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The '''Boss LS-2''' or the Boss Line Selector is a guitar signal switchboxg/router/ABY box. The pedal can route one bass signal to two amps or two bass signals to one amp and includes multiple switching modes. The pedal was introduced in 1991 and is still being produced and used today. Artists who use the LS-2's switching capabilities include Alex Turner of [[Arctic Monkeys]], Mike Kerr of [[Royal Blood]] and [[Radiohead]]'s Thom Yorke and Johnny Greenwood.
=== Straps ===


The LS-2 can also switch between different effects chains; One for clean/crunch sounds and one for lead sounds. The LS-2 features two volume knob, one for each of the two A and B signals and a mode selector knob/switch. The signals are switchable with the pedal itself. The modes include A feeding into B (signals can be switched with just one stomp), A into bypass (pedal switches signal A on or off, bypassing the whole signal), B into bypass (pedal switchess signal B on or off, bypassing the whole signal), A into B and bypassing (pedal switches A into B and bypasses the signal), A+B and bypassing (turning the pedal on switches both channels on or off, meaning both signals can be blended together) and output select (for controlling different amplifiers).
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The LS-2 was used by Wolstenholme during the [[Showbiz (album)|Showbiz]] and [[Origin of Symmetry (album)|Origin of Symmetry]] tours. It was also (probably) used in the studio. Chris likely had the pedal set up together with the [[Pete Cornish Line Selector]], which is an ABY box, so that the LS-2 was able to switch between two signals with multiple pedals on at the same time.
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 (album)|Simulation Theory]] ==
 
In the studio, Chris has been seen using a [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_Jazz_Bass_1973_.28butterscotch_finish.2Frosewood_fretboard_with_pearloid_block_inlay.29|'73 Jazz Bass]], a [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_Jazz_Bass_1977_.28sunburst_finish.2Fmaple_fretboard_with_pearloid_block_inlay.29|'77 Jazz Bass]] and [[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass|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 (song)|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 ===
 
[[Image:2017-12-102 Muse.jpg|thumb|280px|right|Chris recording Simulation Theory; Seen using an Ashdown BTA 400 with his '73 Fender Jazz Bass]]
 
==== Basses ====
 
*[[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass]]
*[[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_Jazz_Bass_1977_.28sunburst_finish.2Fmaple_fretboard_with_pearloid_block_inlay.29|Fender '77 Jazz Bass]]
*[[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_Jazz_Bass_1973_.28butterscotch_finish.2Frosewood_fretboard_with_pearloid_block_inlay.29|Fender '73 Jazz Bass]]
 
==== 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 ===
 
[[Image:STRack.jpg|thumb|280px|right|Chris's rack during the [[Simulation Theory World Tour]]]]
[[File:MuseSTBass.jpg | thumb | right | 280px | Chris's bass tech with gear used on the ST tour behind him]]
 
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 Original Series II|Status Custom Red Series II]]
*[[Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass]]
*[[Status Keyboard Bass]]
*[[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_Jazz_Bass_1977_.28sunburst_finish.2Fmaple_fretboard_with_pearloid_block_inlay.29|Fender '77 Jazz Bass]]
*[[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_Geddy_Lee_Signature_Jazz_Bass_.28satin_black.2Fmaple_fretboard_with_pearloid_block_inlay.29|Fender Geddy Lee Signature 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 Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]], MXR Six Band Graphic EQ, [[Boss OC-2|Boss OC-2 Octave]], 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 (album) |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 ===
[[Image:2014-12-16 Background3.jpg|thumb|right|Studio bass rack while recording Drones]]
==== Basses ====
*[[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass]]
*[[Status Original Series II|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#Fender_Jazz_Bass_1977_.28sunburst_finish.2Fmaple_fretboard_with_pearloid_block_inlay.29|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_Jazz_Bass#Fender_American_Deluxe_5-string_.28black.2Fmaple_fretboard.29|Fender American Deluxe 5-String]]
*[[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_Jazz_Bass_1977_.28sunburst_finish.2Fmaple_fretboard_with_pearloid_block_inlay.29|Fender Jazz Bass '77]]
*[[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass]]
*[[Status Original Series II|Status Custom Red Series II]]
*[[Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass]]
*[[Status S2-Classic]]
 
==== Effects (Tour - off-stage) ====
 
[[Image:CHRISDRONESSETUP.jpg|thumb|right|Live off-stage rack setup]]
 
===== 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 Big Muff Pi|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 (album) |The 2nd Law]] ==
 
Chris changed his setup, in comparison with that from [[The Resistance (album)|The Resistance Tour]], before recording The 2nd Law. By start of The 2nd Law tour he did again some changes.
 
=== Basses ===
 
[[Image:Chris' bass rack.jpg|thumb|right|Bass rack on tour]]
 
* [[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_1973_.28butterscotch_finish.2Frosewood_fretboard_with_pearloid_block_inlay.29|Fender Jazz Bass '73]]
* [[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass]]
* [[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass 5-string]]
* [[Status Original Series II]]
* [[Status Original Series II|Status Custom Red Series II]]
* [[Status S2-Classic]]
* [[Status The KingBass Mk-II]]
* [[Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass]]
 
[[Image:Chris_Studio_2nd_Law.jpg|thumb|right|Studio Set-up]]
 
=== 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|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)
 
===== FX Tray 2 =====
 
* Line 6 FM4
* Electro-harmonix Octave Multiplexer Vintage
* [[Human Gear Animato|Human Gear Animato Distortion]] (Perhaps)
* [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|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 (album) |The Resistance]]==
[[Image:MUSE-BASS_TECH-S.jpg|thumb|right|Rack (Offstage)]]
[[Image:ChrisAmpeg.jpg|thumb|right|Ampeg SVT-VR]]
 
===Basses===
* [[Noah Guitars Excalibur Bass]]
* [[Fender Jazz 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|Marshall DBS 7400 Head]]
* 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|Human Gear Animato Distortion]]
* [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|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|Human Gear Animato Distortion]]
* [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|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|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 7215 Bass Cab|Marshall DBS 7215]]
* 1x [[Marshall 7115 Bass Cab|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 (album) |Black Holes and Revelations]] ==
 
''Not much is known about Chris' gear during the BH&R era as there were little to no pictures of his gear taken during the period.''
 
=== Basses ===
 
* [[Fender Jazz Bass|Fender Jazz Basses]] (various models)
* [[Rickenbacker 4001]]
* blue [[Pedulla]] Rapture RB4 (only used for [[Micro Cuts (song)|Micro Cuts]] live)
 
=== Other basses ===
 
* [[Custom Manson 8-String Bass]] (not used live)
 
[[Image:MUSE-BASS_TECH-S1.jpg|thumb|right|Board]]
 
==Absolution==
 
===Basses===
* [[Pedulla]] Basses
* [[Fender Jazz Bass#Fender American Standard|Fender American Standard Jazz Bass]] (only for [[Sing for Absolution (song)|Sing for Absolution]] live)
* [[Warwick]] Streamer 4
* [[Zon Sonus Custom 4]]
 
===Chris' rack (left)===
[[Image:chrisabsolutionrack.jpg|thumb|right|Rack]]
* 4x [[Marshall DBS 7400|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)
[[Image:chrisabsolutionpedalboard.jpg|thumb|right|Pedal Board]]
 
===Chris' Pedalboard (on stage)===
*Korg DTR1 Tuner
*Rocktron All Access
*Roland PK-5 Dynamic Foot Pedal
 
===Chris' Pedalboard (off stage)===
[[Image:chrisabsolutionpedalboard2.jpg|thumb|right|Pedal Board (Offstage)]]
 
* Akai Deep Impact
* [[Human Gear Animato|Human Gear Animato Distortion]]
* [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]]
* Boss DD-3
* [[Boss OC-2|Boss OC-2 Octave]]
* Boss PS-3
* Digitech Bass Synth Wah
* Rocktron All Access
 
===Others===
* [[Keyboards#Wolstenholme.27s_keyboards|Keyboard]]
* Maracas (for [[Endlessly (song)|Endlessly]])
 
==Origin of Symmetry==
 
===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 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]]
 
===Amps===
 
* 2x [[Marshall DBS 7400|Marshall DBS 7400 Head]]
* [[Marshall 7410 Bass Cab|Marshall 7410 4x10 Cabinet]]
* [[Marshall 7115 Bass Cab|Marshall 7115 1x15 Cabinet]]
* [[Marshall 7215 Bass Cab|Marshall 7215 2x15 Cabinet]]
* [[Marshall Bass State B150|Marshall B150 Bass Combo]]
 
===Effects===
[[Image:chrisoriginpedalboard.jpg|thumb|right|Effects]]
 
* [[Human Gear Animato|Human Gear Animato Distortion]]
* Power Supply Unit
* Korg DTR1 Tuner
* Pete Cornish Line Selector
* Boss LS-2 Line Selector
* [[Boss OC-2|Boss OC-2 Octave]]
* [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]]
* Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
* Akai Deep Impact Synthesiser
* Line 6 FM4 Filter Modeler
 
==Showbiz==
 
===Basses ===
 
* [[SGC Nanyo Bass Collection#Bass_Collection_SB330|SGC Nanyo Bass Collection SB330]]
* [[SGC Nanyo Bass Collection#Bass_Collection_SB300|SGC Nanyo Bass Collection SB300]]
* [[Clifton Electric Upright 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>
 
===Amps===
 
* [[Ampeg]] [[Ampeg SVT-II Pro|SVT-II Pro]]
* [[Ampeg]] [[Ampeg PR-1832HE Bass Cab|PR-1832HE Bass Cab]]
* [[Marshall Bass State B150|Marshall B150 Bass Combo]]
 
===Effects===
[[Image:chrisshowbizpedalboard.jpg|thumb|right|Showbiz pedalboard]]
 
Chris used two effects setups during the Showbiz era. On some early gigs, he only used the Boss OS-2 Overdrive/Distortion, plugged into the Pete Cornish Line Selector and running into the amps.
 
* [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Green Russian Big Muff Pi]]
* [[Boss DD-3|Boss DD-3 Digital Delay]]
* [[Boss LS-2|Boss LS-2 Line Selector]]
* [[Boss OS-2|Boss OS-2 Overdrive/Distortion]]
* [[Boss OC-2|Boss OC-2 Octave]]
* [[Pete Cornish Line Selector]]
* [[Korg DTR-1|Korg DTR-1 Rack Tuner]]
* Power Supply
 
== References ==
<references/>
 
==See also==
 
*[http://www.mansonguitars.co.uk/Muse%20gallery/pages/Wolstenholme%20Bass.htm Wolstenholme Bass]


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Revision as of 15:20, 9 January 2021

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

Chris recording Simulation Theory; Seen using an Ashdown BTA 400 with his '73 Fender Jazz Bass

Basses

Effects

Rack 1
Rack 2

Amps

Live

Chris's rack during the Simulation Theory World Tour
Chris's bass tech with gear used on the ST tour behind him

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

Rack 1
Rack 2

Cabinets

  • 2 Markbass 151 15" Cabinets

Other

North American Summer Amphitheatre Tour 2017

Basses

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

Studio bass rack while recording Drones

Basses

Effects

Rack 1
Rack 2
Amps
  • Ampeg SVT-VR
  • Markbass SD1200

Live

Basses

Effects (Tour - off-stage)

Live off-stage rack setup
Rack 1
Rack 2

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

Bass rack on tour
Studio Set-up

Effects (Tour)(off stage)

Rack 1

Rack 2

Control

Effects (tour)(on stage)


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
FX Tray 2
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

Rack (Offstage)
Ampeg SVT-VR

Basses

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 Head
  • 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
FX Tray 2
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,

There is the possibility of the use of some custom Mills cabs, however, there is no mention of Chris on the Mills website.

Control

Effects (on stage)

Black Holes and Revelations

Not much is known about Chris' gear during the BH&R era as there were little to no pictures of his gear taken during the period.

Basses

Other basses

Board

Absolution

Basses

Chris' rack (left)

Rack

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)
Pedal Board

Chris' Pedalboard (on stage)

  • Korg DTR1 Tuner
  • Rocktron All Access
  • Roland PK-5 Dynamic Foot Pedal

Chris' Pedalboard (off stage)

Pedal Board (Offstage)

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

Amps

Effects

Effects

Showbiz

Basses

Chris equiped his basses with Elites 40-100 stainless steel strings.[1]

Amps

Effects

Showbiz pedalboard

Chris used two effects setups during the Showbiz era. On some early gigs, he only used the Boss OS-2 Overdrive/Distortion, plugged into the Pete Cornish Line Selector and running into the amps.

References

  1. ↑ 2002 Bass Guitar Magazine Interview

See also

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