The Tedeschi Trucks Band recently performed for NPR's Tiny Desk concert series, and it's phenomenal: Derek's playing just seems so effortless. It's a joy to watch. … [Read more...]
Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi Interview with Musicians Friend
Musician's Friend recently interviewed Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi for their April 2012 catalog. I like Derek's fairly simplistic approach to gear: "I like not thinking about the instrument you're holding. My mindset is, you find a guitar that you feel comfortable with, you plug it into an amp, and you go. It puts more on the musician than on the gear. At the end of the … [Read more...]
Gibson Derek Trucks Signature SG
I haven't seen much information about it, but it seems that Gibson has recently produced a limited number of Derek Trucks Signature SG guitars. The guitar is spec'd similarly to Gibson's '61 Reissue SG with a few special appointments. For example, the Trucks Signature SG includes a Lyre tailpiece like that seem on Trucks' own guitar. The pickguard has also been removed to match … [Read more...]
NAMM 2011: Derek Trucks Signature Slide
Dunlop have announced a Derek Trucks Signature Slide based on the slides that Trucks uses on tour. Dunlop says that this slide "delivers a fluid, vocal style with bright and cutting tone." Now, if they can only bottle up his talent! … [Read more...]
Photo Friday: Derek Trucks
This is a photo of Derek Trucks from 08/25/2008. Although he's well known for playing an SG, he added an original 1959 Les Paul to his playing arsenal during his tour in 2008. Photo credit: Copyright 2008 moemoephoto.com … [Read more...]