... Though I'm a fan, I haven't studied Mick in detail. I didn't know he played much fretted bass. Sorry, got no Wals in my stable to trade or otherwise. I'm just a lurker.
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... Though I'm a fan, I haven't studied Mick in detail. I didn't know he played much fretted bass. Sorry, got no Wals in my stable to trade or otherwise. I'm just a lurker.
He played a Travis Bean, but it was fretless...
I don't think he played fretted bass. At least not on any recording that I am aware of. Correct me if I am wrong.
That's a nice one! Although the combination with the black neck is a bit odd. Never seen that with a maple body.
Since the screws are longer, will they not seat fully flat in the counter sunk holes in the plate and then stick out a bit?
Since the screws are longer, will they not seat fully flat in the counter sunk holes in the plate and then stick out a bit?
Starting to like that combination. Somehow looks better on a mk2.
I like the general shape of the MK1 better, but I like the slightly narrower pickup placement and the tone of the MK2 a bit more. Best of both worlds would be great 
I also prefer darker woods on the MK1 and lighter woods like a really pale maple on the MK2. Someday... someday I need to have a Mk2 in the stable.
I also prefer darker woods on the MK1 and lighter woods like a really pale maple on the MK2. Someday... someday I need to have a Mk2 in the stable.
Long shot here, but does anyone have an extra Hiscox case they'd sell or trade for a dogbone? We've had a bunch of earthquakes here recently and I'm a bit paranoid 
Do you have any pictures of the dog bone case, Oz?Long shot here, but does anyone have an extra Hiscox case they'd sell or trade for a dogbone? We've had a bunch of earthquakes here recently and I'm a bit paranoid
You can also order one right from Hiscox and they are very reasonable price. It just won't have a Wal logo on it.Long shot here, but does anyone have an extra Hiscox case they'd sell or trade for a dogbone? We've had a bunch of earthquakes here recently and I'm a bit paranoid
Oh...and dont tell them its for a Wal....They will shy away away from selling you one...and suggest you go through Wal HQ. $$$$
Thanks brother! I'm hoping to not have to order & wait for a UK shipment
Sent you a PM
Np's...looks like they have changed it to outside of the UK...you have to contact them to see who to order through. Or know someone in the UK to order it for you.
Good luck on your hunt.
I vaguely remember an interview where Mick said he had a couple of Ibanez basses, a fretted and a fretless. He would practice on the fretless and then rehearse with the fretted. Then he got the confidence to use fretless with the band and got the Travis Bean. Then the Wals came a bit later, maybe about Tin Drum? Anyway, this mightn’t be true, it’s old information. Mick is an OG player, a fantastic artist, and a definitive Wal user.
