Wal Bass Club.

[Bass42]

okay sorry folks!
Nice PJ! How's the satin feel compared to gloss on the neck as far as playability and feel. These colored Wal Mk IIs are great! Man I wish I nabbed that green one couple months ago

Hello Amigo !

Glossy is faster , Satin is smarter ! LOL !

 

[Bass42]

Wow Bass42. Those are hot basses. Some great examples of the variations available. Are you able to please describe any differences between the MKII 4 and MKIII 4 in terms of tone? Do the quite different finishes and subtly different body shapes have much influence over the tone?

I'm umming are arring over these two models, woods, finish, etc. Both models have beautiful body shape but as mentioned above, I too prefer the iconic Wal 4 string headstock.

Cheers!

I think MKIII Is the evolution of WAL basses, perfect body balance and more "modern" look. About sound, I'm really prefer MKII tone and punch... I'm a MKII'er !

 

[Bass42]

Marcos,

Two of my Wals are 20+ years-young and the gold hardware is still as new.

Best....

I can't speak for others, but Gold Wal Hardwares isn't " time proof" , my Geddy's MKII have a very "weathered' gold hardware ! The bass looks mint, but the hardware looks really older than the bass !

 

[Bass42]

I can't speak for others, but Gold Wal Hardwares isn't " time proof" , my Geddy's MKII have a very "weathered' gold hardware ! The bass looks mint, but the hardware looks really older than the bass !

Maybe because my HOME is by the sea !

 

[zazz]

Maybe because my HOME is by the sea !

My gold hardware is pitted on the tuning heads and wearing off a bit in heavily used areas..in a nice way .....I know the previous original owner lived on the coast!

Personally I like road worn mojo basses and my wal fits that category well.

 

[oli@bass]

Oli, I'm certain yours is Sycamore not Shedua.

You, my are completely right, Mike... I mixed up the wood names. Sorry! Back to fixing those posts...

 

[oli@bass]

first time I've seen gloss on shedua. that's mighty hot! thanks for sharing!

That's because I made a mistake with the wood name (non native non woodworker... sorry) my bad. :scowl:
It's gloss over sycamore.

Fascinating! Thanks for showing! Now that's an idea for a new one...
How does it wear down. Does it get glossy over time?

Wow! Blocks! And that MkIII looks sporty & sexy... very agile, with that stealth black neck...

 

[Bass42]

Ok ! Let's show our weapons working ! I hope everybody post a live pic of Wals ! No more on Tables , floor or inside a case ! LOL !

This is Jota Quest (My band) Playing Last night !

 

[djaxup]

Great live shots!

 

[j.kernodle]

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[j.kernodle]

good lord bass42! that's a heck of a crowd. first live show with my wal will be 5/11, and it will be in the worlds smallest 2nd story charleston bar. hopefully people will be able to see me around the support column.

by the way bass42, after you posted those shots I had to check out your band on YouTube. you are a monster of a funk player! wish I understood Portuguese!

 

[kulit17]

Looks like good times!!!! You took out the Mk III too, awesome! Do you play the same the bass the whole set or do you change it up at all?

 

[Bass42]

Looks like good times!!!! You took out the Mk III too, awesome! Do you play the same the bass the whole set or do you change it up at all?

The live set was 17 Songs, I played 15 with the MKIII... just change for a MM 77 in 2, this is because MY 77 is tuned D/G/C/F !

 

[Bass42]

good lord bass42! that's a heck of a crowd. first live show with my wal will be 5/11, and it will be in the worlds smallest 2nd story charleston bar. hopefully people will be able to see me around the support column.

by the way bass42, after you posted those shots I had to check out your band on YouTube. you are a monster of a funk player! wish I understood Portuguese!

Many thanks ! Check this :



ON the last , I used a Alembic and Akai Deep Impact bass Synth

 

[joeyl]

Many thanks ! Check this :



ON the last , I used a Alembic and Akai Deep Impact bass Synth

Pretty girls in the videos

I assume you are from Brazil then. There is a guy who plays a fretless Wal in the band Eskimo, he has some good skills, have you ever seen their stuff?

 

[marcos_epm]

Hi Guys,

I´ve just discovered who is Bass 42 in the real life!

All I can say is he´s one the best musicians I know. A hell of a bass player in one the the biggest bands in Brazil. I´m a huge fan.

Congrats man.

When I collected my MK III last year, Paul told me about you and asked me if I knew you...

Guess we are the only Wallers in Brazil!

You´ve got a beautiful Wal family!

Here´s a pic of my MK III ´12 in a small gig with my Rush tribute band in Sao Paulo (stageleftband.com)

Best

Marcos

 

[mikeswals]

Ok ! Let's show our weapons working ! I hope everybody post a live pic of Wals ! No more on Tables , floor or inside a case ! LOL !

Here you go PJ. Random local shows.

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[kulit17]

Awesome action shots guys with your Wals, i'm afraid i just got my one lousy back yard bbq jam shot last year in my profile not worth posting up on the thread.

btw Caca, why is your drummer giving a molesting look to his drums? lol j/k the face he's giving reminds me of the old guy in "the family guy" (not really a watcher but tend to catch glimpse when the sibs watch it)

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[ENDEENDEA]

Great Pics,,,,,,,,,,,,,!!

 

[bassplace]

Very nice videos and fantastic bass tone and playing, especially the first. GreAt to hear a band where the bass is a focal point