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Mint Condition 1995 Trace Elliot SMX Dual Compressor Rarely used. Never used live. Has original packaging, manual and warranty (never filled out) with factory testing date and signature. Awesome discontinued compressor tailor made for bass. Provides a weighty low end and tight highs out of the box. Dual band controls and EQ blend provides wide pallet of sounds. Incredible tough construction. This thing would survive an apocalypse. This is infinitely usable and highly collectible. £80 PM if interested.

In perfect condition. No longer available. Has greater variety of bass effects than current POD. Awesome bit of kit for size and price. Manual and power supply included. 50 stompbox, studio, and synth effects with flexible routing (6 simultaneous), and over 28 classic and modern amp models, and 22 cabinet models. In addition, A.I.R.™ II cabinet/microphone modeling, which allows you to choose from 4 mic models, along with the ability to adjust the amount of room you hear. £80 PM if interested.

XOTIC BASS BB PREAMP Less than 1 year old. £100 (retail price £170 approx.) Xotic Bass BB Preamp Bass Effect Pedal, Booster or Distortion Pedal, with Volumen - Gain - Treble and Basscontrols, True Bypass Switch, ±15dB Boost or Cut [url="http://www.xotic.us/effects/base_bb/"]http://www.xotic.us/effects/base_bb/[/url] Located in Tufnell Park, London. Pick up is ideal but will accommodate where possible. PM if intersted!

hey guys i've posted an ad on eBay with some added details from the good and knowledgable here on this forum (you know who you are!) any questions PM me feel free to bid!!! (not 100% if i can post an eBay link, so : admins please feel free to delete this if it's out of order!) [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270658245161&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...=STRK:MESELX:IT[/url]

Ok guys In the absence of any firm explanation of the exact history of the bass, I can only offer it as you see it by the photos presented and the definites relating to it. What we can ascertain is that it is a late 80's constructed Mark 1, that has had one previous owner to me. The bass itself has been modified with a new neck, the body appears to have a quilted Maple facing and the discrepancy between the back plate and description [i][b]may[/b][/i] relate to the original electronics being placed in a new body. Please understand this is a theory and relates more to highlighting the fact that the discrepancy exists. I have consulted with Paul Herman, and to be honest, there's no real way of ever knowing because his log book doesn't hold an explanation. Just to avoid confusion : ALL parts are genuine and confirmed to be by Paul Herman. The Wal workshop never sold spare parts, so logically it would have to have been made in the workshop, including all mods made. The bass has, in the last 6 weeks, had a full service / set up and electronics repair by Paul Herman at the Electric Wood workshop in Surrey. This work has been very thorough and amounts to £250 worth of servicing. It also comes with a heavy duty custom flight case worth about £200. I must stress how amazing the bass plays and sounds and would advise anyone interested to please contact me and have a play around before considering purchase. It still is a vintage Wal irregardless of it's interesting pedigree and a genuine one off. I'm giving an opportunity for a private sale here as in terms of shipping and eBay / Paypal fees and the opportunity for people to have a "test drive". I am based in North London but may be able to accommodate people further out from the South East if it's a serious offer. If I don't get any firm offers here in the next while, I'm gonna stick it on eBay. Just thought people on this Forum might appreciate first refusal. In light of the details that have come to light (genuine thanks to those who have advised), I'm dropping the price to £2800 o.b.o Please PM me to discuss further. Cheers.

[quote name='baronfloyd' post='965082' date='Sep 22 2010, 10:40 PM']Please don't think I'm having a pop or suggesting it's dodgy. It is a fine looking bass and I'm sure it has all the Wal sounds. There is probably a really interesting story out there to explain all the mods. At the end of the day it all about how an instrument feels and plays - if it don't feel right, then change it. If you can't get it to feel right then change it some more .... until it's time to move on. Good luck with the sale (I'm going to keep an eye out 'cos I want to know the story).[/quote] cheers man. okey dokey... i mailed Paul Herman tonight with all the points raised, it usually takes a couple of days for him to get back, so i'll update when i can i also have some snake oil if anyone's interested...

[quote name='walbassist' post='964985' date='Sep 22 2010, 09:19 PM']Nice bass with a very interesting finish. I'd assume the control plate is off a different bass at some point as it looks like birsdeye maple facings to me; it's definitely not wenge. As already stated, Paul will be able to confirm. If the neck plate serial number is original it's from 1988.[/quote] Right, well I'm as equally confused as everyone here now. All I can really do is amend the description accordingly (how I don't know??!) I suggest anyone in the London area who is interested, contacts me and plays it. It's amazing and has that classic sound you'd expect. I guess the reason I wasn't so hung up about it's origins when I bought was the fact I physically played it. It puts a perspective on it, as I'm sure you can imagine. Let me just assure you that there's nothing dodgy about this sale. As I said in my description, Paul couldn't find a record of the serial numbers. It was already established that the body and neck were seperate. He thought it odd, but all parts are the genuinely article. Apologies if people think I was trying to be funny. I should have (and honestly I did consider it) put the feelers out with photo's on one of these forums re: it's pedigree. I humbley stand corrected (well confused) regarding the specifications of the bass. I feel like a bit of a fool, but please conatct if your still interested. at the very least you'll have an anecdote...

[quote name='philw' post='964817' date='Sep 22 2010, 07:34 PM']Maybe if you're negotiating yes, but I'm not. I'm just opining that the bass is a bit on the pricey side. P PS. Just saw the pics. Really lovely bass but that's not wenge – looks quilt maple to me. I also wonder if Pete was doing gloss finish in '87. I thought that came rather later.[/quote] You seem to have more info than Paul Herman was able to provide. I'm only going on what I've been told, so apologies if I'm missing details. I wouldn't have been aware of when gloss finish came into effect, I'll check further to the best of my ability. All I can posit is that maybe the previous owner (I'm the second) may have had it done. Is anything else you'd like to point out to the benefit of the public?

[quote name='philw' post='964783' date='Sep 22 2010, 07:01 PM']I'm sure it's a desirable bass and I too would love to see some pics (my Mk 1 is wenge and you don't see many) Phil[/quote] People can make any offer they like by PM. I'm basing the price on it's history and future value both, the recent servicing, flight case. You'd expect to pay more for a pre-CBS Precision / Jazz, wouldn't you? I won't further comment, as the photo's are now up and people can message me, if they like. cheers.

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='964774' date='Sep 22 2010, 06:47 PM']Aw why not let us all see them? :D[/quote] hey guys bit rubbish at this forum thing. hope these upload