Rich

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It already is a great company. And when it comes down to it, the decision is neither yours nor mine to make. As I've already said on more than one occasion, it is what it is.

Obviously I'd prefer it if Wals were built like Foderas and priced like Squiers and had a lead time of 3 months, but that's not going to happen either. I'm entirely happy that the Wal brand is in the apparently safe hands that it's in -- and as far as costs and lead time are concerned, it really is what it is. I'm at a loss to understand your gist TBH.

30 miles south of Wellington.

Would you/we ask the same questions of Fodera? Or Alembic? Or any other high-value/low-volume bass maker? I've got a Wal**, an old Pro that I was lucky enough to pick up back when they were as cheap as chips. Obviously from a purely fiscal point of view I'm very happy that its value has gone through the roof, but on the other hand it's a real shame that -- barring a pools win or a substantial dip into my pension lump sum -- I will never own the Mk3 5-string I'd so desperately love. However, it is what it is. I think it's entirely up to Paul and the Wal crew how they want to run their ship. If their current business model is sustainable and comfortable, then they have every right to keep it that way. ** and guess what, I'm neither a doctor nor a lawyer and can string at least 3 notes together. Ain't stereotypes great?

Yes, I think the location was generally agreed by the then membership as a good compromise for all. Obviously we'd all love it to be 5 miles from our front door but in the absence of matter transporters or a wormhole in space-time that's a bit difficult. It certainly worked ok for me because a) I like a drive and b) my bro lives near N'ampton so it was a good excuse to pop in and see him. I'd be up for a National Bash v3.0 if it was similarly located.

I've always loved the cool, functional simplicity of the Aria/Westone headstock. I definitely prefer 2+2 or 3+2 to 4 inline.

This Is Mine - Heaven 17

Cardiac Arrest - Madness

Pimple Twist Of Fate - Bob Dylan

The Lone Ranger - Quantum Jump

Spin You Ahound - Poodle of Mudd

Come Fry With Me - Ol' Blue Eyes

Misty Mountain Hob - Led Zep

This Is The (Bell)End - Doors

You Idiot - Toby Fox

As good as it appears to be, it is totally blown out of the water and into matchstick sized smithereens by the extraordinary teeny-tinies built by our own @Jabba_the_gut. They have to be heard to be believed. Here are a couple of shots of his amazing instruments from one of the South West Bass Bashes.

Yes. I get through quite a lot of superglue..!

Kinky Boots - Honor Blackman & Patrick Macnee

We tend to rehearse on the Wednesday prior to a gig. The two or three day gap allows for any personal practice time to work on anything that didn't go so well at rehearsal, if needed.

Pardon Me, Madam, My Name Is Eve - Elvis Costello

With a Little Bit of Luck - My Fair Lady OST

There It Is - Shalamar

Pretty in Pink - Psychedelic Furs