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This bass | == The KingBass MK-II == | ||
[[File:KingBassMK2.jpg|thumb|right|The KingBass MK-II]] | |||
{{Guitarbox | | |||
| Name = The KingBass MK-II | |||
| Manufacturer = Status Graphite | |||
| Used = 2009-2010 ; 2013-2016; 2023- | |||
| Body = Two-piece hardwood body | |||
| Neck = Neck-through | |||
| BodyCovering = High gloss lacquer | |||
| Wood = Walnut (presumably) | |||
| Bridge = Mono-rail bridge units | |||
| Electronics = Master volume and pickup blend controls | |||
| Pickups = 2 Status J-Style pickups | |||
| Special = Treble and bass active E.Q. | |||
| type = Bass guitar | |||
}} | |||
==Background== | |||
This is the second Status bass guitar used by [[Christopher Wolstenholme|Chris]], after the [[Status Original Series II]]. He has used it for [[Unnatural Selection (song)|Unnatural Selection]] since the beginning of [[The Resistance (album)|The Resistance]] tour, as well as for other songs during the stadium tour. | |||
The bass made it's return at the start of the [[The 2nd Law (album)|The 2nd Law]] stadium tour for [[Undisclosed Desires (song)|Undisclosed Desires]]. | |||
This bass is now being used currently in the [[Will of the People (album)|Will of the People ]] world tour for [[Undisclosed Desires (song)|Undisclosed Desires]]. | |||
==Songs used for== | |||
* [[Bliss (song)|Bliss]] | |||
* [[Citizen Erased (song)|Citizen Erased]] | |||
* [[Hysteria (song)|Hysteria]] | |||
* [[I Belong To You (song)|I Belong To You]] | |||
* [[Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever) (song)|Neutron Star Collision]] | |||
* [[New Born (song)|New Born]] | |||
* [[Resistance (song)|Resistance]] | |||
* [[Stockholm Syndrome (song)|Stockholm Syndrome]] | |||
* [[Supermassive Black Hole (song)|Supermassive Black Hole]] | |||
* [[Time Is Running Out (song)|Time Is Running Out]] | |||
* [[Unnatural Selection (song)|Unnatural Selection]] | |||
* [[Undisclosed Desires (song)|Undisclosed Desires]] | |||
== The KingBass MK-II Graphite == | |||
[[File:KingBassGraph.jpg|thumb|right|The KingBass MK-II Graphite]] | |||
{{Guitarbox | | |||
| Name = The KingBass Mk-II (Graphite Finish) | |||
| Manufacturer = Status Graphite | |||
| Used = 2016- | |||
| Body = Hardwood body wrapped in graphite shell | |||
| Neck = Neck-through | |||
| BodyCovering = High gloss lacquer | |||
| Wood = Alder | |||
| Bridge = Mono-rail bridge units | |||
| Electronics = Master volume and pickup blend controls | |||
| Pickups = 2 Status J-Style pickups | |||
| Special = Treble and bass active E.Q. | |||
| type = Bass guitar | |||
}} | |||
==Background== | |||
The green-LED graphite KingBass Mk-II was acquired by Chris in 2017 for the Summer Amphitheatre Tour and it has been used for [[Undisclosed Desires (song)|Undisclosed Desires]] although has been used in the drones tour for this song too. | |||
The stock bass comes with gold hardware and no LEDs. Black and chrome hardware as well as additional front and side LEDs are available as custom options and were added by Chris. | |||
==Songs used for== | |||
* [[Undisclosed Desires (song)|Undisclosed Desires]] | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
http:// | * [http://status-graphite.com/status/frames/home1.html Mention of Christopher Wolstenholme's basses on the Status Graphite website] | ||
{{Backto | Bass}} | |||
[[Category:Bass guitars]] | |||
Latest revision as of 12:41, 15 July 2023
The KingBass MK-II
| The KingBass MK-II | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Status Graphite |
| Used | 2009-2010 ; 2013-2016; 2023- |
| Body type | Two-piece hardwood body |
| Neck joint | Neck-through |
| Body covering | High gloss lacquer |
| Wood | Walnut (presumably) |
| Bridge | Mono-rail bridge units |
| Electronics | Master volume and pickup blend controls |
| Pickup(s) | 2 Status J-Style pickups |
| Special circuits | Treble and bass active E.Q. |
Background
This is the second Status bass guitar used by Chris, after the Status Original Series II. He has used it for Unnatural Selection since the beginning of The Resistance tour, as well as for other songs during the stadium tour.
The bass made it's return at the start of the The 2nd Law stadium tour for Undisclosed Desires.
This bass is now being used currently in the Will of the People world tour for Undisclosed Desires.
Songs used for
- Bliss
- Citizen Erased
- Hysteria
- I Belong To You
- Neutron Star Collision
- New Born
- Resistance
- Stockholm Syndrome
- Supermassive Black Hole
- Time Is Running Out
- Unnatural Selection
- Undisclosed Desires
The KingBass MK-II Graphite
| The KingBass Mk-II (Graphite Finish) | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Status Graphite |
| Used | 2016- |
| Body type | Hardwood body wrapped in graphite shell |
| Neck joint | Neck-through |
| Body covering | High gloss lacquer |
| Wood | Alder |
| Bridge | Mono-rail bridge units |
| Electronics | Master volume and pickup blend controls |
| Pickup(s) | 2 Status J-Style pickups |
| Special circuits | Treble and bass active E.Q. |
Background
The green-LED graphite KingBass Mk-II was acquired by Chris in 2017 for the Summer Amphitheatre Tour and it has been used for Undisclosed Desires although has been used in the drones tour for this song too.
The stock bass comes with gold hardware and no LEDs. Black and chrome hardware as well as additional front and side LEDs are available as custom options and were added by Chris.