Mr Bassman Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 (edited) Now sold Little used 1991 Wal Midi 4 in great condition for sale or trade. American Walnut facings, original Wal grey case, 1u midi interface, pedals and manual. Looking for trades such as a Gibson archtop single cut jazz guitar or 335 type (not 60's neck profile, the beefier the better), '50's re-issuses considered or a pre C.B.S. Jazz bass or a nice double bass (maybe!) I'd prefer not to ship but will deliver around Yorkshire or meet within 100m from Harrogate, or buyer to arrange collection. [attachment=49986:4_string...di_front.jpg][attachment=49987:4_string_midi_back.jpg] Edited January 31, 2012 by Mr Bassman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Twickerman Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Wow! Stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsixties Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Awesome and historic Wal. Can you please give us any guide about how it works and possibilities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Wow. The midi Wals are incredibly rare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 [quote name='jsixties' post='840131' date='May 17 2010, 08:15 PM']Awesome and historic Wal. Can you please give us any guide about how it works and possibilities?[/quote] I'm going off line in a few minutes but here's a link to Keith Holden's midibass youtube which might help [url="http://www.youtube.com/user/KeithMidiBass"]http://www.youtube.com/user/KeithMidiBass[/url] cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 How about a 1920 Dresden Flat back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Keith's a great guy and has an incredible collection of basses. Deal in confidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 [quote name='Toasted' post='840592' date='May 18 2010, 10:17 AM']Keith's a great guy and has an incredible collection of basses. Deal in confidence [/quote] Amen to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 [quote name='BigJim' post='840588' date='May 18 2010, 10:14 AM']How about a 1920 Dresden Flat back?[/quote] Got any pics? [quote name='Toasted' post='840592' date='May 18 2010, 10:17 AM']Keith's a great guy and has an incredible collection of basses. Deal in confidence [/quote] Cheers Joe can I not tempt you? It'd look nice in your pad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 [quote name='walbassist' post='840610' date='May 18 2010, 10:34 AM']Amen to that.[/quote] Thanks Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I'm not home at the moment... but here's something to wet your whistle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleblob Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 Damn it ! I so wish I had the money for this but I don't at the moment Anyway good luck with the sale and have a bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackElan Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I always wanted one of these Midi Wals but I could never really justify the expense especially since I just got my brand new Wal from Paul. I hope one of those kids from the Muse does not pick this thing up because it will just push the price of these things through the stratosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 OMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autostop Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 no latence or wrong note with this midi system ? cause i never found a good midi bass system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Yes, it's really good. I've played this bass and the midi system is one of the best I've used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 [quote name='Toasted' post='842099' date='May 19 2010, 02:26 PM']Yes, it's really good. I've played this bass and the midi system is one of the best I've used [/quote] Do it Joe, you know you want to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 (edited) [quote name='autostop' post='841963' date='May 19 2010, 12:51 PM']no latence or wrong note with this midi system ? cause i never found a good midi bass system[/quote] As with any instrument it is only as good as the musician playing it. Good technique and precise fingering are required to avoid wrong notes sounding. Edited May 19, 2010 by Mr Bassman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autostop Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 (edited) [quote]As with any instrument it is only as good as the musician playing it.[/quote] you're wrong , problem with midi bass is cause of low frequence are not well recognized,i tried roland pickup midi system and that was a real pain with record cleaner (sorry to tell but my technic isnot so bad) Edited May 19, 2010 by autostop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 [quote name='autostop' post='842406' date='May 19 2010, 07:22 PM']you're wrong , problem with midi bass is cause of low frequence are not well recognized,i tried roland pickup midi system and that was a real pain with record cleaner (sorry to tell but my technic isnot so bad)[/quote] The Roland midi system has nothing to do with a Wal Midi Bass. please don't clog up my thread if you are not interested in owning my bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Soul Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 [quote name='Mr Bassman' post='842416' date='May 19 2010, 07:32 PM']The Roland midi system has nothing to do with a Wal Midi Bass. please don't clog up my thread if you are not interested in owning my bass[/quote] +1 Bump for a beauty bass! (not that you need it with all this controversy hehe! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackElan Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Sensors were built into the frets to avoid any Midi delay or other related problems like the Roland system may have had. If I had a legitimate use or studio for this bass it would already be mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Is the (midi) note then generated by string contact wtith the fret or is it affected by the right hand plucking as well (amplitude etc?). The video link didnt really explain anything - it was just that guy plugging himself ( although not with the bass up his a*s I hope! ) Also that connector on the back looks in an awkward place. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 (edited) [quote name='BarnacleBob' post='842550' date='May 19 2010, 09:25 PM']Is the (midi) note then generated by string contact wtith the fret or is it affected by the right hand plucking as well (amplitude etc?). The video link didnt really explain anything - it was just that guy plugging himself ( although not with the bass up his a*s I hope! ) Also that connector on the back looks in an awkward place. BB[/quote] Hi BB, taken from the users manual:- The MB4 Bass Guitar to Midi Interface is a fret contact system, each fret is divided into four (or 5 on a five string) so works like a midi keyboard. With the Dynamics on (switch to the right)) the synthesizer sound that you are using WILL respond to how hard or soft you pluck the bass strings. If I ever find the time I could scan the whole manual, but Ive got too much on at the moment but will do my best to answer any questions. As for the connector on the back, one doesn't really notice it while playing seated or standing, the cable exits close to a normal jack or xlr lead. Edited May 23, 2010 by Mr Bassman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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