Recent content by Warren Bassett

I think you probably meant The Gallery in Camden London, not the Bass Centre, as the price tag says The Gallery. But that aside, it’s a great heads up, as it’s ideal for Gary as it’s in London.

Sounds a fair price to offer for me, considering it’s been modified and has some issues!

The strings should definitely run straight above the middle of all the pole pieces, definitely shouldn’t be offset all the way up the neck to the string tree! I think the problem could only be with the bridge being misaligned, or the neck not being aligned correctly.

No problem. You could call Paul, he would call you back, especially as you’re in the UK. He gets quite a few emails, so if you don’t hear from him, give him a call and leave a voicemail. I haven’t been in contact with Neil for a while, I assume his drum school closed down in Southend, and he’s...

That 1987 Mk1 Wenge is up for £7995! It’s also a fretless, I’m pretty sure Gary would be after a fretted one!

Hi Gary, you could contact Paul at Wal and ask, he has fixed a Pro Bass recently I believe, he always seems to have spare parts for the Pro bass. Yes it would have been passive originally. Was lucky enough to see you play many times back in the 90’s with JTQ, I know Neil a bit, and know Eddie...

Can’t agree more about their website, for a company that makes such good strings. I’ve been using them since the 90’s on whatever bass I’ve had, and very occasionally some Rotosound, and my best mate Stan Stammers bass player with British band Theatre of Hate, was endorsed by them from 2010...

I’m getting some quotes off Paul for a few ideas I have, to see which is the most workable, with regard to cost. I can’t put an order in until early next year, but want to get an idea on the cost of the specs that I want. I’m sure the cost will go up at some point again next year, but that’s the...

Thanks for that, haven’t been in contact or seen Paul for a few years, other than an email to him last week. Shame he switched from Picato as their great strings, but everyone has their individual preference anyway.

Can someone remind me what strings Paul is currently shipping on all basses from the factory. I’ve read this threat from beginning to end over the past few weeks, and remember seeing the info, but when I used the search feature for this thread could find nothing. Thanks

The first time Wal Basses came to my attention, was 1983 when I saw Steve Severin playing live in Siouxsie and the Banshees, I remember the bass having such a beautiful sound, even with the chorus. They next came to my attention when my friend Stan Stammers bass player with Spear of Destiny at...