Francesco Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) I could trade my Wal fretted four string with some cash. Edited January 16, 2011 by Francesco
littleal Posted January 18, 2011 Author Posted January 18, 2011 I need to stick with 6 strings really
Mr Bassman Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) [quote name='littleal' post='1093336' date='Jan 18 2011, 12:04 AM']I need to stick with 6 strings really [/quote] Just wondered what yours weighs Al My fretted is a tad over 11lbs 5.5k just a bit of info on mine I already had both fretted & fretless 5 string wals when I met Pete down at the Music fair in '94, he gave me a photo of a prototype 6 string, which I still have somewhere. Anyway I got him to make me one, don't know if it's the first custom order or not, I think Rob Burns claims that, but mine is August 94 and became my main instrument for about 4 years until taking a sabbatical. Since then it only comes out about twice a year so it really needs a new curator who will use it. Edited January 18, 2011 by Mr Bassman
littleal Posted January 18, 2011 Author Posted January 18, 2011 She weighs just under 11lbs & has perfect balance, absolutely no neck dive or anything,
Mr Bassman Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 [quote name='littleal' post='1093358' date='Jan 18 2011, 12:22 AM']She weighs just under 11lbs & has perfect balance, absolutely no neck dive or anything,[/quote] thought yours might be a bit lighter I just edited my last post with a bit of info
littleal Posted January 18, 2011 Author Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) That's cool, I've seen Rob burns one I think It has a solid ash body? Some info on my wal: It has the neck pick up moved back towards the bridge pick up (20mm gap between the two) Makes for a real punch sound, Dunlop recest strap locks & the tuners very slightly down slanted, so she is really a one off, I'm still up for a trade & your fretted would be played as she should be Edited January 18, 2011 by littleal
Mr Bassman Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 [quote name='littleal' post='1093369' date='Jan 18 2011, 12:37 AM']That's cool, I've seen Rob burns one I think It has a solid ash body? Some info on my wal: It has the neck pick up moved back towards the bridge pick up (20mm gap between the two) Makes for a real punch sound, Dunlop recest strap locks & the tunes very slightly down slanted, so she is really a one off, I'm still up for a trade & your fretted would be played as she should be [/quote] Might be easier move the fretless 5 on. Hmmmmmmm!
littleal Posted January 19, 2011 Author Posted January 19, 2011 Back up for trade, px or sale Still looking for the right smith BT6,
littleal Posted January 20, 2011 Author Posted January 20, 2011 Heres a backing track i did for my daughter using this wal, Direct into the desk, Desk eq set flat, Bridge pickup solo'd tone filter on 2 & pick attack engaged,
littleal Posted January 20, 2011 Author Posted January 20, 2011 Some interesting offers on the table but I'm still looking for the right smith
littleal Posted January 21, 2011 Author Posted January 21, 2011 Price drop to 3'500 only as something has come up
littleal Posted January 21, 2011 Author Posted January 21, 2011 Times must be hard, there are some fantastic basses for sale on here at really good prices & nothings moving
Francesco Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Is this one of a kind, unique fretless monster still here! BUMP!
littleal Posted January 23, 2011 Author Posted January 23, 2011 Yep! she's still here waiting for a loving new owner
MilkyBarKid Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 [quote name='littleal' post='1095249' date='Jan 19 2011, 03:07 PM']Back up for trade, px or sale Still looking for the right smith BT6,[/quote] Have you asked Wal about fretting your existing neck - I think I might do the same with my 5 string fretless. I don't know how they would compare with the previous posters quote, but I'd personally be happier with Wal carrying out the work (no slur intended on quality of other posters offer - he's just an unknown quantity as far as I'm concerned).
littleal Posted January 25, 2011 Author Posted January 25, 2011 I had thought about it but i think it's best kept original, the guy offering to fret it for me is Alex from the bass gallery in camden (sei bass) they have done work for me in the past with superb results
fernandobicho Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Hello Can this be your wanted Smith? [url="http://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce.php?annonce=610203"]http://www.zikinf.com/annonces/dispannonce...?annonce=610203[/url] for 3100 euro, it's a bargain. I have a Wal mark I, 1987, with a fretted neck and an extra fretless neck.... Maybe I sell it one of these days.... Cheers
fernandobicho Posted January 25, 2011 Posted January 25, 2011 Oooops sorry, the price it's 1600 euro, not 3600.....
littleal Posted January 26, 2011 Author Posted January 26, 2011 That is a bargain! Unfortunately no cash at the moment until my wal goes
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