnie Mack (1941–2016) that gave him his aggressive swagger.

How much is Stevie Ray Vaughan's original guitar worth? ›

The 1951 Fender used by the late blues-rock guitar giant Stevie Ray Vaughan has been sold at auction for $250,000. The sale, carried out by Heritage Auctions, took place on Sunday (15) in Vaughan's home town of Dallas.

Who got Stevie Ray Vaughan's estate? ›

Vaughan died in a helicopter crash on Aug. 27, 1990. He died with no will or surviving spouse and children. In accordance with state law, his next of kin -- his brother Jimmie Vaughan -- received control of his estate and assets.

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