My current bass has a very pronounced wolf at a note that comes up often enough and in a position where you can't ignore it (e.g. go for the same note on a different string, which usually already makes a difference on how pronounced the wolf is. At least on the instruments I played during the years.). It is completely gone using a pretty standard wolftone eliminator - but it also slightly alters the sound (a tiny, tiny bit) of the whole instrument. I bought the bass specifically for it's sonic qualities, so that is not tolerable.
Instead of trying other things regarding modifications of the bass, I sat down and thought about what I learned about how to get the sound from the bass I like and practiced for some time to adjust bow speed and position to play that note when it comes up in a satisfactory manner. I think it works for me.
But my job is not being a professional in an orchestra. So in my case, if someone notices the wolf during a performance, it's unlikely to end my music career. It's probably my bad intonation and lack of musicality that will be my coffin nail.
Instead of trying other things regarding modifications of the bass, I sat down and thought about what I learned about how to get the sound from the bass I like and practiced for some time to adjust bow speed and position to play that note when it comes up in a satisfactory manner. I think it works for me.
But my job is not being a professional in an orchestra. So in my case, if someone notices the wolf during a performance, it's unlikely to end my music career. It's probably my bad intonation and lack of musicality that will be my coffin nail.
