Wal Bass Club.

[AndroWal]

Just thought other Wal fans might be interested to see that Jonas Hellborg recently posted a bunch of detailed pics of his Wal doubleneck up on his site: http://www.hellborg.com/index.php/en/equipment/78-wal-double-neck-

I remember spending a lot of time staring at pics of Jonas playing this thing in Guitar magazine back in the 80's--it and Geddy's Wals were what convinced me that I wanted one!

Around 18 Kilos! Ouch.

 

[kulit17]

Just thought other Wal fans might be interested to see that Jonas Hellborg recently posted a bunch of detailed pics of his Wal doubleneck up on his site: http://www.hellborg.com/index.php/en/equipment/78-wal-double-neck-

I just YouTube a couple vids of him playing that nice piece of gear..... And wow!!!!

 

[Drop-D]

The doubleneck talk reminded me of an old bookmarked link on my laptop. I'm not sure if this has been posted before but this site is just boiling over with Wal information.

Here's a list of players/info:
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A page of one-off Wal's:
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Lots of detailed pictures and info abound. Enjoy!

 

[smperry]

Continued from: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/okay-its-time-wal-bass-club-367800

 

[smperry]

Closed and continued here: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/wal-bass-club-part-2-a-902894/

 

[kulit17]

Alright we get a part 2 now!!!!!!

Just had to post it coz it looks sick and I'm going for the "2" theme lol!!!

 

[Drop-D]

On to the next one. And, it only took five years to get through the first thread.

Here's to another five more!

My baby

Serial #4034:

Cheers!

 

[Toolmybass]

Havent pulled the Wal out for about 2 months...i think she is lonely
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[husky123]

On to the next one. And, it only took five years to get through the first thread.

Here's to another five more!

My baby

Serial #4034:

Cheers!

Holy cow, that thing is gorgeous.

 

[smperry]

I messed up the redirect in the first club thread. It's fixed now. Sorry about that guys.

 

[kulit17]

Havent pulled the Wal out for about 2 months...i think she is lonely
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she does look lonely... perhaps your should either adopt another one to keep her company for those long periods of loneliness or give her to a family that will her company

awesome wood btw!

 

[Toolmybass]

she does look lonely... perhaps your should either adopt another one to keep her company

I kinda did buy a girl to keep her company....but different species. Just got her 2 days ago and have already taken it to a vintage expert for a clean bill of health...100% orig but the bone nut! Should be getting a written estimate in the mail soon! I imagine i will eventually add a new MKII to the family.....but i really wanted one of these for a long time.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/just-bought-my-1st-vintage-fender-jazz-899281/

 

[mikezimmerman]

Holy cow, that thing is gorgeous.

It looks even better in person!

 

[Drop-D]

It looks even better in person!

Yes, sir, it does. And Mike would know. He used to own it.

Thanks for the kind words. She is in need of a good setup, through. I'll probably be having that done towards the end of August. I'll probably snap some better pictures then, too.

 

[eligilam]

Finally getting around to posting a pic of my Wal Brothers...black poly MKI Geddy model and walnut fretless MKII. They were both made in 2000...they are 10 digits apart in serial number. Needless to say, I love them both: the Wal electronics are a world apart from anything else (with perhaps the exception of Alembic---my Stanley Deluxe is also on "another level" from everything else).

The Wals win the contest for cutting through any guitar wall that stands in their way, though. And aggressive aggressive aggressive sound, with or without pick attack engaged. And, IMO, the Wal vibe is just plain super bad asssssss. Cheers!

 

[mark beem]

Fantastic basses gentlemen!

 

[Jaymi]

Soon #2535 is coming to me....Have not had one since I sold Jim Isbell #2478...miss that one for sure!!

 

[kulit17]

Soon #2535 is coming to me....Have not had one since I sold Jim Isbell #2478...miss that one for sure!!

Cool congrats!!!

Hey guys,

It's been a whirlwind few days. I'm going to have to out my newly acquired 1985 MK I up for sale unfortunately. I need to get liquid for a few bills. I'll be back in the club soon though.

Guess you went liquid my trading huh? Lol!!

Finally getting around to posting a pic of my Wal Brothers...black poly MKI Geddy model and walnut fretless MKII. They were both made in 2000...they are 10 digits apart in serial number. Needless to say, I love them both: the Wal electronics are a world apart from anything else (with perhaps the exception of Alembic---my Stanley Deluxe is also on "another level" from everything else).

The Wals win the contest for cutting through any guitar wall that stands in their way, though. And aggressive aggressive aggressive sound, with or without pick attack engaged. And, IMO, the Wal vibe is just plain super bad asssssss. Cheers!

What a lovely pair!!!! Lines on a fretless
lol its cool!! Man a fretless must be cool but must resist all urges.... Hopefully for my pocket sake one doesn't pop up!!! You want a number??

 

[husky123]

Guess you went liquid my trading huh? Lol!!

Actually yeah I did, it was a trade plus cash coming my way. Thanks for your concern.

 

[mikeswals]

#3468 Oct '90 midi bass

#3478 Oct '90 (born same month as above!)

#2795 Oct '86

#3757 May '93