Angel Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Well, the title says it all, I'm back with status after many years away. I'm a tart and I missed the LEDs! My old one was just too heavy (5 string), but my new 4 is just sublime on all fronts. I'm happy. I've not really played bass for a few years now but I feel very inspired again. That's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 When it comes to Status I'm a tart as well so I need pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) Bought here from 'sgh', here's one of his pix: Edited October 13, 2012 by Angel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garythebass Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Ooh, I do love a bit of quilted maple. Very, very nice! Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Lovely looking bass. LEDs are fantastic! I always liked Status instruments but never managed to get on with one until I got my Streamline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 It is definitely a beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Dribble. one day! One day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Well that was worth waiting for pics of. Enjoy playing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgh Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) Lovely bass, look after her ! Edited October 15, 2012 by sgh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarebear68 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 [quote name='sgh' timestamp='1350319432' post='1837248'] Lovely bass, look after her ! [/quote] I agree - it's a gorgeous looking bass I ordered myself an S2 5 string headless yesterday - I can't wait to get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 [quote name='Clarebear68' timestamp='1352191963' post='1859764'] I agree - it's a gorgeous looking bass I ordered myself an S2 5 string headless yesterday - I can't wait to get it! [/quote]Great stuff. Thru-neck, or bolt on? What spec, woods, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarebear68 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 [quote name='steve-soar' timestamp='1352199866' post='1859887'] Great stuff. Thru-neck, or bolt on? What spec, woods, etc? [/quote] Its a figured Walnut body with a bolt-on neck (I couldn't quite afford the thru-neck ) - I've gone for the 16.5mm string spacing option. No LED's though - I'm not good enough to draw that much attention I don't know where I'm going to find the patience to wait 18-20 weeks for delivery though - I'm already desperate to get my hands on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Sounds great. 18-20 weeks? Wow, Rob use to have a 12 week order time, he must be doing great business these days. I've got a lefty S2 thru-neck, 4 string finished in black, black hardware and ivory dots on the fingerboard. I love mine and I know that you will love yours, they are incredible instuments. How much will it set you back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarebear68 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 [quote name='steve-soar' timestamp='1352204059' post='1859958'] 18-20 weeks? Wow, Rob use to have a 12 week order time, he must be doing great business these days. I've got a lefty S2 thru-neck, 4 string finished in black, black hardware and ivory dots on the fingerboard. I love mine and I know that you will love yours, they are incredible instuments. How much will it set you back? [/quote] That's what I thought when I was told I had to wait that long - I nearly spat out my coffee!!! There must be some sort of status renaissance going on I've always loved the sound of them - I saw Go West live in the 80's (I know - very cheesy ) and the session player they had was playing one and I thought it was the best sounding bass I'd ever heard. Around about the same time I got to borrow a 4 string version with a Walnut body off a the bass player who was in Dare at the time. I didn't want to hand it back lol! It's setting me back just over £1800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 [quote name='Clarebear68' timestamp='1352207380' post='1860054'] That's what I thought when I was told I had to wait that long - I nearly spat out my coffee!!! There must be some sort of status renaissance going on I've always loved the sound of them - I saw Go West live in the 80's (I know - very cheesy ) and the session player they had was playing one and I thought it was the best sounding bass I'd ever heard. Around about the same time I got to borrow a 4 string version with a Walnut body off a the bass player who was in Dare at the time. I didn't want to hand it back lol! It's setting me back just over £1800. [/quote] Wasn't that the lad ( who used to be in Dare) who used to work in the bass department in ABC on Oxford Road? I can't remember his name, but he'd usually be slapping away like a good 'un on one of the basses whenever I went in there. He always seemed like a nice chap, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarebear68 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1352208374' post='1860089'] Wasn't that the lad ( who used to be in Dare) who used to work in the bass department in ABC on Oxford Road? I can't remember his name, but he'd usually be slapping away like a good 'un on one of the basses whenever I went in there. He always seemed like a nice chap, anyway. [/quote] You mean Nigel Clutterbuck (I think that was his surname anyway)? He replaced the guy I knew who was the original bassist - I think his name was Martin - it was a long time ago **just remembered ... he was called Shelly** It was Nige who worked in A1 in the Bass department - a top bloke and hell of a bass player - although I think he got a bit of a slagging off on one of the threads on here for over-doing the bass "fireworks" at some music show. Edited November 6, 2012 by Clarebear68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 That was Nigel Clutterbuck? Ah, I see now- it's all starting to make sense. My memories of the 80s are a bit hazy nowadays, but come to think of it, I think he was called Nigel. He looked a lot younger in those days, but then again so did I. Decent fellow all round, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarebear68 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1352209516' post='1860114'] That was Nigel Clutterbuck? Ah, I see now- it's all starting to make sense. My memories of the 80s are a bit hazy nowadays, but come to think of it, I think he was called Nigel. He looked a lot younger in those days, but then again so did I. [/quote] Me too - I even had hair then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 [quote name='Clarebear68' timestamp='1352210170' post='1860129'] Me too - I even had hair then [/quote] Hair- that was such an 80s thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Walnut 5 string bolt-on? I approve! [IMG]http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx159/richardmatthews_photos/forum%20stuff/Blackstripe2.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Sounds awesome! I'd have gone for the LEDs though. I'm not sure I'd use them in public but I absolutely love practicing in a darkened room with them on! (ooer!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarebear68 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 [quote name='Fat Rich' timestamp='1352216829' post='1860246'] Walnut 5 string bolt-on? I approve! [/quote] Damn! That looks GOOD!!! Now I really can't wait until it arrives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarebear68 Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 [quote name='Angel' timestamp='1352218560' post='1860298'] Sounds awesome! I'd have gone for the LEDs though. I'm not sure I'd use them in public but I absolutely love practicing in a darkened room with them on! (ooer!) [/quote] Have you gigged the bass yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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