Fat Rich

Jazzes are starting to need attention, the Status necks are all still perfect.

[quote name='henry norton' post='1179588' date='Mar 28 2011, 03:03 PM']Why don't you try swapping the maple neck onto one of your darker sounding Ps and seeing whether it makes such a difference when you're comparing just the neck rather than a maple board [i]with[/i] a different body and possibly different magnets/windings/capacitors? All you need is 5 minutes with a cross head screwdriver and you might just be able to answer the big question for allot of people on here. It would be even better if you could get someone else to change the necks over and play them to you unseen so you're listening without prejudice [/quote] Did a neck swap on a couple of Highway One Strats last week (took about 10 minutes), the all maple neck always sounds slightly brighter than the one with a rosewood board whichever body it's on. Also one of my Status S2s has a maple board (on a graphite neck) and it seems to have more projection acoustically than the all graphite necks, although it's harder to hear the difference when plugged in. But as has been said before the density of the wood and the finish are all going to affect the tone somewhat.

Where possible I ring the shop and ask some obscure question that involves them having a look at the product, if they can't give me an answer then I start to suspect it's not in stock.

I find they have a very strong fundamental but not many overtones, they sound great on a (Status) phenolic board but are a bit too dark on a wooden board for my tastes. I've not tried them on a fretted bass though. They should sound pretty balanced as a set unless you specified an unusual guage G, I'm sure Dawn will sort you out a suitable replacement.

Took months to get a refund for something supposedly in stock on their website when it turned out they could no longer get it in. Friendly and apologetic but ultimately a bit rubbish.

I'd consider using endorsed gear from a large manufacturer if I liked it, someone like Fender or DR for example. But if I'd made pots of cash from music and was using handmade gear like Status, Goodfellow or Shuker I'd be happy to pay full price for it.

I think they're to stop you damaging the finish on your vintage 1960 stack knob jazz: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx2lza1Rb0U"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx2lza1Rb0U[/url]

I started a thread a while ago and got some really useful advice: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=114453"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=114453[/url]

[quote name='coasterbass' post='1170509' date='Mar 21 2011, 11:38 AM']Love Muse and Chris' bassparts always work well. In terms of playing them myself its not the speed/notes he plays but the sheer stamina of the guy that amazes me!![/quote] Yup, he must have really well developed neck muscles.

[quote name='LethalLion' post='1166257' date='Mar 17 2011, 09:03 PM']In terms of slap, I think Marcus Miller's tone on his Higher Ground cover is incredible: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCv03LRS-Hg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCv03LRS-Hg[/url] This guy's punchy tone is pretty nice for Rock: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm-68FebQTs"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm-68FebQTs[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9GTct-oQTI"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9GTct-oQTI[/url] I'm playing through an Ashdown EB 15-180, with a Squier VM Jazz.[/quote] A big part of Marcus Miller's sound is the strings (DR Hi Beams or Fat Beams), also a Sadowsky preamp helps by fattening up the tone. But you might find these sounds only work well solo, in a band situation you'll probably end up having to think again.

[quote name='frank' post='1166437' date='Mar 17 2011, 11:00 PM']At the moment i can only think of two players (who are still alive) that deserve to have their own signature model this being their go to bass that they play 90-95% of the time and thats Steve Harris and Marcus Miller maybe Geddy Lee as well, there are probably others but not many id say[/quote] Probably Billy Sheehan too.

[quote name='BassBus' post='1165474' date='Mar 17 2011, 10:05 AM']Think I see the difference now. Here's one that Rob hadn't strung up, a HEADED S2. Have a look at the stock basses on the Status site and the headed basses seem to have the extra bevelling and headless have an even bevel all the way round.[/quote] You're right, I'd never noticed that before!

[quote name='BassBus' post='1164789' date='Mar 16 2011, 06:50 PM']I wonder if that is one of the idiosincracies of a custom instrument. The edge on my S2 is fairly even all the way round. It maybe varies from instrument to instrument. Wish I'd known it was you Rich, I'd have had a chat.[/quote] Pretty sure it's a design change, I didn't notice it at the show but all the S2s in your pics seem different to mine. Would have been good to meet up, we'll have to be a bit more organised at the next show!

[quote name='crez5150' post='1164734' date='Mar 16 2011, 06:18 PM']Does anyone know if that Black Kingbass Mk 2 5 string is headless or not?[/quote] Think it must be headed, the monorail bridge pieces have slots in whereas the headless ones have a couple of screws and then the tuning knob.

[quote name='BassBus' post='1164701' date='Mar 16 2011, 05:52 PM'][/quote] Just noticed the bevel going all around the front of the body is constant on the new S2 Classics on the stand. The older ones had a deeper cut around the waist area of the body showing the mahogany core. Great pics, even if one is spoilt by having my big blurry mug in the background! Edit: Here's a pic of the deeper bevel on my 2010 S2: ody6.jpg

[quote name='skankdelvar' post='1163957' date='Mar 16 2011, 01:52 AM'][/thread] Frankly, one can learn the notes or not. If one does, then one is a probably better player for the effort. If one doesn't, one [i]still [/i]might get a[b] tongue in the ear from the plumpie that keeps staring at you during the 'Alright Now' bass solo[/b]. So it's all good.[/quote] Aaaah, he goes to your gigs as well does he?

This might help: [url="http://www.fretboardmaster.com/fretboardgame.html"]http://www.fretboardmaster.com/fretboardgame.html[/url]

Looks like a MM Bongo with the horns knocked off.

Really enjoyed "Something Different", was expecting to only listen a couple of times just to get basslines but it's a really good album and I've listened to it a lot. Looking forward to the new one!

[quote name='Jerry_B' post='1160985' date='Mar 13 2011, 08:32 PM']Fender Japan used to - maybe they still do (my unlined fretless is a MIJ Jazz). Mighty Mite and Warmoth also make them.[/quote] My late 80s Fender Japan:

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='1160981' date='Mar 13 2011, 08:30 PM']Reminds me of when I get young kids who ask to try out a bass. I explain the controls and active tones etc. Then they just turn everything flat out and slap furiously. [/quote] What's wrong with that? When I test drive a new car I put the wipers on fast, headlights main beam, stereo on max volume, 7500 rpm and dump the clutch. It's the only way to get a feel for what it can do.

[quote name='Sibob' post='1161054' date='Mar 13 2011, 09:16 PM']GB were one of the main culprits for the slap filth lol Some stunning basses, but I generally stayed away on account of the noise....as thats all it was Si[/quote] I had a quick word with Bernie yesterday, he was grumbling about all the slapping going on in the show. But a lot of it did seem to be coming from his stand as far as I could tell.

Old Skool slap is great in moderation but the kind of double thumping madness you see at these shows is like being shot at with a machine gun, just want to run and hide.

[quote name='TomKent' post='1156118' date='Mar 10 2011, 01:06 AM']Coming from Kings Cross Northern Line to Victoria and then the District Line to Earls Court.. and walk. That sound about right? [/quote] Or Piccadilly Line from Kings Cross all the way.

Go for it, it's great fun! OK, maybe a bit daunting at first but it's all about practice. I prefer unlined fretless, in theory you should be keeping in tune with your ears and not with your eyes. Comes in handy on a dark stage, unless you're having trouble hearing yourself too in which case you're in trouble. You can start preparing for playing fretless by looking at where you're currently fingering the note in relation to the fret, if you can drop your fingers almost on top of the fret all the time then you'll have a head start. Good luck!