PURPOLARIS Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I was watching Lily Allens band last week and was wondering if anyone knew who the bassist was and what guitar he was playing. It looked like it had a graphite neck so I looked on the Status website but couldn't find it. It had what looked like a dial on it as well the normal knobs. The dial seemed to changed the frequency I think. Thought he was a great player as well as them being a great band. I'm not really into Lily's songs that much but the thought the band very good and polished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 A quick google seems to show that it was Morgan Nicholls ([url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-515018.html"]small talkbass thread[/url]) Is this him? and is this the bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted May 16, 2009 Author Share Posted May 16, 2009 [quote name='allighatt0r' post='489575' date='May 16 2009, 09:53 AM']A quick google seems to show that it was Morgan Nicholls ([url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-515018.html"]small talkbass thread[/url]) Is this him? and is this the bass? [/quote] Very possibly although he does look a lot younger in this pic. His speaker config looks the same although I think he had SWR 4x10's instead of the TE's. I'm not sure if it's the same bass or not, I think the one he had looked newer. I tried googling and couldn't find anything but now I've got his name I'll do a bit more research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Apparently his played with the streets too, and even depped in for Chris in Muse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb85 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvz63TBlD48"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jvz63TBlD48[/url] around 56 seconds to 1 min in, is this the fella? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb85 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 or [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhX7gnKOa8I"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhX7gnKOa8I[/url] 22 seconds in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted May 16, 2009 Author Share Posted May 16, 2009 (edited) Yes it his him, I managed to find him after getting the name from Allighat0r, great player and great sound coming from him and the band. Seems like he's got his fingers in a lot of pies, very talented bloke. Thanks for all the reply's Edited May 16, 2009 by PURPOLARIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted May 16, 2009 Author Share Posted May 16, 2009 Any idea what Bass he's using, I'm assuming it's a Status and was wondering what the dial on it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuseMatt Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Yup definately multi-instrumentalist Morgan look at the close-up of the bass at 2:00 minutes in womanizer, that might help you for determining which Status is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Its an old and modified Status Matrix 1, the Status geeks will confirm one way or another I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Yes, it's an old Matrix Series I. Looks like the volume & pickup pan controls have been replaced. That disc around the volume control looks like it's been added as a repair, rather like a lot of the brass plates you get around the jack input sockets on JayDees. Bridge is non-standard as well, I think. Thanks to the OP for costing me £8 btw... Never heard Lily before & I've just bought the album off iTunes since this little bit of research! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieBenzies Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='489952' date='May 16 2009, 05:12 PM']Yes, it's an old Matrix Series I. Looks like the volume & pickup pan controls have been replaced. That disc around the volume control looks like it's been added as a repair, rather like a lot of the brass plates you get around the jack input sockets on JayDees. Bridge is non-standard as well, I think. Thanks to the OP for costing me £8 btw... Never heard Lily before & I've just bought the album off iTunes since this little bit of research![/quote] Everytime i see your picture, I wish I could have your bass so much...mmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Morgan is a monster, my old band played with his old band The Sensless Things many times. The first time I saw him play he just blew my away, loads of energy and great tone. He's doing alright for himself as Lilys M.D. Good on you mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='489952' date='May 16 2009, 05:12 PM']Yes, it's an old Matrix Series I. Looks like the volume & pickup pan controls have been replaced. That disc around the volume control looks like it's been added as a repair, rather like a lot of the brass plates you get around the jack input sockets on JayDees. Bridge is non-standard as well, I think. Thanks to the OP for costing me £8 btw... Never heard Lily before & I've just bought the album off iTunes since this little bit of research![/quote]Bridge looks like a Badass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 [quote]Everytime i see your picture, I wish I could have your bass so much...mmmm...[/quote] Two grand and it's yours, mate Yeah, that bass has become the 'me' signature bass. Funny, that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted May 16, 2009 Author Share Posted May 16, 2009 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='489952' date='May 16 2009, 05:12 PM']Yes, it's an old Matrix Series I. Looks like the volume & pickup pan controls have been replaced. That disc around the volume control looks like it's been added as a repair, rather like a lot of the brass plates you get around the jack input sockets on JayDees. Bridge is non-standard as well, I think. Thanks to the OP for costing me £8 btw... Never heard Lily before & I've just bought the album off iTunes since this little bit of research![/quote] Haha, sorry about that but I'm sure it's worth every penny. I'll be claiming my 80p from Lily (if I ever get to meet her) Once again though, thanks to everyone for the info provided. Once again it's proved what a great site this is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 [quote name='steve-soar' post='489970' date='May 16 2009, 05:31 PM']Bridge looks like a Badass.[/quote] Agreed, Steve. Badass II by the looks of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcc Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) Hi, probably of no interest to anyone... but I also noticed this guy when watching the BBC Radio whatever and was happily surprised to see a bass very similar to mine (Its back home so I nearly shed a tear). So it is a Status, but it is either a Matrix Series 2 or a Matrix Empathy (can't tell the difference between them, but I think its a Series 2 from the finish) The Matrix Series I has P/J pickups (or J/J when the 5 string came out) and has a stacked EQ, so only three knobs. From I-Player I get Morgan Nicholls's has soapbars and four knobs. Definitely the bridge is not original nor are the massive knobs. The reason you didn't find it on the website is that they were made in the early nineties then passed to be the headed (and fancier) Empathy after that and then passed to be the headed S-2 He also plays really well.... Edited May 17, 2009 by mcc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 When I saw him play back in 1990, 91, 92, hw was using these headed Statii, Matrix, I think. Will look through old photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Listen to "Got it at The Delmar" by The Senseless Things, for his tone back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuseMatt Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) [quote name='steve-soar' post='489966' date='May 16 2009, 06:30 PM']Morgan is a monster, my old band played with his old band The Sensless Things many times. The first time I saw him play he just blew my away, loads of energy and great tone. He's doing alright for himself as Lilys M.D. Good on you mate.[/quote] According to his WIKI, Morgan is apart from musician, also the tour director of her tour! he's definately doing something good! I didn't like him too much as replacement of Wolstenholme (Muse), sort of a lack of energy when playing hysteria. He's great at the background, and deserves more credit than he gets edit: just figured you meant musical director with MD Edited May 17, 2009 by MuseMatt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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