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My Status Electro weighs 7.5 lbs according to my bathroom scales. It has a chambered body and no magnetic pups, just a piezo. [attachment=102952:Electro 1.JPG]

Just bought a Phil Jones Bass Buddy from Martin, very reasonable price and in great condition. Arranged to meet half way and he was very understanding when I turned up at the wrong services! A real gent!

Just bought a bridge off of Mark and he sent it in double quick time and kept me informed throughout. Very easy and pleasant transaction and I'd happily deal with him again.

Well if it was that good, you'd have thought it would have been played a bit more in fifty years!! Looks like new!

Thought I'd give this another go

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Another easy and pleasant transaction with Gaf, highly reccomended honest and reliable chap!

I had an idea about putting a spacer between the ball end of the string and the bridge, perhaps a small nut or something, threaded up the string Never got round to trying it though, as the B on my mim is really good anyway. anyone think it might work? I dont know if it would adversly affect the intonation, I shouldn't think so as the length between the saddle and the bridge would still be the same Or am I barking up the wrong tree or just plain barking.......

Just completed a transaction with Gerry and all went like clockwork. Great guy to deal with and I have no hesitation in recommending him if you want a hassle free deal

[quote name='ikay' timestamp='1327149016' post='1506970'] . Give Rob a call at Status or drop him an email. He's always very helpful (01206 868150 / [email protected]). [/quote] Yep! I reckon thats the way to go Thanks guys

Very pleasant tranaction with Owen today, thoroughly nice guy and great bass player! Gets my reccomendation!

Thanks for you replies, guys good advice as always! [quote name='ikay' timestamp='1327141181' post='1506818'] Then gently lift the saddle out of the slot. [/quote] I tried to do this when I changed the strings, but there was some resistance so not wanting to force anything, I decided against it. If you look at the photo, there is an allen screw either side of the saddle, (height adjustment?) I wonder whether they are whats holding the saddle in place? Essexbasscat, I will visit the Fishman site, thanks for the heads up. I replaced the strings with the same guage that I removed, which I assume were factory spec,as the bass had recently been repaired at Status Graphite.( for a different issue) I am surprised this wasn't picked uo in the process

I have just aquired a Status Electro, after a long time searching for one and the wait has been worthwile apart from one annoying factor. There is an annoying imbalance between the volumes on the strings The B is pretty quiet, the E and A seem ok the D is way loud and the G seems ok. I have changed the strings, but this hasn't improved it at all really. Searching on the net reveals this is not uncommon with piezo equipped instruments and possibly the under saddle piezo has moved slightly. I'm reluctant to have it apart myself, having no experience of this type of bridge and I dont want to make it worse. What I'd like to know is whether it is a job that can be trusted to my local guitar shop or if a specialist would be required, and if so,has anybody any reccomendations? I could take it to Rob at Status Graphite but it is a fair old trek for me so anything closer would be a bonus! Thanks in anticipation Andy Its this one here

Check out the notice boards in Kempsters or Holmes, there used to be a couple of notices advertising tuition. Couldn't comment on the quality, though