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ezbass Grand Master

ezbass

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[quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1442261748' post='2865636']
Just a little shot of my modest collection...



[i][b]HA! YEAH, I WISH!!!!! [/b][/i]This was from a "Wal Fest" gathering in 2006 in Woking... some fine instruments in that collection. Spot the double necked midi bass and the Pro IIE on which Too Shy was recorded!
[/quote]I'd love the fretless on the chair in the back row.

TrevorR Veteran

TrevorR

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Rob, was planning to arrange one for this autmn but family stuff and being asked to chat about Wals at the SE Bass Bash in a couple of weeks kinda sidelined that. We should do one in the new year some time. There are a number of rehearsal studios we could hire near me which are very convenient for M25/M3/M4/London trains...

CamdenRob Mentor

CamdenRob

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[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1442262837' post='2865651']
I'd love the fretless on the chair in the back row.
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The pickup looks to be in a bit of an odd place... I think if I was to have a single pickup Wal I'd want it in the proper bridge position like the later pro series second from right.

CamdenRob Mentor

CamdenRob

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[quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1442263169' post='2865655']
Rob, was planning to arrange one for this autmn but family stuff and being asked to chat about Wals at the SE Bass Bash in a couple of weeks kinda sidelined that. We should do one in the new year some time. There are a number of rehearsal studios we could hire near me which are very convenient for M25/M3/M4/London trains...
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Yeah I'd be up for a Wal bash, if not near London, somewhere with a hotel nearby would be good :)

I can't make the SE bash unfortunately... Your talk would have been a highlight for me.

ezbass Grand Master

ezbass

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[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1442263287' post='2865658']


The pickup looks to be in a bit of an odd place... I think if I was to have a single pickup Wal I'd want it in the proper bridge position like the later pro series second from right.
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That's part of what attracts me to it.

CamdenRob Mentor

CamdenRob

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[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1442266356' post='2865694']
That's part of what attracts me to it.
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I'd be interested to hear it... it's not quite P bass position is it.

Have you played one with the pickup in that position?

franzbassist Grand Master

franzbassist

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[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1442299405' post='2865770']
Have you played one with the pickup in that position?
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I have, as that bass was mine!

It actually sounded really good, and ergonomically was very comfortable to play, but I can't for the life of me remember how the control knobs were configured, given it was a 1 pickup bass :blink: !!!

I sold it to a guy in Italy. Never seen another like it.

Cheers

Gareth

PS Trev, belated welcome to Basschat! :)

CamdenRob Mentor

CamdenRob

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[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1442303294' post='2865799']
I have, as that bass was mine!

It actually sounded really good, and ergonomically was very comfortable to play, but I can't for the life of me remember how the control knobs were configured, given it was a 1 pickup bass :blink: !!!

I sold it to a guy in Italy. Never seen another like it.

Cheers

Gareth

PS Trev, belated welcome to Basschat! :)
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Yes it must have given a pretty unique tone based on where it sits... not quite as burpy but with more fundamental than a solo'd bridge pup I would imagine?

Isn't that where the pick up was on the pro1 and pro1e?

franzbassist Grand Master

franzbassist

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[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1442306293' post='2865835']
Yes it must have given a pretty unique tone based on where it sits... not quite as burpy but with more fundamental than a solo'd bridge pup I would imagine?

Isn't that where the pick up was on the pro1 and pro1e?
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Pro 1 pickups were a lot more "P" position than that bass. I think your description of the tone is a good one though.

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CamdenRob Mentor

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[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1442306835' post='2865840']
Pro 1 pickups were a lot more "P" position that that bass. I think your description of the tone is a good one though.


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Yes that looks much more central doesn't it... they seem to have been experimenting with the position of the single pickup over the years.

ezbass Grand Master

ezbass

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[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1442299405' post='2865770']


I'd be interested to hear it... it's not quite P bass position is it.

Have you played one with the pickup in that position?
[/quote]No I haven't, but it looks similar to a Stingray's position.

kulit17 Contributor

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speaking of Pro I's in different positions, i actually posted a FS heads up at TB. Both got single pickups in different positions

CME is a music shop in US that has this available:


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theBassGallery in UK has one too but pickup is close to the bridge @ £2,500[/font][/color][color=#D0D0D0][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]
[url="http://thebassgallery.com/bass/pro-1-5202.html"]The Gallery[/url][/font][/color]

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TrevorR Veteran

TrevorR

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[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1442303294' post='2865799']


PS Trev, belated welcome to Basschat! :)
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Ta, Gareth! Nice to finally be here. What on earth took me so long? :)

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wombatboter Experienced

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MK1 and MK2

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[URL=http://s162.photobucket.com/user/wombatboter/media/wals%20002_zpseimhbigx.jpg.html][IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t247/wombatboter/wals%20002_zpseimhbigx.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Beedster Grand Master

Beedster

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My two, '83 and '86

[URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/2015-10-24%2011.07.03_zpsbut5afap.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/2015-10-24%2011.07.03_zpsbut5afap.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

ezbass Grand Master

ezbass

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[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1445681601' post='2893328']
My two, '83 and '86

[URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/2015-10-24%2011.07.03_zpsbut5afap.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/2015-10-24%2011.07.03_zpsbut5afap.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
[/quote]A fretless, 4 string Wal is the only thing I have GAS for these days and, IIRC, I've never played one.

mikeswals Enthusiast

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[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1445681601' post='2893328']
My two, '83 and '86

[URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/2015-10-24%2011.07.03_zpsbut5afap.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/2015-10-24%2011.07.03_zpsbut5afap.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
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Wow Beedster, already added a 2nd Wal to the mix!
Is that the fretless 86 that was here in Seattle a month ago? And does that mean you fixed the frets on your wenge one?

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CamdenRob Mentor

CamdenRob

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I've discovered I need a fretless with a low B for my new project... I'm having to choose which songs to play fretless on based on which key they are in rather than which song I actually want to play fretless on...

There is but one solution... I've emailed Paul about building me a fretless sixer :blink:

gary mac Veteran

gary mac

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[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1447059764' post='2904385']
I've discovered I need a fretless with a low B for my new project... I'm having to choose which songs to play fretless on based on which key they are in rather than which song I actually want to play fretless on...

There is but one solution... I've emailed Paul about building me a fretless sixer :blink:
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At least you should have plenty of time to save up :lol:

eude Veteran

eude

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[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1447059764' post='2904385']
I've discovered I need a fretless with a low B for my new project... I'm having to choose which songs to play fretless on based on which key they are in rather than which song I actually want to play fretless on...

There is but one solution... I've emailed Paul about building me a fretless sixer :blink:
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Wow, that's exciting. Care to share some specs?
Quick question though, if you need it now, how long will it take to appear?
Could you tune your 4 string BEAD?

Eude

CamdenRob Mentor

CamdenRob

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[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1447063132' post='2904430']
At least you should have plenty of time to save up :lol:
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Yes indeed... I'll probably have to move the MK1 on to pay for it, which is a shame as it's a wonderful bass.... I just need to be practical about it, I need the low B.

Chances of finding a used fretless sixer are non existant so I'm going to have to go new...

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