A lot of bass players here have told me to stop at four and a lot of them were very rude about doing so. That's not going to stop me. And yea, you'd have to be good to handle that thing.
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NBD: 1990 Wal Mk1 (Pic heavy)
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Unfortunately a lot of people forget their manners when they feel traditions are being challenged.
Wait, are we still talking about basses? Anyway, nice Wal.
Unfortunately a lot of people forget their manners when they feel traditions are being challenged.
Wait, are we still talking about basses? Anyway, nice Wal.
Ah, back on track. Thanks friend!
That was me, sorry. That's a very Nice wal, I always thought they were living proof tonewoods are important. As they're slogan seems to reinforce.
Thanks again! I would have to agree, they are doing it right over there for sure.
Gorgeous bass and welcome to the wonderful world of Wal...(take two!). I hope you enjoy the bass and Jaco only needed 3 strings.
SirMjac28
Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion
Plus you have adjustments with the pots as well that is awesome are the pups active or passive?
That's a great looking bass.
I always thought the Mk.1's were the prettiest of the Wals.
I always thought the Mk.1's were the prettiest of the Wals.
SirMjac28
Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion
Gorgeous bass!
I love Wal's -- last time I touched and played one was at Jimmy Coppolo's NY Guitar & Bass Boutique in Manhattan, same floor as Sadowsky's original shop in the late '90's.
Wals are incredible sounding, playing musical instruments. And extremely tough to find!
Regarding 4 strings - I dont think I would tell Anthony Jackson, John Patitucci, and Matthew Garrison "4 strings is all you need." Those cats make a lot of great music on extended range bass guitars.
That said -- good luck with your new bass, and many years of great music with it ahead!
I love Wal's -- last time I touched and played one was at Jimmy Coppolo's NY Guitar & Bass Boutique in Manhattan, same floor as Sadowsky's original shop in the late '90's.
Wals are incredible sounding, playing musical instruments. And extremely tough to find!
Regarding 4 strings - I dont think I would tell Anthony Jackson, John Patitucci, and Matthew Garrison "4 strings is all you need." Those cats make a lot of great music on extended range bass guitars.
That said -- good luck with your new bass, and many years of great music with it ahead!
Congrats on a gorgeous Wal. I recently acquired an Mk3 5 string. The pickups and pre are super versatile and it plays great! I'm sure you will enjoy your new bass for years!!!
Slap a tort guard on it and it would be perfect!
Seriously, what an absolutely stunning instrument. Even if I could afford one, my skills, or lack of would not do the bass justice.
Congrats!!!!
Edit; you have to share some sound clips with the B7k
Seriously, what an absolutely stunning instrument. Even if I could afford one, my skills, or lack of would not do the bass justice.
Congrats!!!!
Edit; you have to share some sound clips with the B7k
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Dang what a beautiful bass. I'm a 6 guy myself but I'd kill for a Wal 4 banger. Congrats on the new toy!
Well, as much as it was tough to let it go, I've been kinda down about it all week, I'm glad you're the one to have gotten it. Really was a pleasure, thanks!
I sold that bass to Jimmy; I bought it in Glasgow, Scotland when I was in the Air Force -- I got "stuck" in Scotland for 6 days waiting for diplomatic clearance into Turkey.
IIRC--that bass has a shedua top/back and a mahogany core, and there was a distinctive patch of light-colored sapwood in the otherwise red shedua...
Cool - that bass was great. One of the most interesting things I recall is you could sweep the tone control and get a very cool wah wah effect on the notes. We had a great time at the shop with that bass.
Man that Wal is sick. I'm really surprised Geddy Lee didn't break one out for the R40 tour. I like that dog. Was he in The Kingsman?
