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I wonder if mine was derived from that too
After seeing your pic, it sure seems like it. These slabs he picked up were different from what samples he had in stock before.
Because i have traditional already and then some....my last build was a solid body flamed sycamore...
It's cool you guys are getting to have a bass built for you. Due to the rarety and how expensive they are I haven't even gotten to play one. I still am trying to find that one feel and sound that I really want. I've gotten to check out some cool brands but Wal is on my bucket list probably at the very top. Is it true that mk2 basses tend to have more bottom end than mk1's? I have heard that and wonder if it's myth or actually a thing.
There is almost zero difference in sound between the 3 current Wal basses. It can be said that it might be such a small difference it can be forgotten. Generally the wood types you choose have a bit more of an impact than say an Mk1 vs Mk2.
I take it none of your Wals are Polyester? That makes a difference.
Gigantic not really, but to my ears...I prefer it. YMMV.
Ah yes the finish can have an impact of course, I've forgotten.
I may have to put in an order for for a white polyester Mk2
I may have to put in an order for for a white polyester Mk2
Well, if you're near Seattle, you're welcome to come and try it for yourself. I have several timber flavors of Wal in the closet. And in 2016 I got exactly what you mentioned above: one bass with a solid mahogany body, and the other has maple facings.
Suprisingly enough, the maple face bass has a little stronger upper mids, but that solid mahog bass has a brighter high treble... great slap sound!
Nice!!! I live in California. But if I happen to make it up there I'd be sure to look you up! So I wonder which of those woods are more aggressive overall. Or is it simular but the difference is in the response relative to the pitch frequency?
To further muddy the water with maple & mahogany. I have a 2015 maple & mahog Mk3 4 string, and 2016 maple & mahog Mk3 5 string. Acoustically they sound different to eachother, and pretty different low-end as well.
As for aggressiveness... of all the ones I've had, Shedua and Padauk have been my most aggressive ones.
I absolutely believe in the timbre of the timber, but I also believe there's no guarantee of the outcome.
To put it simply, every Wal sounds a bit different from every other Wal. Their all unique, but with that classic Wal tone at heart. I really dont see how anyone could ever be disappointed. 
^^^ THIS is why I really appreciate this TalkBass group - a bunch of intelligent and thoughtful individuals, who quietly preach the Wal bible without ever coming across as zealots.
