UglyDog Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I know Wals go for a fair few quid but I can't help thinking that, even allowing for the sleb factor, [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WAL-Pro-Bass-bass-guitar/321539752473?_trksid=p2060778.c100276.m3476&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140725133651%26meid%3De8606d827d5246459f4c0fc3f194f433%26pid%3D100276%26prg%3D20140725133651%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D251678331292#ht_652wt_1099"]this one[/url] is a little, errm, enthusiastically priced. OK so it's a real oldie but even so, the last couple of Pro 2Es I've seen on the bay have gone for between 1500 and 1800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 5 kilos? As Duncan Bannatyne would say......... "Ooooo me back..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 A bit hot price-wise yes, but it's a lovely thing. Looks like it's built like a tank, too. Probably about the same weight. And firepower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) Looks a little optimistic to me.... The thing with Wals is the old ones don't seem to go for any more than the newer ones. Wals aren't like Fenders where the price goes up the older they are, they command a pretty steady price regardless of age... mainly due not not changing anything about the design for 30 odd years. Edited October 21, 2014 by CamdenRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1413897208' post='2583252'] Wals aren't like Fenders where the price goes up the older they are, they command a pretty steady price regardless of age... mainly due not not changing anything about the design for 30 odd years. [/quote] I'd say it's due to the consistently high standard of construction, fit and finish as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1413899185' post='2583294'] I'd say it's due to the consistently high standard of construction, fit and finish as well. [/quote] I've heard tell that they sound pretty good, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 It's £1800 for the bass + £3200 for the Camel ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1413913047' post='2583551'] It's £1800 for the bass + £3200 for the Camel ... [/quote] That gives me the hump - boom, tish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I imagine there's a few BCers watching this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wal-Bass-/251678331292 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I would rather pay five grand for that than a grand for a fake 1969 Fender P though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Have never tried or seen a Wal in the flesh but they seem to ooze quality but 5 grand does seem rather steep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 [quote name='Jigster' timestamp='1413914440' post='2583580'] I imagine there's a few BCers watching this [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wal-Bass-/251678331292"]http://www.ebay.co.u...s-/251678331292[/url] [/quote] Had fun watching that! Someone got a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Nice firewood....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 [quote name='itsmedunc' timestamp='1413916661' post='2583619'] I would rather pay five grand for that than a grand for a fake 1969 Fender P though... [/quote] I would rather pay five grand for that than anything with Fender on the headstock! It has been for sale for a long while, I believe. Not surprising , really! A one pickup version sold for ~£1400 this evening on eBay. A custom MK1 sold for £2500 or so recently on here, and that would be worth more than this old pro series, for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Who's Colin Bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1413960545' post='2583969'] Who's Colin Bass? [/quote] http://bit.ly/1s6ziQC ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Where did Colin come into the equation - did I miss something [size=4] ?[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1413920285' post='2583694'] Had fun watching that! Someone got a bargain. [/quote] D'you think? Dodgy electrics and a dodgy refin/paint job? I had a look at it and thought it was plenty of money... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyDog Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Depends on how dodgy the electrics are. If the original PCB etc has all been stripped out and binned, then yes it's far from a bargain. I'd imagine it would be possible to establish what colour it was originally? I know Pete & Wal kept details of the early basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1413971441' post='2584123'] D'you think? Dodgy electrics and a dodgy refin/paint job? I had a look at it and thought it was plenty of money... [/quote] Yes, it would have been a gamble. I'd have gone for it though - if I'd had the disposable yesterday. As UD says above, if there's nothing in the cavity then it's a problem, but on the other hand if it only needed an hour or two's fettling, that could have added £500-£700 to the value which is very nice work if you can get it. The seller did say that everything's there and it just needed rewiring. Could be bullplop of course, but that's what gambling is all about. Edited October 22, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Hmmm...a badly refinished Pro 1e at £2k? Dunno if it'd have gone at that...last one on here went for £1600 in good nick with the original case... As you say, tho, it's all a gamble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1413980634' post='2584325'] Hmmm... a badly refinished Pro 1e at £2k? Dunno if it'd have gone at that... [/quote] Those pics are pretty crap (which doesn't bode well, I'll admit) but from what you can see there's no real evidence that it's badly-refinished. I wouldn't go for matt black obviously, but it's not totally outrageous. Problem is I do have terrible GAS for a Wal, so I'm probably biased! Edited October 22, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I was watching it with interest and had an absolute maximum of £1200 limit in mind, based on its condition and the electrics work required. To me, that would have been a bargain, but selling at £1400 is about right I would say. If he lied about the electronics, send it back to him and Paypal would have your back, as a complete electrics replacement would be expensive indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1413980890' post='2584327'] Those pics are pretty crap (which doesn't bode well, I'll admit) but from what you can see there's no real evidence that it's badly-refinished. I wouldn't go for matt black obviously, but it's not totally outrageous. Problem is I do have terrible GAS for a Wal, so I'm probably biased! [/quote] Well, I was going off the (few for £1400) ropey photos, and the description of the refin where he says it's a 'reasonable job' and applying my EBay Description Paranoia Filter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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