leftybassman392

[quote name='leftybassman392' post='504809' date='Jun 3 2009, 04:22 PM']Update on 3rd June. For the interest of, er, interested parties:- After a number of interesting and enlightening conversations with various parties (many thanks to everyone who responded), I've decided to offer the Wal for sale through the Bass Gallery in Camden (who have kindly agreed to handle the sale for me). It will be serviced by Martin Petersen, and then made available through their store. If you are interested in having a closer look at it, it should be available to view/try from next week onwards - can't give you an exact day at this point 'cos it'll depend how long it takes to get the work done. Price? Again, can't give an exact figure until I've spoken to Martin: based on it's rarity and somewhat unusual wood selection, I would think that a ballpark figure of £2500 - £3000 wouldn't be far off. I'll give more details here as & when.[/quote] Just thought I'd make the point that although The Bass Gallery will be putting it up on their list, I'm still actively seeking offers/trades. Interested to hear from anyone with a high end Jazz or lookalike (e.g. Sadowsky).

[b]Update as of 3rd June[/b]. After some interesting and enlightening conversations I've decided to put the Wal up for sale through Martin Petersen at the Bass Gallery in Camden. Check out the thread in 'Basses for Sale'.

Update on 3rd June. For the interest of, er, interested parties:- After a number of interesting and enlightening conversations with various parties (many thanks to everyone who responded), I've decided to offer the Wal for sale through the Bass Gallery in Camden (who have kindly agreed to handle the sale for me). It will be serviced by Martin Petersen, and then made available through their store. If you are interested in having a closer look at it, it should be available to view/try from next week onwards - can't give you an exact day at this point 'cos it'll depend how long it takes to get the work done. Price? Again, can't give an exact figure until I've spoken to Martin: based on it's rarity and somewhat unusual wood selection, I would think that a ballpark figure of £2500 - £3000 wouldn't be far off. I'll give more details here as & when.

[quote name='eubassix' post='502883' date='Jun 1 2009, 12:29 PM']Thanks Andy ... pleased you found it!! Did you manage to source the PJB as yet? I'll make further enquiries and send links re. the Wal - you might also want to try the US Forums I mentioned. There is (or was) a Wal specific Forum (Steve Chesney? .. also a LH'er) which I'll post here (if I can find it) or send to you via PM (check New Messages on the TRHC of the BassChat page)[/quote] Got a pristine Suitcase + cab here that had been listed months. Steal at £700 and can't think why nobody bought it already. I may now have a single Briefcase for sale!! On the Wal, I spoke to Martin Petersen at The Bass Gallery, and he's agreed to list it as a commission sale - more soon. I'll be watching how your sale goes with great interest - what fabulous examples of the bass luthier's art!

[quote name='josh3184' post='503030' date='Jun 1 2009, 04:14 PM']Thought y'all might appreciate this [/quote] As if to confirm the old adage 'Just cos yer can, doesn't mean yer should'

Hey David. Good to see you again. Nice bass(es)! Shame I'm Left Handed Joined the forum as you suggested, and put my Lefty '84 Wal Custom up for folks to have a look at - check out the 'Left Handed Wal...' link below (somewhere...). You may care to show it to your American friend. Got more pix if you want 'em. Good luck selling these two beauties. Andy K.

[quote name='leftybassman392' post='500278' date='May 28 2009, 09:12 PM']Hey guys. As some of you have already noticed, I'm thinking of putting my 1984 Wal Custom 4-string lefty up for sale. I have a thread running in the 'basses for sale' forum. Put lots of detail into that posting so if nobody minds I'd rather not repeat myself here. Apologies if this confuses anybody. No photos ready at the time of writing, but should appear over the next day or two. I'll put them into the other thread and most likely dup them here. I'm happy for this to take as long as it takes (within reason) - I'm not doing it to generate funds. Willing to explore options and happy to consider trades for something of broadly similar quality.[/quote] [b]Update as of 30th May [/b]- a selection of pics of this magnificent beast is available in the appropriate thread in the 'basses for sale' forum. Enjoy! [b]Update as of 3rd June[/b]. After some interesting and enlightening conversations I've decided to put the Wal up for sale through Martin Petersen at the Bass Gallery in Camden. Check out the thread in 'Basses for Sale'.

[quote name='josh3184' post='501438' date='May 30 2009, 09:36 AM']can't wait for some pics [/quote] Your wish is my command. Now available in the original post. Another point that might be worth mentioning: I had a fascinating conversation with Paul Herman about this instrument. He told me that he'd be happy to carry out the service. He also pointed out that the Ebony fretboard featured on this instrument is quite an unusual configuration for this model - fretted Customs normally had Rosewood boards. I can confirm that this is the original specification as per the back of the control coverplate.

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='500958' date='May 29 2009, 02:38 PM']PM sent re: Paul Herman[/quote] Got it thanks.

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='500146' date='May 28 2009, 06:49 PM']Might be best to contact Paul Herman directly as he has taken up the Wal mantle now.. I'll PM you his contact details..[/quote] TIA. I'm guessing that he's a very busy man right now though. Great news that the Wal name is going to carry on.

Hey guys. As some of you have already noticed, I'm thinking of putting my 1984 Wal Custom 4-string lefty up for sale. I have a thread running in the 'basses for sale' forum. Put lots of detail into that posting so if nobody minds I'd rather not repeat myself here. Apologies if this confuses anybody. No photos ready at the time of writing, but should appear over the next day or two. I'll put them into the other thread and most likely dup them here. I'm happy for this to take as long as it takes (within reason) - I'm not doing it to generate funds. Willing to explore options and happy to consider trades for something of broadly similar quality.

[b]Note [/b]to Silverfoxnik: You're right - it is a Custom! Made in March 1984. Sorry for the error and thanks for pointing it out...appreciated. [b]Note [/b]to Coasterbass: Thanks for the good advice. Thought it might be better in the main topic area for now though, as I'm keen to discuss some points that might be of more general interest first. Is it heavy?...is it ever! Upside is the tone and sustain, which has to be heard to be believed. Just listen to this:............................................................................................... .................................................................................................... A bit more than the average Wal, I think you'll agree [b]Note [/b]to all: Photos will appear in the next few days. It could use a service. Anybody know who does it now that Pete has retired? Slight digression but a nice story that tells you something about Pete the Fish: I had the good fortune to meet him a couple of times - on one occasion, he suggested we go for lunch.... which turned out to be the local fleabit pub just round the corner from his workshop. Wanna know what his typical weekday lunch was? The biggest, greasiest bacon butty I'd ever laid eyes on at that point; a pint of best bitter and a roll-up - all at the same time! No wonder he's retired on health grounds. Lovely, lovely man - definitely old school though. More soon.

Thought I'd run this by y'all. I'm thinking of selling my Lefthanded Wal Custom, and am keen to get some feedback. I'm in no hurry as I don't need the money particularly (no more than normal anyway!), so am prepared to spend some time listening before I decide. It's a 1984 Custom with Wenge facings. It's in very good condition but has been well used by myself and others in it's time, and does have one or two minor marks - nothing serious though, and certainly nothing that's visible from audience range. Don't have the original case, but it has been stored, transported and looked after well. I've had it around 7 years. Photography will appear in due course. Why am I thinking of selling it? Well, to be honest, I don't play it these days. Haven't gigged it for ages, haven't gigged it regularly since I stopped playing in my mate's Jazz band a couple of years ago. So, possibly, time for it to move on. Plenty more info in the fullness of time, but that'll do for now. Feel free to ask. Price, well you know what it is and you know what it does. Don't have a definite price in mind, but even in depressed market conditions, good ones are still fetching over £2k. Please note, that's a tentative benchmark and not an o.n.o. price. Just so you know how I'm thinking. Rarity is certain to be a factor - I had it serviced by Pete the Fish when I bought it, and even he commented on how rare it was to see a left handed one. Trades, quite possibly for the right instrument - with cash adjustment as required. I'd be looking to replace it with something of broadly similar stature - talk to me! Not interested in gear though, as I love my PJB's and see no need to tinker. Update as of 30th May: Pics now available. Enjoy, but don't make a mess.: [attachment=26187:DSCF0023.JPG][attachment=26189:DSCF0025.JPG][attachment=26192:DSCF0026.JPG] [attachment=26190:DSCF0029.JPG][attachment=26191:DSCF0030.JPG]

Did I hear you say £700 for both? If so I'll take it. New to this forum so unsure how to proceed, but have traded on eBay for years (as Guitarplayer392). I live in Northampton area so should be no prob to collect. Free all next week. Andy K.

Hi there. Keen to buy this if it's still for sale, but remind me 'cos I'm thick and new to the forum- why are you selling an Overwater for £650. Andy, aka guitarplayer392 (eBay)