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[[Image:Chris' bass rack.jpg|thumb|right|Bass rack on tour]] | [[Image:Chris' bass rack.jpg|thumb|right|Bass rack on tour]] | ||
*[[Dean Stylist]] | * [[Dean Stylist]] | ||
*[[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_Jazz_Bass_1977_.28sunburst_finish.2Fmaple_fretboard_with_pearloid_block_inlay.29|Fender Jazz Bass '77]] | * [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_Jazz_Bass_1977_.28sunburst_finish.2Fmaple_fretboard_with_pearloid_block_inlay.29|Fender Jazz Bass '77]] | ||
*[[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_Jazz_Bass_1973_.28butterscotch_finish.2Frosewood_fretboard_with_pearloid_block_inlay.29|Fender Jazz Bass '73]] | * [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_Jazz_Bass_1973_.28butterscotch_finish.2Frosewood_fretboard_with_pearloid_block_inlay.29|Fender Jazz Bass '73]] | ||
*[[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass]] | * [[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass]] | ||
*[[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass 5-string]] | * [[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass 5-string]] | ||
*[[Status Original Series II]] | * [[Status Original Series II]] | ||
*[[Status Original Series II|Status Custom Red Series II]] | * [[Status Original Series II|Status Custom Red Series II]] | ||
*[[Status S2-Classic]] | * [[Status S2-Classic]] | ||
*[[Status The KingBass Mk-II]] | * [[Status The KingBass Mk-II]] | ||
*[[Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass]] | * [[Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass]] | ||
[[Image:Chris_Studio_2nd_Law.jpg|thumb|right|Studio Set-up]] | [[Image:Chris_Studio_2nd_Law.jpg|thumb|right|Studio Set-up]] | ||
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* Way Huge Pork Loin | * Way Huge Pork Loin | ||
* ZVex Woolly Mammoth | * ZVex Woolly Mammoth | ||
* [[Human Gear Animato]] (Perhaps) | * [[Human Gear Animato|Human Gear Animato Distortion]] (Perhaps) | ||
* [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]] (Perhaps) | * [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]] (Perhaps) | ||
* [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]] (Perhaps) | * [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]] (Perhaps) | ||
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* Line 6 FM4 | * Line 6 FM4 | ||
* Electro-harmonix Octave Multiplexer Vintage | * Electro-harmonix Octave Multiplexer Vintage | ||
* Human Gear Animato Distortion (Perhaps) | * [[Human Gear Animato|Human Gear Animato Distortion]] (Perhaps) | ||
* [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]] (Perhaps) | * [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]] (Perhaps) | ||
* Digitech Bass Synth Wah (Perhaps) | * Digitech Bass Synth Wah (Perhaps) | ||
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===Basses=== | ===Basses=== | ||
*[[Noah Guitars Excalibur Bass]] | * [[Noah Guitars Excalibur Bass]] | ||
*[[Fender Jazz Bass|Fender Jazz Basses]] (various models) | * [[Fender Jazz Bass|Fender Jazz Basses]] (various models) | ||
*[[Rickenbacker 4001]] | * [[Rickenbacker 4001]] | ||
*[[Status Original Series II]] | * [[Status Original Series II]] | ||
*[[Status S2-Classic]] | * [[Status S2-Classic]] | ||
*[[Status Super-Vintage GP]] | * [[Status Super-Vintage GP]] | ||
*[[Status The KingBass Mk-II]] | * [[Status The KingBass Mk-II]] | ||
*[[Gibson Grabber]] | * [[Gibson Grabber]] | ||
*[[Gibson Ripper]] | * [[Gibson Ripper]] | ||
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===== FX Tray 1 ===== | ===== FX Tray 1 ===== | ||
* Human Gear Animato Distortion | * [[Human Gear Animato|Human Gear Animato Distortion]] | ||
* [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]] | * [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]] | ||
* Electro-Harmonix Octave Multiplexer (Vintage) | * Electro-Harmonix Octave Multiplexer (Vintage) | ||
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===== FX Tray 2 ===== | ===== FX Tray 2 ===== | ||
* Human Gear Animato Distortion | * [[Human Gear Animato|Human Gear Animato Distortion]] | ||
* [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]] | * [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]] | ||
* Digitech Bass Synth Wah | * Digitech Bass Synth Wah | ||
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=== Other basses === | === Other basses === | ||
*[[Custom Manson 8-String Bass]] (not used live) | * [[Custom Manson 8-String Bass]] (not used live) | ||
[[Image:MUSE-BASS_TECH-S1.jpg|thumb|right|Board]] | [[Image:MUSE-BASS_TECH-S1.jpg|thumb|right|Board]] | ||
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===Basses=== | ===Basses=== | ||
*[[Pedulla]] Basses | * [[Pedulla]] Basses | ||
*[[Fender Jazz Bass#Fender American Standard|Fender American Standard Jazz Bass]] (only for [[Sing for Absolution (song)|Sing for Absolution]] live) | * [[Fender Jazz Bass#Fender American Standard|Fender American Standard Jazz Bass]] (only for [[Sing for Absolution (song)|Sing for Absolution]] live) | ||
*[[Warwick]] Streamer 4 | * [[Warwick]] Streamer 4 | ||
*[[Zon Sonus Custom 4]] | * [[Zon Sonus Custom 4]] | ||
===Chris' rack (left)=== | ===Chris' rack (left)=== | ||
[[Image:chrisabsolutionrack.jpg|thumb|right|Rack]] | [[Image:chrisabsolutionrack.jpg|thumb|right|Rack]] | ||
*4x Marshall DBS 7400 Head | * 4x Marshall DBS 7400 Head | ||
===Chris' rack (right)=== | ===Chris' rack (right)=== | ||
*Rocktron All Access | * Rocktron All Access | ||
*Shure UHF receiver | * Shure UHF receiver | ||
*Line 6 Filter Pro | * Line 6 Filter Pro | ||
*Sound Sculpture GL Switcher/Router | * Sound Sculpture GL Switcher/Router | ||
*1x Line 6 Bass PODxt Pro | * 1x Line 6 Bass PODxt Pro | ||
*2x Line 6 Bass POD Pro | * 2x Line 6 Bass POD Pro | ||
*Line 6 Filter Modeler Pro | * Line 6 Filter Modeler Pro | ||
*Rack drawer (with Marshall logo) | * Rack drawer (with Marshall logo) | ||
[[Image:chrisabsolutionpedalboard.jpg|thumb|right|Pedal Board]] | [[Image:chrisabsolutionpedalboard.jpg|thumb|right|Pedal Board]] | ||
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===Chris' Pedalboard (off stage)=== | ===Chris' Pedalboard (off stage)=== | ||
[[Image:chrisabsolutionpedalboard2.jpg|thumb|right|Pedal Board (Offstage)]] | [[Image:chrisabsolutionpedalboard2.jpg|thumb|right|Pedal Board (Offstage)]] | ||
*Akai Deep Impact | |||
*Human Gear Animato Distortion | * Akai Deep Impact | ||
*[[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]] | * [[Human Gear Animato|Human Gear Animato Distortion]] | ||
*Boss DD-3 | * [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]] | ||
*Boss OC-2 | * Boss DD-3 | ||
*Boss PS-3 | * Boss OC-2 | ||
*Digitech Bass Synth Wah | * Boss PS-3 | ||
*Rocktron All Access | * Digitech Bass Synth Wah | ||
* Rocktron All Access | |||
===Others=== | ===Others=== | ||
*[[Keyboards#Wolstenholme.27s_keyboards|Keyboard]] | * [[Keyboards#Wolstenholme.27s_keyboards|Keyboard]] | ||
*Maracas (for [[Endlessly (song)|Endlessly]]) | * Maracas (for [[Endlessly (song)|Endlessly]]) | ||
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===Basses=== | ===Basses=== | ||
*[[Pedulla]] Rapture RBJ2-4 (blue; can be seen in the [[Plug In Baby (song)|Plug In Baby]] video. Used in 2001 until part exchanged for Blue [[Pedulla]] Rapture RB4-4 at Mansons Guitar Shop, then sold on eBay) | |||
*[[Pedulla]] Rapture RB4-4 (blue; can be seen on the [[Hullabaloo (live)|Hullabaloo DVD]]. Rarely used during the Absolution Tour) | * [[Pedulla]] Rapture RBJ2-4 (blue; can be seen in the [[Plug In Baby (song)|Plug In Baby]] video. Used in 2001 until part exchanged for Blue [[Pedulla]] Rapture RB4-4 at Mansons Guitar Shop, then sold on eBay) | ||
*[[Pedulla]] Rapture RB4-4 (black; tuned DADG. Can be seen on the [[Hullabaloo (live)|Hullabaloo DVD]]. Used during shows in 2003) | * [[Pedulla]] Rapture RB4-4 (blue; can be seen on the [[Hullabaloo (live)|Hullabaloo DVD]]. Rarely used during the Absolution Tour) | ||
* [[Pedulla]] Rapture RB4-4 (black; tuned DADG. Can be seen on the [[Hullabaloo (live)|Hullabaloo DVD]]. Used during shows in 2003) | |||
[[Image:chrisoriginamps.jpg|thumb|right|Amps]] | [[Image:chrisoriginamps.jpg|thumb|right|Amps]] | ||
===Amps=== | ===Amps=== | ||
*Marshall DBS 400watt Head | |||
*Marshall 7410 4x10 Cabinet | * Marshall DBS 400watt Head | ||
*Marshall 7015 1x15 Cabinet | * Marshall 7410 4x10 Cabinet | ||
*Marshall B150 | * Marshall 7015 1x15 Cabinet | ||
* Marshall B150 | |||
===Effects=== | ===Effects=== | ||
[[Image:chrisoriginpedalboard.jpg|thumb|right|Effects]] | [[Image:chrisoriginpedalboard.jpg|thumb|right|Effects]] | ||
*Human Gear Animato Distortion | |||
*Power Supply Unit | * [[Human Gear Animato|Human Gear Animato Distortion]] | ||
*Korg DTR1 Tuner | * Power Supply Unit | ||
*Pete Cornish Line Selector | * Korg DTR1 Tuner | ||
*Boss LS-2 Line Selector | * Pete Cornish Line Selector | ||
*Boss OC-2 Octave | * Boss LS-2 Line Selector | ||
*[[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]] | * Boss OC-2 Octave | ||
*Boss DD-3 Digital Delay | * [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]] | ||
*Akai Deep Impact Synthesiser | * Boss DD-3 Digital Delay | ||
*Line 6 FM4 Filter Modeler | * Akai Deep Impact Synthesiser | ||
* Line 6 FM4 Filter Modeler | |||
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===Basses === | ===Basses === | ||
*[[Bass Collection]] SB300 | |||
*[[Bass Collection]] SB330 | * [[Bass Collection]] SB300 | ||
*Electric [[Double Bass]] | * [[Bass Collection]] SB330 | ||
* Electric [[Double Bass]] | |||
Chris equiped his basses with Elites 40-100 stainless steel strings.<ref>[http://board.muse.mu/showthread.php?t=959 2002 Bass Guitar Magazine Interview]</ref> | Chris equiped his basses with Elites 40-100 stainless steel strings.<ref>[http://board.muse.mu/showthread.php?t=959 2002 Bass Guitar Magazine Interview]</ref> | ||
===Amps=== | ===Amps=== | ||
*Ampeg SVT II head | |||
*Ampeg PR-1832HE cabinet (1x18", 2x10" and 2x6.5" cab) | * Ampeg SVT II head | ||
* Ampeg PR-1832HE cabinet (1x18", 2x10" and 2x6.5" cab) | |||
===Effects=== | ===Effects=== | ||
[[Image:chrisshowbizpedalboard.jpg|thumb|right]] | [[Image:chrisshowbizpedalboard.jpg|thumb|right]] | ||
*[[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Green Russian Big Muff Pi]] | * [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Green Russian Big Muff Pi]] | ||
*Boss DD-3 Digital Delay | * Boss DD-3 Digital Delay | ||
*Boss LS-2 Line Selector | * Boss LS-2 Line Selector | ||
*Boss OS-2 Overdrive/Distortion | * [[Boss OS-2|Boss OS-2 Overdrive/Distortion]] | ||
*Boss OC-2 Octave | * Boss OC-2 Octave | ||
*Pete Cornish Line Selector | * Pete Cornish Line Selector | ||
*Korg DTR1 Tuner | * Korg DTR1 Tuner | ||
*Power Supply | * Power Supply | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[http://www.mansonguitars.co.uk/Muse%20gallery/pages/Wolstenholme%20Bass.htm Wolstenholme Bass] | *[http://www.mansonguitars.co.uk/Muse%20gallery/pages/Wolstenholme%20Bass.htm Wolstenholme Bass] | ||
[[Category:Gear]] | [[Category:Gear]] | ||
[[Category:Christopher Wolstenholme]] | [[Category:Christopher Wolstenholme]] | ||
Revision as of 04:47, 14 May 2020
Straps
Chris mainly uses leather straps from Status Graphite these days, but has been seen using ones from Manson Guitar Works in the past - the same as Bellamy uses.
Simulation Theory
In the studio, Chris has been seen using a '73 Jazz Bass, a '77 Jazz Bass and Status basses. An Ampeg SVT-VR and Ashdown BTA 400 heads were also part of his studio setup. During a 2018 interview on Virgin Radio Italy, Matt mentioned Chris also used a Misa Kitara for Break It To Me in the studio.
When speaking to John Kennedy on Radio X, he mentioned that, as opposed to previous albums being recorded with a live rig (giving them a set tone when done tracking), they've mostly recorded Simulation Theory with clean bass going straight into the console, which gave them flexibility to manipulate the sound later in the DAW.
Studio
Basses
Effects
Rack 1
- ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE
- Empirical Labs Distressor
- Custom connector panel (Unknown)
- Markbass SD1200
- Kemper Profiling Amplifier (black) (Big Muff)
- Kemper Profiling Amplifier (black) (Animato)
Rack 2
- ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE
- Skrydstrup Bass Routing System
- Shure UA845 Antenna /Power Distribution
- Shure UR4D
- Shure UR4D
- Skrydstrup MR10
- Skrydstrup MR10
- TC Electronic G-Major 2
- FX Tray 1 (unknown)
- FX Tray 2 (unknown)
- FX Tray 3 (unknown)
- Electrix Filter Factory
Amps
- Markbass SD1200
- Ampeg SVT-VR
- Ashdown BTA400
Live
Chris's rack during the Simulation Theory World Tour
During the tour, he acquired a new black/maple fretboard Fender Jazz Bass, a new Black/Stealth 5-String and a custom LED-Strip Status bass.
Effects-wise, he added a Pigtronix Disnortion distortion/fuzz and the Eventide H9 Harmonizer, while the POG2, allthough not seen on pics before, has likely been on his board since the 2017 Amphitheatre Tour.
He also updated the two Skrydstrup MR10 loop switchers with the RJM Effect Gizmo loop switchers.
According to Chris's bass tech Jon Ashworth, the sound is based around the Markbass SD1200 heads running through the Markbass 1x15 cabinets and distortion is layered on top of that either through Kempers or through individual pedals, which are connected to RJM Switching Systems.
Basses
- Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass
- Status Custom Red Series II
- Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass
- Status Keyboard Bass
- Fender '77 Jazz Bass
- Fender Black/Maple fretboard Jazz Bass
- Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass 5-string
- Status S2-Classic (Back-Up)
Rack 1
- ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE
- Empirical Labs Distressor
- Markbass SD1200
- Markbass SD1200
- Kemper Profiling Amplifier (black)
- Kemper Profiling Amplifier (black)
- Kemper Profiling Amplifier (black)
Rack 2
- ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE
- Skrydstrup Bass Routing System
- Shure UA845 Antenna /Power Distribution
- Shure AD4D
- Shure AD4D
- RJM Effect Gizmo
- TC Electronic G-Major 2
- FX Tray 1 (Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi, MXR Six Band Graphic EQ, Boss OC-2, Crowther Audio Prunes and Custard, Unknown)
- FX Tray 2 (Pigtronix Disnortion, Akai Deep Impact, Line 6 FM4 Filter Modeler, Unknown)
- RJM Effect Gizmo
- FX Tray 3 (Eventide H9 Harmonizer/Effects Processor, EHX POG2, Unknown)
Cabinets
- 2 Markbass 151 15" Cabinets
Other
- Panda Audio MIDI Beam (for wireless MIDI transmission for the Status Keyboard Bass)
North American Summer Amphitheatre Tour 2017
Basses
- Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass
- Status Original Series II
- Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass
- Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass Mk2
- Status S2-Classic
Drones
During the recording of Drones, Chris mainly used Status bass guitars, allthough a Rickenbacker and a Gibson Grabber were also spotted in the studio. He ran them through an Ampeg SVT-VR head for the clean channel and two Marshall DBS 7400s for distorted channels. Later, for the cover of New Kind of Kick, he likely used a Gretsch Thunder Jet, seen in the video, in the studio.
As for the Drones tour, Chris kept the bass setup the same as for The 2nd Law tour, with the 5-string Jazz Bass making a return for a couple of Assassin performances. The Chris Wolstenholme Status Graphite 5-String bass also made appearances for Assassin. Chris switched from Marshall to Markbass heads and Markbass cabinets for the Drones tour. The Kemper amps, added for the tour, serve for the two distortion/fuzz channels, one for Big Muff and another one for Animato. He also included an Empirical labs Distressor.
Studio
Basses
- Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass
- Status Custom Red Series II
- Status S2-Classic
- Gretsch G6128B Thunder Jet
- Status Super-Vintage GP
- Gibson Grabber
- Gibson Ripper
- Rickenbacker 4001
- Fender Jazz Bass '77
Effects
Rack 1
- ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE
- Empirical Labs Distressor
- Custom connector panel (Unknown)
- Markbass SD1200
- Kemper Profiling Amplifier (black) (Big Muff)
- Kemper Profiling Amplifier (black) (Animato)
Rack 2
- ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE
- Skrydstrup Bass Routing System
- Shure UA845 Antenna /Power Distribution
- Shure UR4D
- Shure UR4D
- Skrydstrup MR10
- Skrydstrup MR10
- TC Electronic G-Major 2
- FX Tray 1 (unknown)
- FX Tray 2 (unknown)
- FX Tray 3 (unknown)
- Electrix Filter Factory
Amps
- Ampeg SVT-VR
- Markbass SD1200
Live
Basses
- Fender American Deluxe 5-String
- Fender Jazz Bass '77
- Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass
- Status Custom Red Series II
- Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass
- Status S2-Classic
Effects (Tour - off-stage)
Rack 1
- ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE
- Empirical Labs Distressor EL8-X
- Custom connector panel (unknown)
- Markbass SD1200
- Markbass SD1200 (backup)
- Kemper Profiling Amplifier (black) (Big Muff)
- Kemper Profiling Amplifier (black) (Animato)
Rack 2
- ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE
- Skrydstrup Bass Routing System
- Shure UA845 Antenna /Power Distribution
- Shure UR4D
- Shure UR4D
- Skrydstrup MR10
- Skrydstrup MR10
- TC Electronic G-Major 2
- FX Tray 1 (MXR Six Band Graphic EQ, Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi, Unknown)
- FX Tray 2 (Digitech Bass Synth Wah, Unknown)
- FX Tray 3 (Unknown)
- Electrix Filter Factory
Cabinets
- 2x Markbass 115HR
The 2nd Law
Chris changed his setup, in comparison with that from The Resistance Tour, before recording The 2nd Law. By start of The 2nd Law tour he did again some changes.
Basses
- Dean Stylist
- Fender Jazz Bass '77
- Fender Jazz Bass '73
- Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass
- Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass 5-string
- Status Original Series II
- Status Custom Red Series II
- Status S2-Classic
- Status The KingBass Mk-II
- Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass
Effects (Tour)(off stage)
Rack 1
- ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE
- Empirical Labs Distressor
- Custom connector panel (unknown)
- Markbass SD1200
- Markbass SD1200
- Kemper Profiling Amplifier (black)
- Kemper Profiling Amplifier (black)
Rack 2
- ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE
- Skrydstrup Bass Routing System
- Shure UA845 Antenna /Power Distribution
- Shure UR4D
- Shure UR4D
- Skrydstrup MR10
- Skrydstrup MR10
- TC Electronic G-Major 2
- FX Tray 1 (Unknown)
- FX Tray 2 (Unknown)
- FX Tray 3 (Unknown)
Control
- Liquid-Foot Pro MIDI Controller (Chris' bass tech does all switches)
Effects (tour)(on stage)
- Liquid-Foot Pro MIDI Controller (Chris doesn't use this controller, except for rehearsals)
- Korg DTR2000 Tuner
Effects (Studio)
Rack 1
- ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE
- TC Electronic G-Major 2
- Line 6 Bass Pod XT Pro
- Tech21 Sansamp PSA 1.1
- Tech21 Sansamp PSA 1.1
- Custom connector panel
- Marshall DBS 7400
- Marshall DBS 7400
- Marshall DBS 7400
- Marshall DBS 7400
(While live, he’s being amplified through two SD1200 heads and four Standard 151HR cabinets) ( ? )
Top of the rack 1
- Markbass MoMark SD800 into a Standard 104HF cabinet
- Markbass SD1200 into a Classic 152 cabinet
- Ampeg SVT-VR
Rack 2
- ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE
- Skrydstrup Bass Routing System
- Shure UA845 Antenna /Power Distribution
- Shure UR4D
- Shure UR4D
- Skrydstrup MR10
- Skrydstrup MR10
- Skrydstrup MR10
- Electrix Filter Queen + Electrix EQ Killer
- Paul Lenders Muse AC-Tool
- Paul Lenders Muse DC-Tool
FX Tray 1
- Way Huge Pork Loin
- ZVex Woolly Mammoth
- Human Gear Animato Distortion (Perhaps)
- Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi (Perhaps)
- Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi (Perhaps)
FX Tray 2
- Line 6 FM4
- Electro-harmonix Octave Multiplexer Vintage
- Human Gear Animato Distortion (Perhaps)
- Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi (Perhaps)
- Digitech Bass Synth Wah (Perhaps)
FX Tray 3
- Homebrew Electronic Hematoma (repainted)
- ZVex Mastotron
- Electro-harmonix Octave Multiplexer (Perhaps)
- Electro-harmonix Micro Qtron (Perhaps)
- Akai Deep Impact Synth Bass SB-1 (Perhaps)
Top of the rack 2
- Way Huge Aqua-Puss
- Way Huge Green Rhino
- Way Huge Fat Sandwich
- Way Huge Swollen Pickle
- Way Huge Angry Troll
- Crowther Audio Prunes and Custard
Other gear (studio)
- Aviom A-16II
- Expression Pedal
- A Designs REDDI Tube D.I.
The Resistance
Basses
- Noah Guitars Excalibur Bass
- Fender Jazz Basses (various models)
- Rickenbacker 4001
- Status Original Series II
- Status S2-Classic
- Status Super-Vintage GP
- Status The KingBass Mk-II
- Gibson Grabber
- Gibson Ripper
The Gibson Ripper hasn't been seen live, but Chris' bass tech, Shane Goodwin, has mentioned it in a short interview for Dunlop TV. However, it is possible he mistook this bass for the Gibson Grabber, as it is seen in the interview.
As from the Status Graphite basses, he first used the Status Original Series II headless in the studio recording "The Resistance". During the Resistance tour he received all his following status basses.
Amps
- 4x Marshall DBS 7400
- Line 6 Bass Pod XT Pro (Ampsimulation)
- 2x Tech 21 Sansamp PSA1 (Ampsimulation)
- Ampeg SVT-VR (only used in studio)
- Ampeg SVT-410HE ( ? )
- Ampeg SVT-15E ( ? )
Effects (off stage)
Rack 1
- ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE
- T.C Electronics G-Major/2
- Line 6 Bass Pod XT Pro
- Tech21 Sansamp PSA 1.1
- Tech21 Sansamp PSA 1.1
- Custom connector panel
- Marshall DBS 7400
- Marshall DBS 7400
- Marshall DBS 7400
- Marshall DBS 7400
Top of the rack 1
- Electrix Filter Factory
Rack 2
- ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE
- Skrydstrup Bass Routing System
- Shure UA845 Antenna /Power Distribution
- Shure UR4D
- Shure UR4D
- Skrydstrup MR10
- Skrydstrup MR10
- Sound Sculpture (SS) Switchblade GL
- Paul Lenders Muse AC-Tool
- Paul Lenders Muse DC-Tool
FX Tray 1
- Human Gear Animato Distortion
- Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi
- Electro-Harmonix Octave Multiplexer (Vintage)
- Crowther Audio Prunes and Custard
- Z-Vex Woolly Mammoth
FX Tray 2
- Human Gear Animato Distortion
- Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi
- Digitech Bass Synth Wah
- Line 6 FM4
- Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff
FX Tray 3
- Boss OC-2 Octave
- Electro-Harmonix Q-Tron (Micro)
- Akai Deep Impact SB-1 Bass Synth
- HomeBrew Electronics (HBE) Hematoma
- There is then a gap with 2 un-connected patch cables, possibly for the Boss DD-3
Cabinets
Stated in the Bass Guitar Magazine from 2009 as,
- 1x Mills Acoustics 115B
- 2x Mills Acoustics 410B
Both of these cabs are debatable, as in the DunlopTV interview Shane Goodwin says Chris uses two 215 cabs and one 115 cab.
The cabs actually used will more likely be,
- 2x Marshall DBS 7215
- 1x Marshall DBS 7115
There is the possibility of the use of some custom Mills cabs, however, there is no mention of Chris on the Mills website.
Control
- Liquid-Foot Pro MIDI Controller (Chris' bass tech does all switches)
Effects (on stage)
- Liquid-Foot Pro MIDI Controller (Chris doesn't use this controller, except for rehearsals)
- Korg DTR2000 Tuner
- Expression Pedal (only for City of Delusion and Uprising, controls the Electrix Filter Factory)
Black Holes and Revelations
Basses
- Fender Jazz Basses (various models)
- Rickenbacker 4001
- blue Pedulla Rapture RB4 (only used for Micro Cuts live)
Other basses
- Custom Manson 8-String Bass (not used live)
Absolution
Basses
- Pedulla Basses
- Fender American Standard Jazz Bass (only for Sing for Absolution live)
- Warwick Streamer 4
- Zon Sonus Custom 4
Chris' rack (left)
- 4x Marshall DBS 7400 Head
Chris' rack (right)
- Rocktron All Access
- Shure UHF receiver
- Line 6 Filter Pro
- Sound Sculpture GL Switcher/Router
- 1x Line 6 Bass PODxt Pro
- 2x Line 6 Bass POD Pro
- Line 6 Filter Modeler Pro
- Rack drawer (with Marshall logo)
Chris' Pedalboard (on stage)
- Korg DTR1 Tuner
- Rocktron All Access
- Roland PK-5 Dynamic Foot Pedal
Chris' Pedalboard (off stage)
- Akai Deep Impact
- Human Gear Animato Distortion
- Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi
- Boss DD-3
- Boss OC-2
- Boss PS-3
- Digitech Bass Synth Wah
- Rocktron All Access
Others
Origin of Symmetry
Basses
- Pedulla Rapture RBJ2-4 (blue; can be seen in the Plug In Baby video. Used in 2001 until part exchanged for Blue Pedulla Rapture RB4-4 at Mansons Guitar Shop, then sold on eBay)
- Pedulla Rapture RB4-4 (blue; can be seen on the Hullabaloo DVD. Rarely used during the Absolution Tour)
- Pedulla Rapture RB4-4 (black; tuned DADG. Can be seen on the Hullabaloo DVD. Used during shows in 2003)
Amps
- Marshall DBS 400watt Head
- Marshall 7410 4x10 Cabinet
- Marshall 7015 1x15 Cabinet
- Marshall B150
Effects
- Human Gear Animato Distortion
- Power Supply Unit
- Korg DTR1 Tuner
- Pete Cornish Line Selector
- Boss LS-2 Line Selector
- Boss OC-2 Octave
- Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi
- Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
- Akai Deep Impact Synthesiser
- Line 6 FM4 Filter Modeler
Showbiz
Basses
- Bass Collection SB300
- Bass Collection SB330
- Electric Double Bass
Chris equiped his basses with Elites 40-100 stainless steel strings.[1]
Amps
- Ampeg SVT II head
- Ampeg PR-1832HE cabinet (1x18", 2x10" and 2x6.5" cab)
Effects
- Electro-Harmonix Green Russian Big Muff Pi
- Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
- Boss LS-2 Line Selector
- Boss OS-2 Overdrive/Distortion
- Boss OC-2 Octave
- Pete Cornish Line Selector
- Korg DTR1 Tuner
- Power Supply