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Tedeschi Trucks Band guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 9 Tedeschi Trucks Band songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson SG Standard (likely 1961 reissue, slide setup) into Fender Super Reverb (blackface, vintage 1960s or reissue).

Guitars Tedeschi Trucks Band used

Gibson SG Standard (likely 1961 reissue, slide setup)1 song
Gibson SG Standard (Derek Trucks signature, slide setup)1 song
1970 Fender Stratocaster (stock, rosewood fretboard)1 song
Gibson SG Standard (early 1960s, likely 1961-1962, original PAF pickups)1 song
Gibson SG Standard (early 1960s, likely 1961-1964, slide setup, open E tuning)1 song
Gibson SG Standard (early 1960s, likely 1961-1962, with stop tailpiece removed for slide)1 song
Gibson SG (likely 1961 Reissue, as per Derek Trucks' main guitar for this era and song)1 song
Gibson Custom Shop '61 SG1 song

Amps Tedeschi Trucks Band used

Fender Super Reverb (blackface, vintage 1960s or reissue)1 song
Fender Super Reverb (Blackface, 1965 reissue or vintage)1 song
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb (Blackface Reissue, studio recording)1 song
Fender Super Reverb (blackface, mid-1960s, 4x10 combo)1 song
Fender Super Reverb (Blackface, mid-1960s, likely 1965-67, non-master volume, 4x10 speakers)1 song
Alessandro Custom Amp (George Alessandro, based on Fender Super Reverb circuit, 40-60W, custom build for Derek Trucks)1 song
Fender '64 Deluxe Reverb (Blackface, vintage, used in studio for this album and song)1 song
1965 Fender Super Reverb1 song

14 Tedeschi Trucks Band tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
Bound for Glory · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson SG Standard (Derek Trucks signature or vintage spec, likely late 60s/early 70s style)	Fender Super Reverb (blackface, vintage 1965-67, 4x10 combo, no master volume)	6
Anyhow · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson SG Standard (early 1960s, likely 1961-1964, slide setup, open E tuning)	Fender Super Reverb (Blackface, mid-1960s, likely 1965-67, non-master volume, 4x10 speakers)	4.5
Do I Look Worried · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson SG (likely 1961 Reissue, as per Derek Trucks' main guitar for this era and song)	Fender '64 Deluxe Reverb (Blackface, vintage, used in studio for this album and song)	4.5
Do I Look Worried · solo	Solo · distorted	Gibson SG (likely 1961 Reissue, tuned to Open E)	Fender Super Reverb (blackface, vintage or reissue)	5
Gravity · solo	Solo · distorted	Gibson SG Standard (early 1960s, likely 1961-1962, with stop tailpiece removed for slide)	Alessandro Custom Amp (George Alessandro, based on Fender Super Reverb circuit, 40-60W, custom build for Derek Trucks)	4.5
Keep on Growing (Live At Beacon Theatre) · solo	Solo · distorted	Gibson Custom Shop '61 SG	1965 Fender Super Reverb	5
Keep on Growing (Live At Beacon Theatre) · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Derek Trucks Signature SG	Fender Super Reverb (mid-1960s, typically a '64, '65, or '66 model)	4
Layla (feat. Trey Anastasio) [Live at LOCKN' / 2019] · solo	Solo · distorted	Gibson Custom Shop SG (Derek Trucks signature, likely 1961 reissue, slide setup)	Fender Super Reverb (Blackface, vintage or reissue, 4x10 combo, no master volume)	5
Layla (feat. Trey Anastasio) [Live at LOCKN' / 2019] · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson SG Standard (Derek Trucks signature, late 2000s/2010s, stock except for removed pickguard and Maestro Vibrola cover)	Alessandro 1/2 AZZ (custom handwired head, based on Fender Super Reverb circuit, loaded with Eminence Alessandro speakers)	5
Midnight in Harlem · riff	Riff · clean	Gibson SG Standard (early 1960s, likely 1961-1962, original PAF pickups)	Fender Super Reverb (blackface, mid-1960s, 4x10 combo)	4
Midnight in Harlem · solo	Solo · distorted	Gibson SG (Derek Trucks Signature or similar, slide setup, open E tuning)	Fender Super Reverb (blackface, vintage, studio recording)	4
Midnight In Harlem (Swamp Raga Intro with Little Martha) [Live] · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson SG Standard (likely 1961 reissue, slide setup)	Fender Super Reverb (blackface, vintage 1960s or reissue)	3.5
Midnight In Harlem (Swamp Raga Intro with Little Martha) [Live] · riff	Riff · clean	Gibson SG Standard (Derek Trucks signature, slide setup)	Fender Super Reverb (Blackface, 1965 reissue or vintage)	3.5
Who Am I · riff	Riff · distorted	1970 Fender Stratocaster (stock, rosewood fretboard)	Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb (Blackface Reissue, studio recording)	4

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Tedeschi Trucks Band use?

Across 9 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fender Super Reverb (blackface, vintage 1960s or reissue) (1 song), Fender Super Reverb (Blackface, 1965 reissue or vintage) (1 song), Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb (Blackface Reissue, studio recording) (1 song), Fender Super Reverb (blackface, mid-1960s, 4x10 combo) (1 song).

What guitar did Tedeschi Trucks Band use?

Most often: Gibson SG Standard (likely 1961 reissue, slide setup) (1 song), Gibson SG Standard (Derek Trucks signature, slide setup) (1 song), 1970 Fender Stratocaster (stock, rosewood fretboard) (1 song), Gibson SG Standard (early 1960s, likely 1961-1962, original PAF pickups) (1 song).

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