MoJoKe Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) Hi Guys, My 1985 Fretless Mk1 Wal was built for me as the first of a bookmatched pair, and was signed off by Ian Waller, with its beautiful and quite unusual Olive Ash facings, and an unlined Indian Ebony fingerboard. I chose the facings and the second set were stashed in a filing cabinet until the following year when the second, fretted, one was made. The neck is a "C" profile, rather than the more common "V", more details further down the thread. I always said I would never sell this beautiful bass, but sadly needs must to fund the build of its 5 string replacement. Having made the change to 5 strings I now find the change between 5 and 4 difficult when playing live, so she must go When I bought it I was touring extensively so I upgraded the standard Hiscox type case to the fitted flightcase (which is so solid it could probably withstand a nuclear explosion!), which will be included, and the bass weighs 10.2lb I am perfectly happy to ship anywhere at your expense, or meet oyu somewere for a handover and I am open to [b]sensible offers around £2700[/b]. Photos and sample sounds here [url="http://www.2things.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14&Itemid=14"]Wal Images[/url] [attachment=96963:IMG_1682.JPG] Edited February 27, 2012 by MoJoKe
MoJoKe Posted January 8, 2012 Author Posted January 8, 2012 [quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1326056195' post='1491762'] Extraordinarily beautiful.... [/quote] Thank you!
pierreganseman Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 at this very minute... I wonder why i have 5 basses on sale... no one to buy them... and so... no way to buy this... life sux...
Clarky Posted January 8, 2012 Posted January 8, 2012 Phwoar! You were right, Kevin, about it being a looker ... hope my incomer looks as good in the flesh
MoJoKe Posted January 8, 2012 Author Posted January 8, 2012 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1326058146' post='1491809'] Phwoar! You were right, Kevin, about it being a looker ... hope my incomer looks as good in the flesh [/quote] I [i]did try[/i] to tell you!
Francesco Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 This is a very very special fretless. And very very tempting, considering trades?
MoJoKe Posted January 9, 2012 Author Posted January 9, 2012 [quote name='Francesco' timestamp='1326137887' post='1492850'] This is a very very special fretless. And very very tempting, considering trades? [/quote] Thank you all for your compliments, Yes, its [i][b]very [/b][/i]special, which is why I have had to think so long and hard about selling it, as it was made for me. Sadly no, I'm not considering trades, I am planning a new build...
patrickp Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 One of the nicest Wal's I've seen so far.....would be mine if it had frets on it. Good luck with the sale anyway....
MoJoKe Posted January 9, 2012 Author Posted January 9, 2012 (edited) [quote name='patrickp' timestamp='1326144760' post='1493003'] One of the nicest Wal's I've seen so far.....would be mine if it had frets on it. Good luck with the sale anyway.... [/quote] The texture of the grain really is lovely... Sadly I sold its fretted bookmatched pair about 10 years ago... can be seen in action here:- [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JVRzd8_BI4&feature=g-upl&context=G2a06937AUAAAAAAADAA[/media] Please no comments on the quality of the miming or the chewing!! Edited January 9, 2012 by MoJoKe
bassatnight Posted January 10, 2012 Posted January 10, 2012 Looks like I am going to miss out on this beautiful bass! Someone is going to be very happy! Kev's a top bloke too!
MoJoKe Posted January 10, 2012 Author Posted January 10, 2012 [quote name='bassatnight' timestamp='1326153696' post='1493205'] Looks like I am going to miss out on this beautiful bass! Someone is going to be very happy! Kev's a top bloke too! [/quote] Lots of PM's as you'd imagine, but the fat lady hasn't quite finished her song yet....!!
MoJoKe Posted January 12, 2012 Author Posted January 12, 2012 I've just found the original Allen key...
Chris2112 Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 [quote name='MoJoKe' timestamp='1326152157' post='1493182'] The texture of the grain really is lovely... Sadly I sold its fretted bookmatched pair about 10 years ago... can be seen in action here:- [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JVRzd8_BI4&feature=g-upl&context=G2a06937AUAAAAAAADAA[/media] Please no comments on the quality of the miming or the chewing!! [/quote] My main question is, who the hell was buying these guy's records?
wombatboter Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 I did (and so did a lot of people around here in Belgium). Lots of great songs like Rocket or the even funky Moonshine Sally.
MB1 Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 My main question is, who the hell was buying these guy's records? MB1. Think they were more popular in the U.K in the 70s...They had quite a few hits in the era Slade,Sweet ,T.rex, Glitter band,Suzi quatro,etc were all chart regulars. This Clip is of the later band without Rob Davis who gave them there guitar sound ....(Tiger feet...,The cat crept in......still remember that heart/arrow guitar on Top of the pops.)
MoJoKe Posted January 12, 2012 Author Posted January 12, 2012 [quote name='MB1' timestamp='1326392152' post='1496688'] My main question is, who the hell was buying these guy's records? MB1. Think they were more popular in the U.K in the 70s...They had quite a few hits in the era Slade,Sweet ,T.rex, Glitter band,Suzi quatro,etc were all chart regulars. This Clip is of the later band without Rob Davis who gave them there guitar sound ....(Tiger feet...,The cat crept in......still remember that heart/arrow guitar on Top of the pops.) [/quote] Tiger feet was No. 1 in 1974, which was one of 3 x No 1's, and a host of top 10 singles. The original band split in 1981ish, and I served my time with Les in the mid 80's, touring with other 70's bands, the likes of Sweet, Glitter band, Rubettes, etc. more info here [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mud_(band"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mud_(band[/url]), and I am one of a small select number of guys who had the privilege of working with him. The soundtrack for this 321 appearance was recorded in one take, with just 1 bass and 1 guitar drop-in, at a London studio (can't remember which) in between a lunchtime gig at a holiday camp in Hunstanton and an evening gig in Brighton! I'm glad no-one has commented on the crap miming and the big hair! Now someone buy my bass please!!
Clarky Posted January 12, 2012 Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1326373516' post='1496186'] My main question is, who the hell was buying these guy's records? [/quote] 'Tiger feet' was my second ever single -, after Hurricane Smith's 'Oh babe, what would you say'. So I was buying their records! Back on track, bump for a gorgeous bass Edited January 12, 2012 by Clarky
MoJoKe Posted January 13, 2012 Author Posted January 13, 2012 Still no sarcastic comments on youtube embarrassment..... Truly Amazing!!!
MoJoKe Posted January 14, 2012 Author Posted January 14, 2012 Just put this lovely Wal on the scales, and its 10.2lb
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