Nick Beggs

In this video Nick Beggs plays his Chapman Stick stating that he started to play it "around 1983".

I run three synthesizers, A Korg TR rack, a GR-30 floor mounted Synth and a Korg 05RW Synth.

The ‘Wal Pro2E Bass’ was the instrument used by Nick Beggs back in the 1980’s and was used in the recording of the 1983 No1 hit, Too Shy as well as various other tracks on both the ‘White Feathers’ and ‘Islands’ albums.

This article tells the quite interesting story of this particular instrument.

He subsequently purchased a Wal Mk2 5-string in 1987, when he formed Ellis, Beggs & Howard.

This is the principal bass use by Nick Beggs

Beggs' artist page on TC Electronics states that he uses an RH450.

Beggs' page on TC Electronics states that he uses an RH 750.

In this Bass Player article, it is stated that Beggs uses a Spector Euro 4LX.

This Bass Player article states that Beggs uses a Roland V-Bass system.

In this Bass Player article, it is stated that Beggs uses a Spector Legend 5 Classic.

This Bass Player article states that Beggs uses a Classic Series TC XII Phaser.

Nick plays the Variax 300 live on the 2016 Steven Wilson tour to emulate a 12 strings guitar on the song "Transience".

I use SWR, Ashdown Electronic amps. Korg toneworks processors and Roland V-Bass and VG8 guitar synths midied for my stick and basses. I have a Musicman Stingray a Wal 5 string. A Fender fretless Jazz. A Tanglewood acoustic which is so good I still cant believe it.

It appears that Nick sold several basses at this time, including his old pre Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay, his 2 white Vigier Arpege’s and of course the Wal pro2E.

Then the melody strings go to a Fender Tonemaster which is a valve head and then a 4 x 12 Fender Tonemaster cab.

The synths go through a Roland KC 500 stereo Keyboard amp.

I run three synthesizers, A Korg TR rack, a GR-30 floor mounted Synth and a Korg 05RW Synth.

I run three synthesizers, A Korg TR rack, a GR-30 floor mounted Synth and a Korg 05RW Synth.

Nick Beggs demos his "Muddy Foot" TonePrint for the Corona Chorus pedal

On this photo Nick Beggs plays a Rick 4003 FG.

This double-necked bass was custom-made for Nick.
"Nick's requirements were for a playable, great sounding, reliable and light-weight double neck bass and 12-string instrument to be delivered in less than three months!"

Beggs' page on TC Electronics states that he uses a Ditto Looper.

Beggs' page on TC Electronics states that he uses an RS212.

Beggs' page on TC Electronics states that he uses an RS210.

This Bass Player article states that Beggs uses a Spector NS-4H2 Fretless.

This Bass Player article states that Beggs uses a Boss AB-2.

Nick Beggs demos his "Big Bubbles No Troubles" TonePrint for the Vortex Flanger pedal

On his website Nick Beggs lists this piece of gear as part of his equipment: "Touring foot peddles and switches with Steve Hackett".

On his website Nick Beggs lists this piece of gear as part of his equipment. This one and the T.C.Electronic phaser: "Two of my favourite foot switches, they sound great on everything".

On his website Nick Beggs lists this piece of gear as part of his equipment.

Double necked Mason custom bass and 12 string guitar. Ash body, maple necks and rosewood fretboards. Pearl inlay.