Wal Bass Club, Part 2

[whoapower]

So... who bought it? You know the one I'm talking about.

I thought it was just insomnia, but it was a sign to check email. Unfortunately, I was a few moments too late.

[Mojo-Man]

Originally Posted by Zentner

Here you go Mojo...










...and bassplace- does your bass sya 'custom Bass' or 'Pro Bass'? I'm really interested to know if there are any others out there with the paddle headstock AND multi-laminate bodies...

This beauty is still for sale.
Nicest bass I've ever owned.

[Johnpjm]

TalkBass: Adding to my GAS collection since 2011.

Nice basses... I'm jealous!

[ENDEENDEA]

Originally Posted by whoapower

So... who bought it? You know the one I'm talking about.

I thought it was just insomnia, but it was a sign to check email. Unfortunately, I was a few moments too late.

What ''Wal Bass'' you talking about Wiliss ??

[Cebe]

Originally Posted by modlad69

Ok lads,
to answer your questions,...the facings are a custom stained birdseye maple that the original owner ordered from Pete in '92. Here is the link to view the passive electronics...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/5535118...in/photostream
I cannot put this bass down!
Thanks for your interest, my friends!
Cheers!

Could you please tell for what are push/pulls used for? I can`t trace complete scheme from picture.

And please do you know was it originally passive or someone removed preamp out?

Thanks.

[Caca de Kick]

I remember that passive bass from basschat.

Yes Pete has built passive Customs before. If you look through the Registry you can find at least one or two others.
Here's a pic of a black poly passive MkI

[ENDEENDEA]

Yeah,,but was that the bass sold ???

Insomnia ??

Any details,,,,who was the seller , if any bass existed ??

Don't forget,,,,TB is round wide,,,our time clock here in the U.S.A. is the complete opposisite from, let's say our ''Auss'y'' pals down under,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Alan,,,,,,,,,,,,,[LET'S SEE THE BASS ],,,,,,,,,??

[chris.gotfunk]

I know this is a stretch, but if anyone is looking to sell their MKI or MKII 4 string, please PM me. Thanks.

[modlad69]

My '92 passive Wal was always passive, and custom ordered that way by the original owner , and I am the 3rd owner.
The difference with my passive Mk I that makes it unique, and a one of a kind, is that the push/pull goes from full on humbucker (down) to single coil mode (up), and that black poly bass (which was the other passive Custom Mk I made) does NOT have the custom single coil push/pull set up that Wal made in the bass I have. All Wall basses are Series-parallel, and do NOT go single coil. The single coil mode in my MK I passive sounds so damn cool and unlike a Jazz bass. Thicker, meatier and yet very punchy and still Wal-like in the single coil mode. A unique beast indeed! Also, the other feature that makes my MK I unique is the original owner had Pete make the body thinner (1 3/8" thick) than the normal stock Wals (1.5" thick) which kept the weight down to just under 9 lbs which is light for a Wal. I believe this is the only Wal made as above detailed. And it has the cool treated birdseye maple facings. There's a fretless MK I '83 (in Germany) on ebay now that also has treated birdseye maple facings, and very nice it is!
My bass is NOT for sale. I just got it and LUV it!

[AndroWal]

Not Birdseye, but my Mark II 5-Fretted has a maple top that is treated with stain.

My Mark II 5-Fretless has English Sycamore with an Acid-Wash....

[whoapower]

Originally Posted by ENDEENDEA

What ''Wal Bass'' you talking about Wiliss ??

A Pro 4 that sold for 2500 USD.

[bassplace]

What's a "Pro 4"?

[Caca de Kick]

Originally Posted by bassplace

What's a "Pro 4"?

The 70's model Wal. Bigger headstock and had pickguards.
They came in single or dual pickup versions: Pro I and Pro II.
They also were available in passive or active: Pro II and Pro IIe, etc...

There was a 'reissue' Pro during the 80's, but only as single pickup passive models, and they had no pickguard.

[Dr Greenthumb]

Hey guys, I need a little Wal advice. Since all the Wal 4 strings I'm finding up sale lately are fretless (and while I have a cheapo fretless Jazz I play around with, I want frets...), I was thinking maybe I could buy one and have it refretted. Is it wrong to do that to a Wal? Has anyone compared a fretted ebony board with the usual rosewood board for fretted Wals?

Or would it be better to purchase a fretted neck from Paul? Is that possible?

The 19 months wait and close to 7500$ (including shipping/customs/exchange rate fees) I'd have to shell out for a new Wal are making me twitchy to buy one used..

Thanks!

[AndroWal]

Paul eMailed me that new necks are approximately 1100 pounds each. This was for a 5-string Mark II....

[djaxup]

you should take a look at basschat.co.uk, there is a bass guitar selling forum in there, too. They usually go somewhere around 3000 gbp, that's about 4500$. I don't know what shipping / insurance / taxes add to that for you, but maybe that's a possibility.

[sorgas]

So happy guys, finally part of the club with a nice 4 string mk1 wangè facing from 1983!!!

[zazz]

Originally Posted by sorgas

So happy guys, finally part of the club with a nice 4 string mk1 wangè facing from 1983!!!

Congrats...so post some pics so we can all drool.

[sorgas]

Here's the guy!!! N° 2225 fretted 4 string in his previous house, didn't shot any new pics. Tomorrow a little trip to the luthier for a complete new set up and overall check

[zazz]

Originally Posted by AndroWal

Paul eMailed me that new necks are approximately 1100 pounds each. This was for a 5-string Mark II....

Well he quoted me 1350 with a 15 month wait for a fretless mkii neck.....