Riff Tone

Bound for Glory

Tedeschi Trucks Band

Guitarblues2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (Derek Trucks signature or vintage spec, likely late 60s/early 70s style)

AmpFender Super Reverb (blackface, vintage 1965-67, 4x10 combo, no master volume)

PickupsGibson '57 Classic Alnico II humbuckers (stock or vintage spec, non-potted)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass4.5

mid5

treble6.5

reverb3

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, album version, released 2016. Derek Trucks is known for using his SG into a cranked Fender Super Reverb with minimal pedals for the main riff. No evidence of live rig or alternate amps for this specific recording.

Tone Character(10)

warm and smoothsinging sustaintouch-sensitiveedge-of-breakup crunchclear slide articulationfull-bodied midrangeslightly compressed attackopen and dynamicminimal pedal colorationharmonically rich

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate slide technique, dynamic control for edge-of-breakup tones, and precise timing/groove, but does not involve advanced speed or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Derek Trucks Fender Amp Settings (Vol 8, Treble 8, Mid 3, Bass 2)PG Editors' Best Albums of 2018 - Premier Guitar

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