Riff Tone
One In a Million You
Larry Graham
Guitarother1980s
Original Gear
GuitarG&L L2000 Bass
AmpWarwick WA 600 solid-state amp with WCA 410 and WCA 115 cabinets
PickupsG&L MFD humbucking pickups (active/passive switchable)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb2.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1980. Gear confirmed for this era and album. No evidence of guitar (six-string) on riff; this is a bass-driven track. Effects inferred from era and Graham's known pedalboard at the time.
Tone Character(9)
deep and round low endtight, percussive slap attackarticulate and clear note separationslightly enhanced midssubtle amp reverbstudio-polished claritywarm but punchydynamic response to playingfunky, rhythmic groove
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate slap bass technique, tight timing, and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced chord work or extreme speed.
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Original Gear
GuitarG&L L2000 Bass
AmpWarwick WA 600 solid-state amp with WCA 410 and WCA 115 cabinets
PickupsG&L MFD humbucking pickups (active/passive switchable)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb2.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1980. Gear confirmed for this era and album. No evidence of guitar (six-string) on riff; this is a bass-driven track. Effects inferred from era and Graham's known pedalboard at the time.
Tone Character(9)
deep and round low endtight, percussive slap attackarticulate and clear note separationslightly enhanced midssubtle amp reverbstudio-polished claritywarm but punchydynamic response to playingfunky, rhythmic groove
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate slap bass technique, tight timing, and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced chord work or extreme speed.