YYNOT Bass Rig Rundown

All the stuff!
yynotband.com
Tech21nyc.com
daddario.com
cantabilesoftware.com
Ampeg.com
Tombrantleyrewinds.com
Reaper.fm
hipshotproducts.com
Shure.com
Line6.com

[@jomsh3936]

“It’s smaller than a wii and it’s just got so much balls” - love to here it

[@jacoby75]

Wow. It's like a tour of Santa's workshop. Thanks for the early Christmas present!

[@ac30lifestyle]

Hello Tim. I’m from England and want to say that you are one of my favourite bass players. The others are mega superstars so I really do admire your playing. Thank you for the rig rundown and hopefully one day I will catch your band in England 🙌

[@corinnewebb6424]

Me too!! Love their Rush covers. Amazing.😲😀x

[@ridefast0]

Yes please another vote for a tour of England!

[@jrich5150]

Thanks Tim! We are big fans of YYNOT here in Utah. Stay strong and healthy brother!!

[@richardtremblay7634]

Tim...a bass players dream setup top to bottom. Nice!

[@collinw1353]

Been watching YYNOT for the past couple of days, love you man. Thank you for all you do.

[@daveycmusic8903]

I havent used an amp on stage for over 15 years. Effects, into a Sans Amp DI, to FOH and monitors. All I ever get is compliments from sound guys on my tone and clarity. Sans Amps are really all you need!

[@evans5172]

Excellent and informative Tim . Enjoyed that. Tom's pickups are awesome, have them in 3 of my Fender's and set number 4 is on the way. I'm also using the line 6 wireless, sansamp and EBS pedals and all of them are killer. Thank for taking the time to share, Stay safe

[@Frobiwan1965]

incredible. I can't believe your tracks sound just from the mic on your iphone.

[@briankrueger1142]

This was a great rundown! I really appreciate the detail and opinions. Thanks.

[@robbiehawkins2455]

love it. alot of cool stuff. great musician as well. you do a great job tim

[@richardtremblay7634]

Best bass sound I’ve ever heard, Tim 🤙🏼

[@43loudman]

Tim, you do it so very well, a unique talent and i love the way you have grown with your sound; your band is rockin, it..............you guys kick ass...............................

[@allenbell1978]

Hi Tim! Thanks for taking the time to go through your whole setup! That was a great watch, and such a help to try and emulate that awesome tone you achieve every time! Emulating the playing, however? That may just take a little while longer!! Stay safe amigo! Best wishes from Glasgow, Scotland!

[@fireit7007]

Crazy amount of technical information! Tim you are an absolutely amazing musician!!! Fun fact: I started my first band in 1985 with a friend who played a black Rickenbacker bass (of course because he (and I) are huge Rush fans). It had a square chunk wood filler in the back of the body that was supposed to be the result of a bullet from its past. Who knows the legitimacy but it made for a great story.

[@iggyfritz7150]

Tim add to your bucket list of equipment, a sunn 200s tube head into 2-15" jbl's in a vintage peavey square port 2-15 cab. Of course with the blackie Rick. You will be blown Away. Love ur playing!

[@Bigscott4130]

From one shop rat to another... Loving what your doing Tim. Great rig as well. Just goes to show that you don't NEED the big fancy interfaces (although they don't hurt) to make good music. Keep on keeping Brother. Can't wait to see what you got for us on the other side.

[@bkdexter79]

Great video of your gear! I have the "Made in Japan" Geddy Lee Jazz bass I bought in 2004 while living in New Jersey and put Bartolini p/ups on it. I switched back to the originals! Yours always sounds great...low end growl with clear sustain. Your playing is...well...awesome! Please keep the vids coming Tim!

[@merrywissemes]

I love this “meat and potatoes” type video. Every question I had about your equipment has been answered. 😄 Thamks for posting and I really enjoy your guys music. Both originals and covers.

[@danmeek928]

The '70s 4001's I really beast. I have a 1973 and it is a wonderful sounding instrument. Very happy to perform with it and have been since I bought it in 1974 lol take care

[@ConstantineIsslamow]

Thank you for sharing this with us. Amazing setup. Cheers

[@mikesmith1778]

You do Geddy proud good sir. Such a pleasure to watch u play.

[@jayallman63]

Thanks Tim for all the tips

[@jim4633]

Finally!!! A million thanks!

[@panozzoclement2295]

Super nice ! I love gear videos ! I LOVE that ! Tim, I see you sometimes posting on Talkbass or some Facebook groups, thank for doing this video ! I am not afraid to say I even prefer those gear related videos than just listening songs ..! Thanks to you I've got Tom Brantley pickups on my Geddy Jazz, killers ! Hope one day I will be abble to play like you and will have such a great Istari beard haha

[@ronmacmillan2059]

Great detailed video and great musician. Thanks!

[@dcstevens8290]

"it has Grunt, Swagger and...Ass" - three thumbs up!!!

[@majorvice3309]

Thanks for sharing your Time, Knowledge, & Experience.. !

[@donvape336]

I really enjoyed that. I love watching you play. Now, I'm a Rush fanatic bass player.

[@footpathjunkies1051]

Thanks for doing this sir..answered alot of question...In case nobody told you, You are the F...ing MAN !!!!

[@billybobbassman]

Hi Tim, another UK fan here. Always wondered about your set up especially how (and what) you integrate those amazing tech21 pedals you demo. Using a DuG myself at the moment, however the DI-2112 is on the wish list. Thanks for keeping our spirits up. Hope to see YYNOT and yourself in the UK at some point in the future

[@EmptyDomoKanti99]

so keen to see this! thank you for the video

[@bryansisneroz8467]

Awesome gear! thanks for showing!!!

[@vivalachewy]

I just picked up a Sansamp RBI and Geddy 2112 preamp. I already have a VT Bass pedal and the Dug pedal. Thanks for your great videos. Keep rocking

[@pensnut08]

I put Seymour Duncan 1/4 Pound PUPs in my Geddy as well as my Squire. I love em... And... Your tone and playing is greta, top-notch! The SansAmp stuff is amazing. I've used that with IEMs and nothing else.

[@irontailrolo4264]

Looking forward to you guys going back on the road. Hopefully you can finally make it to Daryl's House in NY. Would love to catch another show!

[@justaway6686]

We have really enjoyed this video. Very educational... Greetings from Greece and happy new year !!!

[@billytai1096]

Great rundown Tim.

[@Basfos]

Very interesting, great video. Thanks,Tim. 🤘🏻

[@ansgar4052]

Having 2 rickenbackers is the ultimate flex

[@markhopkinsbass]

Reaper FTW!

[@jmhatutube]

Hey Tim, thanks so much for the rundown. We met in Salt Lake City for the release party of Resonance and I was fortunate enough to meet you and talk bass playing. If you remember, I, like you, had taken some time off and have been playing again for a few years and you encouraged me to keep working hard. I'm in the beginnings of starting my recording setup and your rig rundown has helped immensely. I may have some questions on your keyboard interface later, but I can't wait to see you guys again. Hopefully, we can become good friends.

[@TimStarace]

Hello again!

[@stevenordstedt2535]

Thanks Tim. Just put my Getty Lee jazz bass in the shop to this really get loose here who took my friend John Rainey‘s place because of his health and I’m having a put a new Graphtec nut replace of the cheap plastic one some of the strains that you recommended the deed aerials set the neck and the intonation it’s been about six years needed it. About the video you played in play around about I’m not trying to be mean or nasty I’m not that kind of person especially to musicians just trying to set it straight of the part that you in a lot others are playing that you’re missing the descending run listen to roundabout but yes in HD you can clearly hear that descending run all right buddy thanks for your videos I love your awesome keep them coming!🤘

[@schepperbass6489]

hi tim, thanx a lot! what a great sound! greetings from germany and stay healthy :)

[@Rushan2112]

I just got a SansAmp and love it. I’m stoked to see you guys live down here in SoCal next week!!

[@jacomans9078]

Saw you recently in Norwalk CT, excellent job, thanks for the rundown of your equipment, seeing you first then finding this vid was perfect, because I was wondering how you triggered everything…..to your continued success…

[@uziel0550]

Love those auto lock straps, have been using them on my guitars for a very long time. My only issue since moving into bass over the past 3 months is the weight of 5 string basses and some heavier guitars. Never had one fail or have issues. Have had a couple other strap locks fail over my 30 years of playing. Def love the d’Adarrio lock straps, great product for the price!

[@MrBasso69]

I love the EBS Multicomp. I tried MXR, Aguilar, Ampeg and Diamond but the EBS is the only one that works for me. It´s always on.

[@t.seanmoyer6257]

I have mirror image to your Rickenbackers. I have a 1982 4001 in Black that needs rebuilt after I played it straight into the ground. I also have a white 1978 4001. I’ve owned both since the late ‘80’s. I love them. I do not have your amp collection though. 😍 YYNOT is great. Y’all kill on the covers and your originals. I hope to see you live sometime.

[@stevenordstedt2535]

Hey Tim, Geddy Lee Nordstedt here! Lol That’s what my friends that I played with in the 80’s called me. Because I could Sing and Play Rush and sound like Geddy! That’s also how I had Getty Lee signed my Getty Lee‘s big beautiful book of bass in 2019 when I met him at his book signing in Philadelphia Center city with my friend Rob who’s a rush fan And bought me my book in his as well and I couldn’t seem to get one. Anyways that being said my question to you is. I have a 1978 Rickenbacker Mapleglow. But in 81 I traded this kid a guitar distortion box for a Leo Quan bad to gold plated bridge that match the maple. After that band I started playing part-time with a drummer and a Guitar Player. And I asked Guitar Player if he knew anybody to get put the bridge on. He said I can I work for G & L guitars in LA. So he put it on and because of the time I played with a pic I wanted to action to be as low as possible without front of us and he put it on and it’s sounded and played excellent ever since I bought a 1981. But since I retired it. I’ll be 61 years young in May. And I was thinking if I ever do sell it but I don’t know if I will cause it was my first bass and I’ve had it all these years.That I was going to put the original bridge on it which I never liked. Or a Babbits bridge. And if I put a Babbitz bridge on it will that hurt the resale value since it’s a 1978.

[@themutebassplayer]

love the rig

[@driftless7134]

It's basically my dream to own one of every piece of tech 21 gear. So far I have the RBI, DP-3X, and I just ordered a power engine deuce deluxe.

[@mikesmith1778]

My dream bass Geddy Jazz

[@brentheathersimons7042]

Very cool Tim! :) I hadn't seen this video. - Brent

[@magicsinglez]

Just say, it’s kickass.

[@stevegross9477]

Excellent ..

[@MrMann-gt1eh]

Killer rundown man! I’ve played the bass recently after 6 years of not really vibing with guitar and this is it for me. I am IN love with bass guitar. I groove with it naturally and it would sound like a bunch spiritual mumbo jumbo to some but some of you get it. I want to invest into a pro rig. I’ve got some money to spend. I’m thinking a good P and J and a rack with some power cabs. Rack/Power cabs or SVT and fridge?

[@willisingo]

OMFG! You got the sequencer part on the PK5???? Cantabile you say? So much homework to do!!!

[@williamdeming853]

Super rad, ordered my first interface and speakers today to start a first home studio today, cool to see your set up!

[@stevenordstedt2535]

Hey Tim I too am a big Geddy fan. And have been playing and Singing Geddy since 1981. But I like your Rig Rundown Video. And thank you for that. At now 60 years older. Lol. I’ve been out of the Rock Sceen for a few years now. But as you know being a musician is a sickness LOL. Meaning I just jumped back into playing again but not doing regular gigs bars in places like that. As I was burn out from the 80s 90s until 2010 I played all of the United States including Hawaii I know Hawaii is a state LOL. But my question is I just bought a crown XLS 1502 Power amp. He sans amp RBI, Furman Power Conditioner and a gator rack to put it in. All this to get a good sound I like. Similar to Gettys but without all the or not as much of the distortion. As we’re playing a lot of different songs from different groups. All that being said my question is should I get rid of a crown and by the GKNB 800 fusion. My GKRB 800 from the 80s finally took a crap it was good for a long time but as you know these heads have problems with heat. So that’s why I bought the crown power amp and bought a separate Preamp a Sansamp RBI. And I have a 2005 second generation Getty Lee Japanese jazz bass. I had it set up the Bass Central in Orlando for years ago and it definitely made a big difference. But I still get a clicking terrible clicking when I turn up the trouble on my base I turn it down and of course it goes away but in doing that I lose the good tone I want. Do you have this problem with your Getty Lee jazz Japanese/Mexico tomorrow and if you did what did you do to remedy it. A friend of mine who is a luthier so I should have the frets plecked I put a plaque machine that does that what do you think.

[@stevenordstedt2535]

Tim, you’ve got to see this young kid play Leave that thing alone on bass. The kid is good he nails it not just in the fingerings but his right hand flamingo playing like Geddy plays what I’m working on now he’s really good.

[@garryfmacdonald]

@timstarace if you ever come to Scotland you can borrow my MIJ Geddy!! Just bought the latest album after stumbling across you online. Love it....good work!

[@alanthorne3921]

You have’ three’ Geddy basses.Jealous.Great gear.

[@SuperEddietv]

I love the old Chargers. Cut the seatbelts out of my old Chargers and use them for a strap as well. What a coincidence! hahaha

[@briankrueger1142]

You Rock!

[@GeoffreyGodshall]

Very informative! Thanks, Tim!

[@stevenordstedt2535]

P.S. I also have since 1981. A 1978 Rickenbacker. But it’s a Mapleglow. I use to go to see Rush and study Geddys Fingering of YYZ and a few others I couldn’t quite figure out. And noticed the bridge was different. Found out it was A Leo Quan bad ass to bridge. This kid came to one of her practices he had a milk crate with a gold plated one in there and I traded him a guitar distortion pedal for it. I was playing with a guitar player and a drummer were very good out of LA. Come to find out that Guitar Player worked for G & L guitars and built them. I showed have my new Leo Quan got us to bridge still in the wrapper. I said do you know anybody that can put this on for me that’s professional he said yeah me I work for G & L guitars. I said awesome he says I’ll have it back by the next practice next week I said OK. I played with a pic of those days and the actual is so low but it never got any fret buzz no clicking like my Getty Lee jazz bass and my PRS does. Now they got the newer bridges like you have on your Rick but I don’t know if I wanna change it out it’s a part of that bass and I played it all over the US doesn’t look as nice because it’s got a gap there it was covered by the old bridge but I don’t care still plays awesome I’ve pretty much retired at the last eight years. As I live in Central Florida there’s a lot of criminals here a little love to rip that off so I keep at home.

[@Ampher03]

Seeing as you have both, I’d like to know what you prefer: DP-3X or SH1?

[@musicrocknmore2751]

Nice

[@dnut2112]

Hi Tim, thanks so much for the demo of all your gear. As you know I've been wanting to learn more about the Cantabile/VST/keyboard controller setup. Any chance of doing a short video on how you setup controller via usb, find/load a vst patch and get it to output etc. I have similar setup but am trying to utilize my Roland DS73, Studiologic MPK117 MIDI pedals, and laptop and couldn't figure it out (Cantabile) so I deleted it. I was doing research on the M-AUDIO board you have but again feel so "dumb" that I can't "get it" LOL! As always, not looking for Rush patches/secretes, just want to be able to trigger patches/samples on my board and MIDI pedals. Thanks as always for any info you can supply.

[@torothomassen9581]

Hi Tim, I'm a bass player who wants to have a go at playing bass pedals, and keys live, and I would love to see you make a little video on when you are using the Cantabile program. It's so hard to find videos on YT about anything related to pedals and such. All you find is Moogs and other analog stuff that cost an arm and a leg. I was thinking about trying out an MAudio 61and the Keith McMillen 12-step.

[@stevenordstedt2535]

Tim, I thought you had a Babicz Bridge on the 77 Rick. You said its a Hip Shot. I had a Bad Ass 2 bridge put on my 78 Rick in 1981. plays much better than the standard Rick bridge. But now theres the Babicz. wondering if I should have one of those insted. plus it hides the hold in front of the old bridge. I hate to change now.after all these years. it plays so good its my number 1.

[@stevenordstedt2535]

Hey Tim, got the Brantley Geddy pickups had them put in my Geddy Jazz. I run thru a Sans Amp RBI and a Crown power amp. To a Markbass 210 cab and can’t get your/ Geddys sound/Tone.I also have the same strings your using D Adario Aluminum Lights. It has improved. But not the same Geddy sound. I’m Stumped! You thing the Mark Bass has anything to do with it? I saw in your Rig video. Your running thru a GK 410. Was thinking of getting the 210 cab not the combo.

[@mocmanvegas]

Hi Tim!! I also have a Geddy Lee Fender Jazz bass and was wondering if you could tell me what I might expect if I upgraded to the Tom Brantley pickups. Thanks!

[@Bearshield]

Cool

[@r0ckteacher]

Hi. You are amazing. Do you use rick-o sound stereo outputs or mono?

[@lazydog1964]

Tim i have to ask? Do y’all ever make it down to Texas? Particularly in the Fort Hood area.

[@robrobitaille1260]

Just curious, I didn't see a regular instrument cable coming out of the Sansamp pedal, only an XLR. Do you send the signal to the front of the ampeg with a regular guitar cable or is the signal somehow getting to the Ampeg via the XLR?

[@RH-xs8gz]

Hey Tim. Where did you get the Lynch Mob road case?

[@Naniamania3]

If you were going to take a fly rig and lose the amp or go without an amp live , would you use take the SansAmp or the DI-2112.

[@stevenordstedt2535]

The presence seems when I turn it up. I get alot of clicking from my strings. almost like a Treble turned up.

[@thedude7450]

Tim, just curious. How do you have the inside trim pots set on the EBS? Mine are still both at 12 o’clock.

[@CulDorcha1]

Hey Tim, rig question. Do you use a chorus or phaser for some of the Moving Pictures songs like YYZ or Vital Signs? It’s one of those things that’s cool at home, but I don’t know how it translates live. Thanks.

[@jamescoderre9595]

I really enjoyed seeing what gear you're using .. we actually use a lot of the same gear . 😀👍 .... including the Tech 21 stuff . .. I've been interested in possibly getting the Powe Engine Deuce Deluxe 200 with extension Cab to have as a spare amp & for home practice.. you mentioned in the video that you've been using it live.. what's your experience using it in a live setting & what size Rooms are you using it in ? Thanks Tim Take care . I really enjoy your videos, I'm also a fellow Geddy inspired bass player 😀

[@TimStarace]

Great live! Used it in bars and small venues so far with no issues

[@adamrushka8096]

My old RBI !

[@Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234]

I also have an early Japan Geddy and its as good as any 4 string bass i've ever played.

[@ragingjew8345]

It's been two years. Do you still use the DI-2112?

[@ErikAnders]

what is the chain for the tone in the recording you play? it sounds tough as nails!

[@stevenordstedt2535]

why do you have both the RBI & the RPM?

[@homerotompson3259]

compressor after pream?

[@donvape336]

Do you still use the multicomp?

[@EmptyDomoKanti99]

does anyone have a Para Driver vs Bass Driver? I like a lotta stoner rock tones ala Kyuss, and i’m trying to find something that’ll get that tone in a pedal.

[@TimStarace]

The Para has a sweepable mid control so I am pretty sure you can dial in just about anything with it

[@kevinsturges6957]

Great video, Tim. What are the specs on the notebook you are using for a DAW?

[@TimStarace]

Overkill.....Legion Y740 17"

[@stevenordstedt2535]

Think Ill buy the 2112 Wrack

[@GregglyPuff]

Did you just say “fuck?!?” My god

[@stevenordstedt2535]

Hey Tim I know I asked before. But are you using the D’Addario medium nickels or the lights

[@TimStarace]

EXL170 45 - 100

[@jim4633]

Tim, how are you going from laptop to FOH or mixer for the synths live? Radial USB Pro?

[@TimStarace]

headphone out to two DI boxes

[@Sanson101]

amazing gear video...wow!....what´s the daw you are using?? thanks for sharing in such a clear and informative way....

[@TimStarace]

Reaper

[@Sanson101]

@@TimStarace thanks Tim...again!

[@gnisnot]

That rig does everything except tie your shoes...

[@agentorange2554]

In addition: Fender is lefty friendly!!!!