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It blows my mind that Fodera and Sadowsky still work out of NY. Not a very biz-friendly place really. Sadowsky prices climbed 15% in just the last 4 years. They should settle in the northeastern part of PA and call it good.

If they did - a Sadowsky PA Will Lee doesn't have the same ring to it as an NYC Will Lee. ;)

Seriously though, I am in agreement. Such an unnecessary overhead. Look at Paul, he works in a nice barnhouse shed.
 
I’m very intrigued by the tone I hear in your sample videos. I plan on an MTD 635 being my next purchase.. hopefully I can find the one that feels right.

Not to hijack the Wal page but my personal 535 was spec'd with the Bart Super pick-ups/EQ.

If you are planning on a 635, consider the same. Amazing pallet with the Single Coil/Series/Parallel toggle switches .

Mike is an encyclopedia of tone. He should be able to match what's in your head to an ideal bass. Like F Bass, way under priced for what you are getting.
 
Hello, Wal folks,
I've just made a playlist on Spotify and I want it to contain as many Wal featuring recordings as possible.
I have made the playlist COLLABORATIVE, so you should be able to add songs to it and you're all invited to contribute.
Could you let me know if that works (if not - how can I make it work)?
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nfHEAtEOlIhZLEtzdtx9b...
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Wal Bass playlist, a playlist by Tony Tabasco on Spotify
Compilation of recordings featuring an Electric Woods Wal bass guitar


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Hello, Wal folks,
I've just made a playlist on Spotify and I want it to contain as many Wal featuring recordings as possible.
I have made the playlist COLLABORATIVE, so you should be able to add songs to it and you're all invited to contribute.
Could you let me know if that works (if not - how can I make it work)?
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nfHEAtEOlIhZLEtzdtx9b...
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Wal Bass playlist, a playlist by Tony Tabasco on Spotify
Compilation of recordings featuring an Electric Woods Wal bass guitar

Great idea! You've got a lot of albums and songs that I've never heard of. I hate spotify, but at least I know what CDs I need to order! I can think of tons that you are missing, too. I can't figure out how to add anything to your playlist, though. Either it's not set up right or I am not smart enough to know what to click!
 
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Great idea! You've got a lot of albums and songs that I've never heard of. I hate spotify, but at least I know what CDs I need to order! I can think of tons that you are missing, too. I can't figure out how to add anything to your playlist, though. Either it's not set up right or I am not smart enough to know what to click!
In matter of fact, I have tried to log in with another account but was not able to upload to this playlist, while I have seen that some others have managed to do so. Maybe it depends on what kind of account you have...
 
It’s quite alright, Lord knows I have found my share of amazing scores the past six years. I honestly sometimes wish Wals were not as unbelievably exceptional as they are. From the moment I got my first one in late 2014, I have marveled at the craftsmanship and have often found myself spending “too much” time with them, simply because they look and feel perfect. All I can say is, God bless Pete and Ian for what they brought to the table... May their legacy endure.
 
Man! I told my wife I was mostly going to look for a six string Wal. Look at this beauty that weighs 10 lbs. did anyone here score this one?

2015 Wal MK3 - 6 Strings - Outstanding Condition | GuMi Shop | Reverb

Like a dagger to the chest...listed eight hours ago.

Dang, that's like me in search of a five string, I can find a nice 4-string here and there but it's not really what I'm looking for (for instance, the mk1 4 string you just sold, beautiful but one string too few). Every time I find a fiver it's international and half the time they wont ship overseas (e.g. wenge Wal mk2 5-string on ebay in the UK right now). This is part of the reason I decided to just get on the list to have on made; if a 5 pops up in the 45 month wait I'll try to pick it up in the meantime and move it before mine is complete, but I figured I might as well get my name on the list while I keep looking :) as most of us know, there will always be another deal in the future, but if I happen to see a Wal 6 pop up I'll definitely send the info your way :thumbsup:
 
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Hello, Wal folks,
I've just made a playlist on Spotify and I want it to contain as many Wal featuring recordings as possible.
I have made the playlist COLLABORATIVE, so you should be able to add songs to it and you're all invited to contribute.
Could you let me know if that works (if not - how can I make it work)?
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nfHEAtEOlIhZLEtzdtx9b...
View attachment 4165210
Wal Bass playlist, a playlist by Tony Tabasco on Spotify
Compilation of recordings featuring an Electric Woods Wal bass guitar


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Was “The Right Stuff” off Bryan Ferry Bette Noir a Wal? The credits on that album aren’t track specific, and I just figured it was Guy Pratt’s Steinberger on that one. Does anyone know better?