Phil W Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Alright, maybe of limited appeal but Stephan Koesters has added my bass to his Wal database: http://www4.cs.fau.de/%7Ekoesters/Privat/Wal/walspec.html Just scroll down to W2900 There are three pictures although nothing that hasn't been posted here before. The site is a stunning piece of research/information gathering though! http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeronyne Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Thanks for that link, Phil! I learned a bunch of new things about Wal today. "For instance" is not proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted March 8, 2007 Author Share Posted March 8, 2007 Here is the other great Wal site (although it's diffciult to navigate - you can find all sorts of great stuff in it by accident) http://www.trevorandthea.eclipse.co.uk/wal_history.htm and of course http://walbasses.homestead.com/index.html And forums http://www.vintagebass.com/thedudepit/forumdisplay.php?f=51 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/ http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Such ODolsky Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 yeah, me too! really looks like they're the ultimate bass guitars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted May 9, 2007 Author Share Posted May 9, 2007 Well I'm going to unashamedly bump this to spread the love of Wal! http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMPires Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 How about a Lowdown database. a list of all bass used by the lowdowners with pics too. name- year- owner- city where it sleeps at the moment- and one pic www.myspace.com/davidbassportugal "And then the magical unicorn will come prancing down the rainbow and we'll all join hands for a rousing chorus of Kumbaya." - by davio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted May 9, 2007 Author Share Posted May 9, 2007 I think there is one . . .have a search, good luck! http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 That site is awesome, Phil! My GAS for a Wal is huge right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Phil - that's cool. I do like the online databases for owners to register on, when I had my Acoustic rig it was encouraging to see others who had a piece or two and some who had rooms full of similar gear. - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 Bumpfor Lee/Trucls! http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbubba Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Phil, you're infamous!! :-) A stiffy somewhere in the city sewer system... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switch hitter Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 think just makes me want to buy a fretless wal bass too. *flies to England and steals your Wal... But airport security catches me on the way back home and makes me return it * Whaat? no justin chancelor in that database?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABGBrian Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Whaat? no justin chancelor in that database?? You'd think he'd be their rock & roll poster boy. Official Website BandcampFacebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 Who's Justin Chancelor? http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMPires Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Justin he's that guy that saw you playing a Wal and bought one too. Copycat www.myspace.com/davidbassportugal "And then the magical unicorn will come prancing down the rainbow and we'll all join hands for a rousing chorus of Kumbaya." - by davio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switch hitter Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 He's the bassist for the band Tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABGBrian Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I know you know Phil. Official Website BandcampFacebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Phil, you're infamous!! :-) Phil is da man! Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I remember reading an article with Jason Newsted when he was in Metallica about some of the basses he has used in the studio and on tour. These included a Sadowsky, Alembic, and a Wal amongst many others. I never really knew much about Wal basses until I read a recent BPM article with Justin Chancellor who states something along the lines of, when asked about what basses he uses,"A Wal [don't recall the model], it is the only one I ever needed." After that, I decided to do some research on the company and found it to be one of the moust sought after basses on the market. That site, along with others, paint a great picture of what the Wal name is all about. Phil, I salute you You should cherish that piece of wooden art (I am sure you already are) for as long as your fingers can muster the strength to play it. Anthony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 bump for Karl. http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slap-pop-karl Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Wow thanks. No I feel no matter what I need to buy one of them... Okay I got my hair cut! Its now this short *shows how short using hand* Lets get down to business gentlemen! I want that bagel now!...Don't forget the lettuce! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 and Phil makes it sound as good as it looks. Feel the groove internally within your own creativity. - fingertalkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted November 10, 2007 Author Share Posted November 10, 2007 Thanks Tim! Karl, if you see one for less than one and a half grand it's worth snapping up - even just as an investment - provided it's in good condition. You just have to convince the bank manager of the value of the investment. http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted November 10, 2007 Author Share Posted November 10, 2007 Janek Gwizdala on his Wal The bass in this video is similar to mine (He does play it, about a minute in, boring video - must have been for Ebay) - and fretles witha pick -yuck! http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 Found a new Wal page - http://www.subidiom.com/wal/ Not quite sure why the guy is so taken with the control cavity cover though! The scanned brochure is nice. http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 And linking in the more recent Wal thread . . . https://forums.musicplayer.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1957427 http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1111000 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 He's the bassist for the band Tool. Having seen JC, the bassist not the messiah, live four times at this point, I have to say that his bass tone is one of the finest crafted in rock and elsewhere, especially from the last tour. The article in BP talks about his huge signal chain, but the fact that he can also send his Wal direct to the board is neat--how much of that we hear I am not sure. I love the tone he gets though. Each note is evenly represented, high and low, and feels like just enough crystal clarity with varitone darkness. Sorry for waxing poetic, I've been listening to this guy since I was 14. The only artist I've been obsessing over longer than that is Travis Meeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMPires Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I do love JC tone too. Phil has a equaly great tone and a much simpler signal chain... www.myspace.com/davidbassportugal "And then the magical unicorn will come prancing down the rainbow and we'll all join hands for a rousing chorus of Kumbaya." - by davio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 Having seen JC, the bassist not the messiah, live four times at this point, I have to say that his bass tone is one of the finest crafted in rock and elsewhere, especially from the last tour. I'm sure Jeremy will be delighted to hear that! http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Having seen JC, the bassist not the messiah, live four times at this point, I have to say that his bass tone is one of the finest crafted in rock and elsewhere, especially from the last tour. I'm sure Jeremy will be delighted to hear that! Yes, JC's tone is amazing, and Chancellor's is not bad either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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