DavidMcKay Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Thread finished. Nothing to see here. Move along now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) Mick Karn only sounded so wobbly because his intonation sucked - he could never hit the note. Edited to add a smilie but can't find anything appropriate Edited October 14, 2015 by Twigman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyjimbob Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I feel inclined to agree with DavidMckay. They look like crap as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Having only played one Wal bass, I enjoyed it. The neck was a bit 'baseball bat' for my liking but sounded and felt nice otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Summary: All the basses I like are brilliant, and all the ones you like are crap.[/thread] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) - Edited February 22, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMcKay Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 [quote name='Jus Lukin' timestamp='1444818540' post='2886288'] My only experience of a Wal was about 15 years ago, watching someone else play one over the course of a few months. That distinctive and and rich growl is something I can mentally recall to this day. It was thoroughly inappropriate for 90% of the material he was playing, but it was one hell of a tone. Aesthetically it was just the headstock for me- a bit like Plug from the Bash Street Kids! That 'All Growl' tone would be very useful as part of a toolbox of basses but, even as a player by trade, the cost would outweigh the benefits for me. If they were cheaper or I had the dosh I'd certainly give one a fair shot though, much as with a Rick 4003. [/quote]. But you'd have thought that in this day and age it would be easy peasy to recreate the Wal tone via software - say using a Line 6 gadget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) - Edited February 22, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Oh I quite like them. Never played one mind you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 [quote name='DavidMcKay' timestamp='1444812954' post='2886198'] Thread finished. Nothing to see here. Move along now. [/quote] Nope - you gotta see it through now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 what's the problem with a heavy bass anyway? If you've got a good strap and good posture you should be fine (excluding anyone with serious injuries etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanuki Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I want to start a separate topic called "do warwicks really smell of bees?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Then what do Bee Basses smell of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanuki Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Hmmm, I'm thinking wasps 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Now I understand why 5-string for-sale ads attract comments asking about the bee... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYnlzpSSevM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 This thread is genius! Hopefully it will dent the demand for Wals to such an extent that I will be able to afford one at last. Keep it up fellas! 👍 Here's my contribution.. http://youtu.be/a0qDEVVtZvk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1444818045' post='2886277']All the basses I like are brilliant, and all the ones you like are crap.[/thread][/quote] Needs a pic......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Admiral Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1444769576' post='2885930'] Never owned one, but I've played a couple. In my opinion they really *do* live up to the hype. Just wish I could afford to buy one. Realistically if I had £3k spare I'd get a new car - unless I had a massive tax bill and needed to make some of it disappear…. [/quote] Make a pension contribution - I could bore you with all the numbers, but it's a good way of mitigating a tax liability! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 So in summary... Some people like Wal's, some people don't, some dislike them with such vengence that one wonders if they are a closet Wal fan over compensating... or trying to troll their way into being invited to try one before they cast such opinionated twaddle..? who knows. I've only played two, one was badly set up, the other was lovely (and all black). All i have learned from these 5 pages is this: They are not quite as good as a pension for mitigating tax liability, probably a slightly better financial investment though, and despit the efforts of Monsanto, there are quite a large number of bees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMcKay Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 [quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1444838265' post='2886569'] So in summary... Some people like Wal's, some people don't, some dislike them with such vengence that one wonders if they are a closet Wal fan over compensating... or trying to troll their way into being invited to try one before they cast such opinionated twaddle..? who knows. I've only played two, one was badly set up, the other was lovely (and all black). All i have learned from these 5 pages is this: They are not quite as good as a pension for mitigating tax liability, probably a slightly better financial investment though, and despit the efforts of Monsanto, there are quite a large number of bees. [/quote] They do say that every day is a schoolday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 well thats half an hour i'll never get back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMcKay Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 [quote name='lowhand_mike' timestamp='1444840331' post='2886596'] well thats half an hour i'll never get back [/quote] Absolutely - Lowhand Mike. I've missed 2 of my kid's birthdays since starting this thread! I did try to end the thread but all my efforts seem to hit a brick Wal (groan.....). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMcKay Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1444775631' post='2886016'] Dave, tell me, have you won the bet yet? [/quote] No, but judging by the bird in the photograph - you have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMcKay Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1444807141' post='2886116'] No, instead please tell us what will replace the ACG. [/quote] Why - another ACG! Just agreed to buy this: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/267190-acg-gallus-5-string-bass-price-drop/page__p__2886411#entry2886411"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/267190-acg-gallus-5-string-bass-price-drop/page__p__2886411#entry2886411[/url] How chuffed am I! Granted - it may look like a small side table but it sure ain't no sideboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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