Author Topic: Larry Graham (Read 110 times)

jazzyvee · « **on:** March 08, 2009, 04:46:34 PM »

I found this clip on you tube with Larry Graham. He's using some kind of overdrive on his bass but that isn't what interested me.

It's that he has a microphone built into his bass via some kind of swan necked holder. Both the bass and the mic are wireless too.

I've never seen that before
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_4tNot8-xk

briant · « **Reply #1 on:** March 08, 2009, 11:23:58 PM »

Larry is a bad bad man.

He owns the captain's hat look as well. Not many people can pull that one off and still look like a total bad ass.

811952 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 09, 2009, 05:57:34 AM »

Cool! I've seen him use a bass that had the gooseneck mic mounted on the face of the instrument, with a big bend to bring it up to his mouth. Looked awkward as heck to me. I would guess this one is a later refinement of that.. Great video!

John

olieoliver · « **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2009, 06:17:19 AM »

I've seen this before but it's been a while, very cool. Thanks JV.

I also noticed the link to the video of Flea on this page. While I'm not a HUGE fan of Flea's the solo was cool to watch. His right hand is pretty stinkin quick. Had a good sound too.

OO

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #4 on:** March 09, 2009, 01:32:00 PM »

The Jam is the baddest bass anthem

jacko · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2009, 05:32:00 AM »

olie. If you get the chance, check out Stanley's 'Night school' DVD. Flea acquits himself pretty well in the company of mostly jazz giants.

Graeme

olieoliver · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2009, 02:09:19 PM »

Very Cool, Flea & Stanley. Thanks for the heads up Graeme.

OO

David Houck · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2009, 05:52:04 PM »

Cool video indeed, Olie!

hankster · « **Reply #8 on:** March 10, 2009, 07:18:12 PM »

I'm having a senior's moment, but I have a vague recollection of seeing a similar rig, but mounted on a guitar - maybe a Gibson (?) in my travels. Seemed like an idea whose time hadn't quite come, or maybe had passed already. Anyway, I don't think Larry's bass is the only example. Anyone else have any similar recollection?

hankster · « **Reply #9 on:** March 10, 2009, 07:40:47 PM »

I am not crazy after all. Here it is:
http://jbwid.com/guitar/lpp01.htm

R.