Cosmo Valdemar Posted April 27, 2013 Posted April 27, 2013 (edited) Another victim of my gear shuffle, here we have my Status Graphite Energy Matrix. A bit of a rare beast it would seem, even Google can't shed much light on it. This bass has, as far as I know, a Cherrywood Energy body and a graphite neck. I think the Energy bodies were usually paired with wooden necks but I may be wrong. Overall, the bass is in very good condition - as an unfinished body, the body does have some wear and playing marks but nothing drastic or extreme, and all in a 'look closely and hold up to the light' kind of way. There are a couple of dings on the bottom edge - not visible when playing (see pics). There is also a bit of wear above the pickup, typical of an unfinished body, wear a previous player rested his/her thumb I imagine. The graphite neck is in pristine condition and truss-rod free. The bass has the original Status pickups and active tone controls. I'm not open to trades at the moment, thanks. I'd prefer collection or can arrange courier at buyer's cost. [url="http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/IMAG1137.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/IMAG1138.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/IMAG1139.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/IMAG1141.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/IMAG1142.jpg.html"][/url] Edited June 2, 2013 by Cosmo Valdemar
fretmeister Posted April 27, 2013 Posted April 27, 2013 I might be tempted by that. There are a few about, I have 2 already. Where are you?
Cosmo Valdemar Posted April 27, 2013 Author Posted April 27, 2013 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1367067750' post='2060860'] I might be tempted by that. There are a few about, I have 2 already. Where are you? [/quote] I'm in Dartford, just off the M25. Tea and cakes at the ready for any occasion.
Mr.T Posted April 28, 2013 Posted April 28, 2013 I have a fretless one of these.... I bought mine as being an 'Energy'.
cocco Posted April 28, 2013 Posted April 28, 2013 [quote name='Mr.T' timestamp='1367144210' post='2061588'] I have a fretless one of these.... I bought mine as being an 'Energy'. [/quote] This used to be mine, it's a great bass. To shine some light on the matrix thing, I'm not sure of the obscurities, but with this era of Energy basses the Energy was the headless one and the energy matrix was the headed one
Stan_da_man Posted May 2, 2013 Posted May 2, 2013 This might be my old Status! It had wear above the front pup just like that. Saying that, I sold my Status 5 years ago now.
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 7, 2013 Author Posted May 7, 2013 [quote name='Stan_da_man' timestamp='1367518221' post='2066400'] This might be my old Status! It had wear above the front pup just like that. Saying that, I sold my Status 5 years ago now. [/quote] It may well be... Probably best you buy it back to confirm.
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 9, 2013 Author Posted May 9, 2013 [quote name='marcus bell' timestamp='1367936817' post='2071207'] great basses these [/quote] Cheers
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