deksawyer Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 (edited) For those of you expecting a brand new shiny Wal that I've waited 3 years for, I'm sorry to dissapoint. What we have here is a 27 year old Custom/Pro crossover model, bought from the very nice Mr Scriven in the classifieds. A lefty as well. A mate of mine owned several Wals in the 90's and I had a go on his then, but being a lefty it wasn't much fun. I could see the attraction and the quality oozing out the bass (he had a very nice all black/gold Geddy Lee version) so I've always hankered after one. When Alan was selling his, I just had to have it, the wife approved and 3 weeks later, it's just turned up on my doorstep (ParcelForce as well - no problems!!). If you've never tried a Wal; [b]TRY ONE!![/b] This must be te easiest bass to play I've ever had and the electrics are very classy. [attachment=2393:my_wal.jpg] [attachment=2403:wal01.jpg] [attachment=2404:wal02.jpg] [attachment=2405:wal03.jpg] It needs a wee clean up but it's in fine fettle for a bass so old. I'm looking forward to using this....... D. Edited September 20, 2007 by deksawyer Quote
Machines Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 Looks tasty - a little mojo'd too. Recordings ? Quote
deksawyer Posted September 20, 2007 Author Posted September 20, 2007 (edited) Well, if you excuse the clumsy finger style, this is basically a flat sound from the Wal, ie tones pushed in and at 10 and equal pickup mix. Recorded through a Toneport using the generic bass tone. [attachment=2395:Wal_clip_2.wav] There's a lot of variation available, but I don't have the time to record.... D. Edited September 20, 2007 by deksawyer Quote
eude Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 Congrats dude! Always loved Wal basses, and that one's a real peach. Enjoy it, Eude Quote
guitarnbass Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 LOL people go mad for these, they look pretty hideous to me but I'm sure they must be nice to play on. Quote
steve-soar Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 Congratulations, (he says through gritted teeth) Quote
Machines Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 Ah yes - sounds like I expected. Very very nice.. Quote
phsycoandy Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 I have to agree with an earlier comment that Wals are certainly not the prettiest of basses especially the headstock, but Id still like to have a go and fall in love, btw how much is the Roadie? Quote
doctor_of_the_bass Posted September 20, 2007 Posted September 20, 2007 Lovely Wal! Physco - allo! I'd assume the Roadie is also a lefty? Nick (ex-Walnut) Quote
The_D Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 Congrats mate. Sorry I couldnt help out by taking that 2x10 off yer hands Glad to see you managed to cover the cost anyway man! Quote
deksawyer Posted September 23, 2007 Author Posted September 23, 2007 [quote name='The_D' post='63427' date='Sep 21 2007, 06:45 AM']Congrats mate. Sorry I couldnt help out by taking that 2x10 off yer hands Glad to see you managed to cover the cost anyway man![/quote] no worries dude - it makes a great practice rig!! D. Quote
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