OutToPlayJazz Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 (edited) Well, finally got down to Colchester to pick up my new KingBass last Thursday. Got a chance this evening to appraise the two trogether. You guys can do the visual appraisal yourselves, but as for playing, the new KingBass is utterly stunning - A huge, breathy hi-fi sound with enormous bite! In comparison, the S2 Classic (Series 2 to us long term Status players) is deeper and even growlier (is 'growlier' a word??) I was surprised to find such a difference, being as the two have the same hardware, wood choices & electronics. Perhaps it's down to the 32/34" scale lengths & the extra wood/extra laminated parts on the S2? Enjoy - I certainly am! Oh, btw... Rob has KingBass Retroglide prototypes no.'s 1 & 4 (as played on tour by Mr.King) for sale at the moment... Edited March 11, 2008 by OutToPlayJazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickThomas Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 What a lovely brace!! Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 (edited) Great looking basses. Must admit to having never played a Status ever - hopefully there will be some at the bash! How is the 32" scale compared to the 34"? Soundwise do you think it makes a lot of difference? Steve Edited March 10, 2008 by birdy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 It seems to make a massive difference. Perhaps it could be compared to the differeence between a Precision and a Jazz. The KingBass 32" is much brighter & breathier like a jazz, but the S2-Classic 34" is much fuller and more rounded in sound terms. Some of it could be the extra wood laminates in the S2 body, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Very nice Rich. That should keep the GAS at bay for at least <insert number here> minutes, hours, days, weeks, months (delete as applicable) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 Thanks, Mart... I think GAS is cured now (but don't quote me on that one!) The new KingBass is the instrument I should have ordered originally in early 2006 (instead of the 5-string version Ian now has.) Now through massive investment & patience, I've ended up with the best of both worlds... A new S2 to replace my original 1988 Series II & the KingBass I always wanted... With the correct amount of strings this time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='154770' date='Mar 10 2008, 06:28 PM']It seems to make a massive difference. Perhaps it could be compared to the differeence between a Precision and a Jazz. The KingBass 32" is much brighter & breathier like a jazz, but the S2-Classic 34" is much fuller and more rounded in sound terms. Some of it could be the extra wood laminates in the S2 body, of course.[/quote] Thanks, Looking forward to seeing/hearing/playing some of these if I can make it to the bash! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Yum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnefc42 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Lovely!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmz Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Congrats on the Statii.........just gorgeous. Interesting to hear about the tonal differences between the two family members. Have you used the bendwell in anger yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Very nice! Would love a new Status...my four are all oldies now! Will be bringing a couple of them to the bash, my ice blue Series 2000 and very very old Series II! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitfireXXII Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 So you couldn't resist getting that other Status.... Niiiiiice. Of all the basses I've sold. I miss my status the most..... (Great, now I'm miserable!!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 [quote name='SpitfireXXII' post='163948' date='Mar 26 2008, 05:51 PM']So you couldn't resist getting that other Status.... Niiiiiice. Of all the basses I've sold. I miss my status the most..... (Great, now I'm miserable!!!!) [/quote] Yes, got the pair now & have just agreed to buy a beautiful 1990 Series II with a John East pre in it as well. Addicted to Statiis? Well, I have been playing them since 1990! Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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