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That is a beautiful bass! I like JD's. How much does it weigh?

[quote name='BassManKev' post='184415' date='Apr 24 2008, 03:43 AM']aint you got enough wal's?[/quote] Not a Mach 1-3. I'll let go of some of the Pro basses to get one of these

Has he decided to sell it? More pix?

I'd be interested. How does the reverse look - neck & body? I'll await the better photos.

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='173646' date='Apr 10 2008, 12:35 AM']Hi Mike Good to hear from you.. I thought Pete had 'retired' and that Paul Herman was taking on the Wal marque - or is that just Walbassesnaturally forum gossip? Whatever, I hope the Mach 2 materialises for you.. I hear what you say about the dollar! The UK economy is on a big slowdown too, so not much going on here really so you may be better off where you are. At least you have the sunshine . Proof of that slowdown is that there's been lots of very nice basses for sale here that haven't shifted quickly or at all, whereas last year, they probably would have done. Everyone's being much more careful. The idea of another Wal Fest was mooted by me amongst others back in December so if it hasn't happened, then everyone must be pretty busy; I know I am! But I'll get in touch with Trevor & Chris F and see what they think about it... If that's the trigger needed to tempt you over here again, then it must be done! All the best for now, Nik[/quote] Nik - Yes, Pete, I believe, is semi-retiring and Paul is going to take over the duties. Whatever they make will be of the same nature that Pete has always constructed, as he is over-seeing the projects. If you get in touch with Trevor or Chris, tell them I can be swayed very easily I'd love to attend a Wal Fest in the UK! BTW, I am having a mini-Wal Fest here on Saturday night! George Sulages now lives nearby and we are going to meet. Well, two better than none, right? I'll have some photos taken, for sure, and post then.....somewhere! See you then, Nik!

Thanks for the nice words, Nik! Of course, I wish you the best and hope all is well with you. Don't think I'll probably make it to the UK again this year as the dollar has tanked:( ....but who knows! Through in a Wal Fest and I might jump on it!! Actually, Nik, I'm trying to make room for the Mach 2 that Pete is going to make for me -- when & if. Mike - It's always great to make a connection with someone related to this area. As nice as Mesa is, I bet your wife really loves it there. I would be there too if I could. The US is a strange place to be right now. The political atmosphere is nothing but negative and getting worse. I completely understand how the rest of the world thinks.

Sonic blue. PB #1485. Originally a ProIIe body. Original green 'NAT' on body neck socket confirmed with Pete Stevens (Wal) that this was an original Wal body in natural. Top horn was modified to resemble an Alembic or the very first Wal, circa 1974. I had the horn expertly rebuilt to the exact original size. I also had the included ProI electronics as a spare so the extra area in the body was filled to fit the electronics. New old-stock fretless neck was purchased directly by me from Pete Stevens and is dated December 1987. All original Wal parts except Schaller tuners, which are new. Body was refinished in Sonic Blue by national expert, Pat Wilkins of Wilkins Guitars [url="http://www.wilkinsguitars.com/contact.html"]http://www.wilkinsguitars.com/contact.html[/url] in Burbank, CA. Plays well and is in excellent working condition. Comes with original brown Wal hardshell case. Pictures on request. Will ship anywhere USA and to Europe. $2500 plus shipping.

Do we have to guess?

Nik - Thanks for the link over at the yahoo forum! Early serial number. Too bad about the modifications. Can't really understand the sellers comments: "a bit of work on it possible: the leather pickguard is not the original one, and I think the last owner glued it and the trussrod maybe to change."

Another beaut! A very fair price. Good luck with it!

Bassy, I think a pal of mine from the USA is going to email you. He has long wanted a Wal 5 and I think this is the one.

A very fair price. This will move. Beautiful Bassy! Nik, as usual, is a first rate classy guy helping out anyone else to place it in good hands!

Shaggy, BTW the bass is active.

PM replied!

Well, now I have good news, Nik (funny how that happens). A company was able to retrieve all my photos & text from the hard drive, but now I'm off and out of town for a week. Keep on me, Nik! I will get thoses and other photos posted in about 7-10 days.

Bad news, Nik. My hard drive crashed and - yes - no backup. I'm in the process of getting those and all my other bass photos recovered, but, who knows if it will work. 7 years of photos. Christ - I could have wrote a book with thoses photos!