ezbass Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 [quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1442261748' post='2865636'] Just a little shot of my modest collection... [i][b]HA! YEAH, I WISH!!!!! [/b][/i]This was from a "Wal Fest" gathering in 2006 in Woking... some fine instruments in that collection. Spot the double necked midi bass and the Pro IIE on which Too Shy was recorded! [/quote]I'd love the fretless on the chair in the back row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Rob, was planning to arrange one for this autmn but family stuff and being asked to chat about Wals at the SE Bass Bash in a couple of weeks kinda sidelined that. We should do one in the new year some time. There are a number of rehearsal studios we could hire near me which are very convenient for M25/M3/M4/London trains... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1442262837' post='2865651'] I'd love the fretless on the chair in the back row. [/quote] The pickup looks to be in a bit of an odd place... I think if I was to have a single pickup Wal I'd want it in the proper bridge position like the later pro series second from right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 [quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1442263169' post='2865655'] Rob, was planning to arrange one for this autmn but family stuff and being asked to chat about Wals at the SE Bass Bash in a couple of weeks kinda sidelined that. We should do one in the new year some time. There are a number of rehearsal studios we could hire near me which are very convenient for M25/M3/M4/London trains... [/quote] Yeah I'd be up for a Wal bash, if not near London, somewhere with a hotel nearby would be good I can't make the SE bash unfortunately... Your talk would have been a highlight for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1442263287' post='2865658'] The pickup looks to be in a bit of an odd place... I think if I was to have a single pickup Wal I'd want it in the proper bridge position like the later pro series second from right. [/quote] That's part of what attracts me to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1442266356' post='2865694'] That's part of what attracts me to it. [/quote] I'd be interested to hear it... it's not quite P bass position is it. Have you played one with the pickup in that position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1442299405' post='2865770'] Have you played one with the pickup in that position? [/quote] I have, as that bass was mine! It actually sounded really good, and ergonomically was very comfortable to play, but I can't for the life of me remember how the control knobs were configured, given it was a 1 pickup bass !!! I sold it to a guy in Italy. Never seen another like it. Cheers Gareth PS Trev, belated welcome to Basschat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1442303294' post='2865799'] I have, as that bass was mine! It actually sounded really good, and ergonomically was very comfortable to play, but I can't for the life of me remember how the control knobs were configured, given it was a 1 pickup bass !!! I sold it to a guy in Italy. Never seen another like it. Cheers Gareth PS Trev, belated welcome to Basschat! [/quote] Yes it must have given a pretty unique tone based on where it sits... not quite as burpy but with more fundamental than a solo'd bridge pup I would imagine? Isn't that where the pick up was on the pro1 and pro1e? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1442306293' post='2865835'] Yes it must have given a pretty unique tone based on where it sits... not quite as burpy but with more fundamental than a solo'd bridge pup I would imagine? Isn't that where the pick up was on the pro1 and pro1e? [/quote] Pro 1 pickups were a lot more "P" position than that bass. I think your description of the tone is a good one though. Edited September 15, 2015 by walbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1442306835' post='2865840'] Pro 1 pickups were a lot more "P" position that that bass. I think your description of the tone is a good one though. [/quote] Yes that looks much more central doesn't it... they seem to have been experimenting with the position of the single pickup over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1442299405' post='2865770'] I'd be interested to hear it... it's not quite P bass position is it. Have you played one with the pickup in that position? [/quote]No I haven't, but it looks similar to a Stingray's position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kulit17 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 speaking of Pro I's in different positions, i actually posted a FS heads up at TB. Both got single pickups in different positions CME is a music shop in US that has this available: [color=#D0D0D0][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]CME still available @ $3895[/font][/color][color=#D0D0D0][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,] [url="http://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/products/wal-pro-bass-sunburst-1982-s683"]Wal Pro Bass Sunburst 1982 (s683) | Chicago Music Exchange[/url][/font][/color] [color=#D0D0D0][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,] [/font][/color] [color=#D0D0D0][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,] theBassGallery in UK has one too but pickup is close to the bridge @ £2,500[/font][/color][color=#D0D0D0][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,] [url="http://thebassgallery.com/bass/pro-1-5202.html"]The Gallery[/url][/font][/color] [color=#D0D0D0][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,] [/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1442303294' post='2865799'] PS Trev, belated welcome to Basschat! [/quote] Ta, Gareth! Nice to finally be here. What on earth took me so long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 MK1 and MK2 [URL=http://s162.photobucket.com/user/wombatboter/media/wals%20001_zpsolbfg0az.jpg.html][IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t247/wombatboter/wals%20001_zpsolbfg0az.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s162.photobucket.com/user/wombatboter/media/wals%20002_zpseimhbigx.jpg.html][IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t247/wombatboter/wals%20002_zpseimhbigx.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) Oooh, what's the wood on the Mk1? Cherry? Edited October 22, 2015 by TrevorR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 [quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1445549546' post='2892411'] Oooh, what's the wood on the Mk1? Cherry? [/quote] It's lovely isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 If I'm not mistaken it's yew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 My two, '83 and '86 [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/2015-10-24%2011.07.03_zpsbut5afap.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/2015-10-24%2011.07.03_zpsbut5afap.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1445681601' post='2893328'] My two, '83 and '86 [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/2015-10-24%2011.07.03_zpsbut5afap.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/2015-10-24%2011.07.03_zpsbut5afap.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/quote]A fretless, 4 string Wal is the only thing I have GAS for these days and, IIRC, I've never played one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kulit17 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I posted this in TB, but here's a little something I worked on with the kiddies last week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeswals Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1445681601' post='2893328'] My two, '83 and '86 [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/2015-10-24%2011.07.03_zpsbut5afap.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/2015-10-24%2011.07.03_zpsbut5afap.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/quote] Wow Beedster, already added a 2nd Wal to the mix! Is that the fretless 86 that was here in Seattle a month ago? And does that mean you fixed the frets on your wenge one? Edited October 26, 2015 by mikeswals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I've discovered I need a fretless with a low B for my new project... I'm having to choose which songs to play fretless on based on which key they are in rather than which song I actually want to play fretless on... There is but one solution... I've emailed Paul about building me a fretless sixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1447059764' post='2904385'] I've discovered I need a fretless with a low B for my new project... I'm having to choose which songs to play fretless on based on which key they are in rather than which song I actually want to play fretless on... There is but one solution... I've emailed Paul about building me a fretless sixer [/quote] At least you should have plenty of time to save up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1447059764' post='2904385'] I've discovered I need a fretless with a low B for my new project... I'm having to choose which songs to play fretless on based on which key they are in rather than which song I actually want to play fretless on... There is but one solution... I've emailed Paul about building me a fretless sixer [/quote] Wow, that's exciting. Care to share some specs? Quick question though, if you need it now, how long will it take to appear? Could you tune your 4 string BEAD? Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1447063132' post='2904430'] At least you should have plenty of time to save up [/quote] Yes indeed... I'll probably have to move the MK1 on to pay for it, which is a shame as it's a wonderful bass.... I just need to be practical about it, I need the low B. Chances of finding a used fretless sixer are non existant so I'm going to have to go new... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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