Author Topic: Bartolini EZQ? (Read 1109 times)

tubeperson · « **Reply #15 on:** June 01, 2009, 08:54:47 AM »

I have a Pedulla fretted with the EZQ system and Barts installed as OEM, and it sounds somehwat like the range of tones but not 100% like my Alembics.

That being said, when I located two or three NOS ESQ UNITS, I bought them and installed one unit into a Pedulla Buzz that I had refinished and restored by Mike Pedulla himself. He would not install the ESQ, I had to have Rudy's Music in NYC wire up the EZQ. I like the unit and agree that they are noisy, but keep in mind, this unit was designed back in the late 70's /early 80's. When I look for used Pedullas from th Mid 80's I seek the ones with the EZQ already installed.
I wish Bill Bartolini would update the design, then I would install one EZQ system on each pickup of the Fretless Pedulla I refurbished.

Finally, I also was under the impression that they were discontinued. I do think EMG makes a somewhat similar unit.

musashi · « **Reply #16 on:** June 01, 2009, 09:22:45 AM »

I would add that while I like(d) the EZQ, I think the system Wal uses(ed) is better. Both are essentially one-knob tone palettes, but the EZQ is noisier and has a bit of friction involved in its movement. The Wal setup is sublime, especially when you add the pull-up knob function that adds edge to whatever sound you have dialed in with the filter(s).

(Message edited by musashi on June 01, 2009)

white_cloud · « **Reply #17 on:** June 01, 2009, 09:33:14 AM »

I am a massive fan of the Wal bass and its electronic system - the best bass I ever owned was a 85 mk 1 custom I bought brand new. I also love the Pedulla buzz basses, they were killer basses for sure!

To clarify, Pino did indeed use a Pedulla buzz for a short time but he fell out of love with it quickly when his own particular bass started to develop cracks in the fingerboard finish when he played slap style on it.

John.

sonicus · « **Reply #18 on:** June 01, 2009, 10:26:51 AM »

Mark Egan who is a very busy session Bassist plays fretlless Pedulla Bass's on much of his solo work. Those BUZZ Bass's have the finger board surface coated with a hard synthetic epoxy like coating I took two clinic class's from Mark back in the early 1990's.

tmoney61092 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 01, 2009, 06:57:11 PM »

Has anyone ever found some Wal electronics for sell? How much do they run for?

Taylor Watterson

white_cloud · « **Reply #20 on:** June 02, 2009, 04:42:55 AM »

Taylor I have never seen the actual Wal electrics for sale as a stand alone item.

Its hard enough to find Wal basses nowadays never mind the electrics! In this day and age there must be comparable pre-amps on the market though...anybody?

John.

musashi · « **Reply #21 on:** June 02, 2009, 09:07:50 AM »

Other than a short-scale small-bodied Alembic Series II, I do remember a holy grail bass showing up on ebay in the last couple of years or so-- it was a Carl Thompson with Wal 'trons............... It went for more than I had to spend at the time.

white_cloud · « **Reply #22 on:** June 02, 2009, 10:19:50 AM »

Carl Thompsons are like hens teeth - especially with Wal elecs!!!!

Carls protege Pete Hilton is currently crafting some outstanding basses though - I havent got hands on yet but they look the absolute dogs pyjamas!!

John.

tmoney61092 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 02, 2009, 12:55:54 PM »

so you think it would be a good idea to buy 2 EZQ's so it would be like a series II?

Taylor Watterson

tubeperson · « **Reply #24 on:** June 02, 2009, 01:11:29 PM »

It would be similar, but keep in mind, many other items contribute to the Alembic sound. You could find yourself with a close but no cigar situation. The only way to know is to try it. As I said before, I can bring out my Pedulla fretted with EZQ, and keep my Series basses for recording or special gigs. Keep in mind the security issues of making sure your equipment is not stolen as well. Alembics would cost much more to replace, and they are unique! The Pedullas are pertty standard except for electronics options.

heike · « **Reply #25 on:** June 03, 2009, 01:13:52 PM »

What is an ESQ? Where can I read more about that?

Alas, I've never heard of any low pass filter-based electronics that EMG had offered -?

But then, IMSNHO (YMMV) EMGs (the active PUs, not the HZ) provide a very useable slap tone, and they also do so with a passive electronics.

The same applies to Lane Poor PUs (a passive design w/ medium output, which I think is an advantage to avoid harsh peaks). Unfortunately they went out of business in 2001, so one had to be exceptionally lucky should one attempt to still find one.

(Message edited by heike on June 03, 2009)

blackelan · « **Reply #26 on:** June 03, 2009, 11:25:07 PM »

I spoke with Paul Herman on the phone two weeks ago regarding my Wal custom order. A standard Mach II 4 string runs about 3300 pounds sterling or 4995 US dollars. He wont sell the elctronics seperately. There is a company in the UK that makes a similar setup I will see if I can find who they are.

FYI here is the debut of the new Wals for 2009.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF8vT-yOl7c

blackelan · « **Reply #27 on:** June 03, 2009, 11:28:31 PM »

Here is the company and they are called:

East UK or ACG guitars preamp

http://www.bestbassgear.com/acg-eq-02-preamp.htm

musashi · « **Reply #28 on:** June 04, 2009, 06:06:58 AM »

I believe the GB basses have (or used to have) a filter-based pre-amp... I know Laurence Cottle used to play Wal basses, and now he would seem to be playing these. Mark King also had a go with GB stuff awhile back.

http://www.gbguitars.co.uk/Webpages/demo.htm

georgie_boy · « **Reply #29 on:** June 04, 2009, 06:22:35 AM »

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For a real showman...they are a must!

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