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A HISTORY OF WAL BASSES: Wal MB4 midi bass review from Guitarist magazine - February 1990

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The Wal MB4 Custom MIDI Bass is a groundbreaking instrument that blends traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge MIDI technology, making it a must-have for innovative bassists. Its exquisite build quality and discreet MIDI interface allow players to maintain their authentic sound while exploring the vast possibilities of MIDI. Tracking performance is impressive, providing a comfortable and responsive playing experience. However, the installation process can be cumbersome, particularly for retrofitted systems, and the lack of flexibility in MIDI channel settings may limit studio use. Despite these minor drawbacks, the excitement and potential this instrument offers far outweigh any hesitations—it's a game-changer for bass players ready to step into the future of music production.

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Bill Wyman

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The Rolling Stones

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"Recording engineer Chris Potter, who worked on the Steel Wheels LP, described the Rolling Stones studio gear, remembering a new Wal MIDI bass that Wyman had for the sessions: "On 'Almost Hear You Sigh,' Bill used his Wal bass with a combination of DI and FET 47 mikes in front of a small Ampeg B15 Porta-flex bass amplifier placed in the stall next to Charlie [Watts]; this typified his setup for the duration of the session." This bass was also on the road for the Rolling Stones 1989-1990 tour."

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The Wal MB4 Custom Midi Bass has been featured on the following albums:

Wal MB4 Custom Midi Bass as heard on Steel Wheels (Remastered 2009) by The Rolling Stones (1989)

Steel Wheels (Remastered 2009)

The Rolling Stones (1989)

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