Merton Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) Status Shark 5 String Limited Edition Seafoam Green with Pearloid Scratchplate Cracking bass, it has been my favourite ever since I bought it in early 2011. Very easy neck, light as a feather (around 8.5lb) and an absolute joy to play. Equipped with a single soapbar pickup and passive vol/tone controls, this really couldn't be easier to plug in and play. This is in pretty good condition for its age but there are some dinks on it, I have pictured almost all of them (there are a couple on the headstock of which I can't seem to get a decent photo, but they are minor and don't affect anything). The crack by the neck joint is just in the lacquer. £375 without a case or with a Hiscox liteflight case (Bass Centre branded) for £400. Courier to the UK included or at buyer's cost if further afield Edited June 28, 2014 by Merton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 MB1. Topic Reopened BUMP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 Yeah I sold it then it came back and now I'm selling again! Groove fretless will appear later this eve too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) That was my bass I recorded a couple of albums with it....I'd buy it back if I can shift my Hofner or would you swap for a 60's Yamaha Samurai Bass Edited June 21, 2014 by ash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 Sadly for you I'm selling to find my ACG gas again. Strictly speaking not out of the woods with the solicitors (which were why I sold the last ACG) but frankly I have an itch which needs to be scratched NOW... Bollocks to the consequences haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 [quote name='Merton' timestamp='1402920524' post='2477844'] Groove fretless will appear later this eve too... [/quote] Oh Lordy, your not helping with my "get rid of all basses" policy Merts!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 It's pristine, the last ever "real" Groove (with a wooden neck as opposed to the 3 they made afterwards with modded graphite necks), and is utterly utterly glorious. I always said I'd never sell it but, well, the lure of a custom ACG has just been too much to withstand! So, how do you want to pay....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 [quote name='Merton' timestamp='1402942835' post='2478156'] So, how do you want to pay....? [/quote] With my life Mert, with my life!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 This is so pretty. Sort of wish I'd held out for it. Bought a groove 5 which has now set me off on a five string bloodlust involving a double status sell off. I don't know if I'll be able to resist if they sell quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 Bumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 £400 with Hiscox liteflight case (down from £420) plus courier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 £400 shipped to the UK with the Hiscox. Bloomin bargain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 Back up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 No interest at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnermo Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 No cash, sadly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 This will be heading to eBay next week if it doesn't go on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_89 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Bump for you Martin, great to deal with folks and very friendly chap indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Cheers Rob This is now on eBay as has to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 Will accept £360 shipped from BC chaps and chapesses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.harry Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 That's a bargain. I've just refurbished a Status Energy 5-string from the same era. These wooden Status necks practically play themselves. If you don't know what all the fuss is about Rob Green's Status basses, this has got to be the cheapest way to find out. If you don't know if a 5-string is for you, ditto GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 Final bump. First eBay auction fell flat but current one going better. If you want it for less than it'll go for on eBay (reserve set higher to offset selling costs!) then now's your last chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonmcm Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I did try to buy it last weekend, but you forgot the price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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