John Entwistle Bass Rigs!

Started by dc10bass, March 13, 2008, 06:22:00 PM

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Which Entwistle bass rig would you most expect or want to see while attending a WHO Tribute Show?

Fender P Bass & Hiwatt Rig
19 (33.9%)
Fenderbird & Sunn Coliseum Rig
27 (48.2%)
Alembic Explorer/Spyder Bass & Sunn Cabs
9 (16.1%)
Warwick/Modulus Buzzard & SansAmp PSA-1 / Yamaha SPX1000 / Trace Elliot MP11 - HI/LOW Rig
1 (1.8%)

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godofthunder

#30
July 18, 2009, 06:16:29 AM Last Edit: July 22, 2009, 08:45:57 PM by godofthunder
Quote from: dc10bass on March 16, 2008, 07:51:19 AM
Agreed...

The idea was not to use multiple rigs on stage... (At least at the same time  ;D).
I already own the Sunn Coliseum rig. (Coliseum Bass, 880, & Lead heads - with two 4x12 Sunn cabs & two 1x18 Sunn cabs)
Just wanted to get input from those who play bass and are aware of John's history of equipment use.

I also own two Sunn 300T heads with four 4x10 Sunn cabs & two 2x15 Sunn cabs.
To be honest, in my opinion, this rig beats them all hands down! I am able to get such a wide range of sounds from them.

What I find interesting is how he utilized each rig... as each rig got more extreme, so did his playing.

Personally, I like each of Entwistle's rigs... they all have something different to bring to the table.

Thanks to everyone so far for their input... looking forward to more.

I have seen video of your band and your bass sound is truly amazing with the Suun/Fenderbird set up ! I would just run with that.
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Highlander

#31
July 19, 2009, 06:47:06 AM
Not seen this posting before but I went for the P/Hiwatt, but I'm biased and a Hiwatt user for over 30 years (albeit with a 21 year "rest") and as the "F*nd*rbirds were built by Peter Cook...  ;) I was nearly torn that way - the only time I saw JAE he was an Alembic user and I thought he was using Hiwatts, but that was '76...
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Pilgrim

#32
July 20, 2009, 10:36:39 AM
I don't think it matters much.  The trick is to sound like him - and that's in the fingers, not the equipment.  I'm partial to the Fender, but I'm also partial to Sunn, so I wouldn't hesitate to mix and match.  No one in the audience will notice what amp you use, anyway - and most won't know what bass you play.
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Dave W

#33
July 20, 2009, 05:01:35 PM
Hell, you're lucky if they even know it's a bass.

Pilgrim

#34
July 21, 2009, 08:58:46 AM
Quote from: Dave W on July 20, 2009, 05:01:35 PM
Hell, you're lucky if they even know it's a bass.

Amen, Brother!   :sad:
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dc10bass

#35
July 25, 2009, 10:55:17 AM
Quote from: Pilgrim on July 20, 2009, 10:36:39 AM
I don't think it matters much.  The trick is to sound like him - and that's in the fingers, not the equipment.  I'm partial to the Fender, but I'm also partial to Sunn, so I wouldn't hesitate to mix and match.  No one in the audience will notice what amp you use, anyway - and most won't know what bass you play.

Thanks to all for your input...

...Couldn't agree more Pilgrim!

My favorite is the Fenderbird and Sunn Coliseum rig.
Although I am working on having a replica "Spyder" bass built... and have a few leads on a couple Sunn 412LH cabs.
Still need a set of those 18" Sunn Bass Bins... can't find them anywhere!

Here is a clip from last year at a show we did for Detroit's Classic Rock Station 94.7FM WCSX.



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TBird1958

#36
July 25, 2009, 11:14:15 AM

Wow!

Hell Yeah,  Curt!

That's just awesome. Great chops!
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godofthunder

#37
July 25, 2009, 11:42:47 AM
That's what I'm talk'n 'bout !
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Pilgrim

#38
July 25, 2009, 12:03:49 PM
Quote from: dc10bass on July 25, 2009, 10:55:17 AM

Here is a clip from last year at a show we did for Detroit's Classic Rock Station 94.7FM WCSX.


After viewing that clip, all I can say is DAMN.  Simply DAMN!!!

Massive chops, wonderful technique, far beyond anything I've done.  I SALUTE YOU!!!!
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SKATE RAT

#39
July 25, 2009, 06:31:42 PM
whats yer cab set up? 18''s & 15''s?
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dc10bass

#40
July 25, 2009, 06:47:09 PM
Quote from: SKATE RAT on July 25, 2009, 06:31:42 PM
whats yer cab set up? 18''s & 15''s?

Like Entwistle's early 70's Sunn rig:

(Heads)
Sunn Coliseum Lead
Sunn Coliseum 880
Sunn Coliseum Bass

(Cabs)
(2) Sunn 4x12
(2) Sunn 3x12
(2) Sunn 1x18


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godofthunder

#41
July 26, 2009, 06:07:43 AM
At least I still have the NR Thunderbirds ! Oh wait I do have a Sunn 1x18 out in the carriage house and a Fenderbird in the works. Man Curt you have to stop posting cause you giving me GAS big time.
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OldManC

#42
July 26, 2009, 09:49:10 AM
Curt, that's a great clip. I like your playing and your bass! The rig sounds great as well. You nailed it,

Nocturnal

#43
July 26, 2009, 10:34:29 AM
Great clip!! Great playing as well!
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Dave W

#44
July 26, 2009, 04:01:06 PM
Great clip, and it's nice to hear the bass properly mixed.
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