• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

Wal Bass Club.

#9,841
Les Fret said:
Nice one! although I highly prefer the (later) ones with only the bridge pickup (more typical Wal sound IMHO).
Click to expand...

i actually prefer the neck pickup......i played around with different neck positions before when i had an empty Mk1 body and an extra Pro Pickup and and found the neck position to be a bit more versatile tonally. Now with a "E" active version of the Pro, it exceeds the different tonal pallet IMO.... the later "re-issue" Pro's were passive only.
 
  • Like
Reactions: toothguy, Les Fret and BWorm
#9,842
kulit17 said:
i actually prefer the neck pickup...
...
Now with a "E" active version of the Pro, it exceeds the different tonal pallet IMO.... the later "re-issue" Pro's were passive only.
Click to expand...

I had one of those early models with the single neck pickup that started out passive. When I sent it in to Wal to have the fingerboard planed Ian called me up and said he'd 'found a preamp just floating around the workshop and would I like it fitted - no charge as it's essentially an obsolete part'. Of course I said yes, and I agree that the difference was night and day - you would never know there was no bridge pickup, and the preamp recorded beautifully direct to the desk.
 
  • Like
Reactions: TrevorR, mikezimmerman and BWorm
#9,845
TBT...

2013 Collection

upload_2019-6-20_13-23-12.png


2014 Collection

upload_2019-6-20_13-22-38.png
 
  • Like
Reactions: Warren Bassett, TCaetano, djaxup and 11 others
#9,847
Racermech said:
Options add up quickly too. I love my poly finish but it did add a bunch to the price tag. Things like matching headstock, custom facings, and luminlay side dots all come with a price.

All said and done (shipped, exchange rate, everything) my bass was upwards of $9k a year ago. Worth it? That is your call but I say yes!View attachment 3450594
Click to expand...
I...LOVE... LOVE... LOVE... that... top... and... finish... combo! Drooooooool!
 
  • Like
Reactions: Racermech
#9,848
kulit17 said:
i actually prefer the neck pickup......i played around with different neck positions before when i had an empty Mk1 body and an extra Pro Pickup and and found the neck position to be a bit more versatile tonally. Now with a "E" active version of the Pro, it exceeds the different tonal pallet IMO.... the later "re-issue" Pro's were passive only.
Click to expand...

I would love to hear some samples of this bass. Never played one.

I am a real bridge pickup guy though. I own a later fretless Pro with one bridge pickup. Love that bass.
 
#9,858
Toolmybass said:
Or Carl Thompson...i bet they gotta be about 10k now for a Frills.
Nothing special about their hardware,pups,electronics. They are all "plug and play"

So Wal is right were they should be or even behind on profit vs man hours and supply cost....rent...etc
Click to expand...

This issue pains me too, and many CTs have plain electronics, but not all. Mine has a custom designed silver-wound duncan, custom passive circuit, and wood hardware (Bridge, saddles, knobs, machine head buttons, nut, and strap buttons). I'd say in general, CT's basses do focus on wood components as opposed to hipshot hardware.

I have a bigger issue with Nordstrand, Aguilar, Glockenklang, or Bart-equipped basses, especially with out-of-the-box preamps.
 
  • Like
Reactions: bassballs27 and Toolmybass

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back