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Mark :)

I spoke to Bass Direct in the UK about this yesterday - the amp production is delayed awaiting some components from a supplier - unlikely to see this amp during 2013..

Gotta agree with this. I've been having terrible trouble getting Demeter to send me a working Minnie (see the separate Minnie 800D thread), so I tried the Monique with my TecAmp Puma 900, wow does it sound good. Makes you realise how poor the pre-amp on the Puma is, perhaps that's unfair, the...

Not great news to report I'm afraid.. - I bought the amp 3 months ago, sent it back more or less straight away and I'm still waiting for a replacement amp...! Can't say I'm impressed with the service. Don't forget, this is not a cheap amp! When I get the replacement amp, I will report...

Interesting. My Minnie 800D arrived this morning. Doesn't sound great, big hiss without any volume and hum if the Monique is on. Was using Monique/TecAmp Puma 900, which was whisper quiet, so unless Demeter can fix the Minnie, it's gonna have to go back. Pretty disappointed, TBH.. :crying:

Sweet, much nicer than my brown Wal case or a modern black Hiscox Wal case..

Paul's craftsmanship is faultless. The "new Wals" that Paul has made for me are better made than the Pro I I bought in 1984 and I cannot find any faults with them, and I am particularly picky. Both from a wood working perspective and when I open the back cover and look at the electronics, it...

Dang! This makes me want to get a 7th Wal, you bad man! ;) DigitalMan - many thanks for taking the pics of Paul and his workshop. I have visited there only once, and it is well work the pilgrimage for all Wal fans when you are in the UK. Paul is a superstar and his craftsmanship is...

Man, that is torture.. ;) Mark

Yes, flame maple top and back, and all the Wals have ebony fingerboards, except the Pro I which is rosewood.. Life is sweet! Mark :D

Woooah, way to go! Thanks! Mark :D

Finally, I got round to taking pictures of all my Wals.. Can I have a membership number now please? Mark :D

When I get the time, I will post the other three.. Watch this space..

Thanks! There is not enough time in the day to spend playing my Wals, I'm sure you know what I mean.. I bought the Pro I from a music shop called A1 Music in Manchester in 1983. I still have the receipt. Peter Hook from New Order was talking to the Lady shop owner at the time and told me I was...

Thanks, they are amazing. 5 of the 6 are new run Wals, Paul's craftsmanship is outstanding, best made basses I have ever owned. No imperfections, all faultlessly made. Dare I say it, better made than my Pro I! But then given Paul worked for so long at Electric wood, serving his...