Marky L Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Wotcha A guitard I know has asked if I know anything about WRM custom basses. Apparently he is leaving the dark side and is being swayed to play bass and has been offered a WRM four string bass. he has looked but can't find any info on line. Anything anyone can tell me on WRM?? All responses gratefully received.. even the sarccy ones Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) This is from Gumtree - it may even be the one ur mates talking about Looks familiar but never heard of WMR mebbe the pics will help BB Edited June 23, 2009 by BarnacleBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanSpeeltBas Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 There's one up at ebay? Don't know this brand but they do have guitars too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Sorry to wee on anyone's fireworks here but WRM is Wild Rose Music, who were an Ebay cheapo importer/reseller from a few years ago. The bass in question is a copy of a [url="http://vesterfansite.nl/data/storage/attachments/b6c447077499aef765a57f0523698b6c.JPG"]Vester Argus[/url] - WRM sold other basses "inspired" by obscure oriental designs, including a green-stained wooden Tokai Talbo knockoff. There's no reason to believe this ain't a decent bass - but it's not a custom instrument so don't go paying custom prices! These were probably not much more than a ton when new. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky L Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 Oh blimey!! I'll let him know on the sharpish. From the pic I have seen, it looks like those posted here. Thanks for the heads up. Appreciate your help M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 they are only looking for £100 for that one in the pic anyway BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanSpeeltBas Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 [quote name='Bassassin' post='521453' date='Jun 23 2009, 10:32 AM']Sorry to wee on anyone's fireworks here but WRM is Wild Rose Music, who were an Ebay cheapo importer/reseller from a few years ago. The bass in question is a copy of a [url="http://vesterfansite.nl/data/storage/attachments/b6c447077499aef765a57f0523698b6c.JPG"]Vester Argus[/url] - WRM sold other basses "inspired" by obscure oriental designs, including a green-stained wooden Tokai Talbo knockoff. There's no reason to believe this ain't a decent bass - but it's not a custom instrument so don't go paying custom prices! These were probably not much more than a ton when new. Jon[/quote] Thanks Jon, have added this obscure brand to my ever evolving Bass Encyclopedia - a project I should pick up again soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 [quote name='JanSpeeltBas' post='521502' date='Jun 23 2009, 10:32 AM']Thanks Jon, have added this obscure brand to my ever evolving Bass Encyclopedia - a project I should pick up again soon...[/quote] OT a bit here - have you in ur research for your encyclopedia came across an 80s bass maker from Devon,England area called D'wailles, de walles (or something close to that spelling) this has been bugging me for years. That WRM for a ton also has a warped neck BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanSpeeltBas Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 [quote name='BarnacleBob' post='521508' date='Jun 23 2009, 11:39 AM']OT a bit here - have you in ur research for your encyclopedia came across an 80s bass maker from Devon,England area called D'wailles, de walles (or something close to that spelling) this has been bugging me for years. That WRM for a ton also has a warped neck BB[/quote] OT again...no, never heard of. [i]Eccleshall[/i] is in Devon, closest I can think of. [i]D.Wallace[/i] is an american guitarmaker. I'll keep looking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky L Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 As a quick update. I got back to my mate with your info. He was still interested to look at it (local to him), he did and he said is was a total piece of s**t. He hasn't bought it! Thanks again for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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