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[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='426743' date='Mar 5 2009, 03:28 PM']Haven't heard anything specific Russ but there is a holding page up on the internet now: [url="http://www.walbass.co.uk/"]http://www.walbass.co.uk/[/url] I think some people here have actually had some dealings with Paul Herman for spare parts etc lately as well....[/quote] At least its a start!

[quote name='Paul S' post='354207' date='Dec 14 2008, 06:26 AM']Thought I saw my name being mentioned here ... Hi Kevin. Yes, I bought the bass and travelled a long way to pick it up because I REALLY wanted it, and for the money considered it to be a steal. Which it was. I fell head over heels for it - a thing of beauty. [attachment=17198:4040a.jpg] [attachment=17199:4040b.jpg] Having lived with it for a while, I still love it to bits. It is a piece of British craftsmanship at it's best - superb build quality instrument that has spolit me getting cheap basses forever. But... it weighs as much as a bus. The neck is almost as wide as a bus. The bridge is a little flakey - the perspex is starting to crack at the thinnest point where the end of the strings are held and it is going to be difficult to source an original to replace it. The sounds are always going to be very subjective - to my ears it seems very limited in the tones available. I will keep it and love it forever, occasionally producing it with a flourish to the astonishment of other musicians ('what the f*ck is that?') but will no longer use it as my #1 bass as it is too precious - at least until I can get something sorted with the bridge - and, frankly, harder to play - I feel much more comfortable with the slimmer Jazz style neck. There is a guy on the Shergold discussion forum who is in the middle of constructing a Shergold double neck from scratch - he is going to have a go a casting a new perspex but for his and, if it works, do one for me too.[/quote] What a great description! My thoughts exactly! I've tried one of these. Basically it's the lure of a boutique bass. I think the auction that ended with it selling in the $500ish (sorry guys I'm in the US) range is about right. For some reason, here in the US, dealers like to place ranges in the $1500+ bracket for these because they are discontinued from the UK and people buy into it. Sort of the same reaction women swoon over a man with an English or French accent

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='326178' date='Nov 10 2008, 01:13 PM']Hey Chris Wow - is that really the LAST set?? I was thinking of getting some for my Pro2e.. Great news about Paul getting to this stage by the way, but i think it needs to be said Chris that Wal owners and potential new Wal customers owe you a huge debt of thanks for helping bring this about.. So thanks a lot!! Cheers Nik[/quote] +2

[quote name='bassplace' post='314273' date='Oct 24 2008, 05:04 PM']I'm curious to find out what the new price range is. I suppose since I have to ask, I couldn't afford it. Can't wait to see a pic of a new one coming off the line. dunc[/quote] I'm curious too dunc and worried that it might be the price of a Fodera.

[quote name='Merton' post='272261' date='Aug 29 2008, 02:19 AM']Was speaking to Phil Mulford last night at a gig of his, he was at Paul' s place a week or so ago and there are a number of Wal bodies and necks in various states of finish hanging on the walls. Yay![/quote] I hope so, Nik! I have had some woods for facings with Pete for about 3 years. Hope to hear from Paul that he is ready to continue work on material that has already been sent like mine

[quote name='bassplace' post='255938' date='Aug 5 2008, 07:08 PM']I think you have me beat by a long shot. What color is that one front and center... salmon? And with the leather guard... WOW! Not bad lineage either.[/quote] Yes, salmon. It is the former John Entwistle bass. Thanks!

[quote name='bassplace' post='255024' date='Aug 4 2008, 07:47 PM']Thanks. I think it is a bit of a "parts" bass in Wal terms and is possibly the only rear loaded ProIIe. It was completed in March 1981 right when they were switching to Customs. Even has a left over JG plate for the SN. The trans-white is a refinish though. It was fretless and had a serious ding next to one of the knobs when I got it so I had Greg Curbow fix that and refinish it. I had always wanted a trans-white since seeing a P-Bass with the finish when I was a kid. Definitely a bass I would never willingly sell![/quote] Dunc - Please! I want it!

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='253140' date='Aug 2 2008, 01:59 AM']I don't think it's for anybody at that price! Way over the top in my view, even though it is one of the very rare, early Wals.. Would you agree Mike?[/quote] You bet, Nik! That seller has always been far overpriced! I bought the Entwistle Wal from him at the same price in 2003 -- so there ya go. He has no description on that bass -- for example, re-finished and a replaced truss rod and a electronics cleaning from Pete in 2005. There ya go -- for anyone that is interested in buying the bass. It does sound terrific. Can't help all the members that hate the color. It was originally a natural ash color.

[quote name='bassplace' post='253591' date='Aug 2 2008, 08:02 PM']Trevor's site is a great compilation. All sorts of good stuff on the unusual Wals. I think I've seen pics of at least a couple of your Wals. My ProIIe can be both tough as nails and a little fragile at times. The electronics tend to come a bit loose after use so I have to go in a tighten things up, mainly the input jack. I don't gig much so I'm not afraid to use it though. I'm also amazed at the tone and feel every time I pick mine up. It the same as the first time I picked it up. It's also nice to have a variety of basses and to be able to come back to it. dunc[/quote] Yeah, dunc - Trevor's site is the best! I have had the same situations with my Pro11. These are the best basses! Nik - Your comments are right on, my friend, as always!

[quote name='beerdragon' post='253104' date='Aug 1 2008, 06:31 PM']Why is he calling it a Gibson? More. [url="http://www.trevorandthea.eclipse.co.uk/wal_specifications.htm"]http://www.trevorandthea.eclipse.co.uk/wal...cifications.htm[/url][/quote] Ha! No idea. Probably text for all guitars he posts and he forgot to change the name.