Luke · NHC Worship

Bass Rig

Signal chain, gear options, and ongoing discussion · Updated June 2026

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Basses

Current live bass

Yamaha BBNE2

5-string · Active · Church-owned

  • Nathan East signature model
  • Primary instrument at all NHC worship services
Pre-order · Arriving ~November 2026

Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 5 HH

5-string · HH · First personally owned instrument

  • Faded Vintage Burst finish
  • Roasted maple neck · Black hardware
  • Via Swee Lee Singapore, Neil Road

Current Live Signal Chain

Bass
Radial Pro48 DI
Stage Box
Console
LiveMix IEMs

Ampless. No pedalboard. Naked DI — no tuner, comp, or tone shaping.

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Rig Comparison

Six rigs compared by signal chain slot. Rows follow signal chain order. All paths terminate in balanced XLR to FOH. No cab sim, EQ, or reverb needed for worship bass.

Slot
A · HX Stomp
All-in-one
Luke's Build
B · Stomp + Cali76
Hardware comp → HX Stomp → FOH
Rig 3
C · Full Boutique
Canvas · Cali · Julia · TH+RNDI
Rig 4
D · Hybrid
Cali · HX · CAPO
Rig 5
E · Elevation
Cali · HX · Darkglass · Noble
Rig 6
F · Drive & Synth
MBFR · Kilt · MicroSynth · TH
Tuner Built-in Built-in (HX Stomp) Walrus Canvas Nano
~$119 · import
Built-in (HX) Built-in (HX) TC PolyTune Mini
~$119 · Swee Lee
Buffer Pinstripe MBFR
~$230 · import · CineMag xfmr · dual out
Octaver Built-in (Pitch block) Built-in (HX Stomp) Boss OC-2 (vintage)
~$120 · Carousell
Compressor Built-in
multiple comp models
Origin Cali76
~$500 · Alt: MXR M87 ~$270, Empress ~$330
Origin Cali76
~$500 · Swee Lee
Origin Cali76
~$500 · Swee Lee
Origin Cali76
~$500 · Swee Lee
Drive / OD Built-in (optional) Built-in (HX Stomp) Not needed
StingRay natural growl
Not needed
StingRay natural growl
Darkglass Alpha/Omega
~$625 · Carousell
JHS Kilt V2
$299 · Swee Lee · OD + fuzz
Synth Built-in (synth blocks) EHX Bass MicroSynth
$499 · Swee Lee
EHX Bass MicroSynth
$499 · Swee Lee
EHX Bass MicroSynth
$499 · Swee Lee
Chorus / Mod Built-in Walrus Audio Julia
~$259 · import
Amp Sim Line 6 HX Stomp
$999 · Yamaha Music SG
Line 6 HX Stomp
$999 · Yamaha Music SG
Line 6 HX Stomp
$999 · Yamaha Music SG
Line 6 HX Stomp
$999 · Yamaha Music SG
Preamp / DI XLR out (HX Stomp)
via TRS→XLR, cable owned
XLR out (HX Stomp)
via TRS→XLR, cable owned
Aguilar ToneHammer
~$350 · Swee Lee
CAPO Preamp
~$620 · import (Shift Line)
Noble Preamp DI
~$1,900 · import · 11-month build
Aguilar ToneHammer
~$350 · Swee Lee
DI Transformer Neve RNDI
~$450 · Swee Lee
Neve RNDI
~$450 · Swee Lee
Est. Cost (SGD) ~$999
Yamaha Music SG · new
~$1,500
HX Stomp $999 + Cali76 ~$500
~$2,200+
mostly import
~$2,600+
CAPO is import
~$4,500+
Noble $1,900 + 11-month wait
~$1,950+
MBFR import; rest local
Verdict Best value. One box: tuner, comp, amp sim, octaver, synth, XLR. Complete and future-proof. Stomp handles everything; Cali76 adds analog optical compression before it. Best of both: hardware comp character + digital flexibility. Natural upgrade from Rig A. Widest tone palette: chorus, synth, vintage octave. Heavy board, mostly import. Rig for tone explorers. Clean HX foundation + boutique CAPO warmth. Compact 3-pedal board. Inspiration rig. Noble DI is world-class but $1,900 + 11-month US build. No SG distributor. Drive-forward rig. Kilt adds OD/fuzz. MBFR buffers + dual output. No comp — rely on ToneHammer headroom.
Also evaluated — Darkglass Anagram
  • Impressive all-in-one: amp sim, comp, drive, XLR DI, touch screen
  • Dismissed: overkill for worship context, no confirmed Singapore distributor

Planned Patches (Rig A — HX Stomp)

Patch 1

Clean

Transparent DI replacement. Comp, light EQ, cab sim. Safe default for any worship context.

Patch 2

Growl

Subtle OD, added presence, low-mid push. For louder moments or when the song calls for character. Not aggressive — worship-appropriate.

Build patches after the unit is in hand. Start simple — only add complexity when the music actually needs it.

E

IEM Setup

Current Setup

Church console
LiveMix system
IEM earphones (wired)

Using church's LiveMix personal monitoring system. Wired IEM. Mix controlled by musician via LiveMix app.

To research
  • Personal IEM earphones — upgrade from stock to custom mould or higher-end universal fit
  • Earphone options: Shure SE215/SE315, Westone, 64 Audio, custom moulds via local audiologist
  • Priorities for worship bass: low-end clarity, isolation, comfort for extended use
W

Wireless System

Current

Wired — cable from bass to DI / HX Stomp XL at floor level. No wireless in chain.

Options to Consider

Option Price (SGD approx.) Frequency Notes
Line 6 Relay G10S ~$280 2.4GHz DECT Plug-and-play, no latency issues, popular in churches. Transmitter charges in receiver.
Sennheiser EW-D CI1 ~$650+ UHF 606–663MHz Professional, clean RF. More expensive but reliable in RF-dense environments.
Shure GLXD16+ ~$700+ 2.4 + 5.8GHz dual Dual-band — automatic band selection avoids 2.4GHz congestion. Used widely in live venues.
Xvive U2 ~$130 2.4GHz Budget option. Good reviews for practice/small gigs. May struggle in dense RF environments (check NHC stage).
Consideration
  • NHC uses a fair amount of wireless — check with sound team what frequency bands are already in use before purchasing
  • 2.4GHz can get congested on a busy stage; UHF or dual-band is safer for reliability
  • Not urgent — wired is fine for now. Consider after Route A is locked in.
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