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'For the Love of Money' - O'Jays (Anthony Jackson)

On 30/08/2022 at 11:38, Obrienp said:

Thank you. Actually that is very helpful for me. The kind of stuff I am playing requires vintage voicing, so I am afraid the cab is probably not what I am looking for at the moment but I am sure it will suit plenty of other people. It definitely looks the business and the weight/portability is fantastic. GLWTS.

Apologies for the delayed response and thanks very much - I'd concur entirely, this is probably a relatively bright cab and may not suit those looking for a thoroughly vintage tone.  It's sort of a good all-rounder but errs on the brighter side in terms of voicing.  It's certainly very light - almost laughably so for a 2x10 and is extremely robust and sturdy

Bought a lovely preamp and cab from Bernard in an extremely easy transaction.  Berrnard's packaging is a thing of beauty and wonder - absolutely superb and he was extremely flexible and accommodating with respect to shipping.  The items arrived in perfect condition and exactly as described.  An entirely upstanding and honourable member of our community - thanks Bernard, very much appreciated and a pleasure to communicate 

21 hours ago, Obrienp said:

Hi. I have been trying to find frequency response, sensitivity and SPL stats for these but there is nothing on the manufacturer’s website, or elsewhere on the web (as far as I can find). Ditto reviews, apart from one not particularly helpful demo on YouTube. Do you have any more info on it? Subjective I know but what is the bass response like and would you say it is vintage, or modern voiced?

 

Thanks,

Pat

Thanks for this and I have to admit, I've struggled to find spec's too.  I know that the speakers are Celestion neo but that's about it.  To me, the cab has a fairly modern voice, though I only use 'modern' voiced basses, and nearly always active.  The cab doesn't have all the poke of something like a Berg HD210 (but nothing does in my experience), or the up-front presence of a Wayne Jones 1x10 or 2x10 cab - in all, I find it fairly even, modern and efficient (and very easy to transport).  Apologies, I know this isn't much help and if I find anything further, I'll post here.

Hi Bernard, I’ve PMd

Breathtakingly beautiful - the finish is stunning and love the case - pity the latter aren’t more widely available. I’d love this but no way I can justify the purchase. Good luck though I doubt you’ll need it!

4 minutes ago, StingRayBoy42 said:

The short video on the front page of the Calton site is worth watching.

Suddenly £2k seems not unreasonable!

hahaha, I hadn't seen that.  I'd agree, if you're a touring pro with an expensive bass, and flights, crew, trucks etc. to take into account, £2k might be good value (when tax benefits are taken into account, possibly a bargain!?)

I've always liked the look of the Bass Safe, though finding an appropriate bag for a larger Alembic can be a bit of an issue.  Here's the link to the Calton site:

https://www.calton-cases.com/shop/bass-guitar-cases/alembic-guitars-bass/

The company lists some Alembic models, though I'm sure that they'll build to fit any bass.  Products are clearly aimed at the pro (classical?) and affluent semi-pro/collector, with UK prices not far short of £2k.  Perhaps weirdly, the company started life in Aldershot, though production is all US-based now.  I think I'd be looking at the higher-end SKB options, or Peli if you can find one to fit - some of the larger rifle cases may take a larger bass.  I use a Peli case for outboard and it's superbly well-built  

Nostalgia!  I remember well the time that Barrett's had the distribution deal for Wal and will have walked past this bass in the shop many times (and very possibly played it) back in the early '80s.  This looks lovely, though I've had enough Wal's to know that they really don't work for me.  I actually preferred these Pros (especially the 'E's) to the Custom models.  What a lovely example, despite the changes, and took me back many decades!

I'd have a look at the SKB iSeries 5014-OP - superb cases and some of the best that I've seen - not light but not as heavy as a full flight case.  The body width of some Alembics might be a problem (they won't take a small-bodied standard for example).  Other very good options are Calton (though very expensive) and Enki

I played some of these back in the day and found them to be superb instruments - a real premium feel and finish - great necks and great J tones too.  The finish on this one looks spectacular

I received a Fusion bag that was carefully wrapped in bin liner type material and tape just last week - I think it was a Parcelforce Express 48 service.  The bag and packaging arrived entirely undamaged, though that may be a fluke.  The entire package was very light and the shipping cost very reasonable.  I'd probably do the same if I was sending, though use premium bin-liners or plastic rubble sacks (the latter are much stronger).

Fabulous gig bags - I've been using an F1 bass bag for years.  Very comfortable handles, easily stowable straps, and surprisingly light for the level of protection on offer.  I've just picked-up the guitar version for a couple of shorties and a headless Status SII.  I'm very tempted by this but have no real use for it... though I can think of a way to manufacture one...  

Great price too IMO! 

3 hours ago, Downunderwonder said:

It's plain old 'regular' scale!

A matter of standpoint and opinion really (and I tend to concur with Thomastik here), though an opportunity to lift an outrageously lovely bass to the top

A lovely, easy deal with Russ for an excellent gig bag - perfectly packed and in superb condition - thanks very much - an outstanding member of the BC community!

Very surprised indeed this is still around - stunning looking, excellently spec’d bass at a bargain price (IMO), and from one of BC’s absolute gentlemen. It wouldn’t be here if I could cope with long-scale.

15 hours ago, itsmedunc said:

Mmmm. I’ll have to have a look what I’ve got. I’m trying to move my long scale basses on in favour of shorties!

 

Cheers

 

Dunc

It seems like a few of us are heading in the same direction!  Shorties and lightweight (though I've made more progress with the former)

13 hours ago, itsmedunc said:

Any interest in trades?

Thanks - I hadn't really thought of this and would prefer a sale, though it depends what's on offer!  I have a few preamps, and only play short scale if that helps - I don't tend to use effects either (though I'm not sure if any of this helps!)

1 hour ago, Old Horse Murphy said:

Thanks  it's figured walnut apparently. I must admit though, I prefer the grain on your one. 

That's incredibly kind but I'm rather smitten by yours - mine was one of the early Padauk facings rather than walnut - it's quite a deep purple red tone and has aged very nicely - it's probably become a little darker with time

33 minutes ago, Captain Bassman said:

Gorgeous.

 

My 30th Anniversary re-boot for comparison.

Wow!  I really, really, really wanted one of these at the time of release, then was offered the chance to buy one a year or two later.  It didn't work out and I've sort of kicked myself sometimes since.  Such a lovely combination of features from across the arc of production, plus the most premium timbers!    

7 minutes ago, Old Horse Murphy said:

I think ours must've come from near enough the same batch. Mine's a November 2021. 
 

 

Wow, absolutely stunning!  Is that a flamed Walnut top?  The green wrap-around LEDs look fantastic too against the phenolic.  Obviously, fretboard LED's weren't an option when I spec'd my SII!

On 26/07/2022 at 05:08, Musicman666 said:

my walnut S2...one of the final batch.

 

 

Inspired by Musicman666's beautiful Image and stunning bass above, I went and dragged my old Status out of storage last week.  I hadn't seen it for around a year, though still in tune of course.  Not exactly bookends, but an example from what now sadly appears to be the closing days of full-scale production, and one from the early days (well, around 1986).  Some important evolution/innovation, of course, but clear consistency in the lineage.  Whilst I'm a massive fan of pretty much everything Status (and I've had a good number of Status basses over the years), it's the SII that I think of when the brand is mentioned - sort of quintessential for me. 

Beautiful facings on a really very rare bass - the chrome hardware works very well against the cocobolo

My favourite colour scheme/appointments and my favourite period for a J.  Absolutely lovely!

Lovely, I've always lusted after a Glockenklang but never owned one.  The temptation is strong but I have absolutely no justification (lust apart). 

Off topic, of course, but is that a 5 Star Status case - 9th from the left in the row?