gary mac Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 [quote name='mikeswals' timestamp='1479257272' post='3175204'] Not here yet. It left Wal on monday. But now I get to play the waiting game on how long it takes to get thru US customs. My last one in June took 8 days to get thru. [/quote] So long as it gets there safe and sound, it's going to be worth the wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 [quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1479236142' post='3174977'] Blimey Gary you have some lovely gear mate but you do deserve as you are a top geezer and need to treat yourself ps can you adopt me lol [/quote] Thanks Thunderbird, very kind of you to say so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeswals Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Amazingly it arrived in only 2 days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 [quote name='mikeswals' timestamp='1479503701' post='3177151'] Amazingly it arrived in only 2 days! [/quote]Have you been able to put it down yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kulit17 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) I got my January 2017 Mk3 build last week!! If you want take a peak of my lengthy post and more pics on talkbass, i posted it here: [url="https://www.talkbass.com/threads/nwbd-journey-with-me-custom-wal-build-content-warning-picture-heavy.1265808/"]https://www.talkbass...-heavy.1265808/[/url] Edited January 30, 2017 by kulit17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 [color=#0000ff][size=8]COR![/size][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kulit17 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 [quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1486828087' post='3234843'] [color=#0000ff][size=8]COR![/size][/color] [/quote] COR?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 [quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1486828087' post='3234843'] [color=#0000ff][size=8]COR![/size][/color] [/quote] [size=8][color=#0000cd]BLIMEY![/color][/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 [quote name='kulit17' timestamp='1486833048' post='3234901'] COR?? [/quote] http://youtu.be/z84nRqgl5ws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Bassman Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Well after years and years of lusting I'm finally getting closer to owning a MK1. I kicked the order off about 13 months ago... It should be with me in Dec.... I've gone for a fretted ebony board and birds eye maple body cap. Here's some pics... I can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnR Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Lovely and a mirror image of my soon to be restored Wal. Owned by me since new in 1988. It was originally black poly and I foolishly removed the finish back in 1991 making a mess of the body in the process. After much discussion with Paul on options I decided to have a new body built and have gone for birdseye maple facings as I think they will make a great contrast with the original black poly neck. I love the idea of having a bass which is a mix of original era built by Ian and new era build by Paul. [url="https://flic.kr/p/SXgSMn"][/url][url="https://flic.kr/p/SXgSMn"]IMG_1582[/url] by [url="https://www.flickr.com/photos/133023872@N03/"]John Robertson[/url], on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Paid a visit to Wal HQ this morning to pick up my ziricote sixer fresh from a service. Plays like a dream after a setup and a bit of TLC... Some real works of art in progress. A very eye catching trans green high gloss mk3 four string over quilted maple with a matching headstock and a gorgeous recently completed spalted maple mk3 fiver which prompted me to choose a similar top for my incoming fretless from the huge selection Paul has in Stock... some astonishing bits of wood, pretty much something for all tastes. Lots in progress by the looks of it and a full order book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeswals Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) Added a black and gold Mk2 to the fold. Also sold off my last Mk1. Edited March 26, 2017 by mikeswals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 [quote name='mikeswals' timestamp='1490511394' post='3265529'] Added a black and gold Mk2 to the fold. Also sold off my last Mk1. [/quote] Lovely You got any being built at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kulit17 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Rob, you happen to grab any pics while at Wal HQ? the ones you spoke about sound intriguing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeswals Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Rob, that trans green Mk3 I know is on order for guy in the San Francisco area here in the States. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeswals Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1490511593' post='3265530'] Lovely You got any being built at the moment? [/quote] Yes, a 4 string Mk2 in trans red gloss. probably done around Aug of '18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) [quote name='kulit17' timestamp='1490540917' post='3265797'] Rob, you happen to grab any pics while at Wal HQ? the ones you spoke about sound intriguing. [/quote] I didn't unfortunately... it was a bit of a quick visit before work. One thing I intended to take a photo of was the neck rack where Paul keeps work in progress and recently completed necks, kinda looks like a wine rack. The bottom row was reserved for "Serial offenders" and had the names of regular customers printed above the slots... My name was there, as I assume was yours and Mike [quote name='mikeswals' timestamp='1490552973' post='3265923'] Rob, that trans green Mk3 I know is on order for guy in the San Francisco area here in the States. [/quote] It was something special... really stood out. the matched headstock looked fantastic [quote name='mikeswals' timestamp='1490553522' post='3265926'] Yes, a 4 string Mk2 in trans red gloss. probably done around Aug of '18. [/quote] I was asking Paul about the trans gloss finishes and he said they were almost exclusively for you guys on that side of the pond... The standard of finishing is exquisite, I think I may be tempted by a trans finish on a future build. Edited March 27, 2017 by CamdenRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Another thing that always surprises me and I was reminded of it again when I visited last week, is that Paul only puts out Two or Three completed instruments a month... The man's commitment to quality is admirable... nothing is rushed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 [quote name='JohnR' timestamp='1490353815' post='3264501'] Lovely and a mirror image of my soon to be restored Wal. Owned by me since new in 1988. It was originally black poly and I foolishly removed the finish back in 1991 making a mess of the body in the process. After much discussion with Paul on options I decided to have a new body built and have gone for birdseye maple facings as I think they will make a great contrast with the original black poly neck. I love the idea of having a bass which is a mix of original era built by Ian and new era build by Paul. [url="https://flic.kr/p/SXgSMn"][/url][url="https://flic.kr/p/SXgSMn"]IMG_1582[/url] by [url="https://www.flickr.com/photos/133023872@N03/"]John Robertson[/url], on Flickr [/quote]Triggers broom lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricky Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) 1978 Pro 1E Edited March 28, 2017 by tricky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeswals Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Nice, love the way the Pro's look in sunburst! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeswals Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1490600553' post='3266178'] I was asking Paul about the trans gloss finishes and he said they were almost exclusively for you guys on that side of the pond... The standard of finishing is exquisite, I think I may be tempted by a trans finish on a future build. [/quote] If I must be brutally honest on why I order gloss, is because I hate the way the thin standard finish wears off and is easy to break through. I'll buy used Wals that to me just have unsightly and sometimes weird wear patches. The gloss finished ones barely need a polishing. But "serial offenders", ha! Now that's funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaners70 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 [quote name='mikeswals' timestamp='1490741997' post='3267664'] If I must be brutally honest on why I order gloss, is because I hate the way the thin standard finish wears off and is easy to break through. I'll buy used Wals that to me just have unsightly and sometimes weird wear patches. The gloss finished ones barely need a polishing. But "serial offenders", ha! Now that's funny! [/quote] lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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