**SOLD** 1987 Wal Lined Fretless 4 String £3000

[pcrawf]

Up for sale, after too many years of not being played, is my beautiful Wal fretless bass. Made in 1987, I've owned it from new (I was eighteen then!), and to be honest, it's like selling a limb - albeit one that I haven't used for a while.

It's immaculate, somehow avoiding any major knocks and bangs over the years. Core is mahogany, facings are padauk, neck is the classic hornbeam / mukulungu / maple mix. Fingerboard is ebony.

I know the "lined fretless" look isn't especially cool, but I hope that someone out there will take the plunge and learn to love this bass the way I have for over half my life (wipes tear from eye).

Pics are at:

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I'm not looking to trade as I have two other basses that are not getting any use and am slowly building up to the idea of selling those too.


<edit>Should have mentioned that I'm located near Windsor, Berkshire</edit>

[TheGreek]

Nice bass:

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[Chris Horton]

Best wishes with the sale of this lovely bass .......

Wish I had the cash

[mentalextra]

OMG! I'm selling my car!

[Emanew]

I am looking for a fretless Wal for a long time....

[Mark Dixon]

Nothing like a fretless Wal to make the blood rush..

[pcrawf]

Seems like you're in the minority - no interest at all so far.

Does no-one even want to make me an offer?

(oh, and *bump*!)

[Chris Horton]

I'd love this bass but out of my price range ............ One day I will own a Wal frettless

[TheGreek]

I had a fretted one - couldn't get on with the neck profile...otherwise a bl00dy fantastic bass..this will sell - only a matter of time...alternatively there is always the WalNaturally forum.

[pcrawf]

Hi TheGreek,

Many thanks for your helpful posts! I'll certainly try my luck on the WalNaturally forum (I'm preparing to lose a couple of days as I read through it too - I'll always be a fan!)

All the best,


Peter

[Francesco]

Is this Wal still for sale?

[MikeBass]

[quote name='pcrawf' timestamp='1367694576' post='2068552']
Seems like you're in the minority - no interest at all so far.
[/quote]

There'll be plenty of interest - I'd love it! but, like a lot of others, just cant afford it - beautiful bass. a Wal is the only thing I have true GAS for now.

best of luck with the sale - it will go!

[sblueplanet]

Lovely.
Tried several times to get a 2nd hand lefty.

[pcrawf]

Some interest (at last), so If anyone out there wants to ask any questions or make a bid, then please do it soon.

Thanks to all those who have enquired so far.

[Francesco]

You don't see padouk facings that much. Who signed this one off?

[pcrawf]

It says "Wal" on the sticker on the inside :-)

[mikeswals]

Lovely. My fretless MkI was also a paduak. Sounded great with wonderful midrange bite.
pcrawf, I know that a fellow named Roy in Netherlands said he'd been trying to contact you but with no answer.

Edited July 19, 2013 by mikeswals

[pcrawf]

Thanks for the post Mike. Roy and I have been pm-ing.

[Francesco]

[quote name='pcrawf' timestamp='1374223265' post='2146530']
It says "Wal" on the sticker on the inside :-)
[/quote]

That explains its price. Good luck with the sale.

[mikeswals]

[quote name='Francesco' timestamp='1374350853' post='2148023']
That explains its price. Good luck with the sale.
[/quote]
The signature is nothing more than the person who did the final QC inspection and any final assembly.

[MoonBassAlpha]

C'mon, it's the hand of the MAN!