Wal Bass Club, Part 2 - Page 17

bassplace · #**321** 12-15-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by spiritchaser

Ah, great pics!
Hopefully, one day I'll not only chat with Paul on the phone about the MKI fretless that's due early 2014 ...
Would love to pay a visit to the shop.

Gave me GAS too.

Caca de Kick · #**322** 12-15-2012, 04:01 PM

I love the zebrano graining on that MkII on the end of the rack.

Ricketboy · #**323** 12-15-2012, 04:27 PM

Great photo's. As Wal club member #50, I've just done a little sex wee.

I just checked and found out I live an hour drive away from the workshop. My pre-loved Wal works dandy but has a bent volume pot and would also look better for some new knobs. Could use a lacquer repair on the head. I might use it as an excuse to drop in.

Even the wife is interested in a trip to the promised land where the magic happens. And the guy who drums with me would like to think it's a workplace where they bring their pet dog in to work with them.

dukeorock · #**324** 12-15-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Caca de Kick

I love the zebrano graining on that MkII on the end of the rack.

My goodness...

Mojo-Man · #**325** 12-15-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Caca de Kick

I love the zebrano graining on that MkII on the end of the rack.

The orange tint fretless third from the left is driving me crazy.

Caca de Kick · #**326** 12-15-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mojo-Man

The orange tint fretless third from the left is driving me crazy.

That's an early bass historicle for the company. It's a JG serial, and was JG's bass.

A pic with Lawrence Cottle showing it.

kulit17 · #**327** 12-15-2012, 11:36 PM

I'm curious, does Paul keep those older style paddle style headstock necks thats to the far right for orders or are they historical relics too.

Toolmybass · #**328** 12-16-2012, 08:17 AM

I'm going to guess they are customer re- fin's...with that color (aging) of the headstock

oli@bass · #**329** 12-17-2012, 04:40 PM

Hey DigitalMan, thanks a lot for the report and the pics!

And congratulations on your future Wal!

oli@bass · #**330** 12-17-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Caca de Kick

I love the zebrano graining on that MkII on the end of the rack.

This. And I'd like to see a front shot of the teal/blue MkII5 at the back...

zazz · #**331** 12-21-2012, 05:27 PM

Does anyone know if wal will sell replacement neck plate hex nuts? I have a couple that are badly stripped ...not even sure how to extract the ones that are in there at the moment.

Toolmybass · #**332** 12-21-2012, 08:36 PM

You can extract them with an "easy out"
Contact your local hardware store

Also I would imagine Paul will sell you some new ones...he has shipped parts to me

zazz · #**333** 12-21-2012, 11:46 PM

Thanks a lot ....that's a weight off my mind...

Caca de Kick · #**334** 12-22-2012, 02:33 PM

MkII 4-string heads up:
I see there's a shedua 4 with gold hardware available at The Gallery in London. I don't think the price is too bad at all considering dealers tend to be more proud than that.
http://www.thebassgallery.com/produc...pe=Bass Guitar

They also have a late Pro I passive in a nice sunburst over birdseye, but to me priced a little proud. And of course that sixer is still there.

zazz · #**335** 12-23-2012, 12:09 AM

The mkii has gone already ....the bass gallery site is out of date.

Mojo-Man · #**336** 12-23-2012, 05:57 PM

The Pro is nice.

MrChrizmo · #**337** 12-28-2012, 01:52 AM

hey guys,

I have no experience with Wal Basses whatsoever, however, there is a 1985 Mk1 fretless for sale used in my area.

pics here:
http://www.duli.at/bass/bass/Seiten/...less_1985.html

asking price is 2500€, which would translate to about 3300$

Is this an ok price ? What are some pointers on spotting a fake Wal ?

Thanks in Advance,
Chris

Caca de Kick · #**338** 12-28-2012, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MrChrizmo

Is this an ok price ? What are some pointers on spotting a fake Wal ?

That's a great price. And that's a great looking wenge faced fretless.
But there aren't any Fake Wals. Only fake sellers. So you have to beware if you have never heard of the seller, ask questions and request pictures of details that only a Wal owner would know.

MrChrizmo · #**339** 12-28-2012, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Caca de Kick

That's a great price. And that's a great looking wenge faced fretless.
But there aren't any Fake Wals. Only fake sellers. So you have to beware if you have never heard of the seller, ask questions and request pictures of details that only a Wal owner would know.

Thanks alot for the quick reply.
Yes, I wouldn't buy it over the internet, the seller lives in the same city so I would check it out in person.

Anything I should be careful about in terms of wear and tear on a close to 20 year old instrument, or Wal specifically ?

Thanks,
Chris

Caca de Kick · #**340** 12-28-2012, 02:53 AM

That's closer to being a 30 year old than a 20.

Usually on Wals this old, the age may show in the electronics: scratchy pots, and output jacks that tend to cut-out when wiggled.
It looks like it's in nice condition, and a mega plus that the original brown fiberglass case is included.