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'''Pedulla''' or M.V. Pedulla was a private bass guitar manufacturer from Boston, Massachussets, USA. The company was founded in 1975 by luthier Michael V. Pedulla and ceased their opartions in 2019, when he announced his retirement.<ref>https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2019/05/07/michael-pedulla-announces-retirement/</ref> Pedulla's range of basses included the Thunderbass, the Thunderbolt, the MVP Bass and the Buzz fretless and fretted bass, which made the company popular in the 1980s, and the Rapture line, which were Fender bass clones and were used by Chris.
=== Straps ===


Wolstenholme used Pedullas live and in the studio between 1999 and 2007. After using Pedullas for 5 years for live performances, when the [[Black Holes and Revelations (album)|Black Holes and Revelation Tour]] started, he swapped from Pedullas to [[Fender Jazz Bass|Fender Jazz Basses]]. One of Wolstenholme's Pedulla RB4's was on display in the Manson Guitar Shop in Devon, above Bellamy's [[Manson M1D1 Mirror | M1D1 Mirror]].
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== Pedulla Rapture RB4-4 Tobacco Sunburst/Rosewood fretboard ==
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.
[[File:SunburstPedulla.jpg|thumb|right]]
{{Guitarbox |
| Name = Pedulla Rapture RB4-4
| Manufacturer = M.V. Pedulla
| Used = 1999 - 2001
| Body = Solid
| Neck = Bolt-on
| BodyCovering = Tobacco Sunburst paint
| Wood = '''Body:''' ''Unknown''<br/>'''Neck:''' Maple<br/>'''Fingerboard:''' Rosewood
| Bridge = Chrome Fender-style 4-String Bridge
| Electronics = Two volume, one tone
| Pickups = Single soapbar pickup
| Special = /
| type = Bass Guitar
}}


Chris' first known Pedulla. Used on gigs from 1999 to 2001 (such as [[Cologne Bizarre Festival 2000 (gig)|Bizarre Festival 2000]] and the [[Saint-Malo Fort de Saint-Père 2001 (gig)|St. Malo gig]] in 2001) for songs in DADG (Drop-D) tuning.
== [[Simulation Theory (album)|Simulation Theory]] ==


This Pedulla featured a tobacco sunburst paintjob with a tortoise shell pickguard and one soapbar pickup.
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.


=== Tobacco Sunburst Pedulla RB4-4 Gallery ===
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.  
<gallery>
File:ChrisSunburstPedulla.jpg|Chris' Sunburst Pedulla
File:MarshallB150Live.jpg|thumb|right|Chris' Sunburst Pedulla
</gallery>


== Pedulla Rapture RBJ2-4 Candy Blue/Rosewood fretboard ==
=== Studio ===
[[File:ChrisJPedulla.png|thumb|right]]
{{Guitarbox |
| Name = Pedulla Rapture RBJ2-4
| Manufacturer = M.V. Pedulla
| Used = 2001
| Body = Solid
| Neck = Bolt-on
| BodyCovering = Candy Blue
| Wood = '''Body:''' ''Unknown''<br/>'''Neck:''' Maple<br/>'''Fingerboard:''' Rosewood
| Bridge = Chrome Fender-style 4-String Bridge
| Electronics = Two volume, one tone
| Pickups = 2x J-Style pickups
| Special = /
| type = Bass Guitar
}}


This bass was used to record [[Origin Of Symmetry (Album)|Origin Of Symmetry]] & was used at some gigs in 2001 and in the [[Plug In Baby (video)|Plug In Baby music video]], he bought it for £1300 before being sold as a Part-ex at the Manson Guitar Shop.
[[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]]


Chris preferred the sound of the single soapbar pickup Raptures as opposed to dual Jazz-style pickup Raoptzres and since then, he has only used single-pickup Raptures.
==== Basses ====


=== Candy Blue Pedulla Rapture RBJ2-4 Gallery ===
*[[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass]]
<gallery>
*[[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_Jazz_Bass_1977_.28sunburst_finish.2Fmaple_fretboard_with_pearloid_block_inlay.29|Fender '77 Jazz Bass]]
File:BluePedulla.jpg|Wolstenholme's J-Style Pedulla
*[[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_Jazz_Bass_1973_.28butterscotch_finish.2Frosewood_fretboard_with_pearloid_block_inlay.29|Fender '73 Jazz Bass]]
</gallery>


== Pedulla Rapture RB4-4 Candy Blue/Rosewood fretboard ==
==== Effects ====
[[File:BluePedullaSoap.jpg|thumb|right]]
{{Guitarbox |
| Name = Pedulla Rapture RB4-4
| Manufacturer = M.V. Pedulla
| Used = 2001 - 2009
| Body = Solid
| Neck = Bolt-on
| BodyCovering = Candy Blue
| Wood = '''Body:''' ''Unknown''<br/>'''Neck:''' Maple<br/>'''Fingerboard:''' Rosewood
| Bridge = Chrome Fender-style 4-String Bridge
| Electronics = Two volume, one tone
| Pickups = Single soapbar pickup
| Special = /
| type = Bass Guitar
}}


Used from 2001 after Chris had sold the blue dual J-Style pickup Rapture. Can be seen on the [[Hullabaloo (live)|Hullabaloo DVD]] for songs in standard EADG tuning. This bass was also used for live performances of [[Space Dementia (song)|Space Dementia]] in 2004 & [[Micro Cuts (song) |Micro Cuts]] at some some gigs in 2007. It was also tested in studio whilst recording [[Undisclosed Desires (song)|Undisclosed Desires]] to try find the best slap sound.
===== Rack 1 =====


In terms of looks, it was identical to the previous blue Pedulla.
* 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)


This bass was displayed in the Mansons Guitar Shop.
===== Rack 2 =====


=== Candy Blue Pedulla Rapture RB4-4 Gallery ===
* ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE
<gallery>
* [[Skrydstrup Bass Routing System]]
File:BlueSoapPedulla.jpg|Chris using the soapbar-pickup blue Pedulla during the Hullabaloo gig
* Shure UA845 Antenna /Power Distribution
File:Manson 3.jpg|Chris' soapbar-pickup blue Pedulla on display in Manson's shop
* Shure UR4D
</gallery>
* 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


== Flat Black/Rosewood fretboard/Soapbar Pedulla Rapture ==
==== Amps ====
[[File:BlackPedulla.jpg|thumb|right]]
{{Guitarbox |
| Name = Pedulla Rapture RB4
| Manufacturer = M.V. Pedulla
| Used = 2001 - 2004
| Body = Solid
| Neck = Bolt-on
| BodyCovering = Flat Black
| Wood = '''Body:''' ''Unknown''<br/>'''Neck:''' Maple<br/>'''Fingerboard:''' Rosewood
| Bridge = Chrome Fender-style 4-String Bridge
| Electronics = Two volume, one tone
| Pickups = Single soapbar pickup
| Special = /
| type = Bass Guitar
}}


Used for songs in dropped-D tuning between 2001 & 2004, can be seen on the [[Hullabaloo (live)|Hullabaloo DVD]]. While playing [[Stockholm Syndrome (song)|Stockholm Syndrome]] in Trabendo, France in 2003, a straplock broke causing Chris to play the remainder of the song while trying to hold the bass up. After [[Matthew Bellamy|Bellamy]] had thrashed [[Dominic Howard|Howard's]] drumkit, Chris held the bass over his head & launched it onto the drum riser. The bass landed on the head, possibly cracking the body and a tuning peg. He made a new hole for this peg since the old one was useless. This makes the bass being mistaken for a 5-string Pedulla.
* Markbass SD1200
* [[Ampeg SVT-VR]]
* Ashdown BTA400


=== Flat Black/Soapbar Pedulla Gallery ===
=== Live ===
<gallery>
File:Not 5-string bass.png|right|thumb|Chris' Pedulla which was suspected as a 5-string bass
File:Another pic of suspected as 5-string bass.png|The front strap pin indicates that the pin was broken
</gallery>


== Candy Red/Rosewood fretboard/Soapbar Pedulla Rapture ==
[[Image:STRack.jpg|thumb|280px|right|Chris's rack during the [[Simulation Theory World Tour]]]]
[[File:RedPedulla.jpg|thumb|right]]
[[File:MuseSTBass.jpg | thumb | right | 280px | Chris's bass tech with gear used on the ST tour behind him]]
{{Guitarbox |
| Name = Pedulla Rapture RB4
| Manufacturer = M.V. Pedulla
| Used = 2002 - 2006
| Body = Solid
| Neck = Bolt-on
| BodyCovering = Candy Red
| Wood = '''Body:''' ''Unknown''<br/>'''Neck:''' Maple<br/>'''Fingerboard:''' Rosewood
| Bridge = Chrome Fender-style 4-String Bridge
| Electronics = Two volume, one tone
| Pickups = Single soapbar pickup
| Special = /
| type = Bass Guitar
}}


This bass was used for all songs in standard tuning between 2002 & 2005. At the end of 2003, Chris sprayed the white pickguard flat black & after a while sprayed the whole body flat black, except for a design believed to be a Dragon, which was left red. Because of that, this bass is sometimes reffered to as the "Dragon Pedulla".
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.


Chris also used this bass briefly in 2006 for the [[London Shepherds Bush Empire 2006 (gig)|Shepherds Bush]] gig for 2 songs, [[Stockholm Syndrome (song)|Stockholm Syndrome]] and [[Butterflies and Hurricanes (song)|Butterflies and Hurricanes]], possibly because of the fast-paced finger picking in both songs, Chris was more comfortable with the usual feel of the Rapture.
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.


=== Candy Red/Soapbar Pedulla Gallery ===
He also updated the two Skrydstrup MR10 loop switchers with the RJM Effect Gizmo loop switchers.
<gallery>
File:ChrisRedPedulla.jpg|Chris' Red Pedulla with the spray painted pickguard
File:27-06-04 7.jpg|Wolstenholme with the Dragon Pedulla at [[Pilton Worthy Farm 2004 (gig)|Glastonbury 2004]]
File:Dragon bass.png|Chris' Dragon Pedulla
</gallery>


== See also ==
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.


* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgp2VnHMMqg Chris shooting out basses during the making of Undisclosed Desires; including the Candy Blue Pedulla]
==== 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]]
*[[Status The KingBass Mk-II]]
 
== [[Drones (album) |Drones]] ==
[[Image:2014-12-16 Background3.jpg|thumb|right|Drones studio bass rack]]
[[Image:CHRISDRONESSETUP.jpg|thumb|right|Drones live rack setup]]
During the recording of Drones, Chris mainly used Status bass guitars again, allthough a Rickenbacker and the Gibsons 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 live setupr, Chris kept his collection of basses 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. The rack was almost exactly the same as with the T2L tours with two Kempers and two Markbass SD1200 heads.
 
=== Studio ===
 
==== Basses ====
 
* [[Status S2-Classic]] (Graphite)
* [[Status S2-Classic]] (Graphite/Blue-LED)
* [[Status Original Series II|Status "The Uprising Bass"]]
* [[Status Super-Vintage GP]]
* [[Gibson Grabber]]
* [[Gibson Ripper]]
* [[Rickenbacker 4003]]
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_Jazz_Bass_1977_.28sunburst_finish.2Fmaple_fretboard_with_pearloid_block_inlay.29|Fender '77 Jazz Bass]] (Sunburst/Maple fretboard)
* [[Gretsch G6128B Thunder Jet]]
 
==== Amps ====
 
* [[Markbass SD1200]]
* [[Ampeg SVT-VR]]
* 2x [[Marshall DBS 7400]]
* 2x [[Kemper Profiling Amplifier]]
 
==== Cabs ====
 
* [[Marshall 7410 Bass Cab|Marshall 7410 4x10 Cabinet]]
* [[Marshall 7115 Bass Cab|Marshall 7115 1x15 Cabinet]]
* [[Marshall 7215 Bass Cab|Marshall 7215 2x15 Cabinet]]
 
==== Rack 1 ====
 
* ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE Power Distribution Unit
* [[Skrydstrup Custom Routing Interface]]
* Shure UA845 Antenna Distribution Unit
* 2x Shure UR4D Dual Wireless Reciever
* 2x [[Skrydstrup MR10 Loop System]]
* [[TC Electronic G-Major 2]]
* [[Electrix Filter Factory]]
* 2x Paul Lenders Muse AC-Tool Power Supply Unit
 
==== Rack 2 ====
 
* ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE Power Distribution Unit
* [[Empirical Labs Distressor]]
* Custom Connector Panel
* [[Markbass SD1200]]
* 2x [[Kemper Profiling Amplifier]]
 
==== FX Tray 1 ====
 
* [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]] (''perhaps'')
* [[ZVex Basstortion]] (''perhaps'')
* [[ZVex Woolly Mammoth]] (''perhaps'')
* ''Unknown''
 
==== FX Tray 2 ====
 
* [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]] (''perhaps'')
* [[Boss OC-2]] (''perhaps'')
* [[Crowther Audio Prunes & Custard]]
* ''Unknown''
 
==== FX Tray 3 ====
 
* [[Electro-Harmonix Polyphonic Octave Generator]] (''perhaps'')
* ''Unknown''
 
==== Control ====
 
* [[Liquid Foot Pro Foot Controller]]
 
=== Live ===
 
==== Basses ====
 
* [[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass]] (Graphite/Blue-LED)
* [[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass]] (Graphite/Red-LED)
* [[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass]] (Aqua Blue/White-LED)
* [[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass]] (Stealth/White-LED)
* [[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass 5-string]] (Aqua Blue/Blue-LED)
* [[Status Original Series II|Status "The Uprising Bass"]]
* [[Status The KingBass Mk-II]] (Walnut)
* [[Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass|Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass Mk1]]
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_Jazz_Bass_1977_.28sunburst_finish.2Fmaple_fretboard_with_pearloid_block_inlay.29|Fender '77 Jazz Bass]] (Sunburst/Maple fretboard)
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_American_Deluxe_5-string_.28black.2Fmaple_fretboard.29|Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass 5-string]] (Black/Maple fretboard)
 
==== Amps ====
 
* 2x [[Markbass SD1200]G
* 2x [[Kemper Profiling Amplifier]]
 
==== Cabs ====
 
* 2x [[Markbass Standard 151HR 1x15 Bass Cab]]
 
==== Rack 1 ====
 
* ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE
* [[Skrydstrup Custom Routing Interface]]
* Shure UA845 Antenna Distribution Unit
* 2x Shure UR4D Dual Wireless Reciever
* 2x [[Skrydstrup MR10 Loop System]]
* [[TC Electronic G-Major 2]]
* [[Electrix Filter Factory]]
* 2x Paul Lenders Muse AC-Tool Power Supply Unit
 
===== Rack 2 =====
 
* ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE
* [[Empirical Labs Distressor]]
* Custom Connector Panel
* 2x [[Markbass SD1200]]
* 2x [[Kemper Profiling Amplifier]]
 
==== FX Tray 1 ====
 
* [[MXR M109 Six Band EQ]]
* [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]]
* ''Unknown''
 
==== FX Tray 2 ====
 
* [[Digitech Bass Synth Wah]]
* ''Unknown''
 
==== Tuner ====
 
* Peterson AutoStrobe 490 Tuner
 
=== Control ===
 
* [[Liquid Foot Pro Foot Controller]] (off-stage) (early)
* [[RJM Mastermind GT/22 Foot Controller]] (off-stage)
 
=== On-Stage Pedalboard ===
 
* [[Liquid Foot Pro Foot Controller]] (on-stage) (early)
* [[RJM Mastermind GT/22 Foot Controller]] (on-stage)
* Korg Pitchblack Pro Tuner
 
== [[The 2nd Law (album) |The 2nd Law]] ==
[[File:Chris_Studio_2nd_Law.jpg|thumb|right|T2L studio set-up]]
[[File:Chris' bass rack.jpg|thumb|right|T2L tour bass selection]]
[[File:RackT2LLive.jpg|thumb|right|T2L tour rack]]
For The 2nd Law, Chris kept the same studio setup as he used on The Resistance tour, but included more pedals and two [[Markbass SD1200]] heads. Live, he replaced the Marshall DBS 7400 amps completely with the afforementioned SD1200s (clean channels) and two [[Kemper Profiling Amplifier]] heads (for overdrive channels), with the DBS 7400 amps all profiled.
 
He also ditched most of the Fender Jazz Basses and started playing Status basses almost exclusively.
 
=== Studio ===
 
==== Basses ====
 
* [[Status S2-Classic#Status S2-Classic "Graphite"|Status S2-Classic]] (Graphite)
* [[Status S2-Classic]] (Graphite-LED)
* [[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass]] (Graphite/Blue-LED)
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_Jazz_Bass_1977_.28sunburst_finish.2Fmaple_fretboard_with_pearloid_block_inlay.29|Fender '77 Jazz Bass]] (Sunburst/Maple fretboard)
* [[Status Super-Vintage GP]]
* [[Dean Stylist]]
* [[Gibson Grabber]]
* [[Status S2-Classic]] (Walnut)
 
==== Amps ====
 
* 4x [[Marshall DBS 7400]]
* [[Markbass MoMark SD800]]
* [[Markbass SD1200]]
* [[Ampeg SVT-VR]]
 
==== Cabs ====
 
* [[Markbass Standard 104HF 4x10 Bass Cab]]
* [[Markbass Classic 152 2x15 Bass Cab]]
 
==== Rack 1 ====
 
* ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE Power Distribution Unit
* [[Skrydstrup Custom Routing Interface]]
* Shure UA845 Antenna Distribution Unit
* 2x Shure UR4D Dual Wireless Reciever
* 3x [[Skrydstrup MR10 Loop System]]
* [[Electrix Filter Factory]]
* 2x Paul Lenders Muse AC-Tool Power Supply Unit
 
==== Rack 2 ====
 
* ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE Power Distribution Unit
* [[TC Electronic G-Major 2]]
* [[Line 6 Bass POD Pro|Line 6 Bass POD XT Pro]]
* 2x [[Tech 21 SansAmp PSA-1.1]]
* Custom Connector Panel
* 4x [[Marshall DBS 7400]]
 
==== FX Tray 1 (Rack-Top) ====
 
* [[Way Huge Aqua-Puss]]
* [[Way Huge Green Rhino]]
* [[Way Huge Fat Sandwich]]
* [[Way Huge Swollen Pickle]]
* [[Way Huge Angry Troll]]
* [[Crowther Audio Prunes & Custard]]
 
==== FX Tray 2 ====
 
* [[Human Gear Animato|Human Gear Animato Distortion]]
* [[Way Huge Pork Loin]]
* [[ZVex Woolly Mammoth]]
 
==== FX Tray 3 ====
 
* [[Line 6 FM4 Filter Modeler]]
* [[Electro-Harmonix Octave Multiplexer]]
* [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]] (''perhaps'')
 
==== FX Tray 4 ====
 
* [[HBE Hematoma Bass Overdrive/Pre-Amp]]
* [[ZVex Mastotron]]
* [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]] (''perhaps'')
* [[Boss OC-2]] (''perhaps'')
 
==== Control ====
 
* [[Liquid Foot Pro Foot Controller]]
 
==== Other ====
 
* A Designs REDDI Tube Direct Box
 
=== Live ===
 
==== Basses ====
 
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_Jazz_Bass_1973_.28butterscotch_finish.2Frosewood_fretboard_with_pearloid_block_inlay.29|Fender '73 Jazz Bass]] (Butterscotch/Rosewood fretboard)
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_Jazz_Bass_1977_.28sunburst_finish.2Fmaple_fretboard_with_pearloid_block_inlay.29|Fender '77 Jazz Bass]] (Sunburst/Maple fretboard)
* [[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass]] (Graphite/Blue-LED)
* [[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass]] (Graphite/Red-LED)
* [[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass]] (Aqua Blue/White-LED)
* [[Status Chris Wolstenholme Signature Bass 5-string]] (Graphite/Green-LED)
* [[Status Original Series II]] (Mahogany)
* [[Status Original Series II|Status "The Uprising Bass"]]
* [[Status S2-Classic]] (Walnut)
* [[Status The KingBass Mk-II]] (Walnut)
* [[Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass|Status Kitara Doubleneck Bass Mk1]]
 
==== Amps ====
 
* 2x [[Kemper Profiling Amplifier]]
* 2x [[Markbass SD1200]]
 
==== Cabs ====
 
* 2x [[Markbass Standard 151HR 1x15 Bass Cab]]
 
=== Racks ===
 
==== Rack 1 ====
 
* ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE Power Distribution Unit
* [[Skrydstrup Custom Routing Interface]]
* Shure UA845 Antenna Distribution Unit
* 2x Shure UR4D Dual Wireless Reciever
* 2x [[Skrydstrup MR10 Loop System]]
* [[TC Electronic G-Major 2]]
* [[Electrix Filter Factory]]
* 2x Paul Lenders Muse AC-Tool Power Supply Unit
 
==== Rack 2 ====
 
* ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE Power Distribution Unit
* [[Empirical Labs Distressor]]
* Custom Connector Panel
* [[Tech 21 SansAmp PSA-1.1]]
* 2x [[Markbass SD 1200]]
* 2x [[Kemper Profiling Amplifier]]
 
==== FX Tray 1 ====
 
* [[Crowther Audio Prunes & Custard]]
* [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]]
* ''Unknown''
 
==== FX Tray 2 ====
 
* [[Line 6 FM4 Filter Modeler]]
* [[Human Gear Animato|Human Gear Animato Distortion]] (perhaps)
* ''Unknown''
 
==== FX Tray 3 ====
 
* ''Unknown''
 
==== Tuner ====
 
* Boss TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
 
=== Control ===
 
* [[Liquid Foot Pro Foot Controller]] (off-stage)
 
=== On-Stage Pedalboard ===
 
* [[Liquid Foot Pro Foot Controller]] (on-stage)
* [[Korg DTR2000 Tuner]]
 
==[[The Resistance (album) |The Resistance]]==
[[Image:MUSE-BASS_TECH-S.jpg|thumb|right|Rack (Offstage)]]
[[Image:ChrisAmpeg.jpg|thumb|right|Ampeg SVT-VR]]
For The Resistance era, Chris expanded his setup even more, especially in terms of basses rack gear. This was the first tour that Chris started using Status basses with the first one being the [[Status Original Series II]].
 
Both the studio and live setups were the same, excluding the bass and amp selection.
 
=== Studio ===
 
==== Basses ====
 
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_American_Deluxe_.28candy_tangerine.2Frosewood_fretboard.29|Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass]] (Candy Tangerine/Rosewood fretboard)
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_American_Deluxe_.28candy_tangerine.2Fmaple_fretboard.29|Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass]] (Candy Tangerine/Maple fretboard)
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_American_Deluxe_.28black.2Fmaple_fretboard.29|Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass]] (Black/Maple fretboard)
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_American_Deluxe_.28pearlescent_white.2Fmaple_fretboard.29|Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass]] (Pearlescent White/Maple fretboard)
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_American_Vintage_.E2.80.9975_.28natural_finish.2Fmaple_fretboard_with_black_blocks_inlay.29|Fender American Vintage '75 Jazz Bass]] (Natural/Maple fretboard)
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_Jazz_Bass_1977_.28sunburst_finish.2Fmaple_fretboard_with_pearloid_block_inlay.29|Fender '77 Jazz Bass]] (Sunburst/Maple fretboard)
* [[Status Original Series II]] (Walnut)
* [[Gibson Ripper]]
* [[Gibson Grabber]]
* [[Pedulla#Pedulla_Rapture_RB4-4_Candy_Blue|Pedulla Rapture RB4-4]] (Candy Blue)
 
==== Amps ====
 
* 4x [[Marshall DBS 7400|Marshall DBS 7400 Head]]
* [[Ampeg SVT-VR]]
* [[Line 6 Bass POD Pro|Line 6 Bass POD XT Pro]]
 
==== Cabs ====
 
* [[Marshall 7410 Bass Cab|Marshall 7410 4x10 Cabinet]]
* [[Marshall 7115 Bass Cab|Marshall 7115 1x15 Cabinet]]
* [[Marshall 7215 Bass Cab|Marshall 7215 2x15 Cabinet]]
 
=== Live  ===
 
==== Basses ====
 
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#List_of_Chris.27_Jazz_Basses_used_live|Fender American Standard Jazz Bass]] (Blizzard Pearl/Rosewood fretboard)
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_American_Deluxe_.28candy_tangerine.2Frosewood_fretboard.29|Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass]] (Candy Tangerine/Rosewood fretboard)
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_American_Deluxe_.28candy_tangerine.2Fmaple_fretboard.29|Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass]] (Candy Tangerine/Maple fretboard)
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_American_Deluxe_.28black.2Fmaple_fretboard.29|Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass]] (Black/Maple fretboard)
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_American_Deluxe_.28pearlescent_white.2Fmaple_fretboard.29|Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass]] (Pearlescent White/Maple fretboard)
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_American_Deluxe_5-string_.28black.2Fmaple_fretboard.29|Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass 5-string]] (Black/Maple fretboard)
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_American_Vintage_.E2.80.9975_.28natural_finish.2Fmaple_fretboard_with_black_blocks_inlay.29|Fender American Vintage '75 Jazz Bass]] (Natural/Maple fretboard)
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_American_Deluxe_.28chrome_finish.2Fmaple_fretboard.29|Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass]] (Chrome/Maple fretboard)
* [[Noah Guitars Excalibur Bass]]
* [[Rickenbacker 4003]]
* [[Status Original Series II]] (Mahogany)
* [[Status The KingBass Mk-II#The_KingBass_MK-II|Status The KingBass MK II]] (Walnut)
* [[Gibson Grabber]]
* [[Status_S2-Classic#Status_S2-Classic_"Walnut"|Status S2-Classic]] (Walnut)
* [[Status_S2-Classic#Status_S2-Classic_"Graphite"|Status S2-Classic]] (Graphite)
* [[Status_S2-Classic#Status_S2-Classic_"Graphite-LED"_(prototype)|Status S2-Classic]] (Graphite-LED)
* [[Status Super-Vintage GP]]
 
==== Amps ====
 
* 4x [[Marshall DBS 7400|Marshall DBS 7400 Head]]
* [[Line 6 Bass POD Pro|Line 6 Bass POD XT Pro]]
* 2x [[Tech 21 SansAmp PSA-1.1]]
 
==== Cabs ====
 
* 2x [[Marshall 7215 Bass Cab|Marshall 7215 2x15 Cabinet]]
* [[Marshall 7115 Bass Cab|Marshall 7115 1x15 Cabinet]]
 
=== Racks ===
 
==== Rack 1 ====
 
* [[Electrix Filter Factory]]
* ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE Power Distribution Unit
* [[TC Electronic G-Major 2]]
* [[Line 6 Bass POD Pro|Line 6 Bass POD XT Pro]]
* 2x [[Tech 21 SansAmp PSA-1.1]]
* Custom Connector Panel
* 4x [[Marshall DBS 7400]]
 
==== Rack 2 ====
 
* ETA Systems EPD11 LVIEC-CE Power Distribution Unit
* [[Skrydstrup Custom Routing Interface]]
* Shure UA845 Antenna Distribution Unit
* 2x Shure UR4D Dual Wireless Reciever
* 2x [[Skrydstrup MR10 Loop System]]
* [[Sound Sculpture Switchblade GL]]
* 2x Paul Lenders Muse AC-Tool Power Supply Unit
 
===== 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|Electro-Harmonix Vintage Octave Multiplexer]]
* [[Crowther Audio Prunes & Custard]]
* [[ZVex Woolly Mammoth]]
 
===== FX Tray 2 =====
 
* [[Human Gear Animato|Human Gear Animato Distortion]]
* 2x [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]]
* [[Digitech Bass Synth Wah]]
* [[Line 6 FM4 Filter Modeler]]
 
===== FX Tray 3 =====
* [[Boss OC-2|Boss OC-2 Octave]]
* [[Electro-Harmonix Micro Q-Tron]]
* [[Akai Deep Impact SB1|Akai Deep Impact SB1 Bass Synthesiser Pedal]]
* [[HBE Hematoma Bass Overdrive/Pre-Amp]]
* Gap with 2 disconnected patch cables, possibly for the [[Boss DD-3]]
 
==== Tuner ====
 
* Boss TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
 
=== Control ===
 
* [[Liquid-Foot Pro MIDI Controller]] (off-stage)
 
=== On-Stage Pedalboard ===
* [[Liquid-Foot Pro MIDI Controller]] (on-stage)
* [[Korg DTR2000 Tuner]]
* Ernie Ball EX-S Expression Pedal (controls the Filter Factory)
 
== [[Black Holes and Revelations (album) |Black Holes and Revelations]] ==
[[Image:MUSE-BASS_TECH-S1.jpg|thumb|right|Board]]
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, however it is known that Chris started using Fender Jazz Basses a lot more frequently. He also ditched the on-stage amps/cabs halfway through the tour, and started miking them backstage. Instead, he only opted for an on-stage subwoofer, so he could still feel the sub low end, and he also took away the MIDI foot pedal controller.
 
Based on some interviews, Chris added four more Marshall DBS 7400 heads to his setup, having eight in total.<ref>https://www.mixonline.com/live-sound/all-access-muse-367983</ref>
 
=== Basses ===
 
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#List_of_Chris.27_Jazz_Basses_used_live|Fender American Standard Jazz Bass]] (Blizzard Pearl/Rosewood fretboard)
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_American_Deluxe_.28candy_tangerine.2Frosewood_fretboard.29|Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass]] (Candy Tangerine/Rosewood fretboard)
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_American_Deluxe_.28candy_tangerine.2Fmaple_fretboard.29|Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass]] (Candy Tangerine/Maple fretboard)
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_American_Deluxe_.28black.2Fmaple_fretboard.29|Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass]] (Black/Maple fretboard)
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_American_Deluxe_.28pearlescent_white.2Fmaple_fretboard.29|Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass]] (Pearlescent White/Maple fretboard)
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_American_Deluxe_5-string_.28black.2Fmaple_fretboard.29|Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass 5-string]] (Black/Maple fretboard)
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_American_Vintage_.E2.80.9975_.28natural_finish.2Fmaple_fretboard_with_black_blocks_inlay.29|Fender American Vintage '75 Jazz Bass]] (Natural/Maple fretboard)
* [[Rickenbacker 4003]]
* [[Pedulla#Pedulla_Rapture_RB4-4_Candy_Blue|Pedulla Rapture RB4-4]] (Candy Blue) (only for [[Micro Cuts (song)|Micro Cuts]] live)
* [[Custom Manson 8-String Bass]] (never used)
 
=== Amps ===
 
* 8x [[Marshall DBS 7400]]
 
=== Cabs ===
 
* [[Marshall 7215 Bass Cab|Marshall 7215 2x15 Cabinet]] (on-stage monitoring)
 
=== Control ===
 
* [[Rocktron All Access Foot Controller]]
 
=== On-Stage Pedalboard ===
 
* Korg DTR-1 Rack Tuner
* [[Rocktron All Access Foot Controller]] (on-stage)
* Ernie Ball EX-S Expression Pedal
 
== Absolution ==
[[Image:chrisabsolutionrack.jpg|thumb|right|Rack]]
[[Image:chrisabsolutionpedalboard.jpg|thumb|right|Pedal Board]]
[[Image:chrisabsolutionpedalboard2.jpg|thumb|right|Pedal Board (Offstage)]]
For the Absolution tour, Chris moved all of his pedals and amps into the rack. Both him and Matt got into MIDI switching systems, with their techs switching the effects on or off; a system, which they still use, due to the complexity of effect use on albums.
 
Wolstenholme also got two more of the Marshall DBS 7400 bass amplifiers into the rig.
 
=== Basses ===
 
* [[Pedulla#Pedulla_Rapture_RB4-4_Candy_Blue|Pedulla Rapture RB4-4]] (Candy Blue)
* [[Pedulla#Pedulla_Rapture_RB4-4_Flat_Black|Pedulla Rapture RB4-4]] (Flat Black)
* [[Pedulla#Pedulla_Rapture_RB4-4_Candy_Red|Pedulla Rapture RB4-4]] (Candy Red)
* [[Zon Sonus Custom 4]]
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#Fender_American_Deluxe_.28candy_tangerine.2Frosewood_fretboard.29|Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass]] (Candy Tangerine/Rosewood fretboard)
* [[Fender_Jazz_Bass#List_of_Chris.27_Jazz_Basses_used_live|Fender American Standard Jazz Bass]] (Blizzard Pearl/Rosewood fretboard) (only for [[Sing for Absolution (song)|Sing for Absolution]] live)
* [[Custom Manson 8-String Bass]] (never used)
 
=== Amps/Rack (left) ===
 
* 4x [[Marshall DBS 7400|Marshall DBS 7400]]
 
=== Rack (right) ===
 
* Shure UHF receiver
* 2x [[Line 6 FM4 Filter Modeler|Line 6 Filter Pro]]
* [[Sound Sculpture Switchblade GL|Sound Sculpture Switchblade GL Switcher/Router]]
* [[Line 6 Bass POD Pro|Line 6 Bass POD XT Pro]]
* 2x [[Line 6 Bass POD Pro]]
 
=== Off-Stage Pedalboard ===
 
* [[Akai Deep Impact SB1|Akai Deep Impact SB1 Bass Synthesiser Pedal]]
* [[Human Gear Animato|Human Gear Animato Distortion]]
* [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]]
* [[Boss DD-3|Boss DD-3 Digital Delay]]
* [[Boss OC-2|Boss OC-2 Octaver]]
* [[Boss PS-3|Boss PS-3 Pitch Shift Pedal]]
* [[Digitech Bass Synth Wah]]
 
=== Control ===
 
* [[Rocktron All Access Foot Controller]]
 
=== On-Stage Pedalboard ===
 
* Korg DTR-1 Rack Tuner
* [[Rocktron All Access Foot Controller]] (on-stage)
* [[Roland PK-5 Dynamic Foot Pedal]]
 
=== Other ===
 
* [[Keyboards#Wolstenholme.27s_keyboards|Keyboard]]
* Maracas (for [[Endlessly (song)|Endlessly]])
 
== Origin of Symmetry ==
[[Image:chrisoriginamps.jpg|thumb|right|OoS Amps]]
[[Image:chrisoriginpedalboard.jpg|thumb|right|OoS Pedalboard]]
During the OoS tour, Chris got his Marshall DBS 7400 Dynamic Bass System amplifiers and cabinets. He also got a Black Russian Big Muff Pi and a Human Gear Animato pedal, aswell as an Akai Deep Impact SB1 Bass Synth pedal. A lot of the gear he acquired during this era remains in his setup to this day.
 
=== Basses ===
 
* [[Pedulla#Pedulla_Rapture_RB4-4_Tobacco_Sunburst|Pedulla Rapture RB4-4]] (Tobacco Sunburst)
* [[Pedulla#Pedulla_Rapture_RBJ2-4_Candy_Blue|Pedulla Rapture RBJ2-4]] (Candy Blue)
* [[Pedulla#Pedulla_Rapture_RB4-4_Candy_Blue|Pedulla Rapture RB4-4]] (Candy Blue)
* [[Pedulla#Pedulla_Rapture_RB4-4_Flat_Black|Pedulla Rapture RB4-4]] (Flat Black)
* [[Pedulla#Pedulla_Rapture_RB4-4_Candy_Red|Pedulla Rapture RB4-4]] (Candy Red)
* [[Warwick Streamer Pro M]] (only used in the [[New Born (video)|New Born music video]])
 
=== Rack ===
 
* [[Marshall Bass State B150|Marshall B150 Bass Combo]] (Not in the picture; Sat on top of rack)
* 2x [[Marshall DBS 7400|Marshall DBS 7400 Head]]
* Rack Drawer w/ Marshall Sticker
 
=== Cabs ===
 
* [[Marshall 7410 Bass Cab|Marshall 7410 4x10 Cabinet]]
* [[Marshall 7115 Bass Cab|Marshall 7115 1x15 Cabinet]]
* [[Marshall 7215 Bass Cab|Marshall 7215 2x15 Cabinet]]
 
=== Pedalboard ===
 
* [[Human Gear Animato|Human Gear Animato Distortion]]
* [[Boss LS-2|Boss LS-2 Line Selector]]
* [[Boss OC-2|Boss OC-2 Octaver]]
* [[Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi|Electro-Harmonix Black Russian Big Muff Pi]]
* [[Boss DD-3|Boss DD-3 Digital Delay]]
* [[Akai Deep Impact SB1|Akai Deep Impact SB1 Bass Synthesiser Pedal]]
* [[Line 6 FM4 Filter Modeler]]
* Pete Cornish Line Selector
* Korg DTR-1 Rack Tuner
* Power Supply Unit
 
== Showbiz ==
[[Image:chrisshowbizpedalboard.jpg|thumb|right|Showbiz pedalboard]]
Allthough amplifiers and basses remained the same, 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.
 
Wolstenholme 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>
 
=== Basses ===
 
* [[Pedulla#Pedulla_Rapture_RB4-4_Tobacco_Sunburst|Pedulla Rapture RB4-4]] (Tobacco Sunburst)
* [[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]]
 
=== 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]]
 
=== Pedalboard ===
 
* [[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 Rack Tuner
* Power Supply Unit


== References ==
== References ==
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==See also==
[[Category:Bass guitars]]
 
*[http://www.mansonguitars.co.uk/Muse%20gallery/pages/Wolstenholme%20Bass.htm Wolstenholme Bass]
 
[[Category:Gear]]
[[Category:Christopher Wolstenholme]]
[[Category:Christopher Wolstenholme]]

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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

Drones studio bass rack
Drones live rack setup

During the recording of Drones, Chris mainly used Status bass guitars again, allthough a Rickenbacker and the Gibsons 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 live setupr, Chris kept his collection of basses 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. The rack was almost exactly the same as with the T2L tours with two Kempers and two Markbass SD1200 heads.

Studio

Basses

Amps

Cabs

Rack 1

Rack 2

FX Tray 1

FX Tray 2

FX Tray 3

Control

Live

Basses

Amps

Cabs

Rack 1

Rack 2

FX Tray 1

FX Tray 2

Tuner

  • Peterson AutoStrobe 490 Tuner

Control

On-Stage Pedalboard

The 2nd Law

T2L studio set-up
T2L tour bass selection
T2L tour rack

For The 2nd Law, Chris kept the same studio setup as he used on The Resistance tour, but included more pedals and two Markbass SD1200 heads. Live, he replaced the Marshall DBS 7400 amps completely with the afforementioned SD1200s (clean channels) and two Kemper Profiling Amplifier heads (for overdrive channels), with the DBS 7400 amps all profiled.

He also ditched most of the Fender Jazz Basses and started playing Status basses almost exclusively.

Studio

Basses

Amps

Cabs

Rack 1

Rack 2

FX Tray 1 (Rack-Top)

FX Tray 2

FX Tray 3

FX Tray 4

Control

Other

  • A Designs REDDI Tube Direct Box

Live

Basses

Amps

Cabs

Racks

Rack 1

Rack 2

FX Tray 1

FX Tray 2

FX Tray 3

  • Unknown

Tuner

  • Boss TU-2 Chromatic Tuner

Control

On-Stage Pedalboard

The Resistance

Rack (Offstage)
Ampeg SVT-VR

For The Resistance era, Chris expanded his setup even more, especially in terms of basses rack gear. This was the first tour that Chris started using Status basses with the first one being the Status Original Series II.

Both the studio and live setups were the same, excluding the bass and amp selection.

Studio

Basses

Amps

Cabs

Live

Basses

Amps

Cabs

Racks

Rack 1

Rack 2

FX Tray 1
FX Tray 2
FX Tray 3

Tuner

  • Boss TU-2 Chromatic Tuner

Control

On-Stage Pedalboard

Black Holes and Revelations

Board

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, however it is known that Chris started using Fender Jazz Basses a lot more frequently. He also ditched the on-stage amps/cabs halfway through the tour, and started miking them backstage. Instead, he only opted for an on-stage subwoofer, so he could still feel the sub low end, and he also took away the MIDI foot pedal controller.

Based on some interviews, Chris added four more Marshall DBS 7400 heads to his setup, having eight in total.[1]

Basses

Amps

Cabs

Control

On-Stage Pedalboard

Absolution

Rack
Pedal Board
Pedal Board (Offstage)

For the Absolution tour, Chris moved all of his pedals and amps into the rack. Both him and Matt got into MIDI switching systems, with their techs switching the effects on or off; a system, which they still use, due to the complexity of effect use on albums.

Wolstenholme also got two more of the Marshall DBS 7400 bass amplifiers into the rig.

Basses

Amps/Rack (left)

Rack (right)

Off-Stage Pedalboard

Control

On-Stage Pedalboard

Other

Origin of Symmetry

OoS Amps
OoS Pedalboard

During the OoS tour, Chris got his Marshall DBS 7400 Dynamic Bass System amplifiers and cabinets. He also got a Black Russian Big Muff Pi and a Human Gear Animato pedal, aswell as an Akai Deep Impact SB1 Bass Synth pedal. A lot of the gear he acquired during this era remains in his setup to this day.

Basses

Rack

Cabs

Pedalboard

Showbiz

Showbiz pedalboard

Allthough amplifiers and basses remained the same, 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.

Wolstenholme equiped his basses with Elites 40-100 stainless steel strings.[2]

Basses

Amps

Pedalboard

References

  1. ↑ https://www.mixonline.com/live-sound/all-access-muse-367983
  2. ↑ 2002 Bass Guitar Magazine Interview

See also

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