Beedster Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 (edited) Kind of a feeler at present but, despite the fact it's a thing of rare beauty and tone, I'm not using the Wal anything like as much as my fretless Precision or fretless Jazz and I'm kinda interested in trying out something in the precision style, perhaps a trip to non-Fenderland like a Celinder or even a Lakland. I;d also be interested in a Fender Custom Shop Precision. Paid £1800 a few months back so a trade/PX in that range would suit. Feel a bit daft really as I've wanted a Wal since 1980 and this year was the first time I realised I had enough cash to get one! However, not sure it's really my sound. Can't guarantee I won't change my mind but if you have the right precision I probbaly won't [attachment=23533:Wal1.jpg][attachment=23534:Wal2.jpg][attachment=23535:Wal3.jpg] Not exactly sure on woods etc but I'm sure you guys will help me out! Chris Edited April 14, 2009 by Beedster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 [quote name='Beedster' post='458614' date='Apr 9 2009, 05:40 PM']I've wanted a Wal since 1980 and this year was the first time I realised I had enough cash to get one! However, not sure it's really my sound.[/quote] Exactly how I was with my Gretsch, stunning, just not me. Sumptuous Wal mate, wish I could take it off your hands, good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Beautiful instrument but I understand your feeling. I own a couple of Wal basses and not everyone likes them. There are the prominent midtones which aren't to everyone's likings. Plenty of bassplayers try them out but realise that it's not their cup of tea. I like them a lot but I can't use them for every concert I play. There's this "honk" in the sound which you can't get rid off (even while changing the frequencies). Luckily I like that sound but Fender-players are often a bit sceptic about the Wal-feel and sound since it's a bit further away from the traditional things they are used to. Good luck with sale or trade ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleal Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Don't do it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 [quote name='Rayman' post='458623' date='Apr 9 2009, 05:46 PM']Exactly how I was with my Gretsch, stunning, just not me. Sumptuous Wal mate, wish I could take it off your hands, good luck.[/quote] Cheers Rayman, life eh! [quote name='wombatboter' post='458630' date='Apr 9 2009, 05:53 PM']Beautiful instrument but I understand your feeling. I own a couple of Wal basses and not everyone likes them. There are the prominent midtones which aren't to everyone's likings. Plenty of bassplayers try them out but realise that it's not their cup of tea. I like them a lot but I can't use them for every concert I play. There's this "honk" in the sound which you can't get rid off (even while changing the frequencies). Luckily I like that sound but Fender-players are often a bit sceptic about the Wal-feel and sound since it's a bit further away from the traditional things they are used to. Good luck with sale or trade ![/quote] Cheers wombatboter (hell of a name BTW), if my Fenders were made half as well and played half as well, I'd be twice as happy with them. I think it's the mid prominence that get's me to be honest, I guess there isn't enough bottom end thump for me and the music I play. I don't solo or ponce about, I play simple traditional (fretted) lines on a fretless, I just prefer the challenge and tone that way. Problem is, I keep going back to my Precision, which I guess, as an instrument, I just understand a bit better. [quote]Don't do it!!! [/quote] Only time will tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthumb Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Oh God why did I look at this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2000 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Chris, screw off the control cover and you'll find details of the wood, who built it etc. Looks like American Elm to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2000 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 If this doesn't sell by 9pm I'll eat my socks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Class! Re wood - I'd say that was a particularly nice slice of ash over the usual mahogany core. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlbass Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Hi , does it have a wal case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaver Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I was just thinking it had been a bit quiet in the South East...have a bump on me Chris. I'd love this but I'm spent out on Beedster basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted April 9, 2009 Author Share Posted April 9, 2009 [quote name='carlbass' post='458871' date='Apr 9 2009, 10:10 PM']Hi , does it have a wal case [/quote] Yes, original Wal case included V. drunk after night watching various BCers bands. I'll reply to all PMs in the morning. Thanks Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 That's a very good price for a Wal, even in this climate! Good luck with it Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 [quote name='BB2000' post='458703' date='Apr 9 2009, 06:49 PM']If this doesn't sell by 9pm I'll eat my socks.[/quote] Feeling hungry yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='459160' date='Apr 10 2009, 11:34 AM']That's a very good price for a Wal, even in this climate! Good luck with it Chris [/quote] Cheers Nik, feel a bit disloyal to the Wal fraternity by moving this on so quick I have to say, but I guess I tried and it didn't work out. I always come back to one of Leo's basses in the end! Steve sold it to me for a great price so that's what I expecting trade wise. They seem to be selling on ebay for a lot more [quote name='Rayman' post='459423' date='Apr 10 2009, 04:51 PM']Feeling hungry yet?[/quote] LOL, several offers at £2000 but I'm really looking to trade for something sexy as opposed to a sale Edited April 11, 2009 by Beedster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) Thanks for PMs folks. To clarify, I need something with 4 strings, a PPUP (happy with a PJ but not a JJ), ideally a rosewood neck (maple at a push), and high build quality. I'm looking to retain a high end bass through this trade so I'm not really looking for - for example - an American Series Fender P with cash, but something special of a similar value to the Wal. I'd guess in order of preference I'm thinking: Vintage (really vintage) Fender Fender Custom Shop (Pino or Jamerson model would be nice. Not the 40th Anni) Celinder Sadowsky Lakland DD or anything similar. I'm not looking for Musicman, Status etc. Cheers Chris Edited April 10, 2009 by Beedster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 Anyone? Several interesting trade offers but as yet no high end Precisions Think I'm going to take a cash offer but would be keen to hear from anyone who's got one of the first three basses listed above before I do so.... Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiritchaser Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Hi Chris, just wanted to tell you that you've got some very nice stained English olive faces on that WAL. It's almost like the wood on my MK II 5 which I had had refinished in crimson red. These Wals really have addictive potential - I can tell Best of luck with the sale! Cheers Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted April 12, 2009 Author Share Posted April 12, 2009 [quote name='spiritchaser' post='460450' date='Apr 12 2009, 11:19 AM']Hi Chris, just wanted to tell you that you've got some very nice stained English olive faces on that WAL. It's almost like the wood on my MK II 5 which I had had refinished in crimson red. These Wals really have addictive potential - I can tell Best of luck with the sale! Cheers Oliver[/quote] Thanks Oliver, see what you mean about addictive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 Thanks for the interest folks. Wal is now outgoing and a new - and non-Fender - Precision is incoming...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlbass Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Hi , Beedster love the wal sent you a PM. contact me ASAP cheers,carlbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Now sold. Several PMs on this which I don't have time to reply to now (gotta do some work) but will do later this evening Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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