Fretless Wal at BassDirect

[Clarky]

One pickup version (bridge) but I bet it doesn't hang around

 

https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Wal_MKII_4_Fretless.html

Edited December 17, 2021 by Clarky

[franzbassist]

Incredibly rare model.  I had the same configuration in both Mk I and Pro basses but have never seen a Mk II version.

Not a bad weight, and subtle lines with dots on the "fret" too - best of both worlds?

Edited December 17, 2021 by franzbassist

[Hellzero]

Lovely ! And not (that) overpriced.

[franzbassist]

We can all breathe easy now, it's "on hold".

[itu]

No, but sold. Good looking bass.

[Woodwind]

That's great.

I love the look of the one pick-up Wals.

 

I missed the posting before it went in hold.

what was it priced at?

[Clarky]

£4500, if memory serves me correctly (yes, its only a couple of days but festive alcohol was consumed last night!)

[Woodwind]

Just now, Clarky said:

£4500, if memory serves me correctly (yes, its only a couple of days but festive alcohol was consumed last night!)

Cheers Clarky.

Considering that's being purchased from a shop that doesn't sound too bad.

[franzbassist]

Yes it was £4.5k… Clarky’s brain isn’t pickled yet! 🤣

 

I think the unusual configuration kept the price down.

[Piers_Williamson]

It's pretty unusual for a bass to still be being discussed after it has been sold, albeit a few here sound they think it was a (£4.5k) bargain.  Does anyone know what the most talked about (post-sale) bass has been (and, as a leftie, please don't talk about Macca's Yamaha!)?

[weepaul]

Found a Wal here,

 

 https://bassbros.co.uk/product/1983-wal-pro/

Edited December 19, 2021 by weepaul

[franzbassist]

2 hours ago, weepaul said:

Found a Wal here,

 

https://bassbros.co.uk/product/1983-wal-pro/

Ah yes, the classic Pro series.  I had one for a while.  Passive single pickup basses that still sound fab.

 

Edited December 19, 2021 by franzbassist

[itu]

Hey, the bass is sold. @ped please, lock this thread.

 

(Where's my coat...)

[ddsparx]

Aww heck. And I had just put some clean knickers on too. Damn.

[Chris2112]

When the pickup is by the bridge, I can make do...!

[NickA]

Bargain of sorts.  Bloke in the states just coughed up $11900, plus import duty, for a MK2 off ebay  Madness.

 

One pickup is likely all you need for the classic Wal sound, but I use the neck pickup more and more on mine.

 

The subject of this thread is also weird in that it's solid walnut, not the usual mahogany plus fancy face wood.