I’ve been reading this tread for quite a while now and it’s really interesting!
Fantastic analysis of the preamp too!
I'm building a copy of a MK1 too at the moment, i own 3 Wal's (MK1 fretted, MK1 fretless and a ProIIe fretted).
As a Wal addict i've always wondered if I was able to build one with the same quality...
This one will be strung BEAD.
I'm gonna use a lusithand double NFP special preamp with Turner Multicoil PU's, i'm gonna add a Jensen Jt-db-e transformer fot the balanced output.
An ABM 3704 MKII bridge.
I just had aluminum knobs lathed and black anodized, and made a copy of the wal output (Neutrik chassis with switchcraft jack).
Mahogany body with ebony facings..
Still a lot of work ahead!
I will soon start a new thread with my build diary.