SOLD Rare WAL Mk3 (1996) 6 String

Hello everybody. I have decided to sell my beloved first Wal bass. I know it is a decision that I am sure to regret down the road. The band I have been playing with for the past two years has decided to take a break. I have played this bass in that band the entire time. The bass features a wonderful ebony fretboard, a maple neck with mahogany stringers, and a gorgeous schedua top. Even the back facings are more stunning than most bass tops I have seen.
The bass sounds incredible. Other players that I let try the bass would say things like " Wow! I have never heard a bass sing like that". The harmonics are second to none and the on board preamp is everything a Wal bass should be.

Now for a bit of a disclaimer. When I bought this bass, it was listed on eBay as being in MINT condition. I talked to the seller and he wanted sell it to me outside of eBay. This is a decision I immediately regretted when the bass arrived at my door. I unpackaged the bass and noticed a small hairline split in the back of the neck just behind the nut and 1st fret. Which can also be seen very slightly on the Ebony board. At first I was sick to my stomach because the seller wouldn't do anything about it. Then I relaxed and played the bass. I was stunned at its sound and overall feel. I had never played anything like it and I was hooked. The split has not worsened in the past two and a half years. I believe this was all caused by the truss rod. The previous owner at one point or another probably tried adjusting the truss rod to far. I noticed when looking at the truss rod, that the hexagonal shape was slightly stripped and the truss rod tool I received from Wal no longer fit it. I left it alone and have tried not to think about it. I wanted to be as honest and open about this issue as possible. Having said that... whoever purchases this bass will not be let down. The tone and feel of this bass is one of the best I have ever heard although some work will need to be put into it by a trusted luthier.
If you have any questions....please feel free to ask. I have decided to sell this bass for a much cheaper price than what I paid because I feel I got my money's worth out of it for the time that I got to play it. Bass weighs 11 pounds and 4 ounces. Comes with a British made Hiscox case.
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Bass is For Sale again. Price drop down to $4600 Shipped. Here is a great chance to try out a Wal at a couple thousand less than what I have invested in the bass.

 

Still for sale.

 

Here are a few more photos of the cracks per request.

 

Price Drop..... now taking best offers.

 

Thank you for the kind words everyone. As well as the helpful information. Someone is bound to come along and get a great deal on a Rare Wal bass.

 

That is correct... still playable though..