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NBD Wal Fretless Six


CamdenRob
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So... after a shorter than anticipated 20 month build period I have a fretless sister for my Wal fretted Six.

It's everything I expected it would be. At 10.2lb it's about a pound lighter than my Ziricote fretted Six but still balances perfectly both on the knee and on a strap.

I went for edge lines as they look like full lines from the playing position but from the front the board looks clean.

It sounds astonishing... the low B is thunderous and of course it has that unmistakable bark.

Anyway on with some pictures!







I have all the bass a man could need and I feel very lucky...



Was a pleasure as always to pop down to see Paul today, he is a Gentleman and has an obvious passion for both the history behind the brand and also for the instruments he is currently producing.

...now how long do I leave it until I tell Mrs C I'm considering a fretted four :blink:

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[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1500401719' post='3337512']
That's just lovely Rob. Congratulations.

Regarding the fretted 4. Tell the good lady,she'll have at least 20 months to calm down :D
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Rob, if I may quote the late, great Sid James....

"Phworr, wot a lovely pair!"

You must be chuffed.

PS I don't want to say "I told you so..." about selling that 4 string of yours but... :D :D :D

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Thanks chaps :)

Had the morning off work today to get to grips with the new arrival :) Rehersal next week will be the first time I use it in anger though... need to practice a bit before then :blink: it's been a while since I've played fretless and my intonation needs a little work!

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Superb, congratulations Rob! Bet it sounds as good as it looks...

(Incidentally, whenever I drive my cats to the vet I crawl along, avoiding sharp steering and speed bumps - if I was collecting one of these Wals I'd probably hire a guy with a red flag to walk in front of the car :D )

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Wal basses are nice. A friend here in Sweden has three for sale right now:
[color=#333333][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]5-string Wal Midibass 1991 [/size][/font][/color][url="http://pratabas.se/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=85913"]http://pratabas.se/v...php?f=8&t=85913[/url]
[color=#333333][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Wal Mk II fretless 1987 [/size][/font][/color][url="http://pratabas.se/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=85910"]http://pratabas.se/v...php?f=8&t=85910[/url]
[color=#333333][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Wal Mk I 1993 [/size][/font][/color][url="http://pratabas.se/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=85911"]http://pratabas.se/v...php?f=8&t=85911[/url]

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[quote name='bassmayhem' timestamp='1500479029' post='3338130']
Wal basses are nice. A friend here in Sweden has three for sale right now:
[color=#333333][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]5-string Wal Midibass 1991 [/size][/font][/color][url="http://pratabas.se/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=85913"]http://pratabas.se/v...php?f=8&t=85913[/url]
[color=#333333][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Wal Mk II fretless 1987 [/size][/font][/color][url="http://pratabas.se/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=85910"]http://pratabas.se/v...php?f=8&t=85910[/url]
[color=#333333][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Wal Mk I 1993 [/size][/font][/color][url="http://pratabas.se/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=85911"]http://pratabas.se/v...php?f=8&t=85911[/url]
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Wow!
Those seem to be pretty well priced if my maths is right.

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Just the perfect pair, even if I'm not a Wal fan anymore for some personal reasons. As a 6 strings bass player, I would say that 4 strings are not enough, but if you can afford one, why not.

And they both are wonderfully looking, for sure.

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