WalBone Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 For very reluctant sale, one of only two [b]36-inch[/b] [b]scale[/b], 6-string instruments ever made by Pete at Wal basses. The bass must be about 5 or 6 years old now but looks brand new, with no marks anywhere - the condition is immaculate. It has a solid ash body and ebony fingerboard, with a lovely bass-clef inlay at the 12th fret. Hardware is all gold. The bass has an interesting history, starting life as a prototype for an alternative on-board pre-amp that Pete and I were working on until ill-health got the better of him. Paul Herman has since fitted the standard pickups and pre-amp and set the bass up beautifully so it plays like a dream. The Wal 6 is a powerful enough instrument normally, but the combination of the solid ash body and longer scale give this one a truly thunderous sound! Bass comes with a Hiscox case (as most Wals have over recent years). Given its rarity and condition, I'm looking for offers around the £4,500 mark. No trades. I strongly recommend a test -drive! Pictures follow - excuse the duff photography (there is more reflection with the flash, but it gives a more accurate impression of the colour of the wood) [attachment=112470:Wal6_6.JPG] [attachment=112468:Wal6_2.JPG] [attachment=112469:Wal6_3.JPG] [attachment=112471:Wal6_13.JPG] [attachment=112472:Wal6_1.JPG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Oh my , what a lovely Wal ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubis Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 That's beautiful, you must be gutted to let it go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osborne900 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Would you consider trades for limbs or internal organs. That's gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJoKe Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I had two Olive Ash faced Mk1's. It is such a beautiful textured finish and catches the light so nicely, I think the by far the best looking Wals by a mile. The tone is gorgeous too. I have regretted selling mine so much... Sorry, you probably didn't want to hear that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalBone Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Yes, I've always like ash, since the first Pro 2 I had. You're right - I have to try not to think too hard about selling, but needs must! As long as it goes to a good home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kees_SoS Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Wow! Bump, indeed! That must sound incredible with the extended scale. I didn't know they'd done any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osborne900 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Bump for a yummy 12th fret inlay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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