Riff Tone

Midnight In Harlem (Swamp Raga Intro with Little Martha) [Live]

Tedeschi Trucks Band

Guitarblues2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (Derek Trucks signature, slide setup)

AmpFender Super Reverb (Blackface, 1965 reissue or vintage)

PickupsGibson '57 Classic humbuckers (neck position, uncovered, stock wiring)

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass6.5

mid7

treble6

reverb5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Live performance, likely from 2010s era; Derek Trucks is known for using his signature SG with the neck pickup and a Fender Super Reverb for this song live. No pedals are typically used for the riff section; amp reverb is engaged. No evidence of additional effects or pedals for the riff section in this live version.

Tone Character(10)

warm and smoothglassy slide sustaintouch-sensitive dynamicsrounded lowsclear and articulatefull-bodied neck pickupnatural amp reverb depthno pedal colorationsinging sustainclean, open sound

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced slide technique, excellent intonation, and dynamic control to achieve the smooth, singing sustain and touch-sensitive phrasing characteristic of Derek Trucks' playing.

Sources

Tedeschi Trucks Band -- Midnight In Harlem [Blues Rock]Tedeschi Trucks Band - "Midnight in Harlem" : r/Guitar [Question] how to learn to play stuff like Derek Trucks?

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