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What about a Sandberg Basic 5 ? Not sure what the spacing is but it [url="http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc161/nakedcapybara/SandbergScratchplate.jpg"]looks quite wide here[/url].

I didn't record it but the Progress has a coil tap on the MM pickup which allows it to sound a bit more Fendery. I should also add the Status strings are brand new and the OW ones are 6 months old.

Thanks for the opinions chaps. I think the OW will have to stay - but dare I say forever ?!

I think it's at the point where nothing can beat it for playability, it feels like home. I need something that can match it in playability and also tone, I think the Status is not able to do the former here. What this has taught me though - is I DO like the Status and a 4 string headless custom order may be in suitable at some point in my future. EDIT: This makes me dizzy, swap out for gold hardware and we have a keeper ! One day...

Yeah, but then the Overwater plays so so well, much better than the Status, think that may be string spacing ! I'll admit i'm very torn between the 2.

I'm really trying to compare the 2 instruments to decide which one to keep - the Status has a fantastic tone but do I want that as my only sound ? The Overwater is obviously more subtle but probably more suited to more music.

I do actually quite like that Jaguar, is it a typical P/J sound ?

Ok have recorded 2 sound samples, one with my Overwater and one with the Status ! The differences between the 2 are quite pronounced: Recordings are in the following format: Both pickups, neck pickup, bridge pickup, all EQ is flat and recorded direct into Audacity via my PC linein port so there is a bit of hiss which is not from the basses. Your opinions please ! (of the tone, not my playing ) [attachment=81796:Overwater.mp3] [attachment=81797:Status.mp3]

fretmeister, FYI if you hadn't stumped the cash up for that Bongo it was going to be mine .

Definitely been upgraded - see the battery box on the back. I'm quite sure all standard models (US and Skyline) are passive.

Got this yesterday.. it's not officially mine yet though - need to decide if I prefer this or my Overwater ! Mark at Bass Direct has been very accommodating to the fact my life is far too busy to go to Warwick to test it out lol. [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Status_S2_5_96.html"]Full specs and info here[/url]

Ok, have got it now - will play it tonight !

It's not paid for yet ! I've kindly been lent it on approval, should be here Weds.

Ok i'm convinced enough to have a proper look ! It should be with me the middle of next week .

Thanks for the links guys, they do sound pretty good. What is the neck pickup like alone, can it do fat ? So far all of the tones i've heard so far are very clear bridge/finger tones I think.

There's plenty of Status owners here so maybe someone can help me ! Am in a position potentially to acquire a Status S2 Classic (headed, 5 string), I know what they sound like to a degree (seen enough Mark King impressions to last a life time) but how versatile are they ? I would want to be able to roll off the zingy top end if possible and get other sounds out of it too, what is the neck pickup like soloed for example ?. Any links to videos or soundclips (I couldn't any that weren't slapping) are appreciated ! Also, with the bridge pickup so close to the bridge doesn't it sound a bit thin ? Thanks chaps.

I'm not really into vintage Fenders, but those are amazing. I would love to have one just to hold it and imagine what's happened to it in the last 60 years .

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