Bass is the place Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 (edited) SOLD trade value £2500 for a 4 string Wal mk1. Maple neck, rosewood fingerboard (35 inch scale) , Ash body and Buckeye burl top. Bartolini pickups and active circuit which is as standard. [i]Buzz Feiten Tuning system. [/i] The bass plays as well as you would expect with a low fast action setup. Weighs only 4.2kg The last six digits read 102402, the date it was made? 2002. Which figures because I have owned it for 10 years and bought it used from "The Bass Gallery" in London. I remember the shop owners said it was 2 or 3 years old when I bought it so perhaps 12 years old in total. It's the later 24 fret model anyway. She is in very good condition with no marks, scuffs, dings and minimal fret ware. I was in two minds whether to part with such a special instrument made by this master craftsman. I absolutely love the tone of this bass but have decided to sell because I have very little use for a six string these days.[/size] [size=4]Comes with MTD soft/ hard case (see photo) Michael Tobias selects wood combinations to suit his customers tone requirements. Rather than trying to describe the tone, below is a link to some audio clips Ive made to demonstrate some of the tones in context with a variety of styles. I recorded these clips DI in to my computer - no preamp/ EQ etc just the bass. I tend to "dig in" when I play but I tried to play with a variety of feels so you get a general impression of how she sounds. I welcome any questions. I am based in Macclesfield, East Cheshire (UK) if you want to come and have a look.[/size] [size=4]Overseas buyers are welcome but I expect you pay the costs of both shipping and insurance. [url="http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/bass_is_the_place/library/"]http://s1294.photobu..._place/library/[/url][/size] [url="https://soundcloud.com/user946502841"]https://soundcloud.com/user946502841[/url] Edited May 18, 2015 by MB1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Matches the stonework.. [URL=http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/bass_is_the_place/media/MTD2002_zps88b1378c.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b619/bass_is_the_place/MTD2002_zps88b1378c.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 That is a work of art, STUNNING and I wish I had some money or a Wal to trade. This should be gone very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomuks79 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Super bass! I!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 (edited) I love that wood grain! Beautiful ! [URL=http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/bass_is_the_place/media/MTD2014_zps67148853.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b619/bass_is_the_place/MTD2014_zps67148853.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Edited July 4, 2014 by Chris Horton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 [URL=http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/bass_is_the_place/media/MTD011_zpsd316d719.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b619/bass_is_the_place/MTD011_zpsd316d719.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Hmm, Burl MTD....? Very nice. GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Outstanding... I might have to sell a few things as this is literally awesome. Almost exactly the kind of bass I love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wira Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Awesome! The soundcloud link is unfortunately not working for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass is the place Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 (edited) Aw rats! The link still works for me on a couple of computers, i don't know whats going on there? Here's a couple more examples from a different source. Here are some recordings I did about 3-4 years ago with my fusion band Acoustric although they are a bit rough round the edges and the mix is crap - But hopefully these links work for you if the soundcloud ones don't. http://www.olliecollins.com/mp3s/if%20i%27d%20known.mp3 http://www.olliecollins.com/mp3s/sanibel%20listening%20mix.mp3 Edited July 5, 2014 by Bass is the place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Soundcloud working fine for me, sounds fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 That top is just stunning to look at [URL=http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/bass_is_the_place/media/MTD007_zpsbfbd7cbd.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b619/bass_is_the_place/MTD007_zpsbfbd7cbd.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass is the place Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass is the place Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Still available, i'm open to sensible offers too.....Talk to me people! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzBassfreak Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 [quote name='Bass is the place' timestamp='1406067995' post='2508121'] Still available, i'm open to sensible offers too.....Talk to me people! ;-) [/quote] Define..sensible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass is the place Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Close to my asking price ;-) Please PM me if seriously interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bass is the place Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) Bump Edited August 23, 2014 by Bass is the place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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flippyfloop Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 [size=4] [/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I keep coming back to look at this, but i too am set on getting a Wal! Gorgeous instrument though mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Owen Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I played this in The Gallery all those years ago. I thought I recognised it. It is beyond lush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass is the place Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 [quote name='owen' timestamp='1410037543' post='2545639'] I played this in The Gallery all those years ago. I thought I recognised it. It is beyond lush! [/quote] Perhaps you should have bought it at the time, well here's your second chance now! Only kidding! thanks for the complement on the bass tho, you're right it really is very Lush! I've had ten years at trying/ struggling to get my hands round six strings and the only reason ive held on to it for so long its because it sounds and looks so good. So its finally time to sell it on to someone that can do something with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass is the place Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Still available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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