ash Posted August 14, 2012 Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) I bought this from EBay as an experiment to see if I could get on with a 6 string bass - I can't so its up for sale! Well despite it being a lovely bass and very easy to play I've decided it's not for me. The bass has a string spacing of just over 16mm at the bridge, 34" scale with a superb flat profiled Status graphite reinforced neck. The action is very low and the bass plays nice and easy up and down the scale. Pickups are Status soap bars and it's an active bass with a wide range of tones and great punch and clarity. The bass comes with a spare set of brand new Rotosounds and an old case. The bass has some cosmetic issues - it has been resprayed in black 'textured' paint a bit like Hammerite. It's not horrible and has been done reasonably well, but it's not perfect either. Secondly the soap bar covers have some surface wear and cracks which have been repaired; again only a cosmetic issue. There is a ding on the very top of the headstock, no other issues everything works properly, very little fret wear, truss rod turns, etc. The cosmetic issues are reflected in the price. £360 posted UK £345 picked up in person. Thanks. Edited September 3, 2012 by ash
BassBus Posted August 14, 2012 Posted August 14, 2012 Look forward to the photos. You should also get this on Statii.com but be sure to get pics up first time or an angry Canadian might have something to say.
ash Posted August 14, 2012 Author Posted August 14, 2012 [quote name='kurcatovium' timestamp='1344974975' post='1771975'] Any trades or sale only? [/quote] Only looking for sales at the moment I'm afraid.
AttitudeCastle Posted August 14, 2012 Posted August 14, 2012 Why are all the basses I want for sale at the moment?! Best of luck with the sale mate
ash Posted August 15, 2012 Author Posted August 15, 2012 In answer to a few questions I would consider posting overseas however I'd prefer the courier to be organised by the buyer in this case.
ezbass Posted August 16, 2012 Posted August 16, 2012 Ooh if I hadn't just bought my Ibby 5 I'd be all over this. Have a bump.
Shockwave Posted August 17, 2012 Posted August 17, 2012 Gah, I ordered something new instead here http://basschat.co.uk/topic/184591-hkedel-bass-7-string-fretless-incoming/ Really hope I don't end up regretting not taking this instead! Congrats on the sale
ash Posted August 22, 2012 Author Posted August 22, 2012 [quote name='Shockwave' timestamp='1345238215' post='1775546'] Gah, I ordered something new instead here http://basschat.co.uk/topic/184591-hkedel-bass-7-string-fretless-incoming/ Really hope I don't end up regretting not taking this instead! Congrats on the sale [/quote] That looks very nice and at a bargain price too, hopefully this will be paid for and shipped soon.
shizznit Posted August 22, 2012 Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) My first 6'er was a Status Energy and was a cracking bass. Green LED side dots and the body was finished with what I decribed as translucent swamp green! It wasn't the prettiest of colours, but I had lots of fun playing it. Good luck with the sale and your new acquisition! Edited August 22, 2012 by shizznit
ash Posted August 23, 2012 Author Posted August 23, 2012 [quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1345671072' post='1780409'] My first 6'er was a Status Energy and was a cracking bass. Green LED side dots and the body was finished with what I decribed as translucent swamp green! It wasn't the prettiest of colours, but I had lots of fun playing it. Good luck with the sale and your new acquisition! [/quote] Status 5 and 6 strings have the most accessible necks I've played, your bass was one for Shockwave by the description of the colour of it!
ash Posted September 3, 2012 Author Posted September 3, 2012 Back up for sale as the 'buyer' recovered from GAS!
jimbobothy Posted September 5, 2012 Posted September 5, 2012 Just to say if the neck is anything like the Status shark 5 I've got at the mo they are seriously easy to play it is ridiculous, have a super shallow neck bump on me
ash Posted September 7, 2012 Author Posted September 7, 2012 [quote name='jimbobothy' timestamp='1346881726' post='1794556'] Just to say if the neck is anything like the Status shark 5 I've got at the mo they are seriously easy to play it is ridiculous, have a super shallow neck bump on me [/quote] Thank, yes it is a nice neck, I too am a fan of Status Sharks as you well know! Good honest basses with fantastic necks.
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