M-100, M-300, M-800
Type: amp head
Power rating: M-100: 120W@8 Ohms, 200W@4 Ohms
M-300: 300W@8 Ohms, 450W@4 Ohms
M-800: 800W@8 Ohms
Features: dual channel (buffered, high impedance inputs), parametric EQ, XLR DI output
Size: 9 x 31 x 22 cm
Weight: 3kg
Walter Wood’s makes his really legendary handmade amps in different versions with one, two or four channels. When they first came out in the early 1970’s, they were the first amps designed for the double bass. For many bassists, the Walter Woods’ amp is still the reference amp. They are available as special order directly from Walter Woods only.
Walter Woods, Tel. 760 772-7952, Palm Desert CA, USA
(no website)
Two vintageWalter Woods amps (1970ies):
Some more informations about the history and the models of Walter Woods’ workshop are available at the website of Hubert Ligeois, french double bassist and electrical engineer.
I searched Walter Woods just for fun and found your site. The picts. you have up and history take me back to 1972. I met Walter while I was playing bass at a backyard party in Orange County CA and he was playing saxophone. He brought in a hideous-looking chassis with parts sticking out everywhere and asked if I would play thru it, it was his frst prototype from the bench!
It sounded smooth and phat. The rest is history.
I owned a few of his amps in the 80s and sold my last one in 95, when I quit playing until starting again in 99 and have not been able to afford to get another one, yet.
I have visited and kept in touch with him over all these years and always am impressed with him and his amps. He lives near Palm Springs CA.
I would not hesitate to get his Ultra when possible since I’m starting to play upright and I’d be happy to promote him for the rest of my career.
I live in the SF bay area.
Walter’s current phone is USA area code 760 772-7952 in Palm Desert CA.
The Walter Woods MI 200 - 8 is a wonderful amplifier for double bass. With 225 watts per channel (350 at 4 ohms)it has plenty of power. Its input is a good match for most pickups. The tone controls are well thought out although the sound is excellent with only minimal adjustments required, depending on performing environment. Since the early nineties it has been absolutely reliable.
where can you get rack ears for a walter Woods amp? Thanks Casey
Call Walter!
Thanks is his number still 760-772-7952
Should be, try it.
we bought our son a walter woods amp a few years ago. Walter was so nice. The amp, incredible, a young musicians dream come true. The amp was recently stolen out of our son’s car, along with his double bass. Whoever you are thief, you suck bigtime.
I have all my equipment insured on my home policy and I never, ever leave my bass in my car overnight. I hope it’s all recovered. Go to www.snagg.com to chip the future replacements.
I’ve been playing for over 40 years. And one of the only times I left my equipment in my van (never a guitar) someone tried to help them self to it. The police happened to be passing by and stopped them Get the homeowners insurance in the future only about $25.00 a year. It’s a shame about your son’s equipment.
I’ve had the WW Ultra Hi Gain amp for about 5 years now. I’ve never had a single problem with it. I carry the amp, all my cables, pedals, extra strings, etc. in a DJ record bag. With my 2 1×12 Jim Bergantino cabs, my rig totally humps, and the whole thing easily fits in the trunk of a honda civic. Plus I can load in in one shot too. I run the Woods basically flat and use a Sans Amp bass DI to fatten it up just a bit. I give the amp a 10 out of 10 absolutely. Best money I ever spent on equipment, plus the whole buying experience was extremely pleasant. I got my name on the list and Walter called me up a few weeks later. I overnighted the $$$ and he overnighted me the amp. Cool guy. Great amp!
Walter Woods has the Ultra High Power Bass Amp – blue light amp in stock and ready for shipping. They come with rack ears and the price is less than some of the last few that sold on EBay. So why buy used when you can get new for almost the same price. Just a thought. Give him a call 760-772-7952
looking for a used amp mi 200.
who sell it?
I am an old friend of Cleve Eaton. How much for the 200 watt amp? and what speaker combinantion do you reccommend?
jeff
hi jeff! we keep trying to send to your jeffdu1 email address but it comes back undeliverable. pls send us and email and we have some comments and photos and prices for your 2nd clevinger opus
best regards,
jennifer
Recently played the Woods through an older Euphonic Audio 1X10 and it was great. The usual box is a 2X10 Bag End, no tweeter. The Bag End is a great box for double bass or bass guitar. It handles a low B with no problem, even on high volume gigs, but its a bit much to carry these days. Next stop: EA Wizzy 12.
I have one of the very first walter woods amp from the early 70’s.
I bought it via walter woods himself, who informed me about one for sale in LA. I have a two hundred + year old bass and the woods amp just sounds great with it.I have had live sound guys say to me
“I’m running you flat on the board” and that they never do that.
I do have a very fine bass, but i know the walter woods has so much to do with those comments.I love these amps.. THEY ARE GREAT for upright bass! and so is the man who makes them.
Thanks Walter…. you got it right…you really got it right!
George Anderson
If anyone can help me locate a WW M-300 2 channel amp for sale, I’d be interested.
Tim at Schroeder Guitar Repair in Chicago made me a set of rack ears for a newer amp. He can whip up a pair if you’re out of luck w/ Walter.
Contact
Schroeder Guitar Repair
1455 W Hubbard Street
Chicago IL 60642
312.226.9668
Hello all!
If interested, I have a WW MI 100-8 amp available on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280544726500
…or please feel free to contact me @ bassfreqqjunk@gmail.com concerning any inquiries. It’s an incredible amp, but I recently upgraded, and it’s just sitting in the closet in need of a good home.
Thanks!
What 15-inch speaker would you recommend for a Walter Woods MI 225-8 head (4 ohm)?
I prefer smaller speakers. I have 10″ Hevos cabinet for my WW.