Wolf Tones

[bill_90125]

I have a nasty wolf tone on Ab on my bass. I tried a traditional wolftone eliminator but didn't have much success. I just saw an ad for REZX modulators, which used high powered magnets to eliminate the problem. Has anybody used one, heard anything about them, or other suggestion?

[Co.]

Did you try the eliminator at different strings and different locations on the afterlenght? An eliminator in the wrong place has no or a negative effect on sound.

You can try this type of eliminator:

http://www.moser-klangwerkstatt.com/...lftoeter.shtml

I find this type much more effective an less dampening.

I had two eliminators on my instrument to make it free of wolfs, but since I have plain gut with Spiros I don't really need them anymore.
Previously I had G & D Oliv, A & E Spiro, and the wolfs were there, but under control. When I changed the Spiro A to an Eudoxa, the wolfs did increase extremely. Different strings can change the resonance of the instrument dramatically and alter the sound and reaction of the other strings, too. You should consider changing strings, if careful placement of a simple the eliminator doesn't help.

[shadygrove]

Many with wolf tone problems have found the Marvin Wire Tailpiece effective...

Marvin Wire Tailpiece

BTW, I don't have a Marvin Tailpiece yet, but it is one of the first upgrades I plan for my laminate Eberle bass both for the increase in sound and change in feel of the strings reported by users.

[bill_90125]

Thanks guys, I'll look into these options.

[toman]

With the regular tube-type modifiers, it really helps to get it in just the right place. Do a search, I'm sure there has been an "official method" posted in the past. I just use a pair of needlenose pliers to stop the afterlength at seemingly relevant intervals and experiment with the placement from there. On my own personal bass I use one of the little cello ones; as long as it's in the perfect spot it works like a charm and I figure the reduced weight can only help...