FrederikVanDuuren Posted November 24, 2011 Posted November 24, 2011 (edited) WAL MK 1 1983 4 STRING FRETLESS PADOUKE FACINGS MAHOGANY CORE INDIAN ROSEWOOD FRETBOARD Unique Lined [b]fretless[/b] with side dot markers in the [u][b]regular positions[/b][/u]. The condition is fantastic - the photo say it all really. Electrics are tip top. Included is a very nice, plush and sturdy custom made case. The price is [s][b]3000[/b][/s] [i][b]2850[/b][/i] euro, including Wal-branded hard case. Send your offer via Private Message This is a beauty & rare line fretless, so the highest bid gets it... Edited December 13, 2011 by FrederikVanDuuren
gary mac Posted November 25, 2011 Posted November 25, 2011 Another lovely Wal, good luck with your sale.
pierreganseman Posted November 25, 2011 Posted November 25, 2011 Loads of wal on here at the moment... :-p you've got PM fred :-)
FrederikVanDuuren Posted November 25, 2011 Author Posted November 25, 2011 (edited) Wals are are & this one is in perfect condition... GoodAsNew from 1983 Edited November 25, 2011 by FrederikVanDuuren
barend Posted November 25, 2011 Posted November 25, 2011 (edited) Are you sure that is an rosewood fretboard? looks like ebony Edited November 25, 2011 by barend
FrederikVanDuuren Posted November 25, 2011 Author Posted November 25, 2011 (edited) Rosewood 100% sure ! Look at the backplate image [attachment=93892:wal 0.jpg] Edited November 26, 2011 by FrederikVanDuuren
Laurence Posted November 25, 2011 Posted November 25, 2011 Are you sure the side dot markers are unique? My Wal has it (it is a 2011 one though.... and I believe Mick Karn's Tulipwood facing Wal has it as well. Laurence
barend Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 My fretless wal Pro also has the markers just like this one. It is not unique but it is more rare since most Wals have the dots right on the lines. I prefer it like this one.
FrederikVanDuuren Posted November 26, 2011 Author Posted November 26, 2011 (edited) i will upload this afternoon a side picture of the side dot markers below some more pictures... fred [attachment=93889:IMG_1045.jpg][attachment=93890:IMG_1046.jpg] Edited November 26, 2011 by FrederikVanDuuren
FrederikVanDuuren Posted November 26, 2011 Author Posted November 26, 2011 (edited) and YES its a real WAL lol Edited November 26, 2011 by FrederikVanDuuren
Francesco Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 If you think that fretboard is made out of rosewood, you cleary don't no your wood. We have a saying in the region where I live, si sente squillare il campanello, ma non so dove il batacchio si blocca.
pierreganseman Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 [quote name='Francesco' timestamp='1322306522' post='1449085'] If you think that fretboard is made out of rosewood, you cleary don't no your wood. We have a saying in the region where I live, si sente squillare il campanello, ma non so dove il batacchio si blocca. [/quote] My wal has an indian rosewood fingerboad... with very few figuring in it... Looks very dark too... just like that one... as there is about a billion sort of wood within the familly of rosewood.. And the backplate says indian rosewood too... are you implying that wal made a mistake on two basses, and put rosewood on TWO back plate when it was ebony? very hard to say from pictures anyways.... No need for that kinda post on a seller's thread to me....
Laurence Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 [quote name='Francesco' timestamp='1322306522' post='1449085'] If you think that fretboard is made out of rosewood, you cleary don't no your wood. We have a saying in the region where I live, si sente squillare il campanello, ma non so dove il batacchio si blocca. [/quote] Wal use a huge range of woods, and don't forget that wood cuts are all completely different even if they're the same species, let alone tree! [quote name='pierreganseman' timestamp='1322310609' post='1449175'] My wal has an indian rosewood fingerboad... with very few figuring in it... Looks very dark too... just like that one... as there is about a billion sort of wood within the familly of rosewood.. And the backplate says indian rosewood too... are you implying that wal made a mistake on two basses, and put rosewood on TWO back plate when it was ebony? very hard to say from pictures anyways.... No need for that kinda post on a seller's thread to me.... [/quote] +1!
Laurence Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 [quote name='FrederikVanDuuren' timestamp='1322305137' post='1449053'] i will upload this afternoon a side picture of the side dot markers below some more pictures... fred [attachment=93889:IMG_1045.jpg][attachment=93890:IMG_1046.jpg] [/quote] Absolutely stunning looking bass by the way! I saw one of Paul's recent Padauk faced Wals and it looked fantastic, might have to get another with those facings me thinks.......
wombatboter Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 Whatever wood it's made of.. something tells me that this bass can sing, that's all that matters to me. I have always been a player and sometimes the specs of a bass don't mean a thing to me.. as long as it inspires me.
FrederikVanDuuren Posted November 26, 2011 Author Posted November 26, 2011 (edited) some pictures of the side dot markers... hope this helps Edited November 26, 2011 by FrederikVanDuuren
Francesco Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 Building basses is done by humans and even the best one's make mistakes. According to it's controlcavietyplate this bass left the shop without a neck..... Good luck with the sale, the padouk looks great.
FrederikVanDuuren Posted November 26, 2011 Author Posted November 26, 2011 (edited) Francesco, Whats your point here? Stuck by a bee? You are talking about your bass issues... Your bass plate is not my bass plate Edited November 26, 2011 by FrederikVanDuuren
noelk27 Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 [quote name='Francesco' timestamp='1322306522' post='1449085']If you think that fretboard is made out of rosewood, you cleary don't no your wood. We have a saying in the region where I live, si sente squillare il campanello, ma non so dove il batacchio si blocca.[/quote] Are you referring to "real" rosewoods, Dalbergia such as Nigra (Brazilian) and Latifolia (Indian), or the other woods commonly termed rosewoods, but not of the genus? Personally, owning instruments that feature Brazilian and Indian rosewood touchboards, I'm more than able to believe that this Wal features Indian rosewood, leaving aside that some luthiers will use stains to reinforce the colouring of timbers.
Mr Bassman Posted November 27, 2011 Posted November 27, 2011 (edited) I was wondering if this bass was originally fretted, as Ebony was the preferred fretless fingerboard, and the backplate states fretboard!!!! Anyway, what do I Know, I only own 3 Wals at present. Have a bump for a great looking bass on me! Edited November 27, 2011 by Mr Bassman
FrederikVanDuuren Posted December 2, 2011 Author Posted December 2, 2011 The previous owner, was the first owner and told me that he bought it NEW fretless...
bassplace Posted December 3, 2011 Posted December 3, 2011 My ProIIe finished in 81 has a Rosewood FB. And was fretless originally so rosewood is not that uncommon for fretless. Also pretty common to have side dots where there are when fretlines are included. Beautiful bass. I love it, just can't afford it. Right now planning to send by fretted back to Wal to regain its original fretless state. dunc
FrederikVanDuuren Posted December 3, 2011 Author Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) C-shape will add a picture later today... Edited December 3, 2011 by FrederikVanDuuren
wombatboter Posted December 3, 2011 Posted December 3, 2011 Struck me recently that we share the same gear.. not too many chances to find someone who also has a fretless Wal, a Pedulla Buzz and an Adamovic :-)
Recommended Posts