martthebass

Very nearly put 3 of my basses up for sale yesterday to raise cash for the '63 Jazz or '64 P bass in the for sale section. Fortunately the other half nicked my iPad.

I'm interested what the CMD102P is like, considering letting my LM250 and 115HR go to get one.........sorry for the hijack.

[quote name='lozbass' post='1211427' date='Apr 26 2011, 08:29 AM']I'd be having a serious look at a Status Streamline. I picked one up a couple of months ago and it's been a revelation! Around 5.5lbs, ergonomically phenomenal (just a bit weird playing seated at first), and all the high-end Status tone you'd expect. I have an old Series II and a few Alembics so I think I know what the OP means about the very modern, powerful active tone. Whilst the Alembics and Statii are quite different, they do share similarities in terms of brightness, clarity and drive. The Streamline has all the power, tonal complexity and authority of its bigger Status sisters, just in a very small package. I can't sing its praises more highly - an absolutely wonderful instrument. I know they're not cheap, but when they come up second hand, £1300-1500 (depending on spec and condition) should secure one. I'd honestly get out and try one - it really could be the answer.[/quote] I think it's a bit heavier than that - my 4 stringer is 7lb. I got mine a couple of years back from Rich (outtoplayjazz) and got the opportunity to try it alongside his S2(s). The sound isn't quite as hifi as the S2 but it is still a typical Status sound with plenty of punch and top end clarity. Unfortunately (if it's important) the 3eq pre won't fit in the Streamline control cavity so if you're looking 3 eq S2 board and light then I'd go for the Stealth or have a word with Rob to see if you can specify a low weight S2 build.

Never really worked out how necks were selected in terms of figuring. My old 1990 Ray had a small amount of birdseye but was quite bland in comparison to GafBass's. On the other hand, my (new to me) 2001 Ray is just as figured as this and is up to my 30th Ray where figured necks were supposedly specifically selected.

[quote name='bobbass4k' post='1205443' date='Apr 20 2011, 04:14 AM'](Should I tell him it's actually two stars? Or be a bit cunning and get two stars for the price of one?) How much hydrogen left? Is the fusion PP chain or CNO cycle dominated? Spectral Type? Luminosity? This is information we shouldn't have to ask for to be honest.[/quote] I fell for one of these scams last year. I found out my 'star' was a Wolf-Rayet and I'd already lost 10 solar masses from outer layer 'blow-off' by the time I took possession. I was not a happy bunny as you can imagine. Then I was told that there was already a significant Fe population in the core and it was only a matter of time before it went off as a type 2 supernova.

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='1202880' date='Apr 17 2011, 07:39 PM']Thanks for all the comments It's a phenomenal bass but not sure whether I'm beginning to feel the old problems in my arm due to the 5 strings.... TIme will tell [/quote] 3 words......Status Streamline 5 (well 2 words and a number). TBH I've given up on Fives because theyre generally too heavy for me, or if its a light one (<9lbs) then I've hated the neck dive on the ones Ive had. So, the Streamline 5 is prbably the only 5 I'd ever consider. Hope it works out Nick.

Really nice that one Nick.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1196669' date='Apr 12 2011, 12:03 PM']2001 to 2009 were ceramic than after 2009 back to AlNiCo[/quote] Thought only Ray5's had the AlNiCo to Ceramic to AlNiCo pup switches and Ray 4's had always been AlNiCo. My 2001 and 2006 issues are both AlNiCo.

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1194881' date='Apr 10 2011, 06:30 PM']I have very fond memories as a kid of curly-wurlys and a copies of 2000AD therefore to me they are next to priceless, I'll give you one of each [b]plus[/b] I'll bung in a roll of caps to sweeten the deal. You win out big time - a bunch of priceless item vs a mere bass. That's way better than Pete's cheeky offer.[/quote] Loved early 2000AD, especially Slaine and Strontium Dog (I know, that was a bit of an import). Think my 200 issues or so went to a charity shop.....

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1194865' date='Apr 10 2011, 06:13 PM']Warm butter or out of the fridge, hard with some crumbs and someone elses old crab paste spread stuck in it?[/quote] Lurpak 'soft spread' at 4 degrees Celcius - new carton

Agree Pete, don't think I'd buy a pre eb without trying it first, granted I've only played 5 or 6 to date but the variation surprised me. On the other hand all 30ths play like butter [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1194794' date='Apr 10 2011, 05:21 PM']Its back with no reserve! Is this guy going to pay for my divorce if I end up buying it, My wife is still worried about me trying to buy it last time! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330552009637&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:VRI"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...=STRK:MEWAX:VRI[/url] I was the winning bidder with reserve not met last time and got a second chance offer at that price but didnt take it so I guess he has decided to let the public decide what its worth. Last time he didnt get straight back about the scratchplate but has now confirmed to me that its the correct one and white. 2 things still worry me well 3 actually 1-He says "No haggling" which is fair enough but he doesnt offer the questioner to come and try it out for himself, That would be my first reply if I were selling mine as thats when you really fall for a pre EB IME. 2-He says the 3 band EQ was already done when it was purchased 20+ years ago which would of made it a very early 3 band preamp at the time for a four stringer after the 5er got it from new in 87'. I would of thought that was a much more recent addition? 3-After talking down the grapevine with a certain top luthier he warned me that the very early ones did have some truss rod issues so without being able to fully test its operation he wouldnt touch it. Im still going to have a bid though (BTW if I had won it for £975 last time I would of honoured it sight unseen Im not an ebay idiot but as a second chance offer and the delay on some of the info I wasnt obliged to before anyone starts )[/quote]

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1194839' date='Apr 10 2011, 06:02 PM']For £400 who wouldnt![/quote] Put a '1' in front of it and it'd go some way towards my 'year of birth' bass.............unfortunately Leo didn't make Rays back in the 60s

[quote name='Blademan_98' post='1194824' date='Apr 10 2011, 05:49 PM']Yeah but that Sue Ryder is worth £......... Are you going to get that too? [/quote] Which one d'yer think I used at the 'Kebab and Calculator' public beer emporium last night? (a congenial watering hole where they sweep up the eyeballs at the end of the night). Pete, you reaaaaaally don't want a cheap pre-eb copy now do yer!

Squabbling, bickering, it never used to be like this.....................................(yes it did)

Another faker here mate....see how much company you've got! Sometimes I'm embarrassed to use the gear I've got, after the last gig I considered selling the lot other than my trusty Sue Ryder. Theres nothing wrong with working out stuff with the guitarist in the band if that's what works for you, alternatively spend a bit of time with the old iPod and practice amp. Occasionally when I'm in one of my, 'cant play for toffee' modes I set myself a target of learning a song I consider tough. A few years back I considered that Rio was way beyond me, a few practice hours later I'd pretty much nailed it.....

Haaaa, My year of birth bass also. If I sold all my gear maybe I'd be able to afford the neck and a few screws of a 63P.....

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='1183724' date='Mar 31 2011, 07:16 PM']All the strings (=4) and all the notes up to about fret 9 (i.e. two octaves) - I rarely venture much further.[/quote] +1 Amazing how many bassists jibe be on Jam nights for not being adventurous enough to move into the dusty end.....