cetera Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) Sadly I need to part with my beautiful Nov 1983 Wal Mk1 Custom (W2205) from the original/classic Ian Waller & Pete Stevens era. The bass has a Mahogany core with Wenge facings, Indian Rosewood fingerboard with inlaid m.o.p. dot markers, Schaller machineheads and black/chrome custom Wal bridge. The neck is 34" scale/21 frets and of a six-piece laminate construction of Rock Maple, Hornbeam and Amazonian Hardwood. Electronics are the standard x2 Wal pickups with Volume, Blend and two parametric EQ Tone Control pots. There is extra 'pick attack' with the pull up Volume pot and extra focus on selected frequencies with the two pull up Tone pots. The bass also has ¼" and an integrated XLR balanced output, which allows for direct connection to a desk or other balanced input. It is currently strung with 45 - 105 strings. As we all know, Wal basses are hand made, beautifully constructed and individually unique instruments and this particular bass is surely one of the best. Indeed, when I had this fully serviced by Pete about 3 or 4 years ago, he told me that it was one of the [i][b]finest[/b][/i] examples he’d ever seen of this model. Condition is 'excellent' with just a few very light dings/surface scratches - to be expected from an almost 28 year old instrument. I have barely used it outside the house since owning it and a case will be included. The weight (according to my bathroom scales) is approx 8 lbs... I'm very sad to move it on but, as the owner of an incredibly rare 'Geddy Lee' Mk1 and a beautiful fretless Mk1 as well, I feel it is time to offer this classic up to someone else to enjoy to the max! So, without much more ado.... here she is: Now, to the price: I'm looking for [b]*SOLD*[/b] cash, cheque or bank transfer/IBAN. No Paypal or trades, thanks. Pickup is preferred (from Central London or Guildford/Surrey) but I WILL meet within a reasonable distance for petrol money. I WILL ship within the UK or Internationally but obviously, with a bass of this value, all shipping/insurance costs and any import taxes must be met by the buyer. Please see my superb feedback (link in sig below) for assurances of a clean/honest transaction. Edited March 21, 2011 by cetera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind pilot Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Amazingly beautiful bass. This will go fast I recon, if not, can I swap my wife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 [quote name='blind pilot' post='1147212' date='Mar 2 2011, 03:08 PM']Amazingly beautiful bass. This will go fast I recon, if not, can I swap my wife?[/quote] Is she fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 [quote name='cetera' post='1147228' date='Mar 2 2011, 03:18 PM']Is she fit? [/quote] Ye, pics please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind pilot Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 dead ringer>>>>>>>>>>[attachment=73702:Elle_MacPherson.jpg] (yes I is like well lucky innit!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 [quote name='blind pilot' post='1147237' date='Mar 2 2011, 03:22 PM']dead ringer>>>>>>>>>>[attachment=73702:Elle_MacPherson.jpg] (yes I is like well lucky innit!)[/quote] Nice! But I'd prefer a younger model or £2800 please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind pilot Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 [quote name='cetera' post='1147246' date='Mar 2 2011, 03:28 PM']Nice! But I'd prefer a younger model or £2800 please [/quote] I can Iron her first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTool Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 [quote name='cetera' post='1147739' date='Mar 2 2011, 09:43 PM']Bump! [/quote] GUMPH ............. ......that is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barend Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 great bass! too bad it ain't a fretless. Otherwise I would have seriously thought about buying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Think I've heard and played this one at the 'Walfest in 2006... From memory, it's got a fantastic tone, determined in part by the wenge facings which give it more edge than some of the other facings often used by Wal! But as well as that, it has all the versatility that comes with the Wal electronics.. Good luck with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Amazing looking bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleblob Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I saw this last night and had to check whether mine was still in it's case as this is a deadringer for my early Wal (also built around the same time). Fantastic basses, fantastic sound, good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 (edited) Thanks chaps! Yes Nik, this is the one you played at Walfest! Now, I've had a fair few people make contact about this bass already, but obviously with an instrument of this value (and the tough current financial climate) people are finding it hard to be the first to get the full amount together.... [i]*finance arrangements deleted now SOLD*[/i] Hope that helps?! Please see my extensive feedback (link below) for assurances of my honesty and trading/selling reputation on these boards. Edited March 18, 2011 by cetera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 What a lovely top wood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Just bee-yootiful. And a very fair finance deal too Can say from experience that cetera's a top guy to deal with, and really knows / looks after his bass gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 [quote name='Shaggy' post='1148668' date='Mar 3 2011, 05:51 PM']Just bee-yootiful. And a very fair finance deal too Can say from experience that cetera's a top guy to deal with, and really knows / looks after his bass gear[/quote] Thanks Shaggy! I appreciate your kind words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Cetera that is a seriously nice looking and GAS inducing Wal you have there! I never paid much attention to Wal's until I was lent a Mk.1 to do some recording with many moons ago Have a BUMP for a bass I wish I could afford. Regards, Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 (edited) Thanks Jon! Edited March 7, 2011 by cetera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Nice bass. Had a fretless Wal yrs ago in early 80's but this looks far nicer than mine did. If I hadn't bought my Overwater last year I might have gone for this. Good luck with sale Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Thanks Dave! It is rather lovely:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jappo81 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Which is the weight? Tks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='Jappo81' post='1154947' date='Mar 9 2011, 09:20 AM']Which is the weight? Tks![/quote] The weight (according to my bathroom scales) is approx 8 lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesco Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Is this beauty still here! BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 [quote name='Francesco' post='1164785' date='Mar 16 2011, 06:49 PM']Is this beauty still here! BUMP[/quote] Not for long! Some serious interest occuring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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