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Old 11-04-2011, 12:43 PM
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Hello guys,

MY MISTAKE!! It's a 1985 Wal Mk1 Fretless - Wenge Top, Mahogany Body, Ebony board. Action is LOW, sounds incredible! THE fretless sound from deep upright tones to jaco mwah, you know nothing sounds like a Wal!

This bass is in excellent condition, no electronic, neck, or structural issues whatsoever. A small finish crack on the back of the headstock, and a 'dimple' in the body top, both of which are a result of this bass being played for the last 27 years.

Believe me, I am NOT wanting to get rid of this, and I have other gear for sale that if it goes first, I WILL be keeping this.

$5000 $4400obo Wire transfer or Bank draft Shipped in the US/Canada in an SKB case. I have done a few transactions with TB members- overseas transactions, as well as driving long distances for everyone to be happy, and I'm open to International sales so long as shipping/insurance is paid. You can also look me up on Ebay- Username Zentner066







Thanks for looking!

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Old 11-04-2011, 02:05 PM
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That is a REAL BEAUT!!!!
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Old 11-04-2011, 02:13 PM
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Oh MAN! My inner Mick Karn is screaming!
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Oh MAN! My inner Mick Karn is screaming!
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Old 11-05-2011, 12:34 AM
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that's a sexy bass!!!!
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Old 11-05-2011, 02:16 AM
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that's one on my wish list... but I could only offer trades at the moment
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Old 11-05-2011, 02:17 AM
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That wenge top is freakin' awesome!
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Old 11-05-2011, 09:07 AM
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WOW BUMP!

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Old 11-05-2011, 09:46 AM
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who signed the cavity cover inside? How about a pic?
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Old 11-06-2011, 12:18 PM
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TO CLARIFY - THIS IS A 1985 WAL! MY MISTAKE!! I hadn't looked in the cavity for some time.

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Old 11-06-2011, 12:27 PM
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Would you be interested in a Late 90's F Bass BNF5 Fretless in trade? I live in Canmore! Team Alberta!! Haha
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Old 11-07-2011, 03:51 PM
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PM Sent!

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The only bass tougher to find than a Wal is a FRETLESS Wal! This one plays perfect and you WILL be disappointed with every other fretless after playing it- I promise!
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Old 11-07-2011, 07:03 PM
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awesome! If only you needed a Jaydee or another Rickenbacker!
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Old 11-08-2011, 01:01 PM
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And another bump! I'd take a Jaydee and $3k on this!
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Old 11-08-2011, 02:32 PM
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The Jaydee I have is worth as much as the Wal but thanks for that thought!
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Old 11-09-2011, 03:31 PM
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Some interest, but bump for now!
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WOW ! My dream fretless.
Wish I had the cash.
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Old 11-10-2011, 05:15 PM
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A few deals in the works, but nothing solid yet... Bump for now!

If you have a $$ offer or trade+cash (minimum $2000), shoot me it! The worst I can say is 'no thanks!'
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