Artifex Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Does anybody have any info on what John uses in the studio, particually AGIB? Especially strings...I'm curious to know if he uses roundwounds or flats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
groselicain Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Check the Bass Player magazine archive. They featured him just a few months back. I remember it listing his setup, but I've already forgotten what he said. Then again, it may already be outdated. When did he change from Orange to Ampeg? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
groselicain Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 (edited) Windy City Wingman Lays Roots With WilcoBy Brian Fox | February 2005 In the family tree of alternative country-rock, John Stirratt Edited June 7, 2006 by groselicain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhc Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 He played with a semi-hollow double cut bass with one single giant neck humbucker at Schuba's this past weekend. I dont know what model that was, but it was friggin gorgeous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Groo Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 He played with a semi-hollow double cut bass with one single giant neck humbucker at Schuba's this past weekend. I dont know what model that was, but it was friggin gorgeous. I'm pretty sure it's in the Wilco book. I can't remember the name of it, though . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Speed Racer Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 It's the one he describes as 'hoofy'. Is it a Guild, perhaps? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
groselicain Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 I'd go with a Guild on that. He's big on the Guild sound. After reading more about the Dark Star, I have a powerful lust for one. Too bad it would look horrible on my Jazz bass. Anyone catch the allusion? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhc Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 "Stirratt, who has used Ampeg SVTs for as long as he can remember." He doesn't remember 5 or so years ago when he used an Orange? Question to the bass players - why do people use cabs with 10 inch speakers for bass? I'd think you'd want a 15 incher... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
groselicain Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 I wanted to know the same thing. I have no idea what he means about getting midrange through a guitar amp. I've played my J bass through an old Bassman, and even my Hot Rod, and I think it sounds terrible. How on earth does he get his tone through a Twin? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Artifex Posted June 14, 2006 Author Share Posted June 14, 2006 Thanks, this has confirmed my suspisions as to my dream bass setup. I've always loved John's sound and Paul MaCartney's in particulat when it comes to bass...it seems flatwounds are part of the equation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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