NBD Wal Inspired Parts Bass

[Bassinthemudd]

This one has come together after a couple delays. I got the Nordstrand Polyvox 4 pickups a while back here in the TB Classifieds. I ordered two Luisthand NFP Single preamps, and a Klos fretless graphite neck.

I was looking for a body for a while and found this one (unfinished) on eBay. I had it finished by a luthier that I've used for a while, who I've always considered solid, but I didn't know what to expect since the quote he gave me was so reasonable.

When the Klos neck was delayed, I decided to shuffle some necks so I wouldn't have to wait even longer.

I'm beyond pleased with this bass, and may wind up with another body to put the Klos neck on when it' arrives.

 

[NKBassman]

Thoughts on the Polyvox/filter preamp setup?

 

[Bassinthemudd]

Thoughts on the Polyvox/filter preamp setup?

Preliminarily, I'm very impressed, but haven't yet been able to put it through it's paces with my rig. I just picked the bass up today and won't be home until this evening.

 

[musicmansf]

Nice.

 

[JamesGrant]

Do you use both jack sockets? At the same time? Also - fantastic finish on the body, very classy!

 

[Bassinthemudd]

Thoughts on the Polyvox/filter preamp setup?

It is glorious! Although I've never played a Wal, I'd say it's in the ballpark.

 

[Bassinthemudd]

Do you use both jack sockets? At the same time? Also - fantastic finish on the body, very classy!

Yes. I've got a few different ways to amplify my stereo basses. My favorite is to use my Eden WT300 and a pedal preamp. One output from the bass goes to the input on the Eden, and the other to the outboard preamp. The preamp out goes to the Aux In on the Eden. This setup gives tons of control over the sound of each pickup, and the ability to blend precisely that doesn't always exist without individual outputs.

 

[2minkey]

Looks a lot like the bass I am accumulating parts for. I just need pickups and electronics. Not sure which multicoils and preamp yet. Probably Turner or Weldang pickups, with an Underhill pre.

 

[Bassinthemudd]

Looks a lot like the bass I am accumulating parts for. I just need pickups and electronics. Not sure which multicoils and preamp yet. Probably Turner or Weldang pickups, with an Underhill pre.

Now that I've got a taste of multi coil pups, I think I'll be going full on with Turners and the Luisthand NFP Special for the next one.

 

[musicmansf]

Now that I've got a taste of multi coil pups, I think I'll be going full on with Turners and the Luisthand NFP Special for the next one.

It's a killer combo. I rarely pick up my Stingrays after putting a Turner/Lusithand piece together.

 

[Bassinthemudd]

It's a killer combo. I rarely pick up my Stingrays after putting a Turner/Lusithand piece together.

My StingRay is what this one knocking out of the number one position. It'll be interesting to see if my rotation continues, or comes to a grinding halt.

 

[-Asdfgh-]

I have all the parts for two Passinwind preamps if I ever have the courage to solder them. I wonder if they would work. I did (regretfully) pass on a Precision body loaded with Wal-type electronics. Not as regretfully as the fretted and fretless Wals in the 90s I passed over at £350 and £400. Or the one in ~2000 at £800.

 

[NKBassman]

Not as regretfully as the fretted and fretless Wals in the 90s I passed over at £350 and £400. Or the one in ~2000 at £800.

*gasp*!

 

[NKBassman]

Now that I've got a taste of multi coil pups, I think I'll be going full on with Turners and the Luisthand NFP Special for the next one.

I've been looking at Turner and Underhill for a bass I want to build, too. I'm a long way off from getting to that project, but I've got ideas...

 

[Passinwind]

I have all the parts for two Passinwind preamps if I ever have the courage to solder them. I wonder if they would work.

Which generation are they? I might know someone in the UK who could build them up for you, depending.

 

[BassHole1]

Love that burst and the walnut back.....

 

[-Asdfgh-]

*gasp*!

£400 was the typical price, mid-90s. They were deeply unfashionable back then. The world was wall to wall P basses.

 

[-Asdfgh-]

Which generation are they? I might know someone in the UK who could build them up for you, depending.

The circa 2020 generation. My wife's a demon at soldering, though,