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Hey guys n girls. just snagged a cheap bass of the bay, and from what I can see it is a Tanglewood MM44. The electronis are a right mess, broken pot, wires not connected etc, but even just bodging up the wiring, Its got a nice clanky, alomst ricky sound. the pup has EMC electronics on it, but can anyone shed any light on them? IE how old etc? thanks BP

[quote name='bobpalt' post='1246689' date='May 27 2011, 09:37 AM']Hi Clarky. No, its a 4'er sorry! It was the first one made in the current run, using, so I believe, old stock timbers. Its gorgeous, but I've never played it since I bought it, I'm so aware of its value/provenance (snap yourself out of it man. Its only a bass guitar!)[/quote] I'll take the Wal, (as long as I can pay monthly lol)

I love my turbo rat, sounds ace! But for me it would have to be the part in Lateralus when I kick in the rat and whammy (oct up) just towards the end, I love playing that part and it just sounds sooooo good and fits so well with whats happening!

I do wonder how it will cope with bass on the drop tuning side. Our guitar dude, has the morpheus drop tune, and on the guitar is fantastic, and tracks perfectly, but it just dont work on the bass! If it works on the bass, Im in! lol

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I started with the Behringer BDI121, I liked it...for a while, I then got the Hartke VXL, which I also liked.....for a while. Last year I bt the bullet, and bought a new shiney Sansamp BDdi......And I love it. Personally I think its more flexible than both the Hartke and Behringer. I did find it took a while to get my favoured tone, but if you can stretch to it.....go for it!

Just to bring this one back, I had an artec SE3P-a laying around, so I hooked that up in my Ibanez Soundgear, talk about transformation! It has given the bass so much more tonally, using that the harmonics ring out forever, and with the BDdi, its getting really close to JC's gritty sound. I am now more sure than ever if I Bi-amp, and run one clean channel and a dirty channel (like the turbo rat at low gain) I would be very close! Happy days!

I would love to have a pint or ten, with Justin Chancellor. The man is my biggest reason for playing the bass. I love his lines, and his tone. If he was busy, then Les Claypool, because I think he would be fun!

well for me its a digitech bass whammy, that aint happening at the prices they are reaching and I really REALLY wish I had not seen this > [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/WalMK2.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...sts/WalMK2.html[/url] and then read this bit "Please contact the shop to pay by VISA, MASTERCARD, MAESTRO, SWITCH, Paypal, Bank Transfer" I could bang this on a CC, but I am pretty certain that divorce and/or castration would closely follow the delivery! I would also like a Boss TU3,GT2,Guyatone flip temolo, GK head............................ In reality, I could stretch to a pack of plectrums!

I will maybe be playing one, sometime in 2045! lol

already done for you - you may need owners permissions though! [url="http://www.trevorandthea.eclipse.co.uk/wal_history.htm"]http://www.trevorandthea.eclipse.co.uk/wal_history.htm[/url]

Hey Dooooooooood, some sound advice there thanks, I was wondering how much would be coming from my Bass, My Dean is pretty much a cheap bass, in reality, so I suspect its starting here. I do seem to be ok at hitting the right place on the string, but they seem to fade out pretty fast, which is pain when I am trying to use the Whammy to bend between the harmony! As for practising, I have been playing around with amazing grace using harmonics, just like Mr Wooten lol (well kind off). I do think I will try out a G&L though, as I keep hearing they can be very Wall'ish in tone! Cheers Y'all!

Well done you. You must be chuffed!

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='1200846' date='Apr 15 2011, 03:36 PM']Don't ask the US military for help. They've been trying to secure a rack since 2003. *snort*[/quote] I LOL'd!

[quote name='Wil' post='1200446' date='Apr 15 2011, 11:13 AM']A friend of mine who is a big Tool fan apparently gets a very good approximation of the Tool sound with a G&L L2000. I guess the pickup configuration is in the Wal ballpark.[/quote] That is not the first time I have heard that. Along with a Peavey T40 as well, I think I REALLY need to try a G&L out!

I know what you are saying, I have had lots of chats, about JC's Tone, and a lot does come from the Wal, but 46&2 was recorded with a stingray so I am told. Dannys beats are awesome, Our (new) drummer is trying to get his head around Lateralus, where I am 6/8 and he is 5/8. There is some good footage on youtube of Danny talking about polyrythms, and how he was influenced by King crimson etc. I am a MEGA tool fan, at the mo we are jamming/playing: sober,prison sex,aenima,stinkfist,46&2,right in two,vicarious,schism,Parabola,Lateralus, will be adding the pot too I think. We are fast becoming a Tool tribute act lol! I found the best pedal for me was the Sansamp Bddi, got me close to the tone. but sometimes, I just need either more bottom or more grit, I am going to try and bi-amp, and run my dirt though antother rig. I relly want an effect to add that grit that is so promonant on vicarious/right in two!.

Ok Doddy, do have a fairly fresh set of s/steel rounds on, will try the bridge pick up too, I normally favour the neck as it gives me the "fatter" tone. I do use a pick, have noticed over the past year or so, I am favouring a thicker pick for more attack. I have just put an artec SE3Pa in my Ibanez, will also try with this, as hopefully will have more control over my mids! understood re compressor too! Thing is my guitarist loves my tone, and tells my the Tool stuff I play sounds pretty spot on, but I feel I am lacking, especially with Justins "gritty" tone on Vicarious and this one, Maybe I am being too(L) anal! lol

As in, a good standalone compressor pedal first in the chain? As my HA3500 has the compression dial (never had it on though). Can you enlighten me as to why this would help? thanks

Been playing this lately, the intro (Whammy 5th up/6th up), leaves me really struggling to get may harmonics as strong as heard on the record. Is this just yet another reason why I NEED a WAL lol, are there any techniques for that would help? thanks

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1195680' date='Apr 11 2011, 01:24 PM']The Behringer rack tuner won't track low notes properly. It's fine for guitar (given the normal limitations of Behringer kit - ie you bin it when it eventually breaks) but it will struggle to recognise the A and E (and lower) strings on a bass. If you have the cash the best rack tuner is the [url="http://www.petersontuners.com/index.cfm?category=73&sub=66"]Peterson Strobo Rack[/url].[/quote] I am glad you put that, I have the Behringer rack tuner, and yes, it really struggles to 'pick up' the low E, even worse when dropping to D, and and when going to B.................................................you are are in for a long long wait lol! Boss Tu-2/3 is ext on my long long GAS list!

[quote name='Bilbo' post='1193307' date='Apr 8 2011, 09:14 PM']I'm in Felixstowe. You are welcome to come over and plug stuff in.[/quote] That a Kind offer - thanks, but yours is a fretless I think. Never played a smooth one........

I still have real Bad Wal Gas, I was just wondering if there was anyone local(ish) that would not mind me have a play with their Wal? I know its a long shot, and I have been told its not the Bass its the Player, but I would love to hear what I play through my effects etc. Anyway, its a long shot, but if youdont ask......... Thanks!

sold him my T-bird, paid very switfly, nicebit of communication - the guy is a credit to himself! thanks!