It Hurt So Bad
Bridge pickup on the Telecaster for a sharper, more urgent edge.
- Guitar
- Telecaster, bridge pickup
- Guitar volume
- 9
- Guitar tone
- 8
- Amp — Volume
- 6
- Amp — Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- Light
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Tedeschi Trucks Band
Susan Tedeschi
Blues Rock1990s–presentUSA
A Strat and a Tele through small Fender amps with the reverb up — her playing leans on tone and space as much as on the notes.
Known for: Just Won't Burn, It Hurt So Bad, Midnight in Harlem
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gear entries
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Rig rundown
Amps
1Fender Deluxe Reverb
AmpSmall, clean and turned up with reverb.
Guitars
2Fender Telecaster
GuitarBrighter and more cutting for the blues numbers.
Fender Stratocaster
GuitarHer main electric for the soulful material.
Dial-in specs
What to dial in to chase Susan Tedeschi's signature sounds — knob positions, pickup choice and amp EQ as documented.
Just Won't Burn
Neck pickup with the amp just breaking up and reverb filling the gaps.
- Guitar
- Strat, neck pickup
- Guitar volume
- 8
- Guitar tone
- 6
- Amp — Volume
- 6
- Amp — Bass
- 6
- Amp — Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- Medium