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Wal Bass Club.

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I am a physician. Started as a surgeon. I'm trying to work my way back towards it. I grew up in an environment where you only mattered if you were a football player so I did that in college while I kept working towards a medical career. This little break from training has been something I needed to explore life and and find my place in the world. Bass helped me get through a hard time. Now I feel like I still have to fight the people who just want to see me as a jock with my music choices. My brain is always running. Music and bass give it a positive avenue.

Simple answer yes I am a physician really a surgeon.
 
#3,044
They are. I got the setup adjusted to my liking. I like a low action amp turned up. Getting used to the preamp. Things is smooth. I am definitely satisfied. The level of engineering and attention to detail on these basses are amazing. I may actually try to start working with a teacher on some of these bassoon sonatas.

I sent the guy a message asking how firm he is on the price and if he would sell to the US.

Where are the fretless basses?
 
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in!

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Toolmybass said:
IN!!
Cant find my charger for my camera so i will post 2 pics for now. Will get a proper fam pic then.
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Damn that 5er is hawt, did it take some getting used to with only the side fret markers? I like the fretless look without the fretboard markers, but I'm so used to it I feel like it would be tough to get passed.

Toolmybass said:
AFAIK all current Wals only come with a mahogany core or solid mahogany if its painted.
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When I was inquiring about a new bass, Paul confirmed that he's unwilling to do anything but a mahogany core as it would alter the sound that Wal's have become known for. I know some have been made in the past pre-Paul's takeover, dunno if he's done any.
 
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Maedros said:
Damn that 5er is hawt, did it take some getting used to with only the side fret markers? I like the fretless look without the fretboard markers, but I'm so used to it I feel like it would be tough to get passed.



When I was inquiring about a new bass, Paul confirmed that he's unwilling to do anything but a mahogany core as it would alter the sound that Wal's have become known for. I know some have been made in the past pre-Paul's takeover, dunno if he's done any.
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I heard the same thing about the "unwillingness"...lol

Still getting used to the side fret markers. Having the red l.e.d's help though! :smug:
(no l.e.d's on the BE MKII....but the killer punch makes up for it!)
 
#3,058
Toolmybass said:
I heard the same thing about the "unwillingness"...lol

Still getting used to the side fret markers. Having the red l.e.d's help though! :smug:
(no l.e.d's on the BE MKII....but the killer punch makes up for it!)
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Forgot you had that BE, I bet it sounds great. No neck stripes on it, not sure I've ever seen that before. You need to put up some more youtube videos with the new basses.
 
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Maedros said:
I'm on the prowl for a 4 string Mk3 but they just never go up for sale.
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Yup!! Mk II's are a hard find too, but Mk III is quite the rarity! You're likely to see a Mk II and Mk III in a 5 string pop up a bit more then a 4 string.

Luckily I jumped on my recent Mk III acquisition at the right time :bassist:

Maedros said:
You need to put up some more youtube videos with the new basses.
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