Thanks Trevor, I am of the camp that believes it was a thoroughbred beast. I eagerly await for part 2!
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Thanks Trevor, I am of the camp that believes it was a thoroughbred beast. I eagerly await for part 2!
Glad you enjoyed it. More JG based goodness to come when I've written it. Watch this space...
nice bird's eye candy of JC's Wals (plus some nice tonal Wal grind)
Hi guys!
I've got a problem - I have searched high and low on the internet for the dimensions of Wal Mk1 bass. Unfortunately, I haven't found them so may someone measure this bass for me? I really need it and I would be grateful for your help.
Here are the details that I need:
Thanks!
I've got a problem - I have searched high and low on the internet for the dimensions of Wal Mk1 bass. Unfortunately, I haven't found them so may someone measure this bass for me? I really need it and I would be grateful for your help.
Here are the details that I need:
Thanks!
I'm sorry to say, but do not be suprised if your request goes unanswered. Owners of these Wals aren't into forgeries. Thats is why you dont find any dimensions and specs listed on the webs.
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New JG based blog today (and it's a goodie even if I do say so myself). Featuring some very special basses owned by John Gustafson and some Colin Edwin and Martin Elliott thrown in for free. With HUGE thanks to Martin for his help and inspiration!
A HISTORY OF WAL BASSES: JG Bass Special Pt 2: A tale of two basses
More coming next Wednesday too...
A HISTORY OF WAL BASSES: JG Bass Special Pt 2: A tale of two basses
More coming next Wednesday too...
Here we go... Another new JG bass based post up n the site...
A HISTORY OF WAL BASSES: JG Bass Special Pt 3: Gallery - "Mk 1" JG Basses - the earlier models
A HISTORY OF WAL BASSES: JG Bass Special Pt 3: Gallery - "Mk 1" JG Basses - the earlier models
Hi guys!
I've got a problem - I have searched high and low on the internet for the dimensions of Wal Mk1 bass. Unfortunately, I haven't found them so may someone measure this bass for me? I really need it and I would be grateful for your help.
Here are the details that I need:
Thanks!
Yeah.. I deff agree with Mike.. You only have 2 options.. If you build it for yourself, your going to be greatly disappointed because you cant buy a pair of EMG's, bolt them onto some wood, and expect the Electric Wood sound.. And if you build it as a knockoff to sell, you'll be even more disappointed with trying to pass a fake onto an actual buyer. Theres a reason you cant find these @ GC.. Why are you even attempting this? If it were easy to replicate a Wal, don't you think there would be more of them around?? Don't be a Pin-Head!
My advise to you is this.. 1) Get a Job.. 2) Save your $$$.. 3) Re-Think your Plan!!
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I don't want to make an exact copy and still less sell it
I'm only interested in Wal's shape, that' all. Nothing more.
It's not really a mystery. There are pictures all over the place. You can also search for neck width at the nut and 24th fret, as well as spacing at the bridge and nut.I don't want to make an exact copy and still less sell it
I'm only interested in Wal's shape, that' all. Nothing more.
Once you have that, you can do some simple math to compare body dimensions from a picture and translate them into actual measurements.
I don't want to make an exact copy and still less sell it
I'm only interested in Wal's shape, that' all. Nothing more.
Perhaps you should ask the old man from scene 24...
But you must answer a few questions, failure to do this or an incorrect response and you shall be launched into the gorge of eternal peril...
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Yet another JG based post on the Wal history blog featuring a famous bass and a finish you've probably not seen on a Wal before... "Snotburst"!
A HISTORY OF WAL BASSES: JG Special Pt 4a: Gallery - "Mk 2" JG Basses - the later models
A HISTORY OF WAL BASSES: JG Special Pt 4a: Gallery - "Mk 2" JG Basses - the later models
Two more celebrity JG basses this week that have graced stages with Roxy Music, Adam and the Ants, Toots Theilemans and... erm... Kayak!
Enjoy!
A HISTORY OF WAL BASSES: JG Special Pt 4b: Gallery - "Mk 2" JG Basses - the later models
Enjoy!
A HISTORY OF WAL BASSES: JG Special Pt 4b: Gallery - "Mk 2" JG Basses - the later models
We´ve just recorded some base tracks (rhythm guitars, bass and drums) at studio.
Later we´ll add some xtra guitar tracks, samples, voices, etc.
Guitars were 2 Gibson Les Paul.
I recorded with my Wal MK1 (I love that bass !) and just wanna share how it fits
with 2 heavy sounding guitars in a rock context.
It´s not mixed or edited, just direct sound from the board.
Later we´ll add some xtra guitar tracks, samples, voices, etc.
Guitars were 2 Gibson Les Paul.
I recorded with my Wal MK1 (I love that bass !) and just wanna share how it fits
with 2 heavy sounding guitars in a rock context.
It´s not mixed or edited, just direct sound from the board.
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Are numbers still being handed out? Man, I am SOO late to the table.
good looking big three right there!!! i seen this pic somewhere before, very nice to see you posting in TB!! welcome to the club!! @Caca de Kick will give you your official number shortly (probably will get a bit jelly of your middle one too). saw your family pic in another thread - very nice indeed!!!
