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Derek Trucks Signature SG 2015
World–renowned artist's tone
$2,399
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
Wood Selection Scale
Body Grade:
Density: Grain:
High Density/High Grain Variations specifies the densest wood for a bright tone with prominent grain variations. Models featuring Les Paul CM 2015 Les Paul Junior Single Cut 2015 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015 Heritage Cherry LPM 2015 The Gibson USA 2015 Model Year guitars feature four different backs, from ultra-low density with light weight and clear grain to high-density wood with strong grain variations. High Variations
Medium Density/Medium Grain Variations specifies moderately dense wood for a balance of comfort and tone, with medium grain variations. Models featuring Les Paul Studio 2015 Les Paul Less Plus 2015 Les Paul Classic 2015 SG Special 2015 The Gibson USA 2015 Model Year guitars feature four different backs, from ultra-low density with light weight and clear grain to high-density wood with strong grain variations. Medium Medium
Low Density/Slight Grain Variations specifies light wood for a balance of comfort and tone, with slight grain variations. Models featuring Les Paul Deluxe 2015 Les Paul Traditional 2015 Midtown Standard The Gibson USA 2015 Model Year guitars feature four different backs, from ultra-low density with light weight and clear grain to high-density wood with strong grain variations. Low Slight
Ultra-Low Density/Clear specifies the lightest wood for comfort, and offers a naturally uniform grain pattern. Models featuring Les Paul Standard 2015 Les Paul Standard 2015 Tobacco Sunburst Candy Les Paul Standard Premium Quilt 2015 SG Standard 2015 SG Standard 2015 Fireburst Derek Trucks SG 2015 SG Standard Bass 2015 Thunderbird Bass 2015 Firebird V 2015 The Gibson USA 2015 Model Year guitars feature four different backs, from ultra-low density with light weight and clear grain to high-density wood with strong grain variations. Ultra Low Clear
Body Contour
Carve:
Flat Flat Flat the minimalist, straight forward body style translated into a more affordable guitar design Models featuring Les Paul Junior Single Cut 2015 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015 Heritage Cherry SG Special 2015 SG Standard 2015 SG Standard 2015 Fireburst Derek Trucks SG 2015 SG Standard Bass 2015 Thunderbird Bass 2015 Firebird V 2015 Midtown Standard The four body types available on Gibson USA's 2015 Model Year guitars range from flat to enhanced carve. Flat
Slight Slight Slight Carve adds a subtle curve that accents the guitar's shape. Models featuring Les Paul CM 2015 LPM 2015 Les Paul Studio 2015 The four body types available on Gibson USA's 2015 Model Year guitars range from flat to enhanced carve. Slight
Classic Classic Classic Carve provides moderate carving that emphasizes the guitar's shape and grain. Models featuring Les Paul Less Plus 2015 Les Paul Classic 2015 Les Paul Deluxe 2015 Les Paul Supreme 2015 The four body types available on Gibson USA's 2015 Model Year guitars range from flat to enhanced carve. Classic
Enhanced Carve delivers the maximum amount of carving, highlighting the grain patterns and increasing the visual impact. Models featuring Les Paul Traditional 2015 Les Paul Standard 2015 Tobacco Sunburst Candy Les Paul Standard 2015 Les Paul Standard Premium Quilt 2015 The four body types available on Gibson USA's 2015 Model Year guitars range from flat to enhanced carve. Enhanced
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
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:
Light Variations Light Variations Fingerboard — Light Light shade rosewood with some grain variations. Models featuring Les Paul CM 2015 Les Paul Junior Single Cut 2015 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015 Heritage Cherry LPM 2015 Les Paul Studio 2015 SG Special 2015 All Gibson USA 2015 Model Year guitars feature high-quality rosewood with different looks ranging from dark to light. Light Variations
Medium Slight Variations Medium Slight Variations Fingerboard — Medium Medium shade rosewood with slight grain variations Models featuring Les Paul Less Plus 2015 Les Paul Classic 2015 Les Paul Deluxe 2015 SG Standard Bass 2015 Midtown Standard All Gibson USA 2015 Model Year guitars feature high-quality rosewood with different looks ranging from dark to light. Medium Slight Variations
Dark Uniform Dark Uniform Fingerboard — Dark Dark rosewood with a uniform grain pattern. Models featuring Les Paul Traditional 2015 Les Paul Standard 2015 Les Paul Standard 2015 Tobacco Sunburst Candy Les Paul Standard Premium Quilt 2015 SG Standard 2015 SG Standard 2015 Fireburst Derek Trucks SG 2015 Thunderbird Bass 2015 Firebird V 2015 All Gibson USA 2015 Model Year guitars feature high-quality rosewood with different looks ranging from dark to light. Dark Uniform
Neck Profile
Slim Taper
Neck Profile — SlimTaper™ 1st Fret SlimTaper™'s slimmer neck taper promotes faster playing Models featuring Les Paul Junior Single Cut 2015 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015 Heritage Cherry Les Paul Studio 2015 Les Paul Classic 2015 SG Special 2015 SG Standard 2015 SG Standard 2015 Fireburst Derek Trucks SG 2015 Firebird V 2015 Midtown Standard Gibson USA's new 2015 Model Year offers the five most popular neck designs to accommodate individual playing styles. 1st Fret
Neck Profile — SlimTaper™ 12th Fret SlimTaper™'s slimmer neck taper promotes faster playing. Models featuring Les Paul Junior Single Cut 2015 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015 Les Paul Special Double Cutaway 2015 Heritage Cherry Les Paul Studio 2015 Les Paul Classic 2015 SG Special 2015 SG Standard 2015 SG Standard 2015 Fireburst Derek Trucks SG 2015 Firebird V 2015 Midtown Standard Gibson USA's new 2015 Model Year offers the five most popular neck designs to accommodate individual playing styles. 12th Fret
Slim Taper Asym
Neck Profile — SlimTaper™ Asymmetrical 1st Fret SlimTaper™ Asymmetrical's design provides a more ergonomic grip for guitarists who keep their thumb on the neck's back Models featuring Les Paul Standard 2015 Les Paul Standard 2015 Tobacco Sunburst Candy Les Paul Standard Premium Quilt 2015 Gibson USA's new 2015 Model Year offers the five most popular neck designs to accommodate individual playing styles. 1st Fret
Neck Profile — SlimTaper™ Asymmetrical 12th Fret SlimTaper™ Asymmetrical's design provides a more ergonomic grip for guitarists who keep their thumb on the neck's back. Models featuring Les Paul Standard 2015 Les Paul Standard 2015 Tobacco Sunburst Candy Les Paul Standard Premium Quilt 2015 Gibson USA's new 2015 Model Year offers the five most popular neck designs to accommodate individual playing styles. 12th Fret
Rounded
Neck Profile — Rounded 1st Fret Rounded's traditional look and substantial feel. Models featuring Les Paul CM 2015 LPM 2015 Les Paul Less Plus 2015 SG Standard Bass 2015 Thunderbird Bass 2015 Gibson USA's new 2015 Model Year offers the five most popular neck designs to accommodate individual playing styles. 1st Fret
Neck Profile — Rounded 12th Fret Rounded's traditional look and substantial feel. Models featuring Les Paul CM 2015 LPM 2015 Les Paul Less Plus 2015 SG Standard Bass 2015 Thunderbird Bass 2015 Gibson USA's new 2015 Model Year offers the five most popular neck designs to accommodate individual playing styles. 12th Fret
Rounded Asym
Neck Profile — Rounded Asymmetrical 1st Fret Rounded Asymmetrical increases sustain and adds a twist to standard rounded necks by providing a more ergonomic grip for guitarists who keep their thumb on the neck's back. Models featuring Les Paul Deluxe 2015 Les Paul Supreme 2015 Gibson USA's new 2015 Model Year offers the five most popular neck designs to accommodate individual playing styles. 1st Fret
Neck Profile — Rounded Asymmetrical 12th Fret Rounded Asymmetrical increases sustain and adds a twist to standard rounded necks by providing a more ergonomic grip for guitarists who keep their thumb on the neck's back. Models featuring Les Paul Deluxe 2015 Les Paul Supreme 2015 Gibson USA's new 2015 Model Year offers the five most popular neck designs to accommodate individual playing styles. 12th Fret
Rounded XL
Neck Profile — Rounded XL1st Fret Rounded XL thickens the rounded design to provide maximum sustain, while also recalling the shape of the earliest Les Pauls. Models featuring Les Paul Traditional 2015 Gibson USA's new 2015 Model Year offers the five most popular neck designs to accommodate individual playing styles. 1st Fret
Neck Profile — Rounded XL12th Fret Rounded XL thickens the rounded design to provide maximum sustain, while also recalling the shape of the earliest Les Pauls. Models featuring Les Paul Traditional 2015 Gibson USA's new 2015 Model Year offers the five most popular neck designs to accommodate individual playing styles. 12th Fret
Finishes
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: Brown
 
Strap Locks: No
Tools: Truss Rod Wrench
 
Manual: Gibson USA Owner's
COA/Other: None
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