Derek Trucks Signature SG 2015
World–renowned artist’s tone
All the specs a great artist demands, with superb tone and standout looks.
Body
| Body | |
| Wood Species: | Mahogany |
| Pieces: | 2 |
| Grade: | Ultra low |
| Binding: | None |
| Weight | |
| Average Weight (body only): | 1.86 kg / 4.1 lbs |
| Materials Used | |
| Glue: | Franklin Titebond 50 |
| Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: | A Solid mahogany body has the most sustain with specially tapered bevel body chosen by Derek |
| Body Contour | |
| Carve: | Flat |
NECK
| Neck | |
| Wood Species: | Mahogany |
| Pieces: | 1 |
| Details | |
| Truss Rod: | SG |
| Profile: | Slim Taper™ DT |
| Thickness at Fret 1: | 20.32 mm / .800″ |
| Thickness at Fret 12: | 22.73 mm / .895″ |
| Other Materials: | Franklin Titebond 50 |
| Average Weight: | 544.31 gm / 1.2 lbs |
| Peg Head | |
| Type: | SP–2 |
| Inlay: | Mother of Pearl |
| Peg Head Binding: | None |
| Logo: | Mother of Pearl “Gibson” and “Holly “ |
| Silkscreen: | |
| Headstock Angle: | 17 degrees |
| Tonal, Resonant, and/or Technical Effect: | The mahogany slim taper neck provides a sleek platform for fast playing and the mahogany adds a rich tonal quality ,the special shape was taken from Derek’s favorite SG |
| Neck Fit | |
| Joint Angle: | 3.5 degrees |
| Joint Angle Tolerance: | 0 deg 0 min 15 sec |
| Type: | Mortise and Tenon |
| Adhesive: | Franklin Titebond 50 |
| Gauges Used: | Pitch Height Gauge, Alignment Gauge |
| Nut | |
| Style: | Classic |
| Material: | TekToid |
| Width: | 4.305 cm / 1.695″ |
| Slots: | E: 1.1684mm / 0.046″ A: 0.9144 mm / 0.036″ D: 0.6604 mm / 0.026″ G: 0.4064mm / 0.016″ B: 0.2794mm / 0.011″ e: 0.2286mm / 0.009″ |
| Fingerboard | |
| Wood Species: | Rosewood |
| Pieces: | 1 |
| Shade: | Dark |
| Fingerboard Details | |
| Radius: | 30.48 cm / 12″ |
| Frets: | 22 |
| Nut/End of Board: | 4.305 cm / 1.695″ @ nut, 5.704 cm / 2.260″ @ end of board |
| Scale: | 62.865 cm / 24.75″ |
| Binding: | Cream |
| Side Dots (Color): | Black |
| Fingerboard Inlays | |
| Style: | Trapezoid |
| Material: | Acrylic |
| Dimensions: | From 16.51 mm x 29.718 mm / 0.66″ x 1.17″ to 6.096 mm x 39.624 mm / 0.24″ x 1.56″ |
| Average Weight: | 117.93 gm / 4.16 oz |
Wood Selection Scale
Fingerboard:
Shade:Grain:
Vintage Red Stain
| Color Code: | VE |
| Surface Texture: | Smooth/ Hi Gloss 90 Sheen Lacquer |
| Filler: | Faded Red |
| Sealer: | 1–1.5 mils |
| Top: | Faded Red Filler |
| Top Coat: | Hi Gloss Lacquer/ 90 Sheen 7–8 mils |
| Scraped: | Fingerboard Sides and Nut |
Electronics
| Pickups | Rhythm | Lead | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Style: | 57 Classic | 57 Classic | |
| Winds/Coil: Screw side/Slug side: | 5250 / 5250 | 5250 / 5250 | |
| Material of Wire (gauge): | 42E | 42E | |
| Coil Dimensions (per coil): | 6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61″ x 0.68″ | 6.6294 cm x 1.7272 mm / 2.61″ x 0.68″ | |
| Coil Material: | ABS | ABS | |
| Coil Winding Process: | Machine Wound | Machine Wound | |
| Pole Piece Material: | Nickel Plated Steel | Nickel Plated Steel | |
| Pole Piece Position from Nut: | 47.3075 cm / 18.625″ | 59.52998 cm / 23.437 inches | |
| Slug Material: | Nickel Plated Steel | Nickel Plated Steel | |
| Slug Dimensions (diameter x length): | 4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187 x 0.489″ | 4.7498 mm x 1.24206 cm / 0.187 x 0.489″ | |
| Magnet Material: | Alnico #2 (smooth) | Alnico #2 (smooth) | |
| Magnet Position from Nut: | 48.26 cm / 19″ | 58.7375cm / 23.125″ | |
| Magnet Dimensions: | 6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5″ x 0.5″ | 6.35 cm x 1.27 mm / 2.5″ x 0.5″ | |
| Polarities: | Screw side is the south pole of magnet | Screw side is the south pole of magnet | |
| Cover: | Chrome plated | Chrome plated | |
| Qfactor: | 5.95 | 5.95 | |
| ResistanceDC: | 7.92k ohms | 7.92k ohms | |
| Resonant Frequency: | 2450 Hz | 2450 Hz | |
| Tonal & Resonant Advancements: | Classic humbucker tone with matched bobbin windings for vintage humbucker tone with enhanced highs. | ||
| Control Pocket Assembly | Lead Volume | Rhythm Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type: | 500K Non–Linear | 500K Non–Linear | |
| Peak Voltage: | 500V | 500V | |
| Range: | 0–500K | 0–500K | |
| Power Rating: | 1/4 watt above 100K ohms | 1/4 watt above 100K ohms | |
| Resistance Tolerance: | +/– 20% | +/– 20% | |
| Minimum Resistance: | 200 ohms | 200 ohms | |
| Lead Tone | Rhythm Tone | ||
| Type: | 500K Non–Linear | 500K Non–Linear | |
| Peak Voltage: | 500V | 500V | |
| Range: | 0–500K | 0–500K | |
| Power Rating: | 1/4 watt above 100K ohms | 1/4 watt above 100K ohms | |
| Resistance Tolerance: | +/– 20% | +/– 20% | |
| Minimum Resistance: | 200 ohms | 200 ohms | |
| Capacitors: | Lead Value | Rhythm | |
| .022 uF | .022 uF |
Hardware
| Tuning Keys | |
|---|---|
| Style: | Vintage keystone |
| Material: | Zamak |
| Weight: | 31.1845 gm / 1.1oz |
| Tuning Keys Details | |
| Tuning Ratio: | 18:01 |
| Gear Type: | worm gear |
| What is allowable turn: | +/– 4 degrees |
| Plating specs: | Nickel |
| Part numbers: | 430–14062 / 430–14063 |
| String Dimensions | |
| E: | 1.1684mm / 0.046″ |
| A: | 0.9144 mm / 0.036″ |
| D: | 0.6604 mm / 0.026″ |
| G: | 0.4064mm / 0.016″ |
| B: | 0.2794mm / 0.011″ |
| e: | 0.2286mm / 0.009″ |
| Bridge | |
| Style: | ABR |
| Material: | Zamak base |
| Plating Specs: | Chrome |
| Part number: | 430–10510 |
| Weight: | 53.86 gm / 1.9 oz |
| Dimensions of String Slots | |
| E: | 1.4732mm / 0.058″ |
| A: | 1.2192mm / 0.048″ |
| D: | 0.9652mm / 0.038″ |
| G: | 0.7112mm / 0.028″ |
| B: | 0.4826mm / 0.019” |
| e: | 0.3556mm / 0.014″ |
| Tailpiece | |
| Style: | Stop Bar |
| Compensated: | No |
| Material: | Zamak |
| Plating Specs: | Chrome |
| Part number: | 430-10135 |
| Weight: | 82.21 g / 2.9 oz |
| Output Jack | |
| Style: | 1/4″ mono with dual tip contact |
| Strap Buttons | |
| Material: | Aluminum |
| Plating Specs: | None |
| Part numbers: | 430–19160 / 430–19160E |
| Weight: | 4.0 gm / 0.14 oz |
Plastics
| Truss Rod Cover | |
|---|---|
| Style: | black and white bell hot stamped white “Derek Trucks “ |
| Part Number: | 430–19858 |
| Knobs | |
| Style: | Black Volume and Tone top hat silver insert |
| Part Number: | 430–19200 / 430–19201 |
| Dial Pointers | |
| Yes/No: | Yes |
| Control Plate(s) (Backplate Cover) | |
|---|---|
| Style: | Stainless steel infused polycarbonate for Electrostatic Discharge Protection |
| Part Number: | 380–12210 |
| Switch Washer | |
| Style: | Black hot stamp gold |
| Part Number: | 430–19295 |
| Trim Rings | |
| Style: | Humbucker black |
| Part Number: | Low 440–13884, High 440–13851 |
Accessories
| Case | |
|---|---|
| Style: | Hard Shell |
| Color: | Black |
| Strap Locks: | No |
| Tools: | Truss Rod Wrench |
| Manual: | Gibson USA Owner’s |
| COA/Other: | None |