philw Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1380716451' post='2229377'] Hi Phil funded by my Mum and Mrs Walbassist. [/quote] Just spotted a guy on the forum mulling over selling his Tacoma Thunderchief Fretless 5 and I've always wanted one of those. Don't 'spose your Mum and Mrs. have caught the bass buying habit have they? They missed my 50th birthday too (by err, four years). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) How do you pronounce Wal? The bloke in the Gallery the other day said "Wol" as in "wally"... The fact that I can't think of another word that demonstrates how I've been saying it would tend to suggest he is right... Rob Edited October 2, 2013 by CamdenRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I think some people rhyme WAL with Wally because the founder's name was Ian Waller, and I believe that's how he pronounced his own name. I tend to rhyme WAL with valley, because it works for me and (unfortunately) I never got to meet Ian Waller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 Yep, it's pronounced "Wol" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1380725464' post='2229598'] I think some people rhyme WAL with Wally because the founder's name was Ian Waller, and I believe that's how he pronounced his own name. I tend to rhyme WAL with valley, because it works for me and (unfortunately) I never got to meet Ian Waller. [/quote] The "Val" in "Valley" is how I've been saying it.. well with a "W" obviously... I couldn't think of a word that describes it but valley is good Glad it isn't just me, the bloke in the gallery looked at me like I was a right wally... or wolly even... In fact the "Gal" in Gallery sums it up pretty well too. Rob Edited October 2, 2013 by CamdenRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1380725622' post='2229601'] Yep, it's pronounced "Wol" [/quote] In which case it would appear I am incorrect.... Excellent basses in any case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1380725704' post='2229603'] ... the bloke in the gallery looked at me like I was a right wally... or wolly even... [/quote] Sounds like you have been Alex'd ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1380725910' post='2229607'] Sounds like you have been Alex'd ... [/quote] No it wasn't him or Martin, it was some bloke I've never seen before.... maybe he was a customer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubis Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 VERY envious, wish I still had my MK1 fretless. It's my 50th next March but I seriously doubt I'll be as lucky as you, treasure it and play it every day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1380708289' post='2229180'] Hi guys The bass has been in "the book" for some time. It's going to be pretty special as the facings are from a chestnut tree that came down in my Mum and (late) Dad's garden in 2010. The wood has been resting at Paul's since then, was split in February this year, and finally cut down to body blanks last week. As I said, Mk I fretted, standard hardware. Might go for an ebony board though, and possibly a lighter body core wood. It'll be good to have a Wal back in the fold and legitimately call myself "Walbassist" again. Cheers all Gareth [/quote] Lovely wood. Did Paul get all the rest? That'd look great on a Sei.; -) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocket123 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 That will be something alse I m sure ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeswals Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Wow, that will be one fantastic bass. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kulit17 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 great looking wood! can't wait to see how'd it come all together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kulit17 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 did this get complete yet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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