http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/ Wal Basses, Naturally Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:30:25 GMT toastmeister2002de http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12066 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12066 got 3k to spare? Nice condition those. http://www.oxfordguitargallery.com/Specials/Default.aspx Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:34:48 GMT toastmeister2002de http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12065 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12065 check this out: http://www.bassmarkt.de/bassanzeige.asp?bn=y&object=/WAL+MACH+1-bass-verkaufen-16970 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:21:30 GMT chrisfbass http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12064 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12064 Here is the link http://elderly.com/vintage/items/56U-181.htm This ought to be on Ebay to reach a wider customer base! Chris Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:19:42 GMT Jason Locher http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12063 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12063 http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=586649&highlight= It's a MkI but similar and not left handed... j To: walbassesnaturally@yahoogroups.com From: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:53:38 GMT jbaade77 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12062 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12062 Hello all, I found a used wal 4 string left handed at a local music store. its a 24 fret all black left handed. Few nicks but in great shape. I played it Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:07:15 GMT chrisfbass http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12061 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12061 Check the pickup wires into the back of the edge connector plug. These are a pressure fit and can make intermitant connection. Gently touch each wire where it Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:01:01 GMT ionman99 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12060 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12060 I would say that you have the signs of a bad joint somewhere. The pins get oxidized over time and can fracture. I would recommend re-soldering all the Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:22:07 GMT Ron http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12059 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12059 Just re-solder all the joints of the connectors. Make sure the molten solder flows really good. That way you should tackle the bad connection. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:21:58 GMT Ron http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12058 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12058 Just re-solder all the joints of the connectors. Make sure the molten solder flows really good. That way you should tackle the bad connection. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:26:28 GMT arellcat http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12057 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12057 ... Thanks for the pointers, Jen. I spent this evening poking with my multimeter and...I still don't know! It's very odd because when I press gently on the Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:11:50 GMT jennifer maidman http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12056 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12056 Had a similar problem a few years ago. It was a dry joint easily fixed with a soldering iron. It does sound minor from what you say. Worth trying some switch Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:11:25 GMT arellcat http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12055 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12055 Hi all, It seems that after 25 years, one of the connectors inside my Mk1 has decided to stop working properly, leaving me with only one working pick-up. The Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:28:51 GMT A CHAMPION http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12054 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12054 I agree, I picked up my left hand MK1 1982 for £1,200 two years ago. So I would think its worth about £1,500 today.............not that I will sell it!   Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:42:07 GMT chrisfbass http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12053 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12053 "Double" in £££'s? I don't think so. Perhaps "Double" in $$$$'s . . . Lots of Mk1 basses go for between £1500 - £2250. Ebay prices seem a bit depressed Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:14:09 GMT jon_pearson@... http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12052 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/walbassesnaturally/message/12052 A 'New' one will set you back about £3-£3.5k but I have seen used examples going for double this figure. Mak.