Cliff Burton Effects Pedals - Metallica Know Your Bass Player (2/2)

[@AndriyVasylenko]

Marijan Barac really helped me in exploring Cliff's equipment. You confirmed that information/guesses, so now I can sleep better)

[@WhichBass]

Good to see you back Andriy! Marijan is everywhere. You look for Cliff Burton online and no doubt Marijan will have made a mark!

[@DJProfessorL]

Hi frrrrriiiiend

[@punkrockmartian]

Andriy Vasylenko after an endorsement from metallica your the next best thing to confirm the accuracy of this

[@KeeperOfCliffsTone]

thanks alot mate! to both of you, Alfie, once more, thanks alot for including me in the credits, glad if i helped enough!

[@WhichBass]

Ah anytime Marijan, glad we finally made contact. Thanks again for your help.

[@kjemradio]

Cliff never cared about fame or fortune, never had a bank account, didn't care about money (this according to Connie, his sister) and was the most down to earth rock star on the planet. Those that knew him, called him friend, and spent time with him are truly the lucky ones!

[@RaveXmusic]

Amen 🤘

[@slopcrusher3482]

I’ve never heard a story where Cliff Burton sounded like a asshole. Dave Mustaine and James Hetfield? Yeah. Lars Ulrich? Hell yeah, but I’ve only heard stories about Cliff being nice to everyone.

[@philippegindre5897]

I wouldn't say he didn't care about money. He was quite enthusiast when he heard he had already earned enough to buy a house ('I wanna house where I can shoot my gun that shoots knives!'). He had even asked his girlfriend Corrine Lynn to look for one. But, true, he hated posers. He told her to look for whatever house she liked, provided that it was something simple.

[@skrrtdotcom9120]

​@@philippegindre5897 anyone would be excited to be able to buy a house and not go into debt for it

[@philippegindre5897]

@@skrrtdotcom9120 Well, yes, my point was that the assertion «never had a bank account, didn't care about money» is far from accurate when it comes to Cliff. So I suppose we agree. :) That being said, especially in that field, many artists simply spend their entire life in hotels or hire houses for a few months before going somewhere else. Being able to buy a house isn't something that appeal to them. Cliff wanted to buy one for him and Corrine, and another one for his parents.

[@TomTobin67]

I saw them with Cliff 3 times and met him once. That Aria Pro bass sounded fantastic live. He used a delay pedal.

[@Kawasaki2009]

Wow you’re a lucky man. Wish I could say the same!

[@andreasbianconeri879]

I live in cliff burton's era...and i'm proud 😊..to live is to die RIP CLIFF 🌹

[@jonnydavies6968]

He is most correct in saying that Cliff's solo from The Lyceum is absolutely amazing. One of the best, if not the best, I've ever heard.

[@WhichBass]

Agreed. Yes he is.

[@cliffordamey4822]

Cliff Burton was the Randy Rhoads of bass innovative and passed away far to young

[@2519steven]

Clifford Amey lmao!! Thank you!! My friends laugh when I say that. But they don’t know how true it is. RESPECT!!

[@ImYourOverlord]

They're jamming together with the likes of John Bonham and Neil Peart now :)

[@iamgribs]

I been saying this for years, consider also the classical influence

[@slyane7320]

Cliff Burton is the reason I play bass...I am lucky enough to work with & be good friends with Cliff's friend & band photographer from the great years...I hope many of the new generation will look back & recognizing Cliff for everything he gave us & realize that the guys they look up to were influenced be this LEGEND. CLIFF EM ALL!!!!!

[@tracyluofengji]

Check billy sheehan

[@beaverluver9187]

One of the greatest bass players ever!!! R.I.P. Cliff Burton. Rock-on with all the other legends that have passed.

[@Kawasaki2009]

One of the greatest? Shit man, the greatest is more like it! 👍🏻

[@asyrafjawe3338]

after cliff, please made video for lemmy kilmister

[@WhichBass]

You bet! Lemmy is coming!

[@LRBerry]

Cliff Burton was THE REASON I got into Metallica on 17 Aug 1985 at Monsters of Rock. Back in the day of when Donington really rocked! At first, I found Metallica too much. so I wasn't watching them. That was until my mate insisted I check out the dude on stage to see what he's doing. Reluctantly I did and have to admit to being totally blown away. I had never heard or seen a bass being played the way Cliff played. From that moment I was hooked. I saw him on the Master of Puppets tour at the Manchester Apollo on 17 September 1986 and still remember the day my mate phoned me to tell me he had been killed.

[@timdavidson6302]

Oh i used to have a Morley wah wah pedal my Mom bought me used in the early nineties for 30$ the volume switch made it louder

[@Kawasaki2009]

I mean , what bass player wouldn’t want to sound likeCliff.. awesome Vid!!

[@WhichBass]

Thanks Deaf D, glad you enjoyed it.

[@rattlesnakeneckties3718]

Cliff em All >:-)

[@WhichBass]

Ooohh - Yeaa heeh.

[@Cthulhu_Awaken]

Cliff really opened new possibilities for bass players also in the field of effects, e.g. making popular some that were rarely used before. Glad you are covering these aspects in your videos, whetting the gear addict lying in us. :)

[@andrewpappas9311]

Cliff is one of my bass heroes, I even use some of my own guitar pedals (Boss Overdrive and Cry Baby wah) with my MusicMan StingRay to get my own Cliff Burton sound

[@smogdanoff7053]

Vox classic wah wah and an HB ultimate drive for me mate;)

[@andrewpappas9311]

@@smogdanoff7053 I can also get close since I have a Rickenbacker now

[@andrewcoates4952]

Spot on mate! You’ve definitely done your research. I think you’re the first person I’ve seen on KZbin that does such a thorough job

[@WhichBass]

Thank you Andrew, I certainly done my best to get all the facts!

[@awonderingoneil206]

Very accurate my friend. I've been wondering what combination of pedals Burton was using. This helps allot.

[@WhichBass]

I hope it answers your questions Comrade ;)

[@KeeperOfCliffsTone]

whoever disliked this video is pure hater, cause there aint no better video on cliff burton rig topic

[@WhichBass]

Thanks Marijan, good to see you around again :D

[@KeeperOfCliffsTone]

always around ;) i also give a vote for pete steele, my fav singer and highly underrated bassist

[@WhichBass]

Noted! I'll get to him eventually.

[@nittiotremo6563]

Maybe is the people who say Cliff used the Ibanez 808 pedal.

[@KeeperOfCliffsTone]

​@@nittiotremo6563hahah probably...and they are wrong anyway lol

[@niilonevalainen2884]

I am going to switch from guitar to bass so I can become Cliff. I know no other such a creative musician with such a huge knowledge of music theory.

[@WhichBass]

That's good you're switching to bass Niilo, it's a brilliant isntrument. I am biased though ;) The world has already had one Cliff Burton, make sure you show everyone your own natrual talents too!

[@outlawrob316]

Great vids. One suggestion: might be cool if you could grab some soloed (I.e. bass tracks only) examples of the player’s tone to demonstrate what their rig combines to sound like. I know it’s kinda like “if you’re watching this, it’s probably because you know what Cliff sounds like”, but I think it’d be cool to be reminded and hear it soloed. Keep up the cool vids!

[@WhichBass]

Thanks for the feedback Rob. I'll keep that in mind for future but I'm sure you understand we need to avoid the heavy hand of YT copyright!

[@REXBROWNOFFICIAL]

Alfie..I once asked Cliff what pedals he used, as we smoked a bowl of hash, he said “Name one & I’ll tell you if I use it or not”!! Meaning, he wasn’t about to tell me…He was always super mysterious with which one’s he used, going so far as having them felted on the stage before & after load-in & outs!! He was such a super cool cat & as we all know, a musical Genius!! Really enjoyed watching these! They brought back some great memories..

[@WhichBass]

Hey Rex! Thanks for sharing man, aahh I hope I done him justice and you got something out of it! Good to hear from you dude, I messaged you recently but haven't heard back. Hit me up dude!

[@REXBROWNOFFICIAL]

@@WhichBass DM on what channel?? PS-Never on WA..

[@blackpagesfanzine6997]

Cliff Burton rocks

[@Lithuania8634]

A small comment I'd like to make. As seen in one of the images, you can see a blue Boss pedal at (2:26) to the left. Presumably the CS2. However if you look closer, you can see a white switch. This is only found on the CS1 Compression Sustainer. And during the MoP tour. There is an image of him using the CS2. The CS1 was likely stolen, and the CS2 Replaced it. And he used the MXR Limiter in between. The limiter is just a guess but I'd say it's a pretty good one.

[@WhichBass]

That's a good point NAH. It's difficult to ascertain if it's a CS1 or 2 and at what time. But well spotted.

[@Lithuania8634]

@@WhichBass And if I were to make an educated guess as to what he used on each record, I'd say Kill Em All: Ric 4001(Not modded) Big Muff Pi Morley PWF CS1 Ride the Lightning: Ric 4001(Modded) Ibanez TS9 Morely PWB MXR Limiter 143 MoP: Aria Black n Gold TS9 CS2 Morely Pwb Just throwing this out there. The compression is a bit iffy on RTL for me.

[@dalejrfan1971]

Awesome video Alfie, I am a big fan of Metallica. Cliff Burton was the Randy Rhodes of bass guitarists. Can you please do a bass gear rundown of Lemmy Kilmister from Motorhead?

[@WhichBass]

Hey Snaggletooth, thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed it. Lemmy is on my list don't you worry, watch this space!

[@bigchops2]

A Ricky into a dimed Super Bass

[@foxtowercommunications]

Thanks so much. Just saw Metallica on tour. Wish I had seen them with Cliff, who inspired me to pick up the electric bass in the '80s. Truly an innovator. Respect. RIP.

[@WhichBass]

Thank you for watching Foxtower. Can you imagine seeing Cliff in his prime? Such a loss.

[@markbass354]

very good info Alfie , a lot of the pedals used in the 1980's was DOD , I have a DOD bass flanger from 1983 I never use , I find your videos very interesting , thank you

[@WhichBass]

Thank you Mark, good to see you back again. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@ImYourOverlord]

We, the Bass Guitar Collective of Earth, are grateful and salute you, young man!

[@WhichBass]

I count myself as one of the BGC so would I be thanking myself?! Haha Glad it helped Eric!

[@ImYourOverlord]

@@WhichBass Safe, mate :)

[@ВалерийМанзюк-б5р]

WOW! It's a lot more equipment and information, than you can find. Thanks!

[@WhichBass]

Thanks Валерий, it's good to do your homework ;)

[@pipramone]

Great video, lucky enough to have seen Metallica with Cliff in Dublin 86.

[@XYZCruncher]

can you do one of tim commerford please

[@WhichBass]

Yes XYZ, Tim is on the list. Watch this space!

[@XYZCruncher]

Thank you you are a KZbin God

[@WhichBass]

Ah dude, you're too kind. I'll leave that up to the viewers XD

[@abagz3919]

I bought his tribute pedal and didn’t notice that it was his signature till a year later. Quite a pleasant surprise

[@WhichBass]

How can you miss it?! Morley love throwing his name round haha.

[@woodyb220]

I’m looking cause I’m playing anesthesia and it turns out the two pedals I have are two that he liked to use, I have a Ibanez tube screamer and big muff electro harmonix like the exact same kind

[@victorkoropeckyj2771]

I listened the Lyceum thing, and for whom the bell tolls sounds like a [badass] pipe organ

[@bassboyj468]

I just got an original crybaby for my birthday. When I use this with my setup, Rumble 200 and Squier PJ bass, I can get really close to Cliff's Kill em all and ride the lightning tones. Also he used Ampeg cabinets and heads when he used his rickenbacker. After the 2x18. He used this setup when they started playing at bigger stadiums, while he still played his Rickenbacker.

[@WhichBass]

That's killer Bass Boy. Do you have a pic of the Ampegs?! I've never seen this.

[@alonfaifer]

You almost nailed it all. I can't post photos here but there is a proof that he used mxr limiter in his first shows with Metallica. Also the boss compressor in the left picture you showed is boss cs-1, look carefully. It have white switch in the middle. Besides that everything is accurate. I'm impressed! Great video :) Marijan is a good friend.

[@WhichBass]

Thanks Alon, the MXR limiter is mentioned in the video. Blame Marijan for the CS1/2 mix up he influenced me XD.

[@alonfaifer]

Which Bass - I know that you mentioned it but just wanted to you to know that there is a proof. There is a photo of his Morley Power Wah Boost closely too. I will punish Marijan later!

[@KeeperOfCliffsTone]

:'D he had both during the course of the time, so no huddle :D

[@necrothescistt8164]

Which Bass hey, you should also make a vid on D.D Verni’s rig.

[@WhichBass]

DD has been asked before so yeah defo, watch this space.

[@Cruiseangel72]

Wow..ALFIE ! great video as always. Just checked out the link live no remorse! Great sound. And your right the ibanez tube screamer he must've brought it right when it came out. Thanks again for a fantastic info video!! YOU ROCK MY BROTHER!

[@WhichBass]

Mr Cruise! Good to see you back. Thank you as always for the kind words, so glad you enjoyed the video. Come on that TS9 is amazing why would you use a TS808?! XD Re: the wireless, no I don't think so. Most of the pictures I've seen had him using cables. I had a look at the "Live on the green" video and can see cables trailing down to the floor sooo I'd go with no. But I don't know for sure!

[@bradkneale7580]

i have a question about the morley pedals, did he swap to a wah boost therefore replacing the power fuzz wah? And if so that would be where the TS9 comes into play as the wah boost has no fuzz ? its only a wah so he would have needed a pedal to replace the missing fuzz? I own a power fuzz wah and sounds just like his tone, any additional distortion/fuzz makes the wah sound a bit murky which is what got me thinking .....

[@tirah1]

Awesome video! And thanks for mentioning! Your channel will soon blow up, because people will see how much effort you put in every single video :) Stay Metal, Tim \m/

[@WhichBass]

Mr Timbo, good to see you back. I need to email you back properly. Thank you for the kind words, I hope you get some some follows on your insagram! Thank you again for your help. Btw ... who do you think replied to your TB post about the Washburn AAD9? ;)

[@tirah1]

Which Bass if you say it like that, I think it was you of course :D

[@thomashudson3694]

I remember at the band house nobody was home it was just me I went upstairs and put my guitar player stuff into amplifier I had a 1500 watt Ampeg SVT I was playing through the tube screamer and a Morley wah pedal I think you had a couple other distortion pedals and things just a two screamer in the Morley sounded pretty good to me

[@matthewj3892]

Love these videos, very well done, thank you. But one question I have is the timeline of the two wahs... When did Cliff use the Power Fuzz Wah and when did he switch it to a Power Wah Boost? (Like stated in the video) Which one was used for For Whom The Bell Tolls and for Anesthesia? The Power Wah Boost by itself doesn't get the tone (unless he possibly used the Big Muff and more with it), I've heard some say he used both wahs together at the same time to get that sound, but in the video above it's stated the Power Wah Fuzz was replaced with the Power Wah Boost. Also not clear how one could use two wahs together at the same time... So if someone knows the answer to this, and when he used which that would be greatly appreciated :)

[@WhichBass]

From what I can tell. Cliff states in the Met Fan Club handwritten note from 1983 he uses a Power Fuzz Wah and pictures from this time support this. Later on in shows, the colour of the pedal has changed from a chrome chassis to a silvery grey pedal which is the Power Wah Boost (PWB). So it's quite a fast transition. There's no doubt he used the Big Muff with the PWB. I highly doubt he used both pedals at the same time. It was one or the other.

[@johanneschristopherstahle3395]

@@WhichBass From what I know he switched after switching to the MESA amps. Since they were tube amps he could get his overdrive by boosting them which he preferred over the Fuzz sounds. The PWB gives you an insane amount of boost.

[@vannjunkin8041]

Let us not forget Pete Steele's contributions to the holy stack.

[@TheZooropaBaby]

wow I wish someone do this for the (famous) guitarists, I know there are rig rundowns but I love seeing past rigs and progression.

[@WhichBass]

Maybe one day! But there's nothing stopping you from making it in the mean time ;)

[@bearsarethebest6756]

What effects do you think he use during the live in 1985 with the chromatic intro of for whom the bell tolls

[@WhichBass]

Ibanez HD1500 I think.

[@andrewpappas9311]

Other suggestions for future videos (Sorry this list is so long, I just really dig this series): - Paul McCartney (The Beatles/Wings) - Geddy Lee (Rush) - Mike Dirnt (Green Day) - John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin/Them Crooked Vultures) - Krist Novoselic (Nirvana) - Nate Mendell (Foo Fighters) - Mark Hoppus (blink-182)

[@WhichBass]

Great suggestions Andrew, a few of these are planned for upcoming episodes. Look out for that!

[@andrewpappas9311]

Which Bass Looking forward to them, can't wait for the Justin Chancellor video

[@Adam_Aiman]

Isnt anybody abit curious on what happen to his pedal right after the accident?

[@PootTheBard]

I just have to say...even though my channel is focused on gaming...I'm a HUGE gear head (Guitar or Bass) and this is phenomenal!!! You do a great job! Keep it up!!!

[@WhichBass]

Thank you Pooty, that's nice of you to say so thanks for watching. I hope you come back for more next time.

[@wilhelmadhd101]

Great vid man, looking forward to your future vids.

[@WhichBass]

Thank you Wilhelm, that's kind of you to say so. Is there anyone you'd like to see in the future?

[@wilhelmadhd101]

No prob brother. And yes, I'd love to see a video on one of my biggest bass influences, the great Jaco Pastorius.

[@WhichBass]

Jaco's on the list, I'll see what I can do ;)

[@THESONICSPEEDDEMON]

I got a few questions: Did Cliff use a power supply for his pedals or did he use batteries? What kind of pedal board did he use? What power supply did he use? In what order were his pedals arranged during the RTL and MOP era? And finally is there a huge difference in sound between the power wah boost and the power wah fuzz?

[@WhichBass]

I think he used batteries, I don't recall a power supply. You'll have to check the video again for the layout of the pedals as I can't remember of the top of my head. The PWF and the PWB are slightly different. One is fuzz based and the other a boost with a swell.

[@THESONICSPEEDDEMON]

@@WhichBass what does the MXR limiter do?

[@sdmfanthony5649]

AWESOME! Thank you.

[@WhichBass]

You're welcome Anthony, hope you enjoyed it.

[@leftymcnally6913]

I always wondered how he got that sound at that London '84 show. Thank you for that. Cheers

[@WhichBass]

Ah then I'm really glad I answered your question! Thanks for letting me know that's awesome.

[@GoldenBoyDims]

such great info i love what this channel is about

[@WhichBass]

Glad you enjoyed yourself Dims. It's all these little details that keeps me going!

[@henriquecanalle2630]

Amazing video!! my dream is a Marcel Jacob video like this!!

[@edoardomariascardamaglia4325]

wow, that's a great work! Was he using a big muff or he already switched to the TS9, back in the live in chicago 1983?

[@WhichBass]

I think he was using the Muff until Ride the lightning. I could be wrong.

[@edoardomariascardamaglia4325]

@@WhichBass ok, thanks!

[@KeeperOfCliffsTone]

Just to chime in...possibly neither...TS9 came into play in 1984...however i am more and more lead to believe he stopped using big muff way before metallica...even before trauma...however his solid state amps had built in distortions(sunn beta bass...and randall rba500 like the one used live at Metro 83) so its most likely the amp distortion(not to say big muff wont get you there...but if we wanna be specific there is that)

[@Chevymetal69z28]

Great video, keep up the good work!

[@WhichBass]

Thank you Davey, good to see you back. I will reply to your last email again when I get a chance! Thanks again for your contribution I really appreciate it.

[@iKenZ]

difference between Morley Power Fuzz Wah and Morley Power Boost? i got the Fuzz Wah and i really wanna know if to get a tone more closer to him i should switch to the Boost

[@WhichBass]

I think one is a volume pedal basically.

[@ImYourOverlord]

Assembling a collection of effects to closely approach Cliff's tones, all I'm currently missing is the Ibanez HD1500...until I can afford to pull the trigger on one I'm eyeballing right now :) I'm torn between using the Ibanez TS9 or TS9B, as I have both, but so far have been using the TS9 for guitar only. Going with a Dunlop MXR Bass Compressor and relying on my amp's built-in limiter, and just recently acquired a vintage Morley Power Wah Boost :D

[@ImYourOverlord]

HD1500 has been acquired and added to my rig. I haven't found any specific information on-line yet as to what functions and settings Cliff used on this unit, so any guidance is most welcome and appreciated! Been playing around with harmonic and reverb settings lately.

[@brendanlindsaywebb4932]

Enjoying these videos a lot. Thank you. It would be great to see videos on the likes of: Kim Gordon - Sonic Youth, Paul Simonon - The Clash, Robbie Shakespeare, Jaco Pastorius, Sting, Bootsie Collins, Tony Levin - King Crimson, Chris Squire - Yes, Stanley Clarke and Noel Redding...

[@WhichBass]

Glad you're enjoying the video Brendan. Great suggestions there, I like it. I'll see what I can do.

[@RaveXmusic]

Cliff em all! 🎸🤘

[@zr6561]

I need help, I want get cliff burton bass sound, but i don't know to but this pedal from the 70's(one friend have it) or but this but modern, i hear than the modern is more versatil, pls help me, thanks

[@WhichBass]

Have you tried looking at this pedal? amzn.to/2VVJENa

[@zr6561]

@@WhichBass thanks, but i search for a video review and i didn't found one of this pedal

[@lazerbladebrennerpurdy8314]

Just got a Morley Cliff Burton Power Fuzz wah. I can’t wait to get me bass to test it out

[@WhichBass]

That's brilliant Brenner, have fun with that! Let me know how you get on with it.

[@lazerbladebrennerpurdy8314]

Definitely mate. I also bought a boss gt18 bass effects processor so that I can mess with other sounds

[@williamgainford9332]

GR8 job again - i was lucky enuf to see cliff live - metallica played the sfx hall in dublin on the puppets tour sept 86 - he was killed afew nights later - i couldnt get my head around it for weeks , a huge loss to music

[@WhichBass]

Wow live and in the flesh. That was a long time ago William. Awful tragedy.

[@williamgainford9332]

@@WhichBass - yeh long time ago i was 23 lol , you do the maths!!!, yes tragedy is the word, keep up the gr8 work on the bassists - im a guitar player myself, but of course like the old bass too

[@ViolentOtter]

I modded a PRS Kestrel pretty much like his Rickenbacker. Ie, a Di Marzio Willpower on the neck and an Ultra Jazz on the bridge, strung with Rotosound Swings I can't stress how much of a difference do the strings make, that's the first thing I noticed when I brought my bass home after it was modded. It makes playing leads A HUGE LOT easier. Sure, Cliff was extremely talented, but I think most of his crazy bends were made possible by these light gauge strings

[@WhichBass]

That's an interesting mod, sounds interesting, I'd love to hear it. The light strings are incredibly important for Cliffs style of play. The same is true for Les Claypool who's coming up next video.

[@ViolentOtter]

While I've had this bass for half a year, I have yet to upload some sound samples. It does sound somewhat close, but I'm yet miles away from nailing Cliff's tone. Not sure how he eq'd his amps, nor if he used his Morley PWB always engaged. I have a Morley Mark Tremonti Wah (supposed to be pretty similar), which is switchless, so I can't achieve the same effect unless I leave my feet slightly pushing it as long as I play lol. Tried rolling back the tone knob, and while it does help it isn't exactly the same You can check a couple of pictures here: www.talkbass.com/threads/prs-se-kestrel-modded-ala-cliff-burton.1343498/ I also own a Electro-Harmonix regular guitar Big Muff, and a Joyo Vintage Overdrive. I run the Big Muff into the Tremonti Wah, and then into the overdrive (it helps giving the fuzz a little more definition). It's a highly sensitive setup, meaning that twisting a pedal's knob a little bit can make all of your notes sound indistinguishable, or make the whole distortion sound weak Pretty sure Cliff didn't get his distorted tones overnight. It demands a lot of patience and experimentation

[@luukderuijter1332]

interesting thing to note, is that on his rickenbacker 4001, cliff _always_ used ricko-sound, leading me to believe he would need a ricko-sound stompbox or something similair. With this knowledge in hand, it's not hard to hear he is using a bi-amped set-up

[@WhichBass]

I'd never heard of that before? Do you have any pics or interviews where it's mentioned? I'd love to read more.

[@guydude6546]

How about a video on Roger Glover for the future?

[@WhichBass]

Sounds good to me Guy Dude, I'll put him on the list.

[@guydude6546]

Which Bass sweet! Thanks for the great content man, you rock

[@lightningjimmyjoejohnson6624]

Idk were u live but in my time zone this was uploaded at 3AM

[@WhichBass]

The UK but even so KZbin messes with the publishing date for some reason. I uploaded it around 8am GMT today.

[@AKLowEnd]

That was great man, keep'em coming! So far we have all the same bass heroes. Rex Brown would be my next choice.)

[@WhichBass]

Thanks Ak! Awesome dude, glad to share that list with you. I'm looking forward to Rex he's defo on the list.

[@josephmccambridge6864]

Love Cliff. A lot you talk about I didn't know. Cheers.

[@WhichBass]

Glad you learned something new Joseph.

[@ryothalka373]

Does anyone know how i can get a brand new ibanez hd1500? or are they not getting made anymore?

[@WhichBass]

I don't think they make them any more Rey. You'll have to check second hand websites.

[@ryothalka373]

@@WhichBass sad :( thanks for the information!

[@yannisferles2263]

Hello Which Bass! I wanted to ask which today's Bands / Bassist are using the cliff burton pedal? Thank you best regards!

[@WhichBass]

Hey Yannis, thanks for the comment. That's a very good question. I haven't seen any celebrity players use the Cliff Burton pedal. That's a good point! I think I saw one or two using a Morley Volume pedal but not the Cliff Burton. For someone as influential as Cliff you'd have thought more people would have tried his pedal!

[@thrashtildeathmylogreece7040]

Nice video please make a video about david Frank Bello (anthrax)

[@WhichBass]

Thanks John, Frank is a great suggestion I'll see what I can do.

[@corporalclegg914]

i have a ‘90s Morley Pro-Distortion Whah (distortion/whah/volume) pedal that Actually Sounds Exactly Like (to me & my bandees) the early Morley Power Whah Fuzz. i also have 2 Big Muff Pi pedals for the ‘90s (1 Sovtek/Cobtek & 1 Electro Harmonix) from when i was a guitar player. i made the switch to 4-stringers in 2004 & kept my guitar gear. i watched this video a few weeks back, re-stocked 9-volt batteries & put the Morley & Sovtek in line to my ‘12 Ric 4003 to an Ampeg SVT-CL atop a 410HLF cab & it was amazing! for some reason, i NEVER thought about doing this before seeing this video, so thank you for creating it!!! does anyone have the ‘90s-era Morley Pro-Distortion Whah pedal that can/could/will/would/must agree with the unique/distinct sound? i’d like to know if they’re all common or if i got lucky with a “factory freak” thump away, Low-Enders. you know you’re always The Coolest Dude in your band.

[@ADG-ADHD]

What's that pedal right next to the wah at 2:08

[@WhichBass]

It's a Washburn A-AD9 Delay

[@tgunzz3790]

Very well done sir!

[@WhichBass]

Thank you Tgunzz, glad to have you watching.

[@francescadelmonaco5881]

Hi! Thanks for your videos! What do you know about the recording of the Intro of Orion? There are so many rumors and legends that say that Cliff used an organ for this part. Do you agree? Or do you think it's just the effect of the pedal? Bye!

[@WhichBass]

In my opinion it was probably the Ibanez HD1500 as that had some crazy synth and organ sounds.

[@francescadelmonaco5881]

@@WhichBass Thank you!! 🙂

[@tc90684]

Do you think he was using the Rick or the Aria in the No Remorse at the Lyceum?

[@WhichBass]

The bootleg cover of the show has him playing a Ric but according to my research "During the “Head That Does Not Bang” tour (November 1984 - September 1985) Cliff acquired a Japanese made Aria Pro II SB1000."

[@tc90684]

@@WhichBass Oh damn, so do you suppose the Rick was probably retired due to the wiring issues and he just used that Sb-1000?

[@jaymz_rg1003]

I didn't know there was a chrome version of the Cliff signature wah. I need to check that out.

[@WhichBass]

Yeah dude! Good luck getting one they only made a handful. I think I heard 250 Chrome and 250 Tributes ... Have to check the site!

[@dasdrewski7505]

There might be copyright issues, but little soundbytes and examples would add a lot to the videos. :D

[@WhichBass]

Yeah, it could be an issue but I will bear that in mind ;)

[@Cruiseangel72]

Almost forgot. Do you know if he used a wireless system at any time ?

[@MrMetalclay]

These videos are awesome! I hit the sub button!

[@WhichBass]

Thank you so much for the sub MetalClay, I appreciate that.

[@MrMetalclay]

@@WhichBass no problem your channel is great! If you ever get time I'd like to see Jay Bentleys bass gear. His amp has been pretty much the same for the last 30 plus years, don't think I've ever saw a pedal, but a nice bass collection.

[@christopherquintanar4806]

Please do rig rundown for Rex Brown of Pantera

[@WhichBass]

Rex is on the list Christopher, give it time!

[@christopherquintanar4806]

Which Bass thank you good sir patient i am and patient i will be

[@WhichBass]

Haha don't worry I will get to Rex. I really want to do him. It just takes a looong time for one video to be made.

[@sopainstantanea4887]

AAAAAAAWESOMEEEE!!! Thank you once more for another great video!!! :3

[@WhichBass]

Thanks Mega Kill :D Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@erikboris5029]

Great video! An episode on Justin chancellor from tool would be awesome!

[@WhichBass]

Thanks Erik, glad you liked it. I think Justin will be next up. Make sure you subscribe and don't miss it!

[@zr6561]

4:00 (this is for me :).)

[@javierignacio181]

beautiful

[@martin_katten]

What effect pedal do you use in the intro? Effect and rig? Sounds great!

[@WhichBass]

Thanks Martin, I can't take credit for that song. It's called Hey Sailor by Letterbox.

[@niki4_243]

What do you think he use at his solo during 1984 .

[@WhichBass]

I'm pretty sure if was the Ibanez HD1500. Amazing little thing.

[@niki4_243]

@@WhichBass And on the day on the green, with the chromatic intro of for whom the bell tolls ? I’m asking you because I want to have this tone. It sounds very nice 👍

[@lukeyj8331]

That’s how he got that Ocataver sound at Lyceum!!

[@WhichBass]

That's the one man! Wish that had been on the original. Crazy sounds.

[@jumpingman8160]

do Justin Chancelor's pedals.... all 20 pedalboards of them.

[@WhichBass]

I'll see what I can do.

[@thombrady420]

If you need any help in this, let me know.

[@WhichBass]

I will take you up on that offer. Could you email me [e-mail] so I have your email and ask you some questions?

[@kylewoollett582]

Good series man

[@WhichBass]

Thank you Kyle, glad you like it. Is there anyone you'd like to see in the future?

[@kylewoollett582]

Which Bass maybe Chris from Muse or Lemmy

[@WhichBass]

Cool dude, both are on the list. Lemmy will probably come before Chris at this rate.

[@connordix1859]

I use the same strings cliff uses but .5 gauge smaller

[@robm2540]

Great vid! You should do a video on Peter Steele

[@WhichBass]

Thanks Rob, Peter Steele is a great suggestion I'll put him on the list.

[@helioneto3444]

Love your job man!!!

[@WhichBass]

Thanks Helio, glad you enjoyed it.

[@Despertarderaiz]

...and the strings? rotosound swing bass 35-55-70-90 in the aria signature cliff burton

[@WhichBass]

That's correct.

[@cyko4]

Another great job !

[@WhichBass]

Thank you Cyko, good to see you again. I did read your Bootsy comment and I am still pretty envious ;)

[@ronniethefixxxer531]

My dad had the Morley CBTS pedal when he played bass and i didn't even notice i just found out today that it was on my room's closet sounds pretty nice tho... (ok you just did Cliff now do a rig for Geddy Lee! Nice vid also)

[@WhichBass]

Haha, hold on to it. I think they're pretty hard to find these days (the originals anyway). Geddy Lee is on my list don't worry, I'll get to him!

[@Alexlennox24v]

Cbts?

[@MrMagnum5000]

Good videos . can you make one about Rex Brown or John Myung.

[@WhichBass]

Thanks Luis, Rex and John are great suggestions I hope to get to soon.

[@Raycifer]

So are you gonna do Les claypool this season?

[@WhichBass]

Absolutely. It's looking like Les will be in the following video after Justin Chancellor.

[@whyjermeysocute]

I just bought a hd1500 it’s arriving tomorrow

[@andreasbianconeri879]

Just say 'CLIFF EM ALL'🔥

[@BMANBMAN83]

Great Pedal video!!! Have you considered - Larry Graham/Billy Sheehan/Les Clapool/Peter "Hooky" Hook/Chris Wolstonholme (Muse)/Garry "Mani" Mounfield (Stone Roses/Primal Scream) /Stefan olsdal (Placebo) ;-)

[@WhichBass]

Hey Bman, glad to hear you liked the video. I have considered most of the above and you will see one of these people very soon. The others I'll put on my list thanks for the suggestions!

[@theperfectsetupguitarandba4816]

A Washburn delay!!??? Cool. I want to try one