Wal Bass Club.

[dhagopian]

This is because it’s not the shop selling it that posted this: it’s an idiot who plans to buy it once someone pulls the trigger and bail if someone else buys it and he/she can’t fulfill the deal.

There's Japan-based listings like that for virtually any gear you search for on eBay.

 

[nickyn99]

Hello all - I have a 2000 Wal 5-string I bought from Steve Chesney thinking mid 2000's. Beautiful bass!!!! Lame thing is I have only played it out maybe five times since owning it. I am a four string guy. i have a real good collection of hard to fine lefty basses and kinda thinking it might be time to thin the herd about but so hard to figure out what to sell. The Wal is in great shape minus the cavity control plate does not sit flush on one corner and has a little defect on the corner. Also has two pea sized dings and hopefully the pics show these. Was real hard to capture them Was this way when bass was bought. Not sure what to ask for yet and gotta do more research but If I sell at this point and time I do not wanna ship. It's not a cheap bass from the little research I have done. i am in the San Francisco area. Comments or advice is much appreciated and hopefully pics do it justice.

 

[bassplace]

Sell for reduced price of $1M

Seriously, minor issues aside that should sell for a good price. Gorgeous wood.

 

[SamJ]

Hello all - I have a 2000 Wal 5-string I bought from Steve Chesney thinking mid 2000's. Beautiful bass!!!! Lame thing is I have only played it out maybe five times since owning it. I am a four string guy. i have a real good collection of hard to fine lefty basses and kinda thinking it might be time to thin the herd about but so hard to figure out what to sell. The Wal is in great shape minus the cavity control plate does not sit flush on one corner and has a little defect on the corner. Also has two pea sized dings and hopefully the pics show these. Was real hard to capture them Was this way when bass was bought. Not sure what to ask for yet and gotta do more research but If I sell at this point and time I do not wanna ship. It's not a cheap bass from the little research I have done. i am in the San Francisco area. Comments or advice is much appreciated and hopefully pics do it justice.

frustrating for me that it’s a five string, I’m in the bay area as well and will snap it up immediately. You’re absolutely right, with those options in that condition you gonna be able to get top dollar. Do your research before you set a price.

 

[kulit17]

Hello all - I have a 2000 Wal 5-string I bought from Steve Chesney thinking mid 2000's. Beautiful bass!!!! Lame thing is I have only played it out maybe five times since owning it. I am a four string guy. i have a real good collection of hard to fine lefty basses and kinda thinking it might be time to thin the herd about but so hard to figure out what to sell. The Wal is in great shape minus the cavity control plate does not sit flush on one corner and has a little defect on the corner. Also has two pea sized dings and hopefully the pics show these. Was real hard to capture them Was this way when bass was bought. Not sure what to ask for yet and gotta do more research but If I sell at this point and time I do not wanna ship. It's not a cheap bass from the little research I have done. i am in the San Francisco area. Comments or advice is much appreciated and hopefully pics do it justice.

beautiful Wal! Matching headstock cap and matching electronic cover are the best cosmetic options. Really lovely Wal! I’m sure you won’t have any issues finding a home for her

 

[mikeswals]

Wow, such a beauty of a 5. Its laid out alot like my Georgie; gold, macassar, matching headface and rear cover. Except righty.

 

[BWorm]

When a bass is coming through customs, will FedEx contact me to get my identification number /social security number? It’s been in customs in Memphis. I received an email saying it was delayed and the importer needs to update said number.... it also says not to respond to the message. Any information about this is greatly appreciated.

 

[mikeswals]

The email is automated.
I would call and ask for the International/Customs division.

When I did mine, the lady on the phone had me email her (a copy of my drivers license) directly to get it handled.

 

[SamJ]

Paul emailed and asked me if I want the Grover 145 or the Schaller tuners, as they’re using now the Schaller M4S “light” variety. What are you guys putting on lately? I feel like the Schaller might be the way to go.

 

[LowEndHum]

I went with the Schaller M4S Lights on my Mk2. It gives my Wal a slight modern look to it, and I absolutely love it.

 

[SamJ]

I went with the Schaller M4S Lights on my Mk2. It gives my Wal a slight modern look to it, and I absolutely love it.

after doing a bit of research on line, I came to the same conclusion .. thanks!

 

[dhagopian]

Here's a couple comparison photos they sent me back when they asked that question if they help.

 

[SamJ]

he sent me that second one... I was more interested in the back tho.. I don't want the plastic housing... But I figured out that it's all metal..

 

[mikeswals]

he sent me that second one... I was more interested in the back tho.. I don't want the plastic housing... But I figured out that it's all metal..

Only the button head is plastic on the M4S Lights. The rest is aluminum, I believe.

 

[SamJ]

Only the button head is plastic on the M4S Lights. The rest is aluminum, I believe.

not liking the idea of any plastic.. bummer. I wonder if anyone makes after market buttons of a natural or metal material?

 

[mikeswals]

The current Grover tuner is going to look like the old M4S, weight and all. But uses two pickguard sized screws on the back to hold it in place.

 

[SamJ]

The current Grover tuner is going to look like the old M4S, weight and all. But uses two pickguard sized screws on the back to hold it in place.

are you sure the gold hardware on the Schaller is plastic? I find that hard to believe for a German made product.

 

[mikeswals]

are you sure the gold hardware on the Schaller is plastic? I find that hard to believe for a German made product.

Yes all the "Lights" stuff now uses plastic button heads. I broke one.
But Schaller started using plastic button heads on the BM tuners for many years. I guess they figured it was successful enough that they changed the M4 and the M4S to also be Lights, since thats the way the bass industry seems to be going.

 

[SamJ]

Yes all the "Lights" stuff now uses plastic button heads. I broke one.
But Schaller started using plastic button heads on the BM tuners for many years. I guess they figured it was successful enough that they changed the M4 and the M4S to also be Lights, since thats the way the bass industry seems to be going.

now I'm starting to think I'll do the Grovers ... those are USA made right? (please don't tell me China!)

 

[syntap]

I hadn't thought of the matching rear cover option, looks nice and I'll have to consider that for my queued Mk1.