adamk550 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I am the lucky owner of four Wal's but, in recent years, I'm playing less and less ... and after a recent motorcycle accident which has left my left shoulder in a mess, I'm simply not playing at all. It seems a shame and waste of their talents for my basses to just sit there unused so the time has come to sell on one or more of them. So, in no particular order: - W2043 4 String Fretless. This is has a single pick up at the bridge and is passive, not active. There is slight wear on the fretboard (use of round wound strings) and a chip in the lacquer on the top/back of the body (see pic). Original brown Wal case (no keys for the locks however). I've owned this bass for over 20 years. I have no idea what this is worth as nothing comparable has come up for sale. - W2225 Mach II 4 String. Wenge body. Non Wal hard case. £2500 - W3742 Mach II 5 String, Birds Eye Maple, Original blue Wal case (one lock missing. no keys either). £3000 - W2783 Double Neck, 4 String MIDI bass and 4 string fretless. American Walnut body & gold hardware. I have all the cables, manuals and the rack mounted MIDI processor. Original fitted flight case. This was made for Steve Payne (his name is on the headstock) and I bought it from him a few years back. As I understand it, this is one of only two ever made, the other belongs to Jonas Hellborg - Make me an offer! To be completely open, all these basses have been used live, except the double neck which I've only used in the studio. There are some slight marks on the head stocks etc but nothing serious, The damage to the fretless is more serious but it was like that when I got it, it could be repaired pretty easily I think, I've just never done it I guess not all of these are "for sale", but I can't decide which I would keep - so I'll see what the interest is. I also have a red Yamaha TRB 6 string going for £500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamk550 Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 I should have also said that I'm know to the Wal community in the UK & US so be assured this isn't a scam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 That Mach II 5 String is stunning, shame I don't have 3k spare. Good luck with your sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I'm afraid you'll need to post prices on the Fretless & Double Neck. If you're not sure, please remove them from the post until you are, these are the For Sale rules. Best of luck with the sale, beautiful basses! Cheers Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 (edited) Hi AdamK550, Welcome to BassChat. My Q's for you are - Isn't the 4 string fretted a Mk.1 and where are you based please? Just the kind of thing I'm after but need to shift some other basses to raise the funds unfortunately. All the best, Jon [size=2]EDIT: Spelling. Again![/size] Edited August 15, 2012 by jonthebass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamk550 Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Yes, the fretted 4 string is Mk 1 not a Mk 2 - sorry for the confusion. I'm based in Somerset and I'm happy for people to come and try the basses first. Since I need to put a figure on the fretless and the double neck, I'm going to ask £1300 for the fretless and at least £4000 for the double neck Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 jesus..... NICE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 how heavy is the double neck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Very tasty flock of basses ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oli@bass Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Why oh why do the coolest offerings alway come around right after I have bought something else... Anyway, lovely collection of gorgeus Wals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBass Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 "Why oh why do the coolest offerings alway come around right after I have bought something else... " ditto. last GAS is for a Wal!! fabulous basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffo Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I used to have a wal double neck very similar but not a midi and was signed by Helborg, Walbassist had that before me, I still have the double neck gig bag if you need one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Could you tell me where the dots are situated on the side of the fretless neck of the doubleneck ? (between or on the lines ?) A picture would be helpfull.. Thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonCello Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Pure pornography! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamk550 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 [quote name='pierreganseman' timestamp='1345031799' post='1772546'] how heavy is the double neck? [/quote] It is quite heavy - play for a while and you know it. It made from American Walnut so my mates refer to it as the "coffee table" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamk550 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 [quote name='wombatboter' timestamp='1345116597' post='1773693'] Could you tell me where the dots are situated on the side of the fretless neck of the doubleneck ? (between or on the lines ?) A picture would be helpfull.. Thanks.. [/quote] The fretless neck is lined so the dots are between the fret lines. The 4 string fretless is unlined, so the dots are "on the fret" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamk550 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Since I've completely failed to work out how to add attachments to personal message replies, for all those people who wanted more pcitures, here they are. I've included shots of the cases, front, back, headstock, serial plate, controls etc as appropriate. You can see any minor bumps and wear from these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 A wall of Wals, beauties! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piotr Gruby Milczarek Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Yo I am interested In your 5-string Wal bass. What's the string spacing at the bridge, measured from center to center of the string? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x_Morning_Star_x Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I wish i could afford Just one of these!! i love their tone! good luck with sales! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 [quote name='adamk550' timestamp='1345026354' post='1772405'] I should have also said that I'm know to the Wal community in the UK & US so be assured this isn't a scam! [/quote] Forgive my ignorance, but what is the wal community? Also how would we contact this community should I need a reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 [quote name='the boy' timestamp='1345626457' post='1779537'] Forgive my ignorance, but what is the wal community? Also how would we contact this community should I need a reference. [/quote]I assume the seller is referring to the walbassesnaturally forum [url="http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/messages/13193?xm=1&o=1&l=1"]http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/messages/13193?xm=1&o=1&l=1[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbybloke68 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Sent a pm a few days ago, no reply yet??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loic.bass Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 My god, i love the 5 strings. A trade with a Benavente Vortex Custom 5 strings ? I think That your response is " no ", but i must try !!! Good sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamk550 Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1345626738' post='1779545'] I assume the seller is referring to the walbassesnaturally forum [url="http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/messages/13193?xm=1&o=1&l=1"]http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/messages/13193?xm=1&o=1&l=1[/url] [/quote] Yes that was what I was referring to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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