Clean Tone
U Can't Hold No Groove (If You Ain't Got No Pocket)
Victor Wooten
Bassfunk1990s
Original Gear
BassFodera Monarch Deluxe (Victor Wooten signature, 4-string)
AmpAmpeg SVT-4 Pro (studio era, likely with Ampeg 8x10 cab)
PickupsDual EMG J-style (active, jazz configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid4.5
treble7.5
presence6
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionDBX DBX 160A Compressor (studio rackmount, likely)
Notes
Studio recording, 1996, original album session
Tone Character(10)
extremely clearfull-rangetight low endcrisp, glassy highsfast transient attackeven note dynamicsmodern studio polishno audible distortionslap and tap articulationvery low noise floor
Difficulty
This song is a showcase of Victor Wooten's virtuosity, requiring advanced slap, tap, and dynamic control at speed. The combination of technical slap, intricate tapping, and precise ghost notes makes it one of the most challenging bass pieces in modern funk.
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Original Gear
BassFodera Monarch Deluxe (Victor Wooten signature, 4-string)
AmpAmpeg SVT-4 Pro (studio era, likely with Ampeg 8x10 cab)
PickupsDual EMG J-style (active, jazz configuration)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid4.5
treble7.5
presence6
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionDBX DBX 160A Compressor (studio rackmount, likely)
Notes
Studio recording, 1996, original album session
Tone Character(10)
extremely clearfull-rangetight low endcrisp, glassy highsfast transient attackeven note dynamicsmodern studio polishno audible distortionslap and tap articulationvery low noise floor
Difficulty
This song is a showcase of Victor Wooten's virtuosity, requiring advanced slap, tap, and dynamic control at speed. The combination of technical slap, intricate tapping, and precise ghost notes makes it one of the most challenging bass pieces in modern funk.