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Rig Rundown: Tim Commerford

The Rage Against the Machine and Prophets of Rage bass hero shows us the dual-amp setup he uses to get huge tones with his WAKRAT project.

Commerford runs a 20' cable directly into an EBS MultiComp, which feeds an Ampeg SCR-DI and a homemade mute/splitter that also feeds a Peterson SC5000-II strobe tuner (not shown). From there, Timmy C’s signal hits a Countryman DI, an A/B box that switches between his two Ampeg heads, a Custom Audio Electronics Line Driver, and a Dunlop Cry Baby Mini Bass Wah. A TC Helicon Mic Mechanic is used for vocals, and the entire pedalboard is powered by a Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2.

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An overdrive boost that takes cues from a Klon but goes beyond by adding useful tone-sculpting features.

A large range of wide-open tones to explore in the overdrive/boost family. Easy to voice with various types of gear. Might free up space on your pedalboard.

Potentially a little more expensive than alternatives.

$249

Walrus Audio Voyager MkII
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