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Old 12-31-2012, 04:49 PM
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MK III Wal FS (This might be the biggest mistake I will ever make!)

So I just spent a lot of money on a brand new custom bass and I have this beautiful Wal just sitting around collecting dust. I love this bass but I don't play it nearly enough and I honestly don't like the string spacing on it. The thing sounds amazing and plays great. I just like the feel of 19mm spacing so much and this bass feels too tight for me. Its an MKIII with an amazing Shedua facing, Mahogany core and Rosewood FB. In good condition with some playing wear (email me to see pics). I'm not very forum savvy so these pics are all I was able to upload. If you want full size ones email me. Don't be shy I recently lost my job so throw out an offer. Price Drop 4900 Shipped

Email me with any questions @ Ian.burneyonbass@gmail.com
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Old 12-31-2012, 05:05 PM
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Whats the price? Am I missing that here?
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Old 12-31-2012, 05:39 PM
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Guess I'll be "that guy": forum rules require that you declare a price. Fabulous Wal, btw.
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Old 12-31-2012, 07:04 PM
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Shoot, sorry guys! I didn't read the rule thoroughly enough! Ill edit that
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Old 12-31-2012, 07:08 PM
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Also, how tight IS the spacing?
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Old 12-31-2012, 09:27 PM
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Awesome wood man! Prob should put more pics up though to get more interests. Lucky for me it's got that extra string! GLWTS!
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Old 12-31-2012, 10:43 PM
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16.5mm or a bit wider depending....my Wals vary a bit from 16.5mm to about 16.75mm
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Old 01-01-2013, 08:06 AM
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Beautiful bass!
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Here's a closer pic of the body
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That's a beautiful instrument! You'll be sorry once it's gone.
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That's a beautiful instrument! You'll be sorry once it's gone.
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You're probably right!
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Old 01-03-2013, 05:08 AM
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Beautiful instrument!

And I too think you'll regret selling it!
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Old 01-03-2013, 07:23 AM
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That's amazing. It deserves better photos. Try some in natural sunlight.
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Old 01-03-2013, 10:31 PM
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String-spacing....
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Old 01-03-2013, 10:32 PM
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More String-spacing....

All three pictures of a Mark III.
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Thanks, Andro!
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Old 01-05-2013, 12:15 PM
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Not many IIIs come to market....these are the most comfortable, ergonomic, well-balanced of the bunch...
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Old 01-07-2013, 09:29 AM
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Surprised no one has posted that they are going for this!
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Old 01-08-2013, 09:49 PM
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New pics.. One with the flash one without
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Old 01-08-2013, 10:41 PM
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Just listed her on ebay.. Lots of pics! Check it out... http://www.ebay.com/itm/130832386209...84.m1555.l2649

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