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9062
Hi Mike Yes I was there and it was fantastic, so thanks to Gareth for the idea and for making it happen. There'll definitely be more Walfests happening I'm...
nikdemetriades27
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Feb 1, 2006
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9063
Hi Mik Just on the posting photos thread, what's the easiest way for me to post my photos from the Walfest? Can I get them to you to post on the forum...or is...
nikdemetriades27
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Feb 1, 2006
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9064
That's me in the 'Wal' t-shirt.... I brought the Wenge Mk1 4-string fretted Wal & the 'custom' U.S. Spector with me.... :o) Twas a great day! Gary...
Gary Banton
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Feb 1, 2006
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9065
Hi Nik, Yahoo is actually in the throes of modifying the photos sections right now - the Fodera group has already been changed - lots of tidying up for me to...
Mik Walker
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9066
... <nik.d@v...> wrote: Nik or Chris, Perhaps it would help a lot of our more far-flung members (self included) if you could elucidate and expand upon this...
Mik Walker
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Feb 1, 2006
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9067
Re. Nik's post. In case anyone jumps to conclusions and misses Nik's point; Pete is much more focussed on the job in hand these days and is as dedicated as...
chris franklin
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Feb 1, 2006
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9068
Hi Chris / Mik Sorry if my post added to the confusion and I did wonder when I was writing it that if it might do that. Happily, Chris has clarified the point...
nikdemetriades27
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Feb 1, 2006
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9069
Not at all Nik, I think your bringing the subject up has provided an excellent opportunity for the sharing of information, which is exactly what this place is...
Mik Walker
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Feb 1, 2006
11:47 pm
9070
Hi Mik I've uploaded 5 photos into a new 'Walfest 2006' folder, as you suggested, but there's no more space left which is a shame as I've got another 5 photos...
nikdemetriades27
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Feb 1, 2006
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9071
Hi Nik The problem iks that your pics are each about a Meg in size - ie: about a 30th of our total capacity. I've deleted the full size versions which leaves...
Mik Walker
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Feb 2, 2006
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9072
Hi Mik Oops! Sorry about...I'll make sure the next lot are re-sized accordingly..Some nice photos in there from other 'Walfestees' too.. (is that a new word we...
nikdemetriades27
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Feb 2, 2006
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9073
Hello - I am running my Wal into a Bass POD XT Live preamp/effects unit. Even with the pad switch engaged on the POD, I am easily overdriving the POD's input...
Scott Kellogg
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Feb 2, 2006
5:27 pm
9074
Scott: Absolutely. There are four trim pots (blue with white centers) inside the electronics cavity. One is for output, one is for pick attack and the other...
walwear
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Feb 2, 2006
6:01 pm
9075
Cool! I figured one of the trim pots would do it, but I didn't know which one. I'll check out the tech info folder. Thank you! /Scott ... -- Scott Kellogg ...
Scott Kellogg
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Feb 2, 2006
6:05 pm
9076
Hello again - Does anyone here have experience with these units? It's great for practice and studio work, but I'm curious as to its suitability for live use...
Scott Kellogg
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Feb 2, 2006
6:22 pm
9077
... Does the master volume trim pot affect the level coming from the XLR? This is too hot for the second channel on my acoustic image amplifier, which was...
derektearne
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Feb 2, 2006
8:16 pm
9078
Hi, For anyone looking, seems there's a 1978/9 Sunburst Pro2 for sale or trade on Bassworld.co.uk. Follow this link: http://www.bassworld.co.uk/pn/index.php? ...
nikdemetriades27
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Feb 3, 2006
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9079
Hi Mike and all the others, yes, I'm guilty. I haven't found the time to update regularly. I apologize for this. After working through a big pile of mails ...
galamike
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Feb 3, 2006
8:28 am
9080
Hi there - How long should the battery last in my Mach I? I'm finding that too often, I'll plug in the bass and the sound will be non-existent. I pop open...
Scott Kellogg
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Feb 7, 2006
2:02 pm
9081
Yes, it's possible. The jack socket that you plug your audio cable into incorporates a switch that toggles the power on and off to the preamp - (on obviously...
Mik Walker
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Feb 7, 2006
2:43 pm
9082
... The jack has been replaced within a month. Is there a way I can inspect the jack to see if it's draining the battery? Is there a physical, telltale sign?...
Scott Kellogg
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Feb 7, 2006
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9083
Did the problem exist before the jack was replaced? Sounds like the replacement has caused the problem. I'm at work so don't have a bass in front of me to look...
Mik Walker
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Feb 7, 2006
3:35 pm
9084
I'll call the tech and fill him in. I'll look on the forum archives to see what the correct jack is. I recall we had a discussion about this recently. /Scott...
Scott Kellogg
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Feb 7, 2006
3:40 pm
9085
Switchcraft part #13 according to Erik - he ordered a bunch a while ago. See message #8757 for his info. Chris Franklin may well be able to get one from Pete...
Mik Walker
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Feb 7, 2006
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9086
... The battery life should be measured in years. Most people change their batteries annually just to be sure. The longest I've had a battery in a Wal was...
derektearne
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Feb 7, 2006
10:31 pm
9087
Hi all, Thanks for creating this forum, its such a hard instrument to research. I have a 92 "Geddy Lee" model that I bought new. I have been having the...
j s
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Feb 7, 2006
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9088
... There are two issues that occur with older Wal basses, and your 92 bass might qualify. Pete used to use coated paper based capacitors - however over time...
derektearne
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Feb 8, 2006
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9089
Hi, Jon and Derek- I am more than happy to do the replacement work for you, as I have successfully performed the operation Basses, Mixing desks, etc... It...
Robert King Williams
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Feb 8, 2006
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9090
... Yes, I think this is the case. When told him about the need for a Switchcraft #13, he said the jack he put in was just a "regular stereo jack"....
Scott Kellogg
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Feb 8, 2006
12:41 pm
9091
Scott: If you look at the picture of the three jacks that I put in the "Wal Parts" folder ...
walwear
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Feb 8, 2006
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