WAL Custom. Mach-1. June '96. Excellent !

[eubassix]

Wal Custom Bass (mach.1) in excellent condition. I sourced this for a friend in the USA but he seems to have 'disappeared' (either lost interest or the funding) so decided I need to list/sell. It was completed in June 1996 (signed-off by Pete Stevens)- the body is constructed of solid Mahogany with exceptional American Walnut facings (front and back - with a particuarly nice herringbone-effect). The finger board is rosewood with inlaid mop markers. The six-piece laminated neck made of Rock Maple, Hornbeam and Amazonian Hardwood with a 34" scale. The bass is completely original with the standard x2 ‘Wal’ pickups and Wal Volume, Blend plus x2 Tone Control pots (with the Vol. Tone & Tone being pull/push type). For the uninitiated, another unique feature of the Wal bass is the integrated XLR balanced output, which facilitates direct connection to a console or other balanced input. If only the balanced output is used, a plug must be inserted into the 1/4" output in order to activate the electronics. Wal basses are hand made, beautifully constructed and individually unique instruments and the example presented here is no exception - the attention to detail in the design, construction and craftsmanship shows throughout. There is no Wal case but it comes with an excellent/mint Gator hard-case, which has an inner cutout to allow the bass to sit perfectly. Weight is 9 ¾ lbs. – just 2 small (and ‘hidden’) dings, both shown in the photographs: on the neck (behind the 9th fret) is about 4mm; the other is about 8mm and located on the bottom body edge, about 4” up from the strap-pin.
$4600 (inclusive of Courier - from UK to USA)

[eubassix]

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[eubassix]

some more photos + price reduction + should add that, as the case is not an original Wal (and due to distance/costs), I could 'split' the bass and send (in one box. very carefully packaged) without case. This would reduce the shipping cost (and any potential worry!):-
$4600 incl.

[Rumblefisher]

Great bass, nice price. This should be gone fairly soon. Best of luck in your sale.

[EduardoK]

This is a great bass at a great price IMO !!!

[swpyne]

That's a beautiful bass David. I've never had the opportunity to play a Wal but they have quite a reputation for quality !

[eubassix]

Originally Posted by swpyne

That's a beautiful bass David. I've never had the opportunity to play a Wal but they have quite a reputation for quality !

Thanks Spencer ! .. they are an exceptional instrument: Paul Herman has now got them back into production, but many look for the earlier models built by Pete Stevens (retd.).
Using this reply to add some more photos (again) :-

[eubassix]

B u M p

[knarleybass]

wicked bass man

[eubassix]

again, thanks for (all) the +++ comment(s).
Lots of interest .. but still here !!

[eubassix]

SOLD !!!!