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I didn't even realize the Wal branded Hiscox's cases came with those side bolsters. When I needed a case, I'd contacted Hiscox to find out exactly which model it was, then just ordered one from a local shop, fits my MkI well and I don't notice it moving around, but now I'm going to have to scrutinize!
The two new Wal branded MkII cases I got from Paul/Wal company doesn't have the side bolsters. Same with the MkII pics folks posted of new era MkII's rolling out of the shop.
^^ yea...just checked, and both of my MKII cases have the side bolsters, but are not Wal branded
Yes!...yes you have
I knew I wasn't completely crazy. I need to find one like that or possibly make the bolsters (nice to know what they are actually called) myself.
Picture day is here at last! I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve. Mine will be ready mid to late May.
MKI, beautiful!Picture day is here at last! I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve. Mine will be ready mid to late May.
Remind me of your specs again?
nibs, I never get tired of looking at that Birdseye MKII!
I'm going with Walnut facings, straplocks, and an Xtender on the E string. Almost got a Mk2 but I had a change of heart. I realized that if I got a Mk2 I would not have been happy because the Mk1 is what I really wanted.
I probably should've asked for an options list. I would've liked to have had me some strap locks! I suppose I'll have to screw them in myself.
I don't know if he has an option list. I just realized that I might want those extras and asked if he offered them.
Hey fellow wal-nuts. Here's yet another YouTube Wal demo. my first attempt so excuse the production quality.
So what's the weight of your MkI Jim? While the oldies are notorious for being hefty, the lightest old MkI I've had was 9.5 (rare), the other MkI's a more typical 10 to 10.5. My 09 MkII is a very pleasant 9.8 lbs.
NICE! Love the new Wal! And I see you still have the Mesa. Love those heads! Speaking of, I just bought a Daring Laser Cannon HD. We'll see how that thing sounds with a Wal...
btw, Jim, you should add to your signature line, "Maybe you're in a Reggae band. I'm not."
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Someone was recently talking about a lefty Wal build?
This one would be less wait time lol
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This one would be less wait time lol
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So after a week with my MKI I finally got up the nerve to start adjusting. For today all I did was lower the strings at the saddles. Boy am I glad I did. The bass is now squarely in my wheelhouse and feels infinitely more comfortable. It also has that little shimmer and grind that I love so much, but not an outright buzz. I'm not talking razor thin action.
No truss adjustment needed. A quick visual at the bridge was perfect and I didn't even feel the need to go back and fine tune it. It makes today feel more like NBD than last week. What fun!
No truss adjustment needed. A quick visual at the bridge was perfect and I didn't even feel the need to go back and fine tune it. It makes today feel more like NBD than last week. What fun!
I'm about to tweak mine some more tonight to do exactly the same. I lowered the action and tweaked the truss rod a few weeks ago, and after giving it some time to settle in, it still needs a bit more tweakin'.
Hey everybody. I have been a happy Wal owner for 2 years now and I have loved it. HOWEVER, some recent things have come up in my life that are causing me to face the fact that it's not practical for me to own a bass that sells for nearly $7,000 brand new. It was great for awhile but I have some unexpected expenses to pay for, I need some new gear for a new band I started, car payments, 2nd baby on the way. The whole 9 yards. Sadly, I am facing the fact that it might be time for me to let my baby go. Before making it final and posting a thread amongst everybody I figured I would come here first. Do any of you fellow Wal members have any interest in my Wal? It is a 1984 MKI with a Schedua Top. Just PM if your interested in any way. I can take and send as many pictures as you like and I'm happy to discuss any aspect of the bass. I will be happy to talk info, pictures, prices, shipping, and everything in between. If you have any interest in an "84 Wal MKI then PM me and I wil be happy to answer any questions for you.
Mike
Mike
Don't do it
Don't do it
Lol
Btw Jason's new red Geddy with block inlays was $13,000 when all said and done with shipping/taxes/duty (he is on the Wal united FB group)
$7000 would be at the low end of the price range with no options
