here's a link to an old yahoo discussing this reoccuring add back in 2010... same bass too as well as a wenge one that keeps popping up hear and there on the notorious UK craigslist:
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The craigslist pic just looks like the bridge reflecting in the finish next to the pickup--I don't think anything has been added there.
I wonder what has been added in between the pup and the bridge. Here is a pic from the Wal database
For Sale - FS-WAL MKII 5 stgs BLACK POLY | TalkBass.com
That reminds me of this TB classifieds listing. I tried in vain to get more info from the seller. He did respond to my initial inquiries, but he went silent when I asked for a picture of the inside of the control plate and electronics.
That reminds me of this TB classifieds listing. I tried in vain to get more info from the seller. He did respond to my initial inquiries, but he went silent when I asked for a picture of the inside of the control plate and electronics.
at least he has some feedback here on TB so its a good chance its not all BS....CL guy has many aliases and has same MO.....oh well!
i'll be honest - i too tried in vain with that TB listing and had same result Zulu
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Nice bass and probably worth that price. The single PU would be great for more of a P bass vibe but I far prefer the sound of both pickups on with the Pro's. Neck pickup solo'd is good but both on is pure Wal.
I just got my ProIIe refurbished but I still think the board is close to end of life. I'd be curious to know if a new preamp could be fitted to the existing hole placement in Pro. Anyone have thoughts there?
First and foremost - would Paul even sell it to you??? let's just say he did or you found one - it's hard to tell whether or not the hole placement would work, but even if it did, the other thing you'd have to worry about would be if the 1/4 jack would get in the way.
what's wrong with the board you have now?
what's wrong with the board you have now?
What's the tone like on these? How would you describe it? Are there any good sound examples? I'm considering getting one.
Volume occasionally fades out. Paul could probably repair which would be my first choice but I hear some components are no longer available.
Assuming Paul would install a new preamp in a Wal bass if the existing one was failing but I haven't asked.
Jack would be an issue since I only have the 1/4 socket. The critical thing is reliability if I'm gigging it.
I'm guessing that Paul would want you to send the whole body back, I would think (hope) he could just repair the existing preamp, if you needed a new preamp I'd assume he'd have to do some alterations.
I am still waiting on my fretless, I sent it to Paul around the end of January, he received it early February, going to get my preamp repaired, and probably going to get a new body. It will probably be a year before I get it back, still waiting on being scheduled.
I am still waiting on my fretless, I sent it to Paul around the end of January, he received it early February, going to get my preamp repaired, and probably going to get a new body. It will probably be a year before I get it back, still waiting on being scheduled.
Paul might sell it as a replacement, he would probably want to keep the original preamp, and have to replace the pickguard
I guess I'm "bass-ing" this on a really early exchange with him regarding my old 80's Shedua Mk I that is no longer in the fold. When I got it, i had issues with it - before I went around looking locally, and asked for a quote to repair, but had also asked if I could buy/exchange the one with the 4 trim pots since it was the older style preamp ....he said there was no real benefit in doing so - but he'd be able to repair the existing one and make it new again....I'd imagine it may be the same with the pro IIe preamp since most/if not all the ICs are readily available. I believe the only components that are not available is the 1/4 jack housing, the PCB, and the pickup selector switch.
plus I'm not entirely sure if the pickups on the Pro's are wound the same as the customs.... anyone know this???
I have heard the pickups are a little different . I'd send the entire bass back. I'd also prefer it remain original and working. Also mine has no pick guard so I'd want to avoid adding one unless that's the only solution.
I'm going to put my MK-III up for trade/sale...
But I'm only trading for a MK-I or II (4 or 5 string) fretted or lined fretless. I figured I'd see if anyone here is interested first.
Contact me if you want the details.
But I'm only trading for a MK-I or II (4 or 5 string) fretted or lined fretless. I figured I'd see if anyone here is interested first.
Contact me if you want the details.
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That's a good reason to buy a PRO II not a PRO IIE.Passive does not need so much electronics.
There's a 5 string Wal MK2 in Western Canada guys........check it out:
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