benebass Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) Hi - decided to put this back up for sale, as it's not being played as much as it deserves to be! There's not a great deal online about these, but they are pretty much Status' take on the Stingray, with a huge Trimax humbucker near the bridge & a 2 band EQ (with active / passive switch). The neck is much slimmer than a Stingray though - really comfy. I think it's from the late nineties & was built in the UK. In general it's in a pretty good condition for it's age (a couple of dings here & there), but when I got it there was a small crack behind the neck join. I discussed this on the forum (thread is [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=80417"]here[/url]) & the consensus was that it wasn't structural. In the couple of years I've had it there haven't been any problems & it's had a pro repair job, along with a recent set up & restringing. I'm looking for [s]£300[/s] £280 for this collected (I'm based in Newcastle upon Tyne) - I don't have anything to post it in at present & I'd prefer any prospective buyers to have a look, as the repair really is a good job. Pics: - [attachment=76478:IMGP2334.JPG] [attachment=76481:IMGP2332.JPG] [attachment=76482:IMGP2331.JPG] Cheers, B. P.S. My feedback thread is [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=70908"]here[/url] Edited May 30, 2012 by benebass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Looks really smart - best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted April 2, 2011 Author Share Posted April 2, 2011 [quote name='merello' post='1185899' date='Apr 2 2011, 03:45 PM']Looks really smart - best of luck![/quote] Cheers merello! Just been playing it actually - forgotten how nice the neck is. If it wasn't for incoming stuff it'd be staying here to be honest... B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacertus Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 [quote name='benebass' post='1185961' date='Apr 2 2011, 05:03 PM']Cheers merello! Just been playing it actually - forgotten how nice the neck is. If it wasn't for incoming stuff it'd be staying here to be honest... B.[/quote] How would you describe the sound/character of this beauty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted April 2, 2011 Author Share Posted April 2, 2011 [quote name='Lacertus' post='1186030' date='Apr 2 2011, 06:30 PM']How would you describe the sound/character of this beauty?[/quote] Hi Lacertus - I'd say it's character is obviously quite Stingray-like, but in general it's a lot less in your face. Neck profile's much slimmer & to me the sound is a lot more rounded, but I'm no expert as I've never owned a real Stingray. Cheers, B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 These are stunning basses that play & sound like they're worth 1k easy. Great fat punchy sound. I good combo of stingray growl and articulate jazz bass tone. Bargain buy this! Someone snap it up quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I can't stand this much longer . . . . . . Tell me you will ship. . . . . . and I will crack!!!! Nurse, my injections please . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='1186078' date='Apr 2 2011, 07:13 PM']These are stunning basses that play & sound like they're worth 1k easy. Great fat punchy sound. I good combo of stingray growl and articulate jazz bass tone. Bargain buy this! Someone snap it up quick.[/quote] I wish you hadn't have posted the above . . . . . You must have played one and know how good they are. . . . Sorry nurse. . . I just can't resist. Sell it to me, Please. PM being sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I used to own 2 older Status basses. A Shark II and a Groove (My groove was a sunburst one). It was the first bass I owned that had a really slim neck profile (something not modelled on a Fender) and it blew me away. The feel is great and the tone is lovely for rock and finger funk. These were great value money when they were released (around £600 of I recall) but at the price they come up 2nd hand, if you get one in good condition it's a real steal. I regret selling my Groove. They are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Where are you in the Toon, and would you be interested in a trade for this? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=125690"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=125690[/url] Shy bairns get nowt, after all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) Hi - really sorry about this, but after reading the replies on the thread & playing the Groove for ages today I think I'll regret moving it on at the mo, so I'm withdrawing it for the time being. Looks like I'll have to find some other stuff to sell... PMs replied to. Conan - decent cab - thanks for the offer. Cheers, B. Edited April 4, 2011 by benebass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 [quote name='benebass' post='1187205' date='Apr 3 2011, 10:40 PM']Hi - really sorry about this, but after reading the replies on the thread & playing the Groove for ages today I think I'll regret moving it on at the mo, so I'm withdrawing it for the time being. Looks like I'll have to find some other stuff to sell... Cheers, B. P.S.[/quote] Oh so glad you've come to your senses! What were you thinking? Repeat after me...never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 [quote name='oldslapper' post='1187252' date='Apr 3 2011, 11:16 PM']Oh so glad you've come to your senses! What were you thinking? Repeat after me...never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses[/quote] Yeah, we've definitely got something in common here! Still got that black Groove 5? Cheers, B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 Back up for sale! Cheers, B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 please stop waving this around in front of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1335037619' post='1625157'] please stop waving this around in front of us [/quote] I will - as soon as it's found a new home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 [quote name='benebass' timestamp='1335041358' post='1625204'] I will - as soon as it's found a new home! [/quote] *looks around for trade bait* I've got some easter eggs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 This is gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1335041441' post='1625206'] *looks around for trade bait* I've got some easter eggs... [/quote] Not really looking for any trades at the mo - and I always find the mids are lacking with easter eggs these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 [quote name='benebass' timestamp='1335044840' post='1625252'] Not really looking for any trades at the mo - and I always find the mids are lacking with easter eggs these days... [/quote] kinda hollow sounding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1335047606' post='1625284'] kinda hollow sounding [/quote] And you can't push them too hard or they'll start to break up. I'll get my coat... B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 intonation all over the place when it gets too hot too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1335055995' post='1625335'] intonation all over the place when it gets too hot too... [/quote] Totally! Bringing it back on topic, I can confirm that this bass has absolutely nothing in common with an easter egg whatsoever! Cheers, B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1335044213' post='1625240'] This is gorgeous! [/quote] Cheers - it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Wow! Never seen one of these before - very unusual, looks amazing! That colour scheme is classic, it [i]always [/i]works... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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