This page features my Wal fretless bass, serial number
W3863. I ordered this instrument in January of 1994 from the now
defunct Bass Center, in Ventura California. The
instrument required 7 months to complete and the attention to detail in
the design, construction and craftsmanship shows throughout. A work of art in wood!
Wal basses are hand made, beautifully constructed and individually unique
instruments and the example presented here is no exception. The body
is constructed of solid Mahogany with book-matched Hydua facings. The
finger board is Indian Ebony and with inlaid Maple semitone markers. The
six-piece laminated neck made of Rock Maple, Hornbeam and Amazonian Hardwood
with a 34" scale is standard for this instrument.
Another unique feature of the Wal bass is the integrated
XLR balanced output, which facilitates direct connection to a console or
other balanced input. If only the balanced output is used, a plug
must be inserted into the 1/4" output in order to activate the
electronics. See the original 1994
brochure for a more
detailed description of the electronics, including the parametric EQ
tone controls and other available options.
After a long absence, Wal Basses is back in operation and
taking new orders under the stewardship of luthier Paul Herman, who
previously worked with the original founders Ian Waller and Pete
Stevens. Check out their new
website for more information.
Special note: the bassist who inspired my love
for the Wal bass, Mick Karn, passed away on 4 January, 2011 after a battle with cancer.
cancer. More information is available on the official website.
This page created on: 9/23/2009 15:35:57 - updated: 3/23/2015 22:21:20. This site has hosted 755,679 unique sessions since 10/21/2001.
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