Riff Tone

Wynona's Big Brown Beaver

Primus

Guitarother1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jazz Bass (red, as seen in music video; studio bass not confirmed, but likely a Carl Thompson 4-string or Warwick Streamer Jazzman for the album recording)

AmpMesa Boogie Bass 400+

PickupsEMG 35 (Carl Thompson) or stock Fender Jazz Bass single coils (if Jazz Bass used); pickup selector: neck + bridge (out-of-phase on Warwick, likely both pickups on Jazz Bass)

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass5

mid7

treble7.5

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1995. Gear for the riff section is inferred from video and multiple gear rundowns; Les Claypool is known for using Carl Thompson basses in studio, but the Jazz Bass is seen in the video. Settings from ToneMirror are for the Mesa Boogie Bass 400+; no evidence of guitar amp or guitar for the riff section—this is a bass-driven riff. No evidence of guitar pedals or effects for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and mid-forwardtight, punchy low endaggressive attackarticulate and cuttingpercussive slap and popdynamic and responsiveslight amp overdriveminimal effectsfunk-metal slap styleclear note separation

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced slap and pop technique at a fast tempo, with intricate rhythmic patterns and dynamic control, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Wynona's Big Brown Beaver Bass Tone Settings — Primus | ToneMirror Gear Rundown: Les Claypool Les Claypool | Equipboard Wynona’s Big Brown Beaver Primus bass cover tutorial

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