BassBus

They were were an all wood version of the Status Series II/Series 2000. HAd all the Status hardware put on a Washburn manufactured body. They are lovely basses and I just happen to have a black one which I might be willing to sell

Well I don't mind my Korean Spectorcore being alongside alanbass1's beauty. Strung with TI Jazz Flats and it gets used a lot in jazz. Lovely neck as well.

I don't have any experience with Status Jazz necks but I do with S2/S2000 necks and I love them. The jazz necks should be built to the specs of the original. Rob Green can always add a tint to the process or even paint it a colour of your choice.

Here's a link to the Sims site. [url="http://www.simscustom.com/html/00leds.htm"]http://www.simscustom.com/html/00leds.htm[/url]

[quote name='witterth' post='745611' date='Feb 15 2010, 10:21 AM']OTPJ or BassBus..... you chaps are in the know,so, I was wondering can you have leds fitted to a really old status? (mine can be seen on musicman porn thread) is it a daft idea? will it spoil it? love the idea of a "red" xmas tree!! ps dont like status page thats why I ask here!! BC rules!!! Witterth[/quote] I know a number of people have had LEDs retro fitted so it should be possible. I know Sims can retro fit and I'm sure an enquiry to Status will let you know where they stand. Rich OTPJ might be able to enlighten you further.

Thank you kind sir. Didn't think it was that simple.

Forgive my ignorance. Could someone explain how to chain two speaker cabs with this amp as it only seems to have one speaker out.

[quote name='macmellus' post='739626' date='Feb 9 2010, 02:12 AM']I've been playing since October and can't seem to stop using my ring finger, partly because i can't see a problem and I don't seem to be getting any problems. I'm not playing particularly fast at the moment. Do people think I'll develop problems later on if I carry on this way?[/quote] As was said earlier, if it works for you then stick with it. As far as I can see (and I bow to other's greater experience) not using the ring finger is more about reducing the stretch at the top of the neck. That's certainly why I play that way. You might have bigger hands that can cope with the extra stretch. Work with what feels right for you and maybe consider trying another approach if you develop problems.

That's the best sounding micro amp I've heard so far. Love the scooped mids. What settings did you use Andy?

If you're having problems with feedback why not look at the Acoustic Image Contra. Small but has a lot of power, 400w. It has a down firing 10" which uses the floor to spread the sound. Players use them in big bands and everyone in the band can hear the bass fine. The Contra also has a switchable notch/low pass filter which helps combat any feedback problem. I've been using one for years now and the guys in the jazz band in particular have no problem hearing the bass and no problem with feedback. I've also used it in a country band with amped guitars and loud drums and on one stage you could feel the stage vibrate with the bass.

That's a lovely S2000 you have there Mr. Barn. What's the serial number?

[quote name='Phil Mann' post='730268' date='Jan 31 2010, 03:38 AM']A missing apostrophe makes a lot of difference in this [u][b]months[/b][/u] 'The Low Down'.[/quote] Uhum! If we are being pedantic about missed apostrphies, should that not be [b]month's[/b]

Tokai Jazz sounds have always had a good reputation. I have a 1984 model and it's great. Had it defretted in the late '80s and it produces that lovely fretless jazz sound just fine with halfwound strings.

I have a fretless 4 string. For me the neck is a dream to play. I have it strung with TI Jazz Flats and they give it a lovely sound. I never use the mag pup but the bridge pup has a lovely sound, good deep tone and as zig-zag said, lots of mwah.

+another one on the strings. Maybe try a set of halfwounds (ground or preasure wound, depending on manufacturer). They have some of the brightness of rounds but the smoothness of flats. Strings are a bit cheaper than a new bass last time I looked.

Stentor make basses that sell over a wide price range. I can't speak for the cheaper models but I have an Arcadia which cost £1500. It is a lovely bass for my ability. Most Stentors are made in Eastern Europe but they may have some cheaper models made in China. They are a good brand with a good reputation. If you are just starting out I would suggest buying a cheaper model to start with. That way if you don't take to it you don't loose so much. Check the setup of the instrument. How high is the action and what strings are on it? These are things that might need altered or changed to get a better sound out of it. A good set up might set you back anything up to £100 so bear that in mind when buying. It's certainly worth trying DB. They have a sound like no other bass and if you become quite proficient at it you'll never be short of work.

What a liberty! Putting porn like that on the net. Three Statii and a Rob Allen, some of the best bases on the market. The Deep 5 is lovely and it goes without saying so are the Statii. What does the Allegro sound like?

gorgeous, molecule, just gorgeous. Glad to see another Status fretless, there aren't many that get shown off here or on Statii.com either. Bet it makes a nice sound through the SWR. :wub:

You might have to wait a bit for a reply as the subs lady is not always in the office. I did the same about the December issue and actually received a phone call about my query.

That looks great eude. Alan makes some of the best looking singlecuts out there. The colour combinations work really well and the wenge neck looks like a dream. Look forward to hearing the sound sometime.

WOW!!! That is stunning. I don't know where there is space to put any chambers. I'd love to hear some sound samples of that. Bet the bridge pickup sounds really woody and warm. Oh, I'm green with envy. I'd love a go on it. Bit too far away though, Ah well, c'est la vie.

It's a slightly unusual combination I suppose but the Markbass cab really brings out the power in the Contra. Wednesday was the first time I had it out on a gig and the guys in the band just looked at it and though "too loud". Just because it's big doesn't mean it has to be loud. They weren't saying that at the end of the gig. The Status is great. Unfortunately the photo doesn't show the quality of the quilted maple face.

Don't know if I could call them twins as they were born 24 years appart. Maybe mother and daughter. Status S2 Classic, fretless, 2008, and fretted Status Series 2000, 1984.