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Wal Bass Club.

#3,081
Caca clarify for me if you will. the pick attack trim pot just controls the amount of boost you get at a set frequency, right? it doesn't change the frequency center of the pick attack does it?

for instance lets say for the sake of discussion that pick attack is set at 5kHz, adjusting the trim just adds a different amount of dB boost at 5kHz, when the volume knob is pulled, it doesn't alter the frequency itself, or does it?
 
#3,082
j.kernodle said:
Caca clarify for me if you will. the pick attack trim pot just controls the amount of boost you get at a set frequency, right? it doesn't change the frequency center of the pick attack does it?

for instance lets say for the sake of discussion that pick attack is set at 5kHz, adjusting the trim just adds a different amount of dB boost at 5kHz, when the volume knob is pulled, it doesn't alter the frequency itself, or does it?
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AFAIK it only effects the output level (dB's) because the pick attack is the volume knob

Caca would know for sure...I'm lucky I haven't had to touch anything but a battery in my control cavity
 
#3,083
Toolmybass said:
AFAIK it only effects the output level (dB's) because the pick attack is the volume knob

Caca would know for sure...I'm lucky I haven't had to touch anything but a battery in my control cavity
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makes sense. I never use pick attack, because to me it seems to just boost the really ultra hi frequencies. but I do love boosting the filter on the bridge PU at ten. even though the filter is supposedly wide open at that point, the boost sounds like it happens in more of the 2.5kHz range.
 
#3,084
The naming convention of activating Pick attack is meant to give a bass player using finger technique the sound of using a plectrum....no???

@ hunterred43 if your trim pots are set properly set -set your EQ on your amp flat and see if you hear any difference then.

From Wal's website:
Volume Knob: rotary adjustment of output volume, pull to actuate pick-attack. A narrow band of high frequencies is added to the overall tone-setting to provide dynamic, percussive attack.

4) Trim pot: level adjustment for pick attack, increased by clockwise motion, set halfway for normal level.

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hunterred43 said:
Makes me want to sell or donate every other bass I own.
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Nice!!! Maybe by end of 2014 you'll have 2 more :smug:

Toolmybass said:
Any requests?
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The Grudge :hiding:
 
#3,088
j.kernodle said:
Caca clarify for me if you will. the pick attack trim pot just controls the amount of boost you get at a set frequency, right? it doesn't change the frequency center of the pick attack does it?

for instance lets say for the sake of discussion that pick attack is set at 5kHz, adjusting the trim just adds a different amount of dB boost at 5kHz, when the volume knob is pulled, it doesn't alter the frequency itself, or does it?
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That is correct--the trim pot just affects the amount of boost, not the frequency.
 
#3,089
j.kernodle said:
for instance lets say for the sake of discussion that pick attack is set at 5kHz, adjusting the trim just adds a different amount of dB boost at 5kHz, when the volume knob is pulled, it doesn't alter the frequency itself, or does it?
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Right as TMB said, it just boosts the output. *but* On a fretless IME since you don't have the metal from the frets aiding to the brightness click, just seems to do a really nice accentuate with a lil more snarl. Of course maxing out the trim can add the click, but -to me- doesn't sound right on a toothless bass.
 
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j.kernodle said:
makes sense. I never use pick attack, because to me it seems to just boost the really ultra hi frequencies. but I do love boosting the filter on the bridge PU at ten. even though the filter is supposedly wide open at that point, the boost sounds like it happens in more of the 2.5kHz range.
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I use the pick attack all the time, but I set the internal attack trim pot halfway.
 
#3,091
bassplace said:
Wow! And 2 with blocked necks. That's uncommon as well. So is the concensus from those who have actually communicated with Paul that he only now offers the options listed on the web site?

No maple fretboards, no custom inlays, only mahogany core?
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You can ask for the custom options bellow , but you have to have a reasonable extra budget, they are not cheap !

Blocks Inlay
Neck binding
Custom neck radius
Clear finger ramp for 5 strings bass (see my MKII 5)
Custom string spacing on nut (see my custom MKII 5)
Ebony center strip for body (see the 5 MKII and the Red Geddy)
Ebony stripes for the neck

This is what I have for my last quote from Wal.
 
#3,094
j.kernodle said:
I never use pick attack, because to me it seems to just boost the really ultra hi frequencies. but I do love boosting the filter on the bridge PU at ten. even though the filter is supposedly wide open at that point, the boost sounds like it happens in more of the 2.5kHz range.
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I like to have both on, occasionally. But I did turn down the pick attack trim to about half.

kulit17 said:
The naming convention of activating Pick attack is meant to give a bass player using finger technique the sound of using a plectrum....no???
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This is pretty much the idea. However, I recently found out (sort of accidentally) that I quite like it when playing with a pick as well! It adds some clarity to the attack which is really nice especially with overdriven sounds and when riffing along with a huge wall of guitars.
 
#3,098
the other day TMB mentioned that rich mahogany was the only body core choice. I mentioned seeing a couple of basses on the Wal gallery including these two.

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MkIII with sycamore core

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mkI with padauk facings and swamp ash core

Are these merely relics of a previous era (like the JG pro model with the leather guard?), or is Paul actually still allowing these options? I get the feeling it's one of those things that if he does it, he really doesn't like it (there was the gentleman with the badass MKII with Purple Heart block inlays who said Paul really didn't enjoy doing those)
 
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#3,099
When talking to Paul on the phone I haven't personally asked him if he would do a different core. Other people have though and he said he wouldn't do it because it wouldn't sound "the same as a Wal" (or something very close to that)

Pete however, would the odd time give in to a customer request. Pretty sure Caca posted a pic at one time with some Wals hanging up and there was two or three that actually had maple fretboards. Another option that Paul has been quoted saying that he will not do.

TMB
 
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Toolmybass said:
When talking to Paul on the phone I haven't personally asked him if he would of a different core. Other people have though and he said he wouldn't do it because it wouldn't sound "the same as a Wal" (or something very close to that)

Pete however, would the odd time give in to a customer request. Pretty sure Caca posted a pic at one time with some Wals hanging up on a wal and there was two or three that actually had maple fretboards. Another option that Paul has been quoted saying that he will not do

TMB
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right. I remember that discussion posted here. Paul was quoted as saying he built an odd wood combo and he didn't even want to ship it out. I was thinking how good a gloss transparent deep red would look on a plain mahogany body. that classic Gibson SG finish.
 

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