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Admittedly this delivery doesn't carry quite the same electricity as I would expect in a box direct from Surrey. Someday I will know that feel... However, what's inside is something I've always wanted since I first laid eyes on one in 1991... it has been my #1 bass want.
The acclimatizing period was *excruciating*... but it is now time for the Grand Opening... Ladies & Gentlemen, may I present to you... Reddy Lee!
Yes overall the packaging was disappointing, but there was no shipping damage. This isn't a brand-new bass... it's definitely a player. But it's been a well-taken-care-of player... just some hairline polishing scratches, surface buckle rash, and a very small chip on the fingers side of the neck at the 3rd fret that won't impact playability. The gold hardware is in good shape without the tarnish and pitting that seems to be common in most gold-hardware Wals, and the caps were swapped out 7-8 years ago. There are also straplocks installed.
It's actually good that it's a player, because I won't be completely terrified of playing it hahaha.
My only regret is that I can't pair this with the black Geddy Mk1 I sold years ago... I would pay dearly to get that bass back.
The acclimatizing period was *excruciating*... but it is now time for the Grand Opening... Ladies & Gentlemen, may I present to you... Reddy Lee!
Yes overall the packaging was disappointing, but there was no shipping damage. This isn't a brand-new bass... it's definitely a player. But it's been a well-taken-care-of player... just some hairline polishing scratches, surface buckle rash, and a very small chip on the fingers side of the neck at the 3rd fret that won't impact playability. The gold hardware is in good shape without the tarnish and pitting that seems to be common in most gold-hardware Wals, and the caps were swapped out 7-8 years ago. There are also straplocks installed.
It's actually good that it's a player, because I won't be completely terrified of playing it hahaha.
My only regret is that I can't pair this with the black Geddy Mk1 I sold years ago... I would pay dearly to get that bass back.
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Yeah not real sure why G needed to be wound all janky and stuff. Oh well, easy fix :-D
Ahh Haaaa!!! So YOU are the one that slipped this out of my fingers in Toronto!! LOL...looks great! Congrats!! I suppose i will be ordering direct and waiting the timeframe for a new one..then i will ask Geddy to sign it (maybe i can convince him to play it and i will video it - IF he will let me)... very happy for you though. All the best!!
Ahh Haaaa!!! So YOU are the one that slipped this out of my fingers in Toronto!! LOL...looks great! Congrats!! I suppose i will be ordering direct and waiting the timeframe for a new one..then i will ask Geddy to sign it (maybe i can convince him to play it and i will video it - IF he will let me)... very happy for you though. All the best!!
GUILTY! Lol. Sorry you missed out graphics, I was all ready to get in line myself. I had been gassing over the demo piece Caca posted on page 355, and then SiberianKhatru cross-posted the Reddy Lee. I nearly had a thrombo responding as fast as I could. TBH I was rather surprised it was still available.
Srs big thanks to SiberianKhatru for the cross-post!
Amazingly beautiful!
Know you gotta learn all Roll the Bones tracks
Congrats.
Also my dream bass.
Know you gotta learn all Roll the Bones tracks
Congrats.
Also my dream bass.
MKII 5 for sale. Incorrectly listed as a MKIII, though.
Wal Custom V Mk III 1987 Natural | Cranes Music
Wal Custom V Mk III 1987 Natural | Cranes Music
this guy has been trying to sell this one for quite some time now.... it was originally listed on fee-bay....kinda funny since he listed it as a MkII there
Wal MkII Custom Series 5 String Bass | eBay
I remember that bass all too well.
I think the owner even wants it picked up in person too.
on the looks of reverb, since like he has a change of heart and willing to ship.....I must say though...pricing on the bass is a bit north....but the shipping cost for UK to US is a solid steal!!! only $137!! wonder if he realizes he's gonna need paperwork for the RW fingerboard.
Nice-looking bass, even if it has the wrong headstock and one too-many strings. :-D
I got to pick the facings for my Mk3 yesterday:
