RonC Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Francesco' post='1375393' date='Sep 16 2011, 01:28 PM']It looks like an old one, if you look at the stringtree. Is it made bij Paul, the guy who runs Wal basses? [/quote] No, you are right, it's an old one(80's i believe)! I meant pete or wal... (i editted my previous post). Edited September 16, 2011 by RonC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesco Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 (edited) It certainly looked like an oldie. Thanks. @ it seems it has some kind of black stripe in the center of the body. Is that an Wal option? Edited September 17, 2011 by Francesco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonC Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 [quote name='Francesco' timestamp='1316201993' post='1375913'] It certainly looked like an oldie. Thanks. @ it seems it has some kind of black stripe in the center of the body. Is that an Wal option? [/quote] That's right, They often used to place a center stripe between the two bookmatched laminated facings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) The 6 that was littleal's is temporarily in my possession (the bass is staggering in every way, I just can't play 6s). I know there are some images up in earlier pages but I was taking photographs for an interested party (potential purchaser) so thought I'd stick a few on here. Taking a good look at the bass confirmed my earlier thoughts - the work that Paul is producing is fabulous - the aesthetic and quality remains intact, but the visual appeal of some of the new basses is just stunning Edited September 19, 2011 by lozbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 [quote name='RonC' timestamp='1316079200' post='1374138'] Could it be this one? At the 12th of august i picked up my MK1 sycamore Wal at the workshop, which looks a bit like flamed maple. [/quote] The thing with sycamore is that I find it's a bit more 'white' or pearlescent than maple. The back of my ACG is flamed sycamore, which is quite sharply constrasted against the golden tint of the flamed maple neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) I've joined the Wal club, Mk1 1983 wenge facings, this bass has been owned by a couple of BCers but now it's all mine and I'm loving it! [attachment=90064:wal.jpg] Edited September 23, 2011 by steviedee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeswals Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Congrats sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 [quote name='steviedee' timestamp='1316814804' post='1383421'] I've joined the Wal club, Mk1 1983 wenge facings, this bass has been owned by a couple of BCers but now it's all mine and I'm loving it! [attachment=90064:wal.jpg] [/quote] Hey congrats Stevie! Looks good against the blonde DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJoKe Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 anyone out there wanna discuss a Mk1 fretless trade for a mk2 or 3 5 string fretless. Beautiful olive ash facings, was built for me in '86, beautiful condition, pics on request? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 So you're trying to offload a mk1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJoKe Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 [quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1316882531' post='1384051'] So you're trying to offload a mk1? [/quote] Was this to me? Not sure as not quoted... If it was, then no! not necessarily... I had two bookmatched Wals made to order in the 80's. I stupidly sold the fretted one in a time of financial desperation in the early 90s, and regretted ever since. I swore I would never sell the Fretless, but as I now only seem to play 5 strings it spends its life in a case. If there was anyone out there with a 5 string fretless who would like to trade I would love to discuss... If I [i]had [/i]to sell it to buy a 5 string, I would only advertise and sell this [i]after [/i]I had bought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritchaser Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 7/2010 + 9/2011 Wal porn: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 That white one is very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barend Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 (edited) Really like the right one. Beautiful finish. is that some sort of sycamore? is it a recent one? Edited October 2, 2011 by barend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 The top on that one looks like creased silk! Very different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritchaser Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 [quote name='barend' timestamp='1317560743' post='1391755'] Really like the right one. Beautiful finish. is that some sort of sycamore? is it a recent one? [/quote] Barend, the right Wal indeed features "stained" sycamore facings and it's only a couple of days old. I got it last Wednesday from Paul. Paul told me he had needed a lot of trial and error to get that colour for me without having to really stain the wood anymore like in former Wal days. Its appearance is very 3-dimensional and, yes, creased silk was also my first thought The body goes very well with the almost black rosewood board and the black poly finish of the neck. Here's a close-up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 The sycamore one is stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndroWal Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 [attachment=90620:W3710.jpg]Another Wal with Sycamore facings. My Mark II Fretless....the facings have a "chemical wash." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 [quote name='AndroWal' timestamp='1317677624' post='1393330'] [attachment=90620:W3710.jpg]Another Wal with Sycamore facings. My Mark II Fretless....the facings have a "chemical wash." [/quote] Always loved that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barend Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 [quote name='spiritchaser' timestamp='1317632399' post='1392400'] Barend, the right Wal indeed features "stained" sycamore facings and it's only a couple of days old. I got it last Wednesday from Paul. [/quote] It is one of the most beautiful Wal facing I have seen. The rosewood almost looks like ebony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Bought a Pro last summer and just had it defretted... Not the best clip (it sounds more boomy in my new house) but it gives an impression.. It's a rather "limited" bass (just volume and tone and a switch) but it delivers the sort of sound I'm after.. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWUGf3GFKFs&feature=player_embedded"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWUGf3GFKFs&feature=player_embedded[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Sounds very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jensenmann Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 [quote name='wombatboter' timestamp='1318753497' post='1405722'] Bought a Pro last summer and just had it defretted... Not the best clip (it sounds more boomy in my new house) but it gives an impression.. It's a rather "limited" bass (just volume and tone and a switch) but it delivers the sort of sound I'm after.. [/quote] That´s a wonderful sound. Did you have the fretboard painted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Thanks.. I asked to put some epoxy on the fingerboard.. For the moment there are some flatwounds on the bass but might be I go back to roundwounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichF Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 it looks absolutely beautiful with the facing and fingerboard together in the light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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