And then there were (mark) three...
In 1995 the Wal
underwent a further design development with the introduction of a
6-string bass and a new body shape (the "Mark III" body shape). The increased body mass necessitated by the
wider neck required slimming down of the
chunky Mk II body shape. A "scoop" was also added for the forearm.
The following year the Mark III body shape was extended as an option across the entire Wal range - 4, 5 and 6 strings, all including the newer asymmetric headstock shape. This was partly inspired by a suggestion made by Roger Newell in a review of the Mk III body shape Wal 5 string in Bassist Magazine.
The following year the Mark III body shape was extended as an option across the entire Wal range - 4, 5 and 6 strings, all including the newer asymmetric headstock shape. This was partly inspired by a suggestion made by Roger Newell in a review of the Mk III body shape Wal 5 string in Bassist Magazine.
Wals are now
offered in 6 different formats...
- Mk I, 21-fret 4-string;
- Mk II, 24-fret 4-string;
- Mk II, 24-fret 5-string;
- Mk III, 24-fret 4-string;
- Mk III, 24-fret 5-string; and,
- Mk III, 24-fret 6-string.
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