Marvin Gaye – In The Groove
The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1968 album In The Groove.
Music from In The Groove
Gear Used On In The Groove
Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Marvin Gaye – In The Groove (1968). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.
Keyboards and Synthesizers used by Earl Van Dyke on In The Groove
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Earl Van Dyke can be confirmed to use a Hammond B-3 organ, as evidenced by a photograph showing him with the instrument.
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Bass Guitars used by James Jamerson on In The Groove
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James Jamerson bought his "Funk Machine", a Fender Precision, in 1962 and played that bass for most of his career.
Guitars used by Joe Messina on In The Groove
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In this forum post, numerous photos are shown of Joe Messina with his Fender Telecaster. It appears to have a Jazzmaster neck, judging by the logo. He can also be seen playing different Telecasters in other photos, but this is the one he appears to have used most.
Guitars used by Eddie Willis on In The Groove
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This video documents the heavily moddiefied Firebird used by Eddie Willis. At 4:12 a photo of the guitar before the third pickup was installed is shown.
Keyboards and Synthesizers used by Johnny Griffith on In The Groove
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Johnny Griffith is confirmed to have used the Wurlitzer 200 electric piano.