josh3184 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I need a replacement body, neck, hardware and electrics as the last ones fell down the back of a sofa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 [quote name='josh3184' post='477704' date='May 2 2009, 02:06 PM']I need a replacement body, neck, hardware and electrics as the last ones fell down the back of a sofa.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 Went to the new Wal factory yesterday with Mike G and had a great couple of hours... Paul Herman gave us his time and showed us around which was fantastic, so a big thanks to Paul for that! Very briefly, the details on prices, build times etc, etc will all be available soon on the new website which is about to be launched though there isn't a date set for that yet. Quite wisely, Paul is ensuring that things are done very carefully so that the re-launch of Wal Basses is done with great care and respect for the brand name and also, to manage the considerable expectation that there is out there from amongst the Wal bass community! With that in mind, I've said to Paul I'll let him see any photos I took yesterday before posting them up here or on the Walbassesnaturally group on Yahoo, so when he's had a look at them first and okay'd them, I'll put them up in another thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritchaser Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazypink Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 (edited) I had a phone call from Paul on Wednesday evening telling me that it was time and do I still want my Mk 3 bass. I have to say it was an unexpected surprise, but was a really good surprise all the same. He's a really nice and genuine guy and it was a pleasure to chat to him at length. I'm not prepared to give any further details at this time, as Paul is very busy at this time driving this all forward, and I don't want to compromise any plans or announcements that he may have. All I will say is please be patient and give Paul the time and respect that he deserves, and if your on his list he will for sure contact you as your slot comes up. I have the utmost respect for Paul, it can't be easy starting a new business in the current economic climate, let alone carrying on such a great bass name. Stan & I wish him all the very best of luck! Edited May 9, 2009 by crazypink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share Posted May 9, 2009 Excellent news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritchaser Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='478110' date='May 3 2009, 11:44 AM']Went to the new Wal factory yesterday with Mike G and had a great couple of hours... Paul Herman gave us his time and showed us around which was fantastic, so a big thanks to Paul for that! Very briefly, the details on prices, build times etc, etc will all be available soon on the new website which is about to be launched though there isn't a date set for that yet. Quite wisely, Paul is ensuring that things are done very carefully so that the re-launch of Wal Basses is done with great care and respect for the brand name and also, to manage the considerable expectation that there is out there from amongst the Wal bass community! With that in mind, I've said to Paul I'll let him see any photos I took yesterday before posting them up here or on the Walbassesnaturally group on Yahoo, so when he's had a look at them first and okay'd them, I'll put them up in another thread...[/quote] [b]Any update on the above?[/b] ta Oliver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatgoogle Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Is the website finished yet. Ive always fancied a Wal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 All this TOP SECRET SECOND COMING OF WAL STUFF is [i]really[/i] beginning to get on my nerves! Exactly how difficult is it to post a few pictures up on your website and tell people what's going on and provide a few details? My 10 year-old can do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supabock Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I'm not sure its as easy as that. I am sure there are plans in place to get things geared towards production before making a big announcement then have the order books rammed and not have the ability to deliver the product. As Wal bases are so desireble i am sure they just want to be ready......I dont think its a double top secret, but a case of just getting things in the right order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 [quote name='supabock' post='584389' date='Aug 29 2009, 11:51 AM']I'm not sure its as easy as that. I am sure there are plans in place to get things geared towards production before making a big announcement then have the order books rammed and not have the ability to deliver the product. As Wal bases are so desireble i am sure they just want to be ready......I dont think its a double top secret, but a case of just getting things in the right order.[/quote] I'm sure you're right, but I think the practice of offering limited tit-bits of information through second parties and then asking those people to be discrete at the same time can be annoying . I mean... Wal are not Apple Mac, are they?! It may not live up to the hype! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supabock Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Its not really about hype, its about quality and reliability, and maintaining a solid reputation. I think the parties including myself who have been privvy to such information are just as excited about the situation as we all are (well Wal owners and players), and i think the information is just little and sparse, and i am sure that Paul is not telling people and then swearing them to secrecy. Time will show what the new Wal have to offer and i think they can only get better with any of their product in time. Wal certainly are not Apple Mac but really are right up there in terms of top bass builders etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 [quote name='supabock' post='584408' date='Aug 29 2009, 12:22 PM']Its not really about hype, its about quality and reliability, and maintaining a solid reputation. I think the parties including myself who have been privvy to such information are just as excited about the situation as we all are (well Wal owners and players), and i think the information is just little and sparse, and i am sure that Paul is not telling people and then swearing them to secrecy. Time will show what the new Wal have to offer and i think they can only get better with any of their product in time. Wal certainly are not Apple Mac but really are right up there in terms of top bass builders etc.[/quote] A schedule or an ETA from them would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supabock Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Thats not really what they are all about. We all watch this space with anticipation though..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I believe Paul is still working on instruments for Charlie Chandler's via Charlie's shop. He looked at my Wal a couple of months ago. I think he'll be sorting out Pete Stevens backlog first. I hear Pete left behind a bit of a mess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I took my '83 fretless Custom up to Paul's workshop for its slightly overdue 25 year service earlier in the week. Things are obviously moving along nicely on on the new Wal front with the web site (www.walbass.co.uk) apparently scheduled to be up in the very near future. I wonder who's going to be the first basschatter to order a new one? Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Any news on the website anyone? I want to know if/when i can order one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauBass Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 [quote name='NJE' post='608323' date='Sep 25 2009, 08:43 AM']Any news on the website anyone? I want to know if/when i can order one?[/quote] Me too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I also noticed in the new issue of Bass Guitar Magazine that the chap from Spandau Ballet, Kemp? has a brand new Wal Mach II built for him recently. Although i am very jealous and he doesnt deserve it, ha ha, it can only be a good thing that some new ones are out of the doors already. It was avery nice looking bass too, very similar to Justin Chancellors. Very exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Here we go again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackElan Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Anyone here have a current pending order? My bass should be ready some time after the first of the year but I had been on the list for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 [quote name='Spoombung' post='608479' date='Sep 25 2009, 11:09 AM']Here we go again....[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritchaser Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 (edited) yeah, me - due JULY. ta Edited May 15, 2010 by spiritchaser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 THE WAL SITE IS UP, THE WAL SITE IS UP!!!!!!! LINK: [url="http://www.walbasses.co.uk/Home"]http://www.walbasses.co.uk/Home[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritchaser Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='478110' date='May 3 2009, 11:44 AM']Went to the new Wal factory yesterday with Mike G and had a great couple of hours... Paul Herman gave us his time and showed us around which was fantastic, so a big thanks to Paul for that! Very briefly, the details on prices, build times etc, etc will all be available soon on the new website which is about to be launched though there isn't a date set for that yet. Quite wisely, Paul is ensuring that things are done very carefully so that the re-launch of Wal Basses is done with great care and respect for the brand name and also, to manage the considerable expectation that there is out there from amongst the Wal bass community! With that in mind, I've said to Paul I'll let him see any photos I took yesterday before posting them up here or on the Walbassesnaturally group on Yahoo, so when he's had a look at them first and okay'd them, I'll put them up in another thread...[/quote] What about posting some of those pics now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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