My trusty Wal Custom Mk1 with black poly finish has been my faithful friend and work collegue for more than 24 years. I have used it live for nearly every gig I've done since October '85 and used it to do every recording session I've done in the studio from January '86 until now. It has never let me down either on stage or in the studio and has become part of my sound. This is testament to the quality and craftmanship of Electric Wood Ltd who had been making Wal Basses for more than 29 years. I was saddened to hear in early 2007 that Pete 'The Fish' Stevens had closed Electric Wood Ltd due to health reasons. This surely was the end of a long era, as there aren't any other basses out there that come close to a Wal Bass for both craftmanship and quality of sound.

There had been various rumours that someone might buy Electric Wood Ltd, but I think that this was for the most part hearsay, that was until Warren told me back in July '08 that Paul Herman who used to work for Pete & Wal, would at last carry on the Wal Basses name. I would like to wish Paul all the best of luck with the future production and sales of such an important bass legacy.

I would just like to add that I am not endorsed by Wal Basses or Electric Wood Ltd, but if the opportunity was ever to arise, I'd love to be an ambassador for the Wal Basses name!

Stan