4000 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I'd be really interested to try one of these too (especially that MM pickup version) as my back is getting worse by the day. Must admit I haven't generally got on fantastically well with Status in the past (a bit "clacky" or "pingy" for me, and also don't get on with the "classic" bodyshape - carpal tunnel from hell - and I've had 4!) but I'm always willing to give things another go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 [quote name='Merton' post='360753' date='Dec 22 2008, 10:17 AM']Rob apparently set the 5 string jig last week... Here's hoping 2009 brings the 5 string, coz I want one!![/quote] Lumme, a Streamliner 5-stringer eh? I say, Ding Dong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andre Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 The five string is in the works - Should be available early Jan 09 !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-77 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Rob list the weight as 3.2kg / 7lbs , mine is a little heaver as the person who originally placed the order though it was too light!!! we have just had one come up for sale on Statii for £1000. [url="http://statii.com/forum/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=2545&pid=23513#post_23513"]http://statii.com/forum/forum/viewthread.p...3513#post_23513[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 [quote name='Bassassin' post='360424' date='Dec 21 2008, 07:34 PM']I rather like a funny-looking bass, me, and this is stunning, and I want one. However like the similarly incredible looking Lace Helix, I'm not entirely convinced it isn't just an internet hoax! Jon.[/quote] I can confirm that the Lace Helix does in fact exist as I have a fretless NT 5-string one. However the only other ones I've seen 'in the flesh' were the 2 prototypes that were one of the few basses at the 2007 LGS, so they're not exactly common in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 (edited) [quote name='G-77' post='144405' date='Feb 21 2008, 02:30 PM']dont tell Warwickhunt but i got one as well a few weeks back, just havne got round to posting pics yet. [/quote] That is so....................huh *** How many basses in my sig below would I have to sell to get one of these? Edited December 22, 2008 by martthebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 [quote name='martthebass' post='361427' date='Dec 22 2008, 09:28 PM']That is so....................huh *** How many basses in my sig below would I have to sell to get one of these? [/quote] oooooohhhhh. Can you bring it to the Bash ...pretty please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolleydick Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 [quote name='G-77' post='361288' date='Dec 22 2008, 08:51 PM']Rob list the weight as 3.2kg / 7lbs , mine is a little heaver as the person who originally placed the order though it was too light!![/quote] Yours has the short lower horn as well - I do believe I played that one at the factory when ordering mine - quite a bit heavier as I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I think I'd be wanting 8.5-9lbs in an ideal world. I like 'em heavy. But if they're going at £1k s/h, what the hell are they new? If it went as far as £1500, we're in Steinberger Territory. And £1500 buys a lot of bass elsewhere... even more so second hand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolleydick Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='361685' date='Dec 23 2008, 10:53 AM']I think I'd be wanting 8.5-9lbs in an ideal world. I like 'em heavy. But if they're going at £1k s/h, what the hell are they new? If it went as far as £1500, we're in Steinberger Territory. And £1500 buys a lot of bass elsewhere... even more so second hand![/quote] You can have them made heavier if you want but tone wise there is no need. I think list is £1350 for the straight ahead model without LED's or any other optional stuff. for me £1K is so close to the price minus VAT that it may not be tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-77 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 [quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='361441' date='Dec 22 2008, 09:39 PM']oooooohhhhh. Can you bring it to the Bash ...pretty please?[/quote] if you have it in London ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='144224' date='Feb 21 2008, 09:39 AM']That's a new one on me. Never seen one before and I bet I'll likely not see another in a long while (steps back and watches for buses). Did J Hellborg have anything to do with the design? I'm sure I remember him being associated with Status and that shape just seems to ring bells with his name attached![/quote] I was confusing it with this early Status/Hellborg bass. Superficially a slimmer body but I suppose nothing like the basses discussed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flychris Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 [quote name='woolleydick' post='361735' date='Dec 23 2008, 10:54 AM']for me £1K is so close to the price minus VAT that it may not be tempting.[/quote] Yeah, reason why I didn't bough it yet at the moment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andre Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 [quote name='woolleydick' post='360675' date='Dec 22 2008, 08:04 AM']What is that finish (Colour) called? Nice one by the way, good arent they?[/quote] Yep great little basses! The finish is what was left of the Retroglide silver top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigmondo Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Congrats; I really like the look of these. Now, I'm hoping that a teal-green tint 5-er with black hardware will look awful in 2009...but sadly I know it won't.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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