tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329175892011-04-21T18:08:31.439-07:00These Wal basses are my personal favourites and each one is unique. Be warned that in some cases the thumbnails may link to pictures that are quite large in size.Basseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862592845730043243noreply@blogger.comBlogger91100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32917589.post-1155984776316759802006-08-24T07:00:00.000-07:002008-06-23T17:26:55.634-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7461/3137/1600/Hogarth.jpg" target="BLANK"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7461/3137/320/Hogarth.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Currently owned by Jan Hellman (Sweden). Originally owned by Chris Hogarth and claimed by his daughter Cassie, shown above. This is one of my all-time favourite Wal bass pictures. It was great to hear from you recently, Cassie! Photo: Chris Hogarth.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/32917589-115598477631675980?l=walbasspictures.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Basseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862592845730043243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32917589.post-1156440323713720812006-08-23T10:09:00.000-07:002006-10-01T02:11:21.203-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7461/3137/1600/burl.0.jpg" target="BLANK"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7461/3137/320/burl.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>This lovely burled Wal MkIII is the latest instrument to be custom-ordered by "walbassist". Completed early this year, it is a perfect illustration of Pete's work at it's finest. In addition to the unique wood facings this bass also features custom pickup placement and mounting.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/32917589-115644032371372081?l=walbasspictures.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Basseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862592845730043243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32917589.post-59643321290798671052006-08-21T08:18:00.000-07:002008-12-08T16:31:07.406-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2cFLHGqaLX8/R0hPX4rnSHI/AAAAAAAAAAk/P16jG-u1Tc8/s1600-h/3066bf.jpg" target="BLANK"> <img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2cFLHGqaLX8/R0hPX4rnSHI/AAAAAAAAAAk/P16jG-u1Tc8/s400/3066bf.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5136442646786951282" border="0" /></a>Bell's famous tigerwood is legendary for its beauty.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/32917589-5964332129079867105?l=walbasspictures.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Basseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862592845730043243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32917589.post-46624492772487889642006-08-21T06:52:00.000-07:002008-12-08T16:31:07.533-08:00Here's one of the most beautiful Wal Pro basses I have ever seen, Bejahu's Pro-IIE "Old Bluey".<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2cFLHGqaLX8/R4Ii-_FceYI/AAAAAAAAABo/7Bpq1T6OMGU/s1600-h/blue+wal+face.jpg" target="BLANK"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2cFLHGqaLX8/R4Ii-_FceYI/AAAAAAAAABo/7Bpq1T6OMGU/s400/blue+wal+face.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152719389146773890" border="0" /></a><br />Note the beautifully tooled leather scratchplate (usually found on JG models) which certainly sets this instrument apart.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/32917589-4662449277248788964?l=walbasspictures.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Basseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862592845730043243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32917589.post-1155931203694021362006-08-20T05:00:00.000-07:002008-01-07T05:09:12.702-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7461/3137/1600/bodysharks.jpg" target="BLANK"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7461/3137/320/bodysharks.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Here's a very special MkIII Wal bass. Not only is this tealburst colour both beautiful and unique, but this bass is loaded with bright aqua Sim's LED front (fretboard) <span style="font-style: italic;">and</span> side markers. Any San Jose Sharks fans out there?<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:78%;">This instrument belongs to "Hippiesandwich" who moderates the Wal bass forum at <a href="http://badassbassplayers.com/forum/index.php?"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BABP</span></a><a href="http://www.vintagebass.com/thedudepit/" target="BLANK"></a>.</span> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/32917589-115593120369402136?l=walbasspictures.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Basseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862592845730043243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32917589.post-1156080729762523752006-08-20T04:00:00.000-07:002006-10-01T02:11:42.380-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7461/3137/1600/Purpleheart.0.jpg" target="BLANK"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7461/3137/320/Purpleheart.0.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Is any bass worth waiting 30 months for? This one certainly was! This absolutely incredible instrument features purpleheart facings on flamed sycamore with custom purpleheart block inlays, purpleheart stringers and is adorned with gold hardware.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">This amazing bass was custom-ordered and is owned by "Walwear".</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/32917589-115608072976252375?l=walbasspictures.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Basseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862592845730043243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32917589.post-1155935650337111302006-08-18T14:09:00.000-07:002006-08-24T10:09:30.646-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7461/3137/1600/fifi.jpg" target="BLANK"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7461/3137/320/fifi.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />This beautiful american walnut fretless Wal MkIII bass was built for "walbassist" in 1996. This instrument, affectionately known as "fifi", is very well-known and loved by the community of Wal fans. This is one of the finest-sounding fretless Wal basses ever built.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Again, this lovely instrument is owned by Hippiesandwich.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/32917589-115593565033711130?l=walbasspictures.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Basseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862592845730043243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32917589.post-1155931842976458182006-08-18T13:06:00.000-07:002006-08-31T14:12:55.753-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7461/3137/1600/Fodera-Wal%20hybrid.jpg" target="BLANK"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7461/3137/320/Fodera-Wal%20hybrid.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>This beautful custom-built Fodera bass features <span style="font-style: italic;">Wal pickups and electronics</span>, which makes for a truly one-of-a-kind instrument. For Wal fans it's hard to imagine any instrument that could equal Electric Wood's astounding creations, but this instrument certainly could be one. This instrument was originally built for the gentleman we know as "bejahu".<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">This instrument is also currently owned by "Hippiesandwich".</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/32917589-115593184297645818?l=walbasspictures.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Basseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862592845730043243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32917589.post-1155861997574921292006-08-17T17:37:00.000-07:002006-08-24T10:08:58.596-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7461/3137/1600/Beech.1.jpg" target="BLANK"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7461/3137/320/Beech.0.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>This Wal bass was custom ordered for "walbassist" in 1997 and is affectionately known as "blondie". The english steamed beech wood is fairly unique on a Wal bass. This instrument has a matching beech headstock veneer, custom pickup placement and red Sims LED fretmarkers.<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Owned by "oddio" who adds "this is the one of the few that Hippiesandwich didn't get!".<br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/32917589-115586199757492129?l=walbasspictures.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Basseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02862592845730043243noreply@blogger.com