PauBass Posted June 5, 2010 Posted June 5, 2010 (edited) I don't want to sell this bass, I haven't had it for that long but, for reasons I will soon be explaining in another topic, I can't afford to keep it and it's time to move it on...I'm sure it will make someone a very happy person, the tone of this bass and the playability are unbelievable! So here we go: Up for sale is my 1992 Wal Custom 5 strings. Shedua facings, Mahogany Core, Indian Rosewood Fingerboard and Gold/Black hardware. Comes in it's original hardcase and it's in mint condition. Recently fully serviced by Paul Herman, including fret levelling, trimmed and smoothed the fret ends, shortened the p/u mounting screws and adjusted, drilled out and replace one of the bridge screws that was loose, glue a sliver of damage to the facing near the bridge, purely cosmetic and not noticeable. Full setup and electronics checked... a very expensive job but worth every penny, now the bass plays like a dream! Now with the pics: A few clips of the bass here. It's a take on Jamiroquai's "Runaway"... I'm not good at recording and I put this recording together quickly so excuse the quality and the bum notes Recorded direct into my computer through external sound card, no effects or EQ added, it's just some of the tones you can get out of this bass. [url="http://soundclick.com/share?songid=8731444"]Neck Pickup[/url] [url="http://soundclick.com/share?songid=8731450"]Neck + Bridge Pickups[/url] [url="http://soundclick.com/share?songid=8731451"]Bridge Pickup[/url] Price? [b]£3000[/b] and it's yours. Not interested on any trades this time, sorry. Yes, it's more money than I bought it for but, considering I had to travel 11 hours to collect it, travel again to take it to the Wal's workshop and the expensive but worth every penny job made by Paul Herman it's a price I consider to be fair. Collection prefered but I'm also fine shipping the bass. I willt be at the buyers expense and risk although I'll pack the bass extremely well so it won't get damage in transit. For those interested I'm based in Hove and you are more than welcome to come and try it out. Edited July 22, 2010 by PauBass
JPJ Posted June 5, 2010 Posted June 5, 2010 Rushes off to check whether his six numbers came up tonight..... Beautiful bass, well worth the asking price, just a shame I'm broke at the mo
PauBass Posted June 7, 2010 Author Posted June 7, 2010 Thanks guys! It's a beatiful bass, very easy and comfortable to play and the tones you you can get out of it are amazing.
BenTunnicliffe Posted June 7, 2010 Posted June 7, 2010 Absolutely gorgeous bass, good luck with the sale. BUMP for one of the nicest basses I've seen in a long time.
PauBass Posted June 7, 2010 Author Posted June 7, 2010 (edited) Sorry about the delay, all PMs replied now. Edited June 7, 2010 by PauBass
PauBass Posted June 8, 2010 Author Posted June 8, 2010 [quote name='BenTunnicliffe' post='859581' date='Jun 7 2010, 09:45 AM']Absolutely gorgeous bass, good luck with the sale. BUMP for one of the nicest basses I've seen in a long time.[/quote] Thanks! It's indeed a beautiful bass, even more when you see the real thing
PauBass Posted June 9, 2010 Author Posted June 9, 2010 A few clips of the bass here. It's a take on Jamiroquai's "Runaway"... I'm not good at recording and I put this recording together quickly so excuse the quality and the bum notes Recorded direct into my computer through external sound card, no effects or EQ added, it's just some of the tones you can get out of this bass. Now the clips: [url="http://soundclick.com/share?songid=8731444"]Neck Pickup[/url] [url="http://soundclick.com/share?songid=8731450"]Neck + Bridge Pickups[/url] [url="http://soundclick.com/share?songid=8731451"]Bridge Pickup[/url]
PauBass Posted June 10, 2010 Author Posted June 10, 2010 [quote name='ieuanmacey' post='862496' date='Jun 9 2010, 06:56 PM']Lovin' that bass! Sounds eff lush too![/quote] It's just a small examples of the wide palette of tones you have on this bass. Open to serious offers.
BarnacleBob Posted June 10, 2010 Posted June 10, 2010 Suffering WWS for the past 3 months ( Wal Withdrawal Syndrome ) first time without a Wal in 30 yrs Could you tell me the width of the neck at the nut and the 15th fret, say, and also the string spacing. BB
PauBass Posted June 10, 2010 Author Posted June 10, 2010 [quote name='BarnacleBob' post='863566' date='Jun 10 2010, 06:25 PM']Suffering WWS for the past 3 months ( Wal Withdrawal Syndrome ) first time without a Wal in 30 yrs Could you tell me the width of the neck at the nut and the 15th fret, say, and also the string spacing. BB[/quote] BB here you have the info as per Wal's specs: - Neck width at top nut: 47mm - String spacing at top nut: 10mm - String spacing at bridge: 18mm I can tell you it's the most comfortable 5 string bass I've ever played, and that's been quite a few from very well known brands..It's very easy to play and balances perfectly.
PauBass Posted June 11, 2010 Author Posted June 11, 2010 Some people ineterested but still up for sale.
Guest BassKS Posted June 14, 2010 Posted June 14, 2010 The electronics look sick. Its like having two ACG EAST pre's in there, or so Im told.
AndroWal Posted June 15, 2010 Posted June 15, 2010 [quote name='PauBass' post='863592' date='Jun 10 2010, 09:46 AM']BB here you have the info as per Wal's specs: - Neck width at top nut: 47mm - String spacing at top nut: 10mm - String spacing at bridge: 18mm I can tell you it's the most comfortable 5 string bass I've ever played, and that's been quite a few from very well known brands..It's very easy to play and balances perfectly.[/quote] I believe the string spacing on 5s is smaller...just less than 17mm. I believe the 18mm is for 4-strings.
PauBass Posted June 15, 2010 Author Posted June 15, 2010 (edited) [quote name='AndroWal' post='867731' date='Jun 15 2010, 08:21 AM']I believe the string spacing on 5s is smaller...just less than 17mm. I believe the 18mm is for 4-strings.[/quote] Not sure but reading on this specs sheet it says 18mm for the 5 strings and 19mm for the 4's. This is at the bridge so it will be less as you move towards the neck. [url="http://www.subidiom.com/wal/image/walbrochure_rear.jpg"]http://www.subidiom.com/wal/image/walbrochure_rear.jpg[/url] Edited June 15, 2010 by PauBass
BarnacleBob Posted June 16, 2010 Posted June 16, 2010 Bump for a fabulous looking bass - sadly the recent purchase a 5 string Streamline really knocks me out of the running on this one best of luck BB
PauBass Posted June 16, 2010 Author Posted June 16, 2010 [quote name='BarnacleBob' post='868686' date='Jun 16 2010, 05:15 AM']Bump for a fabulous looking bass - sadly the recent purchase a 5 string Streamline really knocks me out of the running on this one best of luck BB[/quote] Thanks BB! Still around guys.
PauBass Posted June 17, 2010 Author Posted June 17, 2010 Another failed sale Still on the Market and looking for a new home.
dead Posted June 17, 2010 Posted June 17, 2010 [quote name='PauBass' post='869995' date='Jun 17 2010, 05:24 PM']Another failed sale Still on the Market and looking for a new home.[/quote] I could trade with a warwick corvette5 $$ but not you may not be ok ...
PauBass Posted June 17, 2010 Author Posted June 17, 2010 [quote name='dead' post='870016' date='Jun 17 2010, 04:42 PM']I could trade with a warwick corvette5 $$ but not you may not be ok ... [/quote]
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