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[[Image:27-06-04 7.jpg|right|thumb|Wolstenholme at [[Pilton Worthy Farm 2004 (gig)|Glastonbury Festival 2004]]]]
[[Image:27-06-04 7.jpg|right|thumb|Wolstenholme at [[Pilton Worthy Farm 2004 (gig)|Glastonbury Festival 2004]]]]
As far as we know, [[Christopher Wolstenholme|Chris]] has been using Pedullas live from 1999 to 2005.
As far as we know, [[Christopher Wolstenholme|Chris]] has been using Pedullas live from 1999 to 2007.
[[Image:Manson 3.jpg|right|thumb|Chris' Pedulla on display in Manson's shop]]
[[Image:Not 5-string bass.png|right|thumb|Chris' Pedulla which suspected as 5-string bass]]
[[Image:Another pic of suspected as 5-string bass.png|right|thumb|The front strap pin indicates that the pin was broken]]
[[Image:Dragon bass.png|right|thumb|Chris' Dragon Pedulla]]


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]].
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 is exposed in the Manson Shop above Bellamy's [[M One D One Manson |Manson M One D One]].
One of Wolstenholme's Pedulla RB4 is exposed in the Manson Shop above Bellamy's [[Manson M1D1 Mirror | M1D1 Mirror]].




Known Basses Used By [[Christopher Wolstenholme|Wolstenholme]]:
Known Basses Used By Wolstenholme:


=== Tobacco Sunburst, Rosewood Neck, Tortoise Shell Pickguard, Single Soapbar Pickup ===
=== Tobacco Sunburst, Rosewood Neck, Tortoise Shell Pickguard, Single Soapbar Pickup ===
Chris' first known Pedulla. Used from 1999 to 2000 for songs in DADG tuning (Such as [[Cologne Bizarre Festival 2000 (gig)|Bizarre Festival 2001]] & at some gigs in 2001 (Such as [[Saint-Malo Fort de Saint-Père 2001 (gig)|St. Malo 2001]])
Chris' first known Pedulla. Used from 1999 to 2000 for songs in DADG tuning (Such as [[Cologne Bizarre Festival 2000 (gig)|Bizarre Festival 2000]] & at some gigs in 2001 (Such as [[Saint-Malo Fort de Saint-Père 2001 (gig)|St. Malo 2001]])


=== Candy Blue, Rosewood Neck, White Pickguard, Dual J-Bass Pickups ===
=== Candy Blue, Rosewood Neck, White Pickguard, Dual J-Bass Pickups ===
This bass was used to record [[Origin Of Symmetry (Album)|Origin Of Symmetry]] & was used at some gigs in 2001 before being sold on eBay later that year. Chris preferred the sound of the single soapbar Rapture & since then, has only used single pickup Raptures.
This bass was used to record [[Origin Of Symmetry (Album)|Origin Of Symmetry]] & was used at some gigs in 2001 and used on the plug in Baby promo vid, he bought it for £1300 before being sold as a Part-ex in Mansons. Chris preferred the sound of the single soapbar Rapture & since then, has only used single pickup Raptures.


=== Candy Blue, Rosewood Neck, White Pickguard, Single Soapbar Pickup ===
=== Candy Blue, Rosewood Neck, White Pickguard, Single Soapbar Pickup ===
Used from 2001 after Chris had sold the blue dual pickup Rapture. Can be seen on the [[Hullabaloo (live) | Hullabaloo DVD]] for songs in standard tuning. This bass was also used for live performances of [[Space Dementia (song)|Space Dementia]] in 2004 & [[Micro Cuts (song) |Micro Cuts]] at [[London Wembley Stadium 2007 - 16th (gig)|the first Wembley Stadium gig]].
Used from 2001 after Chris had sold the blue dual pickup Rapture. Can be seen on the [[Hullabaloo (live) | Hullabaloo DVD]] for songs in standard 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.
Was also tested in studio whilst recording [[Undisclosed Desires (song)|Undisclosed Desires]] to try find the best slap sound.


=== Flat Black, Rosewood Neck, Flat Black Pickguard, Single Soapbar Pickup ===
=== Flat Black, Rosewood Neck, Flat Black Pickguard, Single Soapbar Pickup ===
Used for songs in dropped-D tuning between 2001 & 2003, 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]] kit, Chris held the bass over his head & launched it onto the drum riser. The bass landed on the head, possibly cracking it & has not been seen since.
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]] kit, Chris held the bass over his head & launched it onto the drum riser. The bass landed on the head, possibly cracking it and 1st string peg. He made a new hole for the 1st string peg since the old one was useless. '''This makes this bass suspected as 5 string Pedulla.''' But, it's too strange for a 5-string bass (note the bridge, PU dimension, string spacing, and nut width).


=== Candy Red, Rosewood Neck, White Pickguard, Single Soapbar Pickup ===
=== Candy Red, Rosewood Neck, White Pickguard, Single Soapbar Pickup ===
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.
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.
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.
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.
=== Unknown Original Colour, Rosewood Neck, Unknown Original Pickguard, Single Soapbar Pickup, 5-string ===
Used for songs in dropped-D tuning between 2003-2004. This bass has been sprayed flat black all over the body, the original colour is not known. Chris has never used this bass as a 5 string, the headstock has been cracked & a tuning peg is missing, so he just uses it in DADG tuning. Wolstenholme would often throw this bass around when performing live, throwing it on stage from the crowd area at Pinkpop & Glastonbury 2004, among others & often throwing it at Howard's kit.
After playing [[Los Angeles Wiltern Theatre (venue)|Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles]] in 2004, Chris began smashing Dom's crash cymbals violently using the head of this bass.


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Revision as of 22:29, 23 November 2012

As far as we know, Chris has been using Pedullas live from 1999 to 2007.

Chris' Pedulla on display in Manson's shop
Chris' Pedulla which suspected as 5-string bass
The front strap pin indicates that the pin was broken
Chris' Dragon Pedulla

After using Pedullas for 5 years for live performances, when the Black Holes and Revelation Tour started, he swapped from Pedullas to Fender Jazz Basses.

One of Wolstenholme's Pedulla RB4 is exposed in the Manson Shop above Bellamy's M1D1 Mirror.


Known Basses Used By Wolstenholme:

Tobacco Sunburst, Rosewood Neck, Tortoise Shell Pickguard, Single Soapbar Pickup

Chris' first known Pedulla. Used from 1999 to 2000 for songs in DADG tuning (Such as Bizarre Festival 2000 & at some gigs in 2001 (Such as St. Malo 2001)

Candy Blue, Rosewood Neck, White Pickguard, Dual J-Bass Pickups

This bass was used to record Origin Of Symmetry & was used at some gigs in 2001 and used on the plug in Baby promo vid, he bought it for £1300 before being sold as a Part-ex in Mansons. Chris preferred the sound of the single soapbar Rapture & since then, has only used single pickup Raptures.

Candy Blue, Rosewood Neck, White Pickguard, Single Soapbar Pickup

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

Flat Black, Rosewood Neck, Flat Black Pickguard, Single Soapbar Pickup

Used for songs in dropped-D tuning between 2001 & 2004, can be seen on the Hullabaloo DVD. While playing 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 Bellamy had thrashed Howard's kit, Chris held the bass over his head & launched it onto the drum riser. The bass landed on the head, possibly cracking it and 1st string peg. He made a new hole for the 1st string peg since the old one was useless. This makes this bass suspected as 5 string Pedulla. But, it's too strange for a 5-string bass (note the bridge, PU dimension, string spacing, and nut width).

Candy Red, Rosewood Neck, White Pickguard, Single Soapbar Pickup

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. Chris also used this bass briefly in 2006 for the Shepherds Bush gig for 2 songs, Stockholm Syndrome and 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.


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