What amp does Derek Trucks use?

What amp does Derek Trucks use?

Trucks’ rig is a model of simplicity. Like Haynes, he runs through two amp heads: a PRS model HXDA, which Tis describes as a combination of a Marshall Super Lead and Super Bass; and an Alessandro, which Tis says is similar to a beefed-up 1959 Fender Twin.

What effects does Derek Trucks use?

Derek Trucks’ Guitar Effects: Derek does not use any effects except for the reverb build into the Fender Super combo amp. Literally the only pedal he has on his pedalboard is a TC Electronic PolyTune tuner (previosly he used a Peterson StroboStomp) and occasionally a A/B switch.

What gauge strings does Derek Trucks use?

Comparatively speaking, Derek Trucks has quite a conservative set up for slide. He uses a custom made set of DR Pure Blues strings in a 0.11-0.46 gauge.

How does Derek Trucks tune his guitar?

Like Duane Allman, Derek always plays slide in an open E tuning (he plays everything in the open E tuning), and this example offers a solo in his style played over a “Blue Sky” type of backing track.

What finger does Derek Trucks use for slide?

3rd finger
Derek Trucks has become one of the most respected of all slide players. Like Duane Allman, who was one of his biggest musical influences (not to mention his uncle Butch Trucks’ bandmate in the original incarnation of the Allman Brothers Band), Derek plays in open E tuning and wears his slide on his 3rd finger.

What tuning is Derek Trucks in?

Derek Trucks has become one of the most respected of all slide players. Like Duane Allman, who was one of his biggest musical influences (not to mention his uncle Butch Trucks’ bandmate in the original incarnation of the Allman Brothers Band), Derek plays in open E tuning and wears his slide on his 3rd finger.

What tuning does Butch Trucks use?

open E tuning
Like Duane Allman, who was one of his biggest musical influences (not to mention his uncle Butch Trucks’ bandmate in the original incarnation of the Allman Brothers Band), Derek plays in open E tuning and wears his slide on his 3rd finger.

Are Derek Trucks best?

This month’s issue of Rolling Stone features a list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time, as voted by a panel of top guitarists and music writers. Derek Trucks made the list, this time landing at #16, just one slot behind the great Freddy King.