Tedeschi Trucks Band

Derek Trucks

Blues Rock1994–presentUSA

Slide in open E on an SG through a cranked Super Reverb, played with bare fingers and no pick — a tone that breathes like a voice.

Known for: Midnight in Harlem, Desdemona, Anyhow

gear entries

with sources

Rig rundown

Amp

Cranked, with the amp's own breakup doing the work.

Guitar

Set up for slide with high action and heavy strings.

Other

Played on the ring finger, bare fingers on the strings.

What to dial in to chase Derek Trucks's signature sounds — knob positions, pickup choice and amp EQ as documented.

Darker and more vocal, with the amp pushed harder for sustain.

Open-E slide, amp right at the point of breakup, dynamics from the fingers alone.