Wal Bass Club.

[Bass42]

While we're on the topic of tuners, does anyone know if you can get the M4S with an Drop D tuner key?

I just bought it last week ;

They are called Hipshot EB4.

This seller is selling one with a wrong description. He is calling it Grover Titan D tuner, this is not true. It is a M4S D tuner .

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HIPSHOT-EB4-CHROME-BASS-D-TUNER-X-TENDER-GROVER-TITAN-GIBSON-20500C-/231068719968?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item35ccc4db60

 

[Bass42]

Hmmmmm....... Kinda hard to tell by the pic, but does that say "ovation" on the back of those tuners???

They are the same used on Ovation, M4S. Wal was not the only company that used M4S, but you can ask the seller if they are M4s ones. I'm almost sure they are.

 

[Bass42]

If you have patience and time, you can find some bargains through Ebay. After 2 years trying to find a cheap and mint M4S in Gold , I found these ones for U$ 39.00 , no box ! But who cares ?

 

[mikeswals]

Hmmmmm....... Kinda hard to tell by the pic, but does that say "ovation" on the back of those tuners???

Yup. That box of Ovation/Schallers indeed are engraved with the Ovation logo....I already asked the seller a long time ago. Too bad, because the price was so good.

 

[nibs208]

I just bought it last week ;

They are called Hipshot EB4.

This seller is selling one with a wrong description. He is calling it Grover Titan D tuner, this is not true. It is a M4S D tuner .

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HIPSHOT-EB4-CHROME-BASS-D-TUNER-X-TENDER-GROVER-TITAN-GIBSON-20500C-/231068719968?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item35ccc4db60

Thanks for the tip. I snagged it.

 

[kulit17]

hey guys! just a heads up, i know a guy locally that's considering selling a 84' Mk I with Shedua Facing. I actually used to own this one too. so if anyone is in the hunt for one, hit me up.
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Sorry looks like it sold!

 

[Phantom Valley]

Anyone have any suggestions for strap locks for the Mk 2? I'm not a big fan of the idea of having to use different screws and possibly messing up the wood.

 

[j.kernodle]

looks like I'll be temporarily Wal-less. I bought the mkI to keep me company till mine is done, but a fellow from TN is wanting to work out a deal on mine. he's been looking for a while and I know how it feels to search for one of these things. hopefully he'll join in the discussion here.

 

[hunterred43]

Anyone use strap locks with their wal. Any problems.

 

[j.kernodle]

no problems here. I use dunlops

 

[hunterred43]

Ok. I put loxx on the shedua fretless I got. He made me think about effects on the wood.

 

[oli@bass]

Anyone have any suggestions for strap locks for the Mk 2? I'm not a big fan of the idea of having to use different screws and possibly messing up the wood.

Anyone use strap locks with their wal. Any problems.

Yep. I have put Dunlops on every instrument. Even the Wals. The screws are not a perfect fit, and I did need to slightly drill the holes on the MkII four string because the stock strap pin screws are much shorter than the Dunlops.

I think Dunlops can be considered the only "Upgrade" you can put on a Wal...

 

[bassplace]

The original dunlops not the newfangled ones

 

[nibs208]

Schallers on mine. No problems at all.

 

[mikeswals]

Anyone use strap locks with their wal. Any problems.

I install Dunlops on everything since '88/89, when I was a teen standing in moms kitchen and my 1st bass dropped to the floor.

 

[mikeswals]

looks like I'll be temporarily Wal-less. I bought the mkI to keep me company till mine is done, but a fellow from TN is wanting to work out a deal on mine. he's been looking for a while and I know how it feels to search for one of these things.

Have 'we' not taught you anything?!
Horde...horde all you can!

 

[Toolmybass]

Have 'we' not taught you anything?!
Horde...horde all you can!

+1

even if you were to receive your new Wal one day after selling your old one, you will STILL regret selling it. lol

 

[Bass42]

Anyone use strap locks with their wal. Any problems.

No ! Do not need . The wide original Wal buttons never loose the strap !

 

[kulit17]

Have 'we' not taught you anything?!
Horde...horde all you can!

Agree'd!! Forget being logical!! Wals ain't "The Highlander" here....... There can NEVER be only one!!!!!

I got dunlops on all my basses as well.....told myself I'd swap swaps and such and cut down on straps....but i just found i got a strap for each bass

 

[marcos_epm]

My first MK III (wenge) came with dunlops. Paul installed them for me. Put them on my black MK III as well. No problems at all.

I agree with PJ...no need for them...but I did and would do it again...no worries anymore