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Noticed this yesterday but I had a lefty 5 string WAL back in the 90's and was quite heavy compared to any 4 string WALs I tried or owned, so I'll be passing on this.
I think it needs a new nut as well due to being strung the other way at some point, the groove being too wide on the G string.

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[quote name='whynot' post='443763' date='Mar 24 2009, 01:39 PM']Noticed this yesterday but I had a lefty 5 string WAL back in the 90's and was quite heavy compared to any 4 string WALs I tried or owned, so I'll be passing on this.
I think it needs a new nut as well due to being strung the other way at some point, the groove being too wide on the G string.[/quote]Hi Alan, did you get on with the neck profile?
I tried a 4 string Custom in the Bass Cellar a couple of years ago and found the shape uncomfortable, very deep U shape. It was really battered and they wanted £2500.

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[quote name='steve-soar' post='443602' date='Mar 24 2009, 11:58 AM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WAL-5-string-bass-guitar-left-handed_W0QQitemZ250394673213QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_G"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WAL-5-string-bass-gu...l_Instruments_G[/url][/quote]
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Good spot Steve, that looks a monster.

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[quote name='steve-soar' post='443772' date='Mar 24 2009, 01:45 PM']Hi Alan, did you get on with the neck profile?
I tried a 4 string Custom in the Bass Cellar a couple of years ago and found the shape uncomfortable, very deep U shape. It was really battered and they wanted £2500.[/quote]
To be honest it was sometime ago and can't remember exact details but didn't find it that nice to play. I think the weight was the major issue for me. Could not fault the sound, but if your standing with a bass for a couple of hours then you have to feel comfortable. May be worth asking the seller if he knows what wood is under the black.
My old MK1 had a lovely neck. Was a little narrower than a MK 2 I tried.

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