kulit17

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[quote name='Francesco' timestamp='1411677621' post='2561904']
It must be a W3xxx serial number, build in the late ´80 /´90. It has the latest design stringtree.
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[size=4]good eye!! Ya i forgot that detail....its doesn't have the two part string tree.[/size]

[quote name='goblin' timestamp='1411671646' post='2561827']

It's a shame your chance to buy one fell through, they sound and feel absolutely amazing. The option's here now for you though
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it is tempting! been wanting to try out a passive Wal too [size=4] [/size][size=4]. i have things lined up locally in the Wal front that i'm waiting for i'm afraid....plus shipping across the pond always adds a bit of unnecessary stress......[/size] [size=4] [/size]

here are all my kids!

[quote name='goblin' timestamp='1411651448' post='2561558']
G'wan Philw, you know you want to Or even make me an offer!

As for it being more mark 2ish, I've seen that page before and it comes as a bit of a surprise, as it's Mark 1 body shape. Either way, Wal's a Wal in my eyes

Ideally I need it gone in the next couple of days, there's an Infinity I've seen and I know it ain't gunna hang around
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don't want to sound or be argumentative, but just to clarify, its a Mach 2 in a sense that it means its the reissue of the Pro Series bass (second generaton). NOT A Custom series Mach II. This[b] bass is not a Custom Series Mach I [/b](Mk I), which the title misleadingly suggests. However you did mention it was early 80's so it very well may be a [b]Mach 1 of the Pro Series basses,[/b]but saying Mk I along with Wal has been synonymous with the Custom series.

From Walbasshistory:

[url="http://walbasshistory.blogspot.com/p/a-minor-diversion.html"]http://walbasshistory.blogspot.co.uk/p/a-minor-diversion.html[/url]

[i][color=#333333][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=4]"The true chronology of these basses is not entirely clear. A number were certainly issued around 1989 or 1990. However, occasionally the odd bass surfaces which seems to have been build in the early/mid 1980s (around the same time as the Custom series was launched). It may be that this is a design that Wal dabbled with on a number of separate occasions."[/size][/font][/color][/i]

Prob the only way to tell is by the serial number imprinted on the neck plate.

W2XXX suggest early 80's
W3XXX suggest late 80-90s

here's a Pro from the Wal data bass



Had a chance about 2 years ago to nab one of these, but it fell through since I was offline for a couple days since i was in the hospital and the seller went to the next buyer..... would've been cool to add to the collection!!!

Cool Wal!! These kinds are pretty rare and hardly pop up. What's the serial number on the neck plate? It'll help determine what year this bass is, but just to clarify it is not a Custom Mk I. Its actually a Pro Series Mk II (reissue Pro basses). A tell tale sign is the presence of a tear drop electronics plate. More info can be found here:
http://walbasshistory.blogspot.com/p/a-minor-diversion.html

All the same, its a very lovely bass. Whoever grabs it will be one lucky player!!!

Speaking of which, i don't think i ever posted my latest acquisition here in basschat.... got her a couple weeks ago and she is mint!!!

Congrats Kev!!! Bass looks awesome!!

The cherry on top would've been a poly black neck
What kind of timbre is the facing?

[quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1405074051' post='2498535']
I hope you can sort something
Did you use a credit card to pay for it?
If so, I'm sure your credit card company would sort it and refund you
That's certainly the case here in the UK, as far as I'm aware
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he used a bank wire transfer - a full account on what transpired is here:
[url="http://www.talkbass.com/threads/man-im-dumb-i-got-scammed.1088355/"]http://www.talkbass.com/threads/man-im-dumb-i-got-scammed.1088355/[/url]

truely is a significant loss!

not a full family pic, but here are my two dark knights that i posted on another forum! one of them i actually picked up here in basschat
enjoy!

did this get complete yet??

Thanks! not only does it looks cool, but it plays really sweet!!! First time using Maxima gold strings and pretty impressed with the sound compared to other strings on my other Wals.

Wanted to post my very first NBD here on Basschat since i got it here thanks to Mysticguitar

Rachel/Tom were very pleasant to deal with and i'm very appreciative with all the work they did to ship it across the pond!! Thanks!!!!

It's wayyyyy better then i had anticipated it to be

Bumping this up for one of the nicest person i know!! Also Tom and Rachel are the best people to deal with!!

For those who are "click lazy" .....

Nice!!! Saw a wal fretless neck available at bassdirect too, so if someone wanted a fretted and fretless Wal. This would be an awesome option!!
Just a friendly bump from across the pond. Fortunate for me my Wal GAS will be tamed in the next coming days

great looking wood! can't wait to see how'd it come all together!

[quote name='mikeswals' timestamp='1381523095' post='2240385']
keep thinking stoopid thoughts....
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I wouldn't say stoopid..... Intelligent more like it lol!!

Like a moth to a flame right

I appreciate the kind words Dean, uh wait a minute why am i bump'in this up, lol [quote name='deaners70' timestamp='1381331896' post='2237751']i have given Jose/kulit17 my info (email and Tel) incase you have any questions. Been awhile since i posted on here. I will be around more regular even though i think my Wal g.a.s is actually over. lol. Any transaction on Talkbass involving Jose that i have seen has been nothing but pleasant for both parties.

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major gear acquisition s.ss.ss.sy... eh i don't wanna say.... building up
bumping up this beauty!!!!

[quote name='geoffbassist' timestamp='1366990622' post='2060043']
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[font=Helvetica][size=3]Here's my M5-24 Ash/maple metro on the bench at Alpher Instruments in Saltaire, where it was receiving a set up and having the bridge changed from 19mm to a 18mm retrofit sadowsky bridge. It hasn't been touched since I bought it in 2008 so it was ready for a good set up. The guys did a great job![/size][/font]
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Cool, ya the setup that my bass got out factory was superb! I didn't have any urge to tweak it. Action and play-ability was just perfect! Roger and Co. did a great job on this one and i'm loving it so far!

I just got her in after months of waiting and feel the need to share this beauty!!!

I lurk here on basschat time to time, but mostly on TB
First post here too!!!!!

I'm all the way across the pond, but she did make its way to the UK when Roger and crew sent her to get some SIMs LED action

Enjoy

NYC Will Lee 4
BODY | Cocobolo/Mahogany
NECK | Roaste Bird's Eye Maple with Vintage Tint Finish
FINGERBOARD | Roast Bird's Eye Maple, Ebony Blocks, 22 Frets, 12" Radius, 1.45" Nut Width, Vintage Tint, SIMs LEDs Gold Sidemarkers
PICKGUARD | White Pearl
HARDWARE | Black with D-Tuner
PICKUPS | Sadowsky Soap Bars
WEIGHT | 7.60 lbs. (3.63 kg)
PREAMP | Sadowsky Preamp with Vintage Tone Control and Mid-Boost Circuit
SBS45 • Blue (Stainless Steel 45-105)