1988 Wal Mk. II 5-String Bass "Paul McCartney" Specs

This Wal Mk. II 5-string Bass was made in the Uk by the legendary guitar maker and electronics expert Ian Waller and Luthier Paul Stevens of the ‘Electric Wood Ltd . Ian Waller was a bass player in the 60’s Manchester Scene .He honed his skills as an electronics mastermind and woodworker in London in the 60’s and became known for for his incredible guitar making abilities. He was commisioned to make custom Guitars for John Gustafson (Roxy Music’s bass player of the time), John G Parry of Caravan & a triple necked bass for Rick Wakeman for his his bass player Roger Newell in “The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table” This Bass Guitar was then given to Chris Squire of ‘Yes’ , and is now on loan to the hard rock cafe.

The Wal Bass Mk. II 5-string is a quintessential British bass guitar that exemplifies precision craftsmanship and tonal excellence. Completed in January 1988 from some beautiful American Walnut facings front & back that are over a killer Brazilian Mahogany core overlay that contrasts beautifully with the striped Indian Rosewood fingerboard, which provides a smooth, ultra-dense playing surface that ensures crisp note definition and exceptional sustain. As a Mk. II model, this bass represents a refined evolution of Wal’s iconic design, incorporating years of meticulous engineering and musical innovation. The five-string configuration extends the instrument’s tonal range, offering musicians expanded harmonic possibilities and a deeper low-end response. Renowned for their handcrafted quality, Wal basses are more than mere instruments—they are precision-engineered musical works of art that combine unparalleled sonic performance with breathtaking aesthetic design. Each Wal Bass Mk. II is a testament to the brand’s commitment to creating instruments that are as much a joy to look at as they are to play, blending traditional British lutherie with cutting-edge musical engineering. This has been played & enjoyed & now this 37 year old is ready for its next caretaker. She’s excellent overall & comes in its original brown molded hard case.