pcrawf Posted March 9, 2013 Posted March 9, 2013 Up for sale, after too many years of not being played, is my beautiful Wal fretless bass. Made in 1987, I've owned it from new (I was eighteen then!), and to be honest, it's like selling a limb - albeit one that I haven't used for a while. It's immaculate, somehow avoiding any major knocks and bangs over the years. Core is mahogany, facings are padauk, neck is the classic hornbeam / mukulungu / maple mix. Fingerboard is ebony. I know the "lined fretless" look isn't especially cool, but I hope that someone out there will take the plunge and learn to love this bass the way I have for over half my life (wipes tear from eye). Pics are at: [url="http://s1325.beta.photobucket.com/user/peter_crawford1/library/"]http://s1325.beta.ph...wford1/library/[/url] I'm not looking to trade as I have two other basses that are not getting any use and am slowly building up to the idea of selling those too. <edit>Should have mentioned that I'm located near Windsor, Berkshire</edit>
TheGreek Posted March 9, 2013 Posted March 9, 2013 Nice bass: [IMG]http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u622/peter_crawford1/P1040244_zpsbdbb39be.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u622/peter_crawford1/P1040247_zps9c8424c1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u622/peter_crawford1/P1040246_zpsf92dd3a9.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/u622/peter_crawford1/P1040253_zps4f977e4e.jpg[/IMG]
Chris Horton Posted March 10, 2013 Posted March 10, 2013 Best wishes with the sale of this lovely bass ....... Wish I had the cash
Emanew Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 I am looking for a fretless Wal for a long time....
Mark Dixon Posted March 23, 2013 Posted March 23, 2013 Nothing like a fretless Wal to make the blood rush..
pcrawf Posted May 4, 2013 Author Posted May 4, 2013 Seems like you're in the minority - no interest at all so far. Does no-one even want to make me an offer? (oh, and *bump*!)
Chris Horton Posted May 4, 2013 Posted May 4, 2013 I'd love this bass but out of my price range ............ One day I will own a Wal frettless
TheGreek Posted May 4, 2013 Posted May 4, 2013 I had a fretted one - couldn't get on with the neck profile...otherwise a bl00dy fantastic bass..this will sell - only a matter of time...alternatively there is always the WalNaturally forum.
pcrawf Posted May 6, 2013 Author Posted May 6, 2013 Hi TheGreek, Many thanks for your helpful posts! I'll certainly try my luck on the WalNaturally forum (I'm preparing to lose a couple of days as I read through it too - I'll always be a fan!) All the best, Peter
MikeBass Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 [quote name='pcrawf' timestamp='1367694576' post='2068552'] Seems like you're in the minority - no interest at all so far. [/quote] There'll be plenty of interest - I'd love it! but, like a lot of others, just cant afford it - beautiful bass. a Wal is the only thing I have true GAS for now. best of luck with the sale - it will go!
sblueplanet Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Lovely. Tried several times to get a 2nd hand lefty.
pcrawf Posted July 17, 2013 Author Posted July 17, 2013 Some interest (at last), so If anyone out there wants to ask any questions or make a bid, then please do it soon. Thanks to all those who have enquired so far.
Francesco Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 You don't see padouk facings that much. Who signed this one off?
pcrawf Posted July 19, 2013 Author Posted July 19, 2013 It says "Wal" on the sticker on the inside :-)
mikeswals Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) Lovely. My fretless MkI was also a paduak. Sounded great with wonderful midrange bite. pcrawf, I know that a fellow named Roy in Netherlands said he'd been trying to contact you but with no answer. Edited July 19, 2013 by mikeswals
pcrawf Posted July 20, 2013 Author Posted July 20, 2013 Thanks for the post Mike. Roy and I have been pm-ing.
Francesco Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 [quote name='pcrawf' timestamp='1374223265' post='2146530'] It says "Wal" on the sticker on the inside :-) [/quote] That explains its price. Good luck with the sale.
mikeswals Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 [quote name='Francesco' timestamp='1374350853' post='2148023'] That explains its price. Good luck with the sale. [/quote] The signature is nothing more than the person who did the final QC inspection and any final assembly.
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