Riff Tone

Layla (feat. Trey Anastasio) [Live at LOCKN' / 2019]

Tedeschi Trucks Band

Guitarblues2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (Derek Trucks signature, late 2000s/2010s, stock except for removed pickguard and Maestro Vibrola cover)

AmpAlessandro 1/2 AZZ (custom handwired head, based on Fender Super Reverb circuit, loaded with Eminence Alessandro speakers)

PickupsGibson '57 Classic Humbuckers (stock, uncovered)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6.5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Live performance at LOCKN' Festival, August 24, 2019. Derek Trucks' main SG into Alessandro 1/2 AZZ head and Alessandro-loaded Fender Super Reverb cabs. No pedalboard used for riff section; amp is main source of drive. Settings estimated based on typical Derek Trucks live rig and genre. No evidence of additional effects or pedals in riff section.

Tone Character(10)

warm and smoothsinging sustaintouch-sensitivearticulate midrangeslightly gritty edge-of-breakupfull-bodied lowssparkling highsdynamic and responsiveharmonically richclassic Allman/Clapton-inspired slide tone

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate slide guitar skills, precise intonation, and dynamic control, but does not involve extreme speed or advanced chord voicings. The challenge is in expressive phrasing and maintaining clarity at high volume.