sgh Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) Kingbass Artist MK-II, as previously owned by Mark King & used on the first 3 concerts of the Level 42 2008 UK Tour (I have the paperwork from Status to prove this). Neck Details: Woven Carbon Graphite, Black Phenolic Fingerboard Scale Length: 34' with Semi-Bendwell String Spacing: 16.5mm Facing: Figured Walnut Veneer: Natural Back: Mahogany Finish: Natural High Gloss Polyester Pickups: 2 x J Front and Side LED's - Blue There is a very small surface lacquer mark which is shown in the last photo that is hardly noticeable, this is located at the top of the bass under where your right armpit would be when playing elsewhere its in excellent condition. Comes with a Status Hiscox Hard Case. Looking for sale only at [s]£2600[/s] £2500. A new one today with this custom spec would cost £3495. I'm located in Kent if anyone wants to 'Take A Look' ;-) [color=#ff0000][b]And Now, the previous owner !![/b][/color] Edited December 16, 2012 by sgh
JohnFitzgerald Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 Next to your other Kingbass, this looks like one of the ones Mark had made when he was enjoying his food. This might make it suitable for the fuller figured slapper. (It's all true, Rob Green made him bigger basses when he wasn't at his lightest.)
wombatboter Posted November 2, 2012 Posted November 2, 2012 Not totally sure but I recall a bass like this being used at a Level 42 show at the Belgian coast a couple of years ago.. looks exactly like it. Looks great, by the way...
sgh Posted November 11, 2012 Author Posted November 11, 2012 Thanks for the compliments guys, she is lovely !
White Cloud Posted November 11, 2012 Posted November 11, 2012 I remember seeing Mark play this bass on the 2008 tour, and for me this is the nicest Status I have ever seen. Some lucky L42 fan is going to end up with an absolute corker here!
TheGreek Posted November 11, 2012 Posted November 11, 2012 Headed Statii always seem weird to me...figure hey??? Good luck with the sale
Thunderthumbs Posted November 11, 2012 Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1352662921' post='1865842'] Headed Statii always seem weird to me...figure hey??? Good luck with the sale [/quote] Same here. It's comparable to some others that have a neck with a 2+2 headstock on a Jazz body. Just weird! Edited November 11, 2012 by Thunderthumbs
Stuart Clayton Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 Reviewed one like this for the Bass mag, and it was awesome. The single coils gave it a far superior tone over the original Kingbass in my opinion, made it far more usable. Quite tempted myself actually! Stu
sgh Posted December 3, 2012 Author Posted December 3, 2012 Totally agree with the tone, much cleaner and more variety with the J-Types over the Soapbar pickups that the original KB had.
Papabull Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 HI Lovely bass...... would you be interested in a trade. I have an immaculate Warwick 6 string, through neck..... a really beautiful instrument. Let me know your thoughts! have tried attaching some pics but the uploader here doesn't seem to work!!!
sgh Posted December 5, 2012 Author Posted December 5, 2012 [quote name='ThePapabull' timestamp='1354620112' post='1888096'] HI Lovely bass...... would you be interested in a trade. I have an immaculate Warwick 6 string, through neck..... a really beautiful instrument. Let me know your thoughts! have tried attaching some pics but the uploader here doesn't seem to work!!! [/quote] Hi, Just looking for a straight sale but thanks for the offer. Steve
marcus bell Posted December 5, 2012 Posted December 5, 2012 Can't believe this hasn't gone yet type of bump!
sgh Posted December 9, 2012 Author Posted December 9, 2012 Last couple of hours before I accept a previous offer, which I'll do at 9.00pm. Last chance saloon if you want to own this lovely bass !
sgh Posted December 9, 2012 Author Posted December 9, 2012 (edited) Sale Pending Edited December 10, 2012 by sgh
sgh Posted December 14, 2012 Author Posted December 14, 2012 Thanks for the numerous Trade offers but looking for a Sale only
wombatboter Posted December 17, 2012 Posted December 17, 2012 Have a bump so this can be sold and stops teasing me ...
sgh Posted December 20, 2012 Author Posted December 20, 2012 Sale Pending [quote name='JohnMacG' timestamp='1355956537' post='1905108'] Still available Steve? [/quote] Hi John, I'll let you know if it falls through
fender73 Posted December 21, 2012 Posted December 21, 2012 Best update the thread title too mate - congrats on the sale.
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