Difference between revisions of "Noah Guitars Excalibur"
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| Used = [[Teignmouth Den 2009 - 4th (gig)|2009-09-04]] — [[Indio Empire Polo Field 2010 (gig)|2010-04-17]] | | Used = [[Teignmouth Den 2009 - 4th (gig)|2009-09-04]] — [[Indio Empire Polo Field 2010 (gig)|2010-04-17]] | ||
| Body = Hollow | | Body = Hollow | ||
| Neck = Bolt | | Neck = Bolt-on | ||
| BodyCovering = Mirrored aluminium with dark-orange/red scratchplate | | BodyCovering = Mirrored aluminium with dark-orange/red scratchplate | ||
| Wood = '''Body''': Aluminum Hardshell<br/>'''Neck''': Maple<br/>'''Fingerboard''': Maple (20 frets, black dot inlays) | | Wood = '''Body''': Aluminum Hardshell<br/>'''Neck''': Maple<br/>'''Fingerboard''': Maple (20 frets, black dot inlays) | ||
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== Background & Information == | == Background & Information == | ||
This 50's precision model bass guitar was made by Noah Guitars, an Italian guitar manufacturer from Milan. It's special in that it has a hollow body made from aluminium. Around 2018-2019, the guitar has been rebranded as "Noah Classic Bass" and features a slightly modified shape of the headstock. | |||
[[Christopher Wolstenholme]] was first shown using | After purchasing it in a guitar store in Italy in 2009, [[Christopher Wolstenholme|Wolstenholme]] was first shown using it in the video for [[Uprising (single) |Uprising]], though in "The Making of Uprising" video, the second video from the "[[The Resistance (album)#Pre-order downloads | Join the Resistance]]" campaign, he is shown to have recorded the song using a [[Fender Jazz Bass]]. | ||
== Touring == | |||
The | Chris only used it during The Resistance tour, until 2010, when it's duties have gone to the [[Status The KingBass Mk-II|Status's The KingBass Mk-II]] and [[Status S2-Classic|S2-Classic]] basses. Despite that, he still appears to own the guitar, as it was seen in a 2015 [https://www.instagram.com/p/6XoXB4idXT/ Instagram picture of his guitar collection]. | ||
For touring, the bass appears to have been kept stock with a larger chrome thumb rest installed additionally at the bridge. | |||
=== Songs used for: === | === Songs used for: === | ||
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File:NoahExcalibur_UprisingShoot2.jpg|Chris with the Excalibur during the Uprising video shoot | File:NoahExcalibur_UprisingShoot2.jpg|Chris with the Excalibur during the Uprising video shoot | ||
File:NoahExcalibur_Rehearsals.jpg|Chris and the Noah Guitars Excalibur | File:NoahExcalibur_Rehearsals.jpg|Chris and the Noah Guitars Excalibur | ||
File: | File:Bass_Guitar_Magazine_2009-10-04_a.jpg|Chris and the Noah Guitars Excalibur | ||
File:Noah.jpg|Playing the bass live | File:Noah.jpg|Playing the bass live | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:51, 12 September 2020
Excalibur | |
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Manufacturer | Noah Guitars |
Used | 2009-09-04 — 2010-04-17 |
Body type | Hollow |
Neck joint | Bolt-on |
Body covering | Mirrored aluminium with dark-orange/red scratchplate |
Wood | Body: Aluminum Hardshell Neck: Maple Fingerboard: Maple (20 frets, black dot inlays) |
Bridge | Fixed |
Electronics | One volume, one tone |
Pickup(s) | 1x Seymour Duncan SCPB-3 |
Special circuits | — |
Background & Information
This 50's precision model bass guitar was made by Noah Guitars, an Italian guitar manufacturer from Milan. It's special in that it has a hollow body made from aluminium. Around 2018-2019, the guitar has been rebranded as "Noah Classic Bass" and features a slightly modified shape of the headstock.
After purchasing it in a guitar store in Italy in 2009, Wolstenholme was first shown using it in the video for Uprising, though in "The Making of Uprising" video, the second video from the " Join the Resistance" campaign, he is shown to have recorded the song using a Fender Jazz Bass.
Touring
Chris only used it during The Resistance tour, until 2010, when it's duties have gone to the Status's The KingBass Mk-II and S2-Classic basses. Despite that, he still appears to own the guitar, as it was seen in a 2015 Instagram picture of his guitar collection.
For touring, the bass appears to have been kept stock with a larger chrome thumb rest installed additionally at the bridge.