gary mac Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) [center]Wal Pro 1 1983.[/center] [center]Four string, fretted.[/center] [center]After much deliberation, I’ve decided it’s time to move on this lovely bass, although I reserve the right to change my mind. [/center] [center]I’m not gigging with it and only get it out periodically to give it a polish and a play. I’m in no rush to sell and if it doesn’t go, well it’s not going to be a hardship to keep it a while longer, even it only gets occasional use these days.[/center] [center]It was originally supplied by Wal to the shop, Gigsounds on the 26[sup]th[/sup] June 1983.[/center] [center]I have owned it since around 1990/91.[/center] [center]It is a passive bass, with the single Wal pick up and a series/parallel switch.[/center] [center]Paul from Wal tells me that the body is Ash with some sort of Rosewood veneer.[/center] [center]The fretboard is a lovely dark Indian Rosewood.[/center] [center]As far as I know it is all original, with the exception of the bridge securing screws. I replaced them, as someone had managed to burr and damage them.[/center] [center]For a Wal it is very light at just 9lb 6oz.[/center] [center]Currently strung with a new set of D’Addario Pro Steel Rounds.[/center] [center]Nice low action and buzz free.[/center] [center]Frets are all good.[/center] [center]Controls and electrics all present and correct.[/center] [center]I’m selling with a decent quality hard case, although it is not an original Wal one.[/center] [center]A previous owner did not treat it with kid gloves, so it does have some dings and signs of wear. Visible in one of the photos is an area of wear by the pickup and a couple of holes, presumably from a thumb rest.[/center] [center]There are a couple of cracks within the lacquer on the rear of the head stock, this is fairly typical, I believe, on Wals of this vintage.[/center] [center]There are also a couple of areas to the front of the bass that periodically fade. Not sure what has caused this but it is easily remedied with a quick wipe with Lemon Oil, I do this every few months to keep it looking good.[/center] [center]There are plenty of photos down below. I haven’t got any under the pick guard or neck pocket pics but if required I can strip it down and take some.[/center] [center]My price is a firm £2,100[/center] [center]Collection much preferred from my place in Herts.[/center] [center]I will post if required but only with proper insurance and via the courier of my choice. Let me know if you want this option and I will provide a price.[/center] [center]Any other questions or to arrange a visit please pm me.[/center] [center]Now for the pics:[/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/yZjzN1"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/zDL8C9"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/yZjLj1"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/yZtzMF"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/zDLqhS"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/zVdU3J"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/zDK1Dy"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/yZkteh"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/zXiagD"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/zVeDYu"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/zU56MU"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/zDSbCg"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/fhtZ2P"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/fhJkD1"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/zVd9bA"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/zDJod7"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/zVdcbJ"][/url][/center] Edited November 7, 2015 by gary mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zawinul Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 if it was fretless I'd be driving to yours right now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) [quote name='zawinul' timestamp='1445273401' post='2890152'] if it was fretless I'd be driving to yours right now!! [/quote]Likewise. Edited October 19, 2015 by ezbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingleMalt Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Looks lovely. Might be worth using a different image host like imgur as these seem to want me to log into yahoo to see a larger version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 That's not going to be here long!! That top is nice. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 That's a really unusual one and I'd love it. Unfortunately I don't have £2100 spare. Bugger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Buy this, get Paul to add an extra pick up and away you go! Lovely bass by the way.. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 That's lovely, and no, it won;t be here long! How does the sound of the single PUP passive version compare with the twin PUP active? I find myself horribly drawn to this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1445278392' post='2890223'] That's lovely, and no, it won;t be here long! How does the sound of the single PUP passive version compare with the twin PUP active? I find myself horribly drawn to this [/quote] Steady Chris! This could undo so much recent good.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesco Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 That is something really special! That is the second one I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 [quote name='silverfoxnik' timestamp='1445277700' post='2890208'] Buy this, get Paul to add an extra pick up and away you go! [/quote] Great minds think alike.......;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Thanks for all the favourable posts gents. [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1445278392' post='2890223'] How does the sound of the single PUP passive version compare with the twin PUP active? I find myself horribly drawn to this [/quote] In answer to your question Chris, I've not actually ever played a twin pup Wal, so I can't properly answer your question Being serious though, plugged in there's no mistaking that it's a Wal. I'm really not sure about moving this on. If I'm still as uncertain in the morning I suspect it might get withdrawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 [quote name='4000' timestamp='1445287260' post='2890345'] Great minds think alike.......;-) [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kulit17 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1445278392' post='2890223'] That's lovely, and no, it won;t be here long! How does the sound of the single PUP passive version compare with the twin PUP active? I find myself horribly drawn to this [/quote] The passive sound of Pro Wal sounds just as good as its active version IMO. you'll get more tonal variations with an active circuit and perhaps a bit more pop, but the Wal sound, like Gary said is still there. I actually have a parts Wal bass i'm trying to put together and tested a Pro PUP that I acquired. If you want to get an idea of sound, here is a little thing I put together when i had test wires and such......believe the way i had it wired the pickup coils are in series (i show how i wired it in the beginning of the vid)....also the instrument jack is directly connected to the PUP so its as if everything is wide open. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OG8tYr_wqE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 [quote name='kulit17' timestamp='1445367918' post='2891008'] The passive sound of Pro Wal sounds just as good as its active version IMO. you'll get more tonal variations with an active circuit and perhaps a bit more pop, but the Wal sound, like Gary said is still there. I actually have a parts Wal bass i'm trying to put together and tested a Pro PUP that I acquired. If you want to get an idea of sound, here is a little thing I put together when i had test wires and such......believe the way i had it wired the pickup coils are in series (i show how i wired it in the beginning of the vid)....also the instrument jack is directly connected to the PUP so its as if everything is wide open. [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OG8tYr_wqE"]https://www.youtube....h?v=2OG8tYr_wqE[/url] [/quote] Interesting project you have going on there. Will look forward to seeing and hearing the finished article ...........and time for a bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 Despite what a few BC'ers have said, it is still here, so time for a bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Would it be sacrilege to take the frets out? Cheap for a fretless one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 [quote name='sblueplanet' timestamp='1445714201' post='2893714'] Would it be sacrilege to take the frets out? Cheap for a fretless one of these. [/quote] I almost bought a fretless neck for it a few years back but hesitated and missed the opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 I'm putting this on hold for a Bass Chatter, until next Saturday the 7th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customstocker Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 from the black remnants in the neck pocket , id say that this was a polyester finished black bass that someone has sanded the colour off & glued on a sheet of veneer . not that it will affect the sound too much . good luck with the sale , these basses are great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 [quote name='customstocker' timestamp='1446279510' post='2898254'] from the black remnants in the neck pocket , id say that this was a polyester finished black bass that someone has sanded the colour off & glued on a sheet of veneer . not that it will affect the sound too much . good luck with the sale , these basses are great [/quote] Not according to Paul from Wal but thanks anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 [quote name='4000' timestamp='1445287260' post='2890345'] Great minds think alike.......;-) [/quote] Hope I'm not de-railing this thread or annoying the OP. Thought I'd stick up a picture of my old Wal, slightly different config. When I bought someone had already stuck another PU on it. One I wish I'd never sold. [url="https://flic.kr/p/oAScRe"][/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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