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1980 Wal Custom for sale
Posted: March 23rd, 2015, 5:11 am
by deksawyer
This is hard to do, but since acquiring a fretless Stingray I'm not using this at all.
I've had it for around 6 or 7 years or so and it's all original (currently has straplocks fitted but I think I have the original strap buttons somewhere).
The bass dates from 1980 and is in excellent shape for a vintage instrument. It has Niangon facings, with the std mahogany core and multi piece neck. Electronics are unusual, in that it has an off switch on the Vol pot - turn it to zero and it switches the bass off) and these were serviced a few years ago by Paul Herman at Wal, and a new jack socket fitted. All other controls are the same as every Wal custom.
Comes with the original brown Wal case.
Asking
£3000 plus worldwide shipping. Bass is located in Scotland.
cheers, and any questions, feel free to ask.

Re: 1980 Wal Custom for sale
Posted: March 25th, 2015, 9:03 am
by deksawyer
A few more pics - I'll get some more when I have a day off...
cheers
D.
Re: 1980 Wal Custom for sale
Posted: March 25th, 2015, 8:56 pm
by Moses
That is really a fabulous looking bass. I'd hate to have it and be forced to sell it!
Re: 1980 Wal Custom for sale
Posted: March 26th, 2015, 6:06 am
by iozz
Wow beautiful one!
Re: 1980 Wal Custom for sale
Posted: March 26th, 2015, 6:50 am
by Matt R.
Ugh, this is so gorgeous it hurts.

Re: 1980 Wal Custom for sale
Posted: March 26th, 2015, 10:13 am
by gravesbass
If you have never played a WAL bass, your in for a special surprise. The electronics/filters package is the shit!!
Re: 1980 Wal Custom for sale
Posted: March 27th, 2015, 2:40 pm
by johntheleftybassist
I regret moving the "none more black" one I got from you Jim.My back can't handle that mahogany but I'd consider buying this one if I could get a good price.GREAT basses and the electronics are special..
Re: 1980 Wal Custom for sale
Posted: March 27th, 2015, 3:56 pm
by screambasses
Totally off topic. I live in Florida, but my wife lives in York, England. We visited Scotland at Christmas
and we both fell in love with the country. Someday it'll be home. I hope.
pete
Re: 1980 Wal Custom for sale
Posted: March 27th, 2015, 4:05 pm
by deksawyer
screambasses wrote:Totally off topic. I live in Florida, but my wife lives in York, England. We visited Scotland at Christmas
and we both fell in love with the country. Someday it'll be home. I hope.
pete
Yes, Scotland is amazing. I ride a motorcycle (KTM) and it's small enough to be able to get to any type of scenery you desire in no more than an hour or so.
I hope you make it back sometime...
D.
Re: 1980 Wal Custom for sale
Posted: March 27th, 2015, 6:49 pm
by superheavydeathmetal
Well, this is kind of a useless comment, but that is certainly the best picture of the inside of a control cavity I have ever seen; remarkably vibrant and colorful

Re: 1980 Wal Custom for sale
Posted: March 27th, 2015, 7:01 pm
by Matt R.
superheavydeathmetal wrote:Well, this is kind of a useless comment, but that is certainly the best picture of the inside of a control cavity I have ever seen; remarkably vibrant and colorful

Haha! I thought that was pretty rad too
Re: 1980 Wal Custom for sale
Posted: March 27th, 2015, 7:01 pm
by rdavidson
Totally agree. That's an amazing photo!!!
Re: 1980 Wal Custom for sale
Posted: March 28th, 2015, 11:19 am
by Smo
Absolutely awesome looking bass!

Re: 1980 Wal Custom for sale
Posted: March 28th, 2015, 12:55 pm
by whynot
My old bass, original owner. great seeing it again.
Re: 1980 Wal Custom for sale
Posted: March 28th, 2015, 3:00 pm
by screambasses
deksawyer wrote:screambasses wrote:Totally off topic. I live in Florida, but my wife lives in York, England. We visited Scotland at Christmas
and we both fell in love with the country. Someday it'll be home. I hope.
pete
Yes, Scotland is amazing. I ride a motorcycle (KTM) and it's small enough to be able to get to any type of scenery you desire in no more than an hour or so.
I hope you make it back sometime...
D.
I'll be there in September...
pete
Re: 1980 Wal Custom for sale
Posted: March 28th, 2015, 3:47 pm
by bhunt1
I went to visit Scotland in 2008 stayed in a seaside village on the Firth of Forth. Beautiful area, the people are wonderful, so much history - hope to get back there someday.
Re: 1980 Wal Custom for sale
Posted: March 28th, 2015, 4:36 pm
by deksawyer
bhunt1 wrote:I went to visit Scotland in 2008 stayed in a seaside village on the Firth of Forth. Beautiful area, the people are wonderful, so much history - hope to get back there someday.
Seems like that's pretty much where I am, going by your description. Just look here:
East Neuk
Visit again, soon.
D.
Re: 1980 Wal Custom for sale
Posted: March 28th, 2015, 4:37 pm
by deksawyer
screambasses wrote:
I'll be there in September...
pete
Well, please get in touch for a meet up and a few beers if you're over this way!
D.
Re: 1980 Wal Custom for sale
Posted: March 28th, 2015, 4:45 pm
by deksawyer
superheavydeathmetal wrote:Well, this is kind of a useless comment, but that is certainly the best picture of the inside of a control cavity I have ever seen; remarkably vibrant and colorful

If I can critique my own photo, I'd say the depth of field is a stop or two, too shallow. Still, you can see what's in there......
D.
Re: 1980 Wal Custom for sale
Posted: April 5th, 2015, 9:56 am
by deksawyer