Wal Bass Club.

[ampegfuzz]

I loved my brimstone audio xd-1 with the wal. No pedals anymore( well a mxr comp) just my killer preamp. I cant wait to share the bands recoding with my wal but not till record store day.

 

[Musicman1901]

pedals: Dunlop 105Q wah, Future Impact Synth, 3Leaf Proton V3, Micro POG, Bass Big Muff modded, Boss Bass EQ for scooped slap songs, Digitech Bass Whammy.

The 3leaf proton is still on my list of filters to try with the Wal. I’ve been pretty happy with the Josh wah right now but the 3 leaf stuff all rocks.

 

[mikeswals]

I've had the Proton V1.5, the Groove Regulator, and now the Proton V3, and I'm not sure the 3Leaf stuff is for 'me'. I still have a hard time dialing what I want to hear which is more wetness out if it.
Maybe I should try the MXR?

 

[Musicman1901]

I've had the Proton V1.5, the Groove Regulator, and now the Proton V3, and I'm not sure the 3Leaf stuff is for 'me'. I still have a hard time dialing what I want to hear which is more wetness out if it.
Maybe I should try the MXR?

The MXR is a great filter. It doesn’t get enough love. I recommend trying one man. It was my go to filter for years. I do prefer the Josh wah because it gets a little wetter to my ears but I really liked the MXR. I have gone through probably 20 filters and the MXR was top 3 for sure. Here’s a little demo of it with a Wal that I did a few years ago:

 

[Musicman1901]

The IE Xerograph dlx is the wettest nastiest filter in my opinion but I found it to be a nightmare to dial in live. In the studio/bedroom it’s a monster. I found it too finicky to be confident with it on stage.

 

[CryingBass]

The MXR is a great filter. It doesn’t get enough love. I recommend trying one man. It was my go to filter for years. I do prefer the Josh wah because it gets a little wetter to my ears but I really liked the MXR. I have gone through probably 20 filters and the MXR was top 3 for sure. Here’s a little demo of it with a Wal that I did a few years ago:

Great demo of that MXR man!

 

[CryingBass]

The MXR is a great filter. It doesn’t get enough love. I recommend trying one man. It was my go to filter for years. I do prefer the Josh wah because it gets a little wetter to my ears but I really liked the MXR. I have gone through probably 20 filters and the MXR was top 3 for sure. Here’s a little demo of it with a Wal that I did a few years ago:

That Wal on the demo was fretted I assume?

 

[Musicman1901]

That Wal on the demo was fretted I assume?

Yes. 90% of the demos on my channel are with a fretted MK1. I’m not a very good fretless player haha.

 

[TheScubaCult]

Got hardware courtesy of Ye Old Cattle Shed. Changing out some poles. Is there a wax on them? If so, will an unscented tea candle work? Like, just dip in a thread or two before installing? One pole goes in a bit easier fsr. Want it all to be perfecto! Thanks in advance you handsome devils.

 

[mikeswals]

I loved my brimstone audio xd-1 with the wal. No pedals anymore( well a mxr comp) just my killer preamp. I cant wait to share the bands recoding with my wal but not till record store day.
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Three weeks ago I brought my 215 out of retirement for a weekend full of gigs. Sounded awesome as always.

 

[Musicman1901]

Three weeks ago I brought my 215 out of retirement for a weekend full of gigs. Sounded awesome as always.

Why do I feel like we all have Mesa gear

 

[TheScubaCult]

To wax or not to wax. . .

 

[CryingBass]

Call me WalBerg then

 

[Musicman1901]

Going in dry is always risky

 

[ampegfuzz]

It’s my favorite cabinet and it beat out my berg. And both have the right drivers now. Two of them together brings the low end!

 

[bassballs27]

And posted the first one in the TB Classifieds...
For Sale/Trade - Wal MK2 5 string - American Walnut Facings - Paul McCartney Style

 

[TheScubaCult]

Got hardware courtesy of Ye Old Cattle Shed. Changing out some poles. Is there a wax on them? If so, will an unscented tea candle work? Like, just dip in a thread or two before installing? One pole goes in a bit easier fsr. Want it all to be perfecto! Thanks in advance you handsome devils.

Going in dry is always risky

Oh my!. . .
Naw, check it. . . I'm asking what the right thing to do is. I want to approximate the Cattle Shed as closely as possible.

I noticed waxy material between the old pole threads. Never microscoped the bass this much. Ever. Now that I am, I'm on a mission. I've dissected and documented everything. Even got screws for the Hipshots (another story).

So, if wax is what Paul et al does, then I'm gonna wax. But if Deoxit5 or CRC26 is better, then I'll do that. I'm thinking wax serves multiple functions like; a "soft lock" for height, fights oxidation, and vibration. Advice welcomed.

 

[Musicman1901]

Oh my!. . .
Naw, check it. . . I'm asking what the right thing to do is. I want to approximate the Cattle Shed as closely as possible.

I noticed waxy material between the old pole threads. Never microscoped the bass this much. Ever. Now that I am, I'm on a mission. I've dissected and documented everything. Even got screws for the Hipshots (another story).

So, if wax is what Paul et al does, then I'm gonna wax. But if Deoxit5 or CRC26 is better, then I'll do that. I'm thinking wax serves multiple functions like; a "soft lock" for height, fights oxidation, and vibration. Advice welcomed.
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I’ll be honest, I have no clue. I just saw a premium opening for a joke. I’m sure @Caca de Kick should have some advice. I have never messed with the poles on my bass.

 

[Toolmybass]

Oh my!. . .
Naw, check it. . . I'm asking what the right thing to do is. I want to approximate the Cattle Shed as closely as possible.

I noticed waxy material between the old pole threads. Never microscoped the bass this much. Ever. Now that I am, I'm on a mission. I've dissected and documented everything. Even got screws for the Hipshots (another story).

So, if wax is what Paul et al does, then I'm gonna wax. But if Deoxit5 or CRC26 is better, then I'll do that. I'm thinking wax serves multiple functions like; a "soft lock" for height, fights oxidation, and vibration. Advice welcomed.
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I have done a complete pole change in both pups and didnt do anything but remove and replace.

 

[mikeswals]

I'm pretty sure the wax is to seal microphonics out of the coils themselves, and what you're finding on the poles is just residual