1990 Wal Mark II 5 string Bass

This rare Wal Mark 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 most significent player today that has one similar is Mr. Paul McCartney in a lefty version.

This bass was made in 1990, 16 years after the company began in 1974. It’s sporting a crazy cool set of figured “Olive Ash” front & back facings over a mahogany body core. It is a beautifully built bass. Its striking trademark Wal striped headstock and neck features 10 laminations of Maple , Makalungu  (a West African hardwood) & English Hornbeam , the neck is  a comfortable C shape, with carbon stiffening rods embedded under its Indian Rosewood Fingerboard with 21 Frets. It is a highly sought after Bass particularly beloved by high end recording studios, as it is a bass with incredible Sonic range. It was the top of the range of the Mk. II series. The controls for the pick ups, pull a hugely wide and varied range of tones out of the bass ! Truly a galaxy of different sounds to choose from, due to Ian Wallers innovative electronics ! It is exceptionally clean overall, very original & comes in a nice new hard case.