Active electronics increase the output of the instrument, and allow more options for controlling tonal flexibility, giving the player the ability to amplify as well as to attenuate certain frequency ranges while improving the overall frequency response (including more low-register and high-register sounds). 1976 saw the UK company Wal begin production of their own range of active basses.
Active electronics boost output, enabling greater control over tonal flexibility, allowing players to amplify specific frequency ranges while enhancing overall frequency response (including more low-register and high-register sounds). 1976 saw the UK company Wal begin manufacturing their own line of active basses.