wombatboter Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 (edited) I bought this bass about a year (?) ago from a London bassplayer Pete Collins (maybe he is around here somewhere :-)) but sadly I don't play 5 string enough to justify having this bass. I have gigged with it twice this year and otherwise it has just been standing in a rack next to my other basses and that it is a shame since it should be played...I also have to admit that this is a heavy bass. I would like to have 2730 £ for it which is what I paid... Wal W3263 from July 1989, padouk facings, Brazilian mahogany core, Indian rosewood, in excellent condition. This five string has a bit more "body" in its tone and sounds just a bit more deeper but it has all the Wal ingredients which are well known I guess. It comes with a non original case and I would actually prefer a local pickup (the Eurostar stops at 20 minutes from my door). Shipment might be possible but I would prefer a pick-up. (I have been a victim of a Wal-scam which costed me 1800 euros and it just brings back memories). For more pictures or info : feel free to send me an email. I have used Pete's pictures since I am a lousy photographer but I can send other ones (of the cavity for instance) if you want to.. This bass doesn't really have to go since I luckily don't really need the money but I just don't play it enough and I don't want to collect basses. I don't want any trades either.. Best regards Geert Edited November 28, 2008 by wombatboter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippyfloop Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 (edited) That's really loverly. Would go so well with my MKII 4 string. Good price too. I've seen two of these go on eVilBay recently for £3,500.00 and above ! Edited November 21, 2008 by flippyfloop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 (edited) Hi Pete, I was a bit puzzled by the price you think I paid so the past half hour I have been going through my accounts from last year... Unfortunately the invoice for the bass is at my accountants.. I was pretty sure about my price and I found some evidence on the Dutch bass-forum in the month of december where I posted that I had bought a Wal 5 for 3250 euros (2763 £+ extra shipping). Not that it wasn't worth it but for the price you recall you couldn't even get a four string Wal at the time... I remember that together with the shipping it was nearly 3450 Euros...Probably the exchange rates changed a lot... This is my post I wrote last year on the Dutch bassforum around the 20th December... Deze Wal MK II ('89 African Padouk) is onderweg vanuit de UK. Heb ondervonden na een lange zoektocht dat ik eerder behoefte heb aan een solide Rolls Royce dan aan een blitse Ferrari (die ik toch nergens kan laten racen...) Kostte wel wat geld (3250 Euro) maar alleen Wal genereert dat soort mid-klank dat ik prefereer translated : This Wal MKII is on its way from the UK I found out that after a long search I feel the need for a solid Rolls Roys instead of a shiny Ferrari(which I can't try out anyway...) This costs a bit of money (3250 euro) but only Wal generates the sort of mid-sound I prefer... Edited November 21, 2008 by wombatboter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpinalTap Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 (edited) Wombatboter is right about this. Als you can see in the statistics the GBP lost a lot of value in 2008., that explains the difference in price between him and Walplayer. 2007- 2008 - Euros to 1 GBP (invert) Average Rates October 2007 1.43675 EUR (23 days average) November 1.41079 EUR (22 days average) December 1.38419 EUR (21 days average) January 2008 1.3386 EUR (23 days average) February 1.33148 EUR (21 days average) March 1.28978 EUR (21 days average) April 1.25792 EUR (22 days average) May 1.263 EUR (22 days average) June 1.26366 EUR (21 days average) July 1.26209 EUR (23 days average) August 1.26153 EUR (21 days average) September 1.25261 EUR (22 days average) October 1.27074 EUR (23 days average) November 1.20986 EUR (14 days average) [url="http://www.x-rates.com/d/EUR/GBP/hist2008.html"]http://www.x-rates.com/d/EUR/GBP/hist2008.html[/url] Edited November 21, 2008 by SpinalTap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 I just got a bit confused because I was pretty sure about the price at the time but indeed times and rates change... Not that it matters now, I think it is a rather good price for this excellent instrument although I do realise this is a lot of cash to raise. I wish it would end up in the hands of a dedicated Wal-addict who uses the bass to its full potential... Thanks for the info, Pete and Spinal ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritchaser Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Hi Geert! In fact you don't have to sell a bass to invite us to a cup of coffee at your place, do you? BTW your old MIDI WAL actually beats the PUs of my MKII fiver! All the best with the sale! Oliver & Toria ps: This guy is a hell of a nice and fair seller so someone go for this bass - you can't go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 Thanks Oliver, Im still eating from the cake you brought along ... glad to know you like the midi bass and it seems to be in good and loving Wal-hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
federli71 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Hi Wombatboter message from switzerland: is your WAL MKII 5string still available?And if YES, what price do you ask actually? greez federli71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 (edited) I have received a couple of emails which I answered so I'm waiting for their decision... It is still available and there is no priority for anyone. The price remains the same as I mentioned, I'm looking for 3250 Euros... I think that is an ok price for this bass. Edited November 23, 2008 by wombatboter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
federli71 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 [quote name='wombatboter' post='334967' date='Nov 23 2008, 05:23 PM']I have received a couple of emails which I answered so I'm waiting for their decision... It is still available and there is no priority for anyone. The price remains the same as I mentioned, I'm looking for 3250 Euros... I think that is an ok price for this bass.[/quote] Hi There seems to be a fair price... I would be very interested to buy it for my son (18 years, starting a e-bass study at musical highscool in central switzerland next august). Do you have any possibilities to send it "safe" to Switzerland? So if you must wait for the "...couple of emails..."-decisions, it's ok for me to wait. BUT if you can decide to give it to anyone who will buy it immediately, then give me your ok. Regards from Switzerland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 [quote name='federli71' post='335310' date='Nov 24 2008, 10:52 AM']Hi There seems to be a fair price... I would be very interested to buy it for my son (18 years, starting a e-bass study at musical highscool in central switzerland next august). Do you have any possibilities to send it "safe" to Switzerland? So if you must wait for the "...couple of emails..."-decisions, it's ok for me to wait. BUT if you can decide to give it to anyone who will buy it immediately, then give me your ok. Regards from Switzerland[/quote] PM send Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
federli71 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 [quote name='wombatboter' post='335586' date='Nov 24 2008, 04:53 PM']PM send[/quote] received your PM. Sent you mine back. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 [quote name='federli71' post='335310' date='Nov 24 2008, 09:52 AM']I would be very interested to buy it for my son[/quote] If you ever feel the need to adopt anyone else then I am available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 [quote name='owen' post='335621' date='Nov 24 2008, 04:37 PM']If you ever feel the need to adopt anyone else then I am available [/quote] Good plan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
federli71 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='335941' date='Nov 25 2008, 12:31 AM'] Good plan![/quote] Hi there all wanting to be adopted Thank you for the offer, but I'm quite busy to be a fan of my son's bassplay AND do all what I can to let him have the best instrument that I can affort. So therefore I cannot accept your very kind offers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 Sold to a father who loves his son a lot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndroWal Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 (edited) Wonderful Bass, Wonderful, Generous and Supportive Father, Fortunate Son! I did a similar thing for a student a few years ago. There was a Mark III Fretted 5 at Bass NorthWest for sale for $2500. I told one of my students who really wanted a Wal. He couldn't afford it at the time so I bought it and let him make payments for it over about 8 months. Of course I kept the bass at my house until paid, and had to let him come over and play it every few days! He did pay me and he does have it. Wouldn't it be great to buy a Mark III for $2500!!! Subsequently I purchase two Mark III 5s, fretless and fretted, used, and each cost around $4000! Now even this is a bargin. Best wishes for a long and loved bass playing career to the fortunate son! He certainly has the best instrument available. Edited December 9, 2008 by AndroWal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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