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Solo Tone
I Wish I Knew (How It Would Feel to Be Free)
The Derek Trucks Band
Guitarblues2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (likely Custom Shop Dickey Betts SG, slide setup, open E tuning)
AmpFender '65 Super Reverb (Blackface, vintage or reissue)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass4.5
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Notes
Studio recording, c. 2008 (Songlines era). Derek Trucks is known for using his SG into a Fender Super Reverb with minimal pedals, slide technique, and amp set loud for touch sensitivity. No evidence of live rig or alternate amps for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainwarm and vocal-liketouch-sensitiveedge-of-breakup claritysmooth upper midsclear note separationslightly compressed highsdynamic responseminimal pedal colorationamp-driven breakup
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced slide guitar skills, including precise intonation, dynamic control, and expressive phrasing, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (likely Custom Shop Dickey Betts SG, slide setup, open E tuning)
AmpFender '65 Super Reverb (Blackface, vintage or reissue)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass4.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, c. 2008 (Songlines era). Derek Trucks is known for using his SG into a Fender Super Reverb with minimal pedals, slide technique, and amp set loud for touch sensitivity. No evidence of live rig or alternate amps for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainwarm and vocal-liketouch-sensitiveedge-of-breakup claritysmooth upper midsclear note separationslightly compressed highsdynamic responseminimal pedal colorationamp-driven breakup
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced slide guitar skills, including precise intonation, dynamic control, and expressive phrasing, making it challenging for most players.