1982 Wal Pro Bass I

This Rare Pro I Wal 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.

This bass was made in 1982, only 8 years after the company began in 1974. It’s sporting a lovely Dark Sunburst finish over a very grainy Ash body w/a crazy rare matching ‘bursted neck. 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 the fretboard to give it added strength. The Body is made of Solid Ash ,with an Indian Rosewood Fingerboard with 21 Frets. It is a highly sought after Guitar, 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 Pro series. The controls for the pick ups, pull a hugely wide and varied range of tones out of the bass ! Its pick up has a switch beside it, which activate the active tone filters w/a low-mid boost switch for the pick up. Truly a galaxy of different sounds to choose from, due to Ian Wallers innovative electronics ! The Wal Pro Bass I is exceptionally clean overall, very original & comes in tis original molded hard case.