mattbass6 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) I bought this bass just before the New Year. At the time I was looking for an active 5 string, 24 fret bass and this fitted the bill perfectly. I have had the bass professionally set up as it needed it. The electronics have been checked, the neck cleaned and frets polished plus a brand new set of D'Addario ProSteel EPS 1705 strings put on. It is in fantastic condition and the action is just perfect, not too low and not too high. The bass is literally mind blowingly amazing with the preamp (it has a replacement Status Hyperactive pickup added) on board and so versatile. Plus it comes with the original Status gig bag too. Here's a quick break down of the tech aspect of the bass for you - Status Shark 5 in black Made in England Chrome hardware Seymour Duncan STC-3M3 preamp 24 fret 34" scale length 18mm string spacing 5kg Original gig bag So, why am I selling? Easy, I love / prefer a 21 / 22 fret Precision style, passive bass with 19mm string spacing. It's that simple. I have sat with with the Shark and played it thoroughly but I just keep going back to my Mike Lull PJ5 all the time as I feel far more at home with it. I don't want this Status just sitting around doing nothing so I think it's best to find it a new home immediately. I paid £375.00 for this and spent £50.00 on a set up and £20.00 on a new set of strings. I would therefore, ideally, like to recoup my money so I'm selling it for the original £375.00 plus P&P and I'll take the hit on the setup costs and strings as it would have to be done regardless. Also, if you have a P-style 21 / 22 fret, 5 string bass with 19mm string spacing that you may want to trade with me, then get in touch. If someone wants this and doesn't want it delivered, then I am prepared to meet in a 50 mile radius of Cardiff and of course, you are more than welcome to try the bass at a time that is convenient for us both to meet. Well, I think that is it for now. If you have any questions, just get in touch and I'll be happy to help in any way I can. Thanks for reading and take care. Pictures attached. Cheers, Matt [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Seymour Duncan tech info :[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Seymour Duncan STC-3M3 for Ernie Ball/Music Man® [/font][/color][color=red][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]bass[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] guitars with 3 control knobs. For years the [/font][/color][color=red][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bass[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]lines Custom Shop® has been installing preamps in Music Man® [/font][/color][color=red][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]bass[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]es. Over time the design was perfected and is now available to everyone. The lows are deep, clear, and tight. The mids range from ultra smooth to punchy and all points in between. The treble control can produce a very wide and useable response that is brilliant but not brittle. Pulling up on the volume knob engages the Slap Switch®, a special EQ contour made for slap playing. All of this is available in a quiet on board package.[/font][/color] Edited February 7, 2013 by mattbass6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 my first bass was a shark II bass - they are great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I used to have the 4 string version of this, years ago. I really wish I hadn't sold it! These are excellent basses, and very underrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 LukeFRC - They are great basses indeed Cosmo - They sound amazing and the construction is second to none. I wish it was the bass for me but alas. Either way, you're right, an excellent bass in every way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 All PM's replied to. Keep hitting me with some options guys and thank you so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Lovely looking this. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1359648898' post='1958221'] I used to have the 4 string version of this, years ago. I really wish I hadn't sold it! These are excellent basses, and very underrated. [/quote] +1 I had the five string version and it was a very good bass.. This one looks excellent - especially with the upgrades! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 Thanks Monkonthehill and Silverfoxnik. It is a wonderful bit of kit and hope I can find it a new home soon. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 ^^ BUMP ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) No interest? Make me an offer if you want Edited February 5, 2013 by mattbass6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 All PM's replied to BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 The obsessive in me is telling me I need this to go with the black Shark II (fretless 5) I already have. I am trying to resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 It's a beauty and it will be great company for your fretless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 Thanks for reading and interacting guys but this bass is now SOLD!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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