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Bound for Glory Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Tedeschi Trucks Band
Tedeschi Trucks Band · 2010s+ · blues
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson SG Standard (Derek Trucks signature or vintage spec, likely late 60s/early 70s style)
Pickups
Gibson '57 Classic Alnico II humbuckers (stock or vintage spec, non-potted)
Amp
Fender Super Reverb (blackface, vintage 1965-67, 4x10 combo, no master volume)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
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.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass4.5
Gain6
Reverb3
Treble6.5
Presence5
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Tone Character
- warm and smooth
- singing sustain
- touch-sensitive
- edge-of-breakup crunch
- clear slide articulation
- full-bodied midrange
- slightly compressed attack
- open and dynamic
- minimal pedal coloration
- harmonically rich
Notes & Caveats
- No direct studio documentation for 'Bound for Glory' riff section gear; gear and settings inferred from Derek Trucks' well-documented studio rig and multiple interviews for this era.
- No explicit pedal or effect use confirmed for the riff section; Derek Trucks is known for minimal pedal use and running straight into the amp for rhythm/riff parts.
- Amp settings are based on forum posts and interviews for Derek Trucks' Super Reverb setup, not specific to this song but consistent with his standard approach.
- Pickup choice inferred from typical slide/riff tone and Derek Trucks' preference for neck pickup on SG.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Derek Trucks is known for a warm, dynamic, edge-of-breakup slide tone using a Fender Super Reverb or similar amp, with mids and bass pushed for fullness, treble and presence kept moderate to avoid harshness, and moderate reverb for space. The riff in 'Bound for Glory' has that classic blues-rock warmth and sustain, but remains articulate and not overly driven.