Members In Absentia Posted October 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 i actually got a convincing wal tone out of a dingwall. i've also heard that you can get a convincing tone from any of the HH musicman basses.robb. Relatively close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluedogaudio Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 Which model did you try? It was years ago, around 91-92, at some bass shop in LA, so I honestly don't remember the model. I do remember it was ridiculously expensive, played nice, seemed like a quality bass, but I never liked the tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 Relatively close. Close enough to buy one and have enough money left over to buy replicas of all his pedals, and still have change leftover for a week long cruise. And once all the pedals are engaged, you probably couldn't tell the difference anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members In Absentia Posted October 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 It was years ago, around 91-92, at some bass shop in LA, so I honestly don't remember the model. I do remember it was ridiculously expensive, played nice, seemed like a quality bass, but I never liked the tone. I hear ya'. I just love how punchy they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 Back and more expensive than ever. This. As some of you know, I had two this time last year (or maybe 2 years ago?). I sold 'em both. My '88 Mach I 4 cost me $2k as I got it local, and I sold it for double that. I bought a Mach II 5 from The Hammer and considering the cost, he let me try it out a little first and I ended up returning it to him. Among the worst B strings I've experienced. We're talking Fender bad. I just couldn't dig on it, especially since I had 3 Q5's in the fold at the same time. They sound great, but they are finnicky and IME not all that comfortable. They're the Ferrari and Lambo's of the bass world. I can get comparable tones from my NS2 and I'm much happier. Still I'm glad they're back to market. I will pick up another used one in the future I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 I'd prefer an Enfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluedogaudio Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 I'd prefer an Enfield. Ugliest pickup ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted October 6, 2009 Moderators Share Posted October 6, 2009 Ugliest pickup ever. Housing a fantastic pickup concept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluedogaudio Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 Housing a fantastic pickup concept. But does it sound good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 But does it sound good? There's a sweet writeup of them in last month's BP Mag. They loved them. The 4 string looked awesome- cedar neck w/ carbon fiber wrapping. And they raved about the p'ups and the sound. I'm interested to test one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted October 6, 2009 Moderators Share Posted October 6, 2009 But does it sound good? No idea. I like the concept. I love the Skjold pickup of the same nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 I'd prefer an Enfield. I'd prefer a Manson. :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 I'd prefer a Manson. :poke: Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JanetRenosBeard Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Chancellor There are an awful lot of effects in there... Not sure you could really attribute his "sound" to his bass. I figure a good dual 'bucker played through his rig would reproduce a pretty similar tone, but Well although you have a legitimate point, I still feel its his bass...I saw them a few months ago in San Antonio from the front row...His tone is spectacular...Everybody I've heard play a Wal has a very similar tone...Its the bass man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JanetRenosBeard Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 i actually got a convincing wal tone out of a dingwall. i've also heard that you can get a convincing tone from any of the HH musicman basses. robb. No I had an HH musicaman with the same rig as JC...Same amp and effects...Its just not the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 Well although you have a legitimate point, I still feel its his bass...I saw them last month in San Antonio from the front row...His tone is spectacular...Everybody I've heard play a Wal has a very similar tone...Its the bass man It's a lot of it, for certain. When I had mine, I mean the tone was just there. And ever heard of that lil' 'ol album called "Blood Sugar Sex Magik?" Yeah, most of that album is all Wal, and I could definitely nail it once you get used to the EQ settings. There are things that come close as I stated that would pass for most people, but side by side you can easily tell the difference. They're great pieces in the right hands and for those that can get the most out of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JanetRenosBeard Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 It's a lot of it, for certain. When I had mine, I mean the tone was just there. And ever heard of that lil' 'ol album called "Blood Sugar Sex Magik?" Yeah, most of that album is all Wal, and I could definitely nail it once you get used to the EQ settings. There are things that come close as I stated that would pass for most people, but side by side you can easily tell the difference. They're great pieces in the right hands and for those that can get the most out of them. Oh yes, Im aware of fleas Wal tone...Suck my kiss is pretty stellar tone...When I had my my musicman...I suppose the argument could be made that my tone was kind of close...but im not trying to fool anyone, if you want that tone your just gonna have to drop the money and get a Wal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 I've spent more than $5K on basses, but no bass is $5K good. None. As one example, Geddy's Wall tone is not any 'better' than his Jazz tone, and in each case it's more him than the bass. I'm sure his Wal's cost just a bit more than that old jazz, but it isn't any better in his hands. Just different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 I've spent more than $5K on basses, but no bass is $5K good. None. As one example, Geddy's Wall tone is not any 'better' than his Jazz tone, and in each case it's more him than the bass. I'm sure his Wal's cost just a bit more than that old jazz, but it isn't any better in his hands. Just different. My MTD 535 is $4k good, but yeah- $5k is just showin' off... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JanetRenosBeard Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 I've spent more than $5K on basses, but no bass is $5K good. None. As one example, Geddy's Wall tone is not any 'better' than his Jazz tone, and in each case it's more him than the bass. I'm sure his Wal's cost just a bit more than that old jazz, but it isn't any better in his hands. Just different. It obviously an opinionated subject...Ive never found any Geddy Lee tone particularly good...nor have I played a jazz bass I was particularly happy with. To me personally I think Wals have a stellar tone that cannot be replicated. 5K is ballz expensive tho. But it just has that exceptional midrange growl/punch that many feel is worth 5K...Cant say I blame them either lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 To me personally I think Wals have a stellar tone that cannot be replicated. I don't disagree at all, but so do Ric's, and ain't nobody going to spend $5k on one of those (yet!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JanetRenosBeard Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 I don't disagree at all, but so do Ric's, and ain't nobody going to spend $5k on one of those (yet!) lol yeah no joke! Im shooting for a Ric as we speak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members In Absentia Posted October 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 I've spent more than $5K on basses, but no bass is $5K good. None. As one example, Geddy's Wall tone is not any 'better' than his Jazz tone, and in each case it's more him than the bass. I'm sure his Wal's cost just a bit more than that old jazz, but it isn't any better in his hands. Just different. Colin Edwin's Wal tone is better than anything that he used afterwards. He back to the Wals now and they sound great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cliff Fiscal Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 i'll take her! Do you know what that is in american? :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members s4001 Posted October 6, 2009 Members Share Posted October 6, 2009 It was years ago, around 91-92, at some bass shop in LA, so I honestly don't remember the model. I do remember it was ridiculously expensive, played nice, seemed like a quality bass, but I never liked the tone. I bet we played the same bass. I liked the tone, though. Played like buttah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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