Mark Dixon

8 hours ago, RonC said:

I’ve been reading this tread for quite a while now and it’s really interesting!

Fantastic analysis of the preamp too!

 

I'm building a copy of a MK1 too at the moment, i own 3 Wal's (MK1 fretted, MK1 fretless and a ProIIe fretted).

As a Wal addict i've always wondered if I was able to build one with the same quality...

This one will be strung BEAD.

I'm gonna use a lusithand double NFP special preamp with Turner Multicoil PU's, i'm gonna add a Jensen Jt-db-e transformer fot the balanced output.

An ABM 3704 MKII bridge.

I just had aluminum knobs lathed and black anodized, and made a copy of the wal output (Neutrik chassis with switchcraft jack). 

Mahogany body with ebony facings..

 

Still a lot of work ahead!

I will soon start a new thread with my build diary.

 

Love your knobs..

On 16/04/2024 at 00:58, Stas said:

I assembled a prototype to test and build on site.

TI TL064 Op Amp substitute for the TAB1043? How much current does it draw? Care to share your schematic pls?

Is the flickr link working?

One more Wal, Mk I cherry burst flame maple.. yum yum http://basschat.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/%3C#EMO_DIR%23%3E/biggrin.png

Now that is just plain nice

Delicious!

[quote name='mikeswals' timestamp='1463677647' post='3053331']
Wow Mark, those look amazing!!!! Love the figuring on that Claro too.
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Thx! They are a joy to play.. but you knew that already..

[quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1463438189' post='3051416']
Aaaaaah Mark, you clearly [i]still [/i]need a Pro IIE...![u] [/u]
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Trevor,
Sooooo true....

Here is my One10 setup.. Lovely..

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[quote name='kulit17' timestamp='1463410674' post='3051103']
gotta update my family pics one day
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You mean your family of Wals, right? Bring 'em on!

Here is the complete family :

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[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1463146145' post='3049022']
Be sure to post up a thread about them when they arrive... with lots of pics for us to drool over.
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They are quite something.. see below..

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[quote name='Prostheta' timestamp='1463200219' post='3049456']
I think you can shellac brass....
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I wonder what the factory used originally?

[quote name='kulit17' timestamp='1463245686' post='3049936']
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]I spy a Hiwatt cab?[/size][/font][/color]
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Very observant..

[quote name='krispn' timestamp='1463062612' post='3048219']
Just thinking about this the DB 680 is what 21yrs old? I know mine looks like it just rolled out of the showroom in NYC!
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And I'm not jealous, bring it over (I live in Edinburgh) and we can compare it with my Jules Monique and Heritage Audio Channel Strip..

I see there is one for sale at Bass Direct, for £850..

Are they made in the same place, or has production changed?

Look what arrived this morning..

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[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1431201440' post='2768809']
[b]A Bass Barely Alive...[/b]

(We can rebuild it!)

OK, here are some 'before' shots. Remember - I did warn you!




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Glad to see the case is in better condition than mine!!

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1431370053' post='2770640']
[b]Where There's Muck There's Brass[/b]

The hardware that came off the bass was pretty grimy. Andy took his dremmel to the brass bridge, nut and back covers. T

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I bought a SB-1000 Mk I off a guy in Manchester about 4 years ago. This thread inspires me to restore it.. Mainly a refret, the body work is in pretty good nick, but the frets are badly worn.

Did you lacquer the bridge or leave as polished brass?

Thx
Mark

[quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1463158276' post='3049186']
Congratulations. When you tire of that maple one on the left I'd like first dibs. I'm sure we can do a deal.
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Do you mean the Sycamore one on the right

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1463146145' post='3049022']
I can indeed... It's the side product of such a long build time!

Be sure to post up a thread about them when they arrive... with lots of pics for us to drool over.
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They arrive tomorrow, hubba hubba..

What exactly are the differences between TecAmp and Eich, are Eich just tweaked TecAmp?

So have folks been mainly going for the 8 ohm version?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1463144843' post='3048999']
Please do, I'd like to see that!
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I will do, but you may kill yourself laughing and soil your screen simultaneously.. Pure gear porn..