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I think the idea was that Mk I's are selling between $4k -$4.8k on average and Mk II selling between $4.8k - $5.5k. As a new build they are pretty much close in price as he pointed out, so i'm thinking that's what Jim meant, no?
Interesting!.....i always assumed that both!
So yea, one would def have a higher resale value using the same woods
If your on the fence J.K i would pick the MKII
Holy Shyte! Bass42
yes yes. agree on all points. thanks for clarifying what I was trying to say Jose.
and pj. congrats on the bad ass wals. the mkI with blocks is amazing!
Strange, I was told the MkI base price is £3650, while both the MkII and MkIII 4 string base price is £3850.
ah :scowl:....perhaps it is!!! i just looked at the date i got that quote from and it was:
Sun 10/9/2011 3:56 PM
i suppose price went up
the Mk III price is up to date since i just got that a couple days ago.
Bass42 said:
Bass42 said:I remember this ! Good times !
Looking at that Geddy picture, it seems to me the tone knobs are set at 10, and the pan knob is set a couple of notches toward the bridge pickup.
I believe this is TB member 4001 (right?). Maybe ask his knob settings there.
Took a few glamour shots of my early Custom bass.. still has the larger Pro paddle headstock and PB serial #, but it has all the fancy features of the Custom basses with the 4 knob preamp, a 9 piece body, and bookmatched European Ash facings. The fretboard on this bass is among the best I have ever seen, and I'm very pleased to own it.
This bass came to me in pretty rough shape. The neck had a break near the that had a pro fix, and a little finish crack near the headstock that needed some love. The facings were coming apart from the rest of the body, and the ash had split in a number of places across the top and back. Unfortunately, someone who previously owned this bass made a mess of the electronics cavity as well, soldering directly to the pins on the circuit board. The XLR wasn't hooked up, and he had used hot glue to hold everything together.
My goal was to bring this bass back to it's glory, so I got new plugs and pins from Paul and rewired what was necessary to spec with all Wal parts. I toyed with the idea of removing all of the hot glue from the inside of the cavity, but I decided that it would only create a bigger mess than I had to begin with. With the preamp looking and working perfectly and everything finally feeling solid on the inside, I started working on the outside of the bass. I reglued and clamped the facings back to the core, filled all the finish cracks in the body and sanded the finish down clean and flush. The result is stunning- it looks like nothing has been done at first glance, but it's extremely stable and everything feels very solid. I'm really happy I was able to preserve all the 'mojo' and still have a bass that feels like it's 'brand new but broken in' if that makes any sense. I reoiled the body with boiled linseed oil, and the textures in the European Ash facings really pop now. I also touched up the finish on the top of the neck at the finish crack near the headstock, and relaquered a spot near the nut. It's almost completely invisible to the touch now, I'm very pleased with the result. I also got new marker studs from Paul, as some of the originals were missing and they complete the chrome hardware set on the bass beautifully. Finally it's fully set up, action set looow, and I was able to preserve the original nut with a fair bit of work (though I have a couple replacements from Paul should I need).
This poor bass has been through alot, and I'm happy to say it's finally been brought back to it's former glory. To me- it's the perfect Wal... Big headstock with rare facings, it'a light @ 9lbs 7oz, and it plays beautifully. My previous Wal had Wenge facings and was fretless; although it was a great bass, this Wal is definitely a step up regardless of the repairs. I'm going to continue oiling and shining up the body, and this bass will continue to get better and better.
This bass came to me in pretty rough shape. The neck had a break near the that had a pro fix, and a little finish crack near the headstock that needed some love. The facings were coming apart from the rest of the body, and the ash had split in a number of places across the top and back. Unfortunately, someone who previously owned this bass made a mess of the electronics cavity as well, soldering directly to the pins on the circuit board. The XLR wasn't hooked up, and he had used hot glue to hold everything together.
My goal was to bring this bass back to it's glory, so I got new plugs and pins from Paul and rewired what was necessary to spec with all Wal parts. I toyed with the idea of removing all of the hot glue from the inside of the cavity, but I decided that it would only create a bigger mess than I had to begin with. With the preamp looking and working perfectly and everything finally feeling solid on the inside, I started working on the outside of the bass. I reglued and clamped the facings back to the core, filled all the finish cracks in the body and sanded the finish down clean and flush. The result is stunning- it looks like nothing has been done at first glance, but it's extremely stable and everything feels very solid. I'm really happy I was able to preserve all the 'mojo' and still have a bass that feels like it's 'brand new but broken in' if that makes any sense. I reoiled the body with boiled linseed oil, and the textures in the European Ash facings really pop now. I also touched up the finish on the top of the neck at the finish crack near the headstock, and relaquered a spot near the nut. It's almost completely invisible to the touch now, I'm very pleased with the result. I also got new marker studs from Paul, as some of the originals were missing and they complete the chrome hardware set on the bass beautifully. Finally it's fully set up, action set looow, and I was able to preserve the original nut with a fair bit of work (though I have a couple replacements from Paul should I need).
This poor bass has been through alot, and I'm happy to say it's finally been brought back to it's former glory. To me- it's the perfect Wal... Big headstock with rare facings, it'a light @ 9lbs 7oz, and it plays beautifully. My previous Wal had Wenge facings and was fretless; although it was a great bass, this Wal is definitely a step up regardless of the repairs. I'm going to continue oiling and shining up the body, and this bass will continue to get better and better.
lol OMG, i didn't even realize that.... thats so sacrilegious. what ever happened to nice outside shots with a bit of foliage or a blanket
other then the dumpster....nice!!! although i think the if it were me, the screws on the electronics plate would bother the 'hey' out of me knowing its not orginal
btw here's outdoors of my black Mk I
Zentner said:
I love that thin tripple laminating they did on these early bodies. Lookin great man!
Sorry guys, I'm at work, and it was the only place with sun!
As far as the backplate screws- I believe them to be original. I actually had paul send me a full set of backplate screws with their receptors, but this bass didn't have the brass inserts to begin with by the looks of the screw holes.
Can anyone shed any light as to whether the old Pro basses had the typical Wal backplate screws or not?
As far as the backplate screws- I believe them to be original. I actually had paul send me a full set of backplate screws with their receptors, but this bass didn't have the brass inserts to begin with by the looks of the screw holes.
Can anyone shed any light as to whether the old Pro basses had the typical Wal backplate screws or not?
- Nov 6, 2012
- 954
- 246
- Disclosures
- Endorsing : Elixir Strings, Digitech , Eden Amplification
lol OMG, i didn't even realize that.... thats so sacrilegious. what ever happened to nice outside shots with a bit of foliage or a blanket
other then the dumpster....nice!!! although i think the if it were me, the screws on the electronics plate would bother the 'hey' out of me knowing its not orginal
btw here's outdoors of my black Mk I
This bass could kill !
- Nov 6, 2012
- 954
- 246
- Disclosures
- Endorsing : Elixir Strings, Digitech , Eden Amplification
Why most Wal Ebay's auctions are so mysterious ? Again I tried to contact the seller and no answers, no extra pics... even by phone , it is impossible to obtain any info about the bass ! Maybe this is the 10th time that it happens with Wal basses on Ebay lol !
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wal-Bass-4-String-original-1986-with-Wal-Case-/230965033523?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item35c696ba33
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wal-Bass-4-String-original-1986-with-Wal-Case-/230965033523?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item35c696ba33
- Nov 6, 2012
- 954
- 246
- Disclosures
- Endorsing : Elixir Strings, Digitech , Eden Amplification
Zentner said:
The only other guy I've seen with one is a fellow named Dave in Vancouver, but I'm not sure he hangs around here much.
I was also sure that the backplate screws were unoriginal.... so much so that I bought a full set and they won't fit unless i drill out the holes- have a look! Seems I was wrong, unless someone has a better explanation.
Zentner said:I was also sure that the backplate screws were unoriginal.... so much so that I bought a full set and they won't fit unless i drill out the holes- have a look! Seems I was wrong, unless someone has a better explanation.
Right, you would have to drill out the holes and press in the brass inserts.
If you decide you don't want your screws and inserts let me know.
Looking at that last pic, it seems someone replaced the preamp too...it appears yours now has the four trim pots in the rear.
lol OMG, i didn't even realize that.... thats so sacrilegious. what ever happened to nice outside shots with a bit of foliage or a blanket
other then the dumpster....nice!!! although i think the if it were me, the screws on the electronics plate would bother the 'hey' out of me knowing its not orginal
btw here's outdoors of my black Mk I
Ebony board? Looks nice n dark.
I'm not sure what you mean about 4 trim pots in the rear... I thought all the Custom bass preamps had 4 trim pots!
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