BassBus Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 And Fat Rich might be along shortly. He has just done a comparison of the Stealth with other Statii. He liked it so much he ordered one. Certainly go to Statii.com and have a look through the Show your Basses threads. Lots of gorgeous examples there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dixon Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 [quote name='mikeswals' timestamp='1364062736' post='2021552'] Please educate me on Statii as I'm possibly thinking about looking or ordering one, but they're extremely rare to find in the States. [/quote] As a Wal owner who has also bought two Status basses, the first thing you should know is the tone is very different to that of your Wals - so I assume you are looking for something which is not a Wal sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeswals Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Yes Mark, something very different. I just looked around at statii.com, and the Stealth being described as very hi-fi. Sounds like I know what I'll be after in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 [quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1364084336' post='2021872'] And Fat Rich might be along shortly. He has just done a comparison of the Stealth with other Statii. He liked it so much he ordered one. Certainly go to Statii.com and have a look through the Show your Basses threads. Lots of gorgeous examples there. [/quote] Here's what I wrote on the Statii forum: [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif][size=2]OK I've tried a couple of Stealths and directly compared them to my favourite S2.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif][size=2]I need to clarify that my S2 is an alder body with graphite skin like the Chris Wolstenholme bass, but with standard pickup placement and electrics. I also chose a one piece bridge which I think results in tighter more focussed tone generally than an S2 with monorails.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif][size=2]First thing that struck me about the Stealth is that it's nice and lightweight and resonates really well, my graphite S2 is also pretty light but doesn't feel quite as alive acoustically as the Stealth. The tone of the Stealth is a bit rounder (partly because of the monorail bridge) and has a clarity that you just can't get from a wooden body, I was worried it might sound a bit bland but it has a nice musical quality to it I liked.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif][size=2]Both basses felt identical to play and balance perfectly, however the curved top on the Stealth proved to be a bit more comfortable where I rest my arm than the S2. I didn't get to try the standard Stealth preamp, both had the 300 series board you find in the S2 which I find is really useful with three slightly different sounds at the flick of a switch, combined with bass, treble, mid sweep and pickup blend.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif][size=2]It's difficult to say which is better, they both sound great. I think the tone is a little more complex on the S2, plus different wood combinations have a slight effect on the sound (and the weight) of the bass. But I liked the Stealth enough that I um, sort of placed an order [/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif][size=2]So that's probably not going to help you make a decision, but with so much scope with the EQs on these basses I don't think you'll won't go far wrong with either of them[/size][/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dixon Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 [quote name='dudi8' timestamp='1363961841' post='2020203'] [/quote] Very nice in black.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dixon Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 [quote name='mikeswals' timestamp='1364117150' post='2021964'] Yes Mark, something very different. I just looked around at statii.com, and the Stealth being described as very hi-fi. Sounds like I know what I'll be after in the near future. [/quote] I'll take any of your Wals off your hands Mike and help you along the way to buying a Status! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 [sharedmedia=core:attachments:131204] My Streamline 5 - now for sale in the classifieds, sadly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrickm Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 [quote name='Patrickm' timestamp='1345726963' post='1780916'] My new-to-me Streamline Fretless..... I think I will name her Seven of Nine! [/quote] Sad to say... but my fretless is up for sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 That is a thing of beauty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Driver Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 This thread makes me priapic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) Just bought this from Reds42 (Nick) - I could see the tear in the corner of his eye as I left with the bass - absolutely beautiful example of this bass - could even consider it a work of art - would look great hanging on a wall but as we all know Statii are far more than that... Please try to keep the drooling to a minimum. Edited October 5, 2017 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reds42 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 sniff sniff........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loushort Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' timestamp='1218489359' post='260401'] Looking at the red tint SII, it must've been a very close serial number to my old #402 as it even has the little red led for the active on/off switch and the same hardware. Must have been a 1988 build or somewhere around there. Aha! A couple of Nick's pics escaped, as the bass looked so much like one of mine in the photobucket thumbnails! Here's the SII with ebony board... There, my work here is done! [/quote] That was mine many years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Driver Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I think I came looking at the pics above... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass42 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) Edited June 13, 2013 by Bass42 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 ok so after all the lovely shiney on this thread, here's a dull old dog # 844 is a veritable hussy of a bass - i believe it has seen even more basschatters than the infamous R*******CKER thread i just bought it from cosmo who i think got it from cocco and heaven knows how many other basschatters before - please feel free to divulge and i will record its dirty past on the inside of the control panel plate like a tramp stamp the original bridge will be going back on eventually once i get some black springs for it and set it up am so tempted to have it lacquered up at status with the transluscent metallic charcoal-black hi gloss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 [quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1372574514' post='2127233'] ok so after all the lovely shiney on this thread, here's a dull old dog # 844 is a veritable hussy of a bass - i believe it has seen even more basschatters than the infamous R*******CKER thread i just bought it from cosmo who i think got it from cocco and heaven knows how many other basschatters before - please feel free to divulge and i will record its dirty past on the inside of the control panel plate like a tramp stamp the original bridge will be going back on eventually once i get some black springs for it and set it up am so tempted to have it lacquered up at status with the transluscent metallic charcoal-black hi gloss [/quote] I think she'd appreciate some TLC Steve, and she'd look the dogs in a tranny black jobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 [quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1372582023' post='2127316'] I think she'd appreciate some TLC Steve, and she'd look the dogs in a tranny black jobby! [/quote] indeed do you 'know' her then mart? incidentally can anybody with an early style bridge point me at a detail pic or say whether the bridge had springs on the long screws through the saddles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 [quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1372590236' post='2127430'] i........ incidentally can anybody with an early style bridge point me at a detail pic or say whether the bridge had springs on the long screws through the saddles? [/quote] Nope, no springs. It's all locked down with the allen grub screws in the side of the bridge: [URL=http://s751.photobucket.com/user/richardmatthews_photos/media/forum%20stuff/Front.jpg.html][IMG]http://i751.photobucket.com/albums/xx159/richardmatthews_photos/forum%20stuff/Front.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 thanks Rich - it is the earlier one with the sharp pointy corners instead of the rounded off ones but i did notice the screws on the side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 [quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1372621306' post='2127824'] thanks Rich - it is the earlier one with the sharp pointy corners instead of the rounded off ones but i did notice the screws on the side [/quote] The red and the blue basses are the second batch of headed prototypes that went out to the press in early '92, I'd be surprised if yours is older I don't think any of the bridges had springs, you can find catalogues in the resources section of statii.com if you want to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass42 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Hello ! I just finished the restoration of the # 402 bass . 1) Re sand the full bass 2) Clean and wash the rosewood top, note how is the wood grain is much more figured after all job. 3) Re paint the Bridge Status Logo 4) New high gloss clear quote 5) Re leveling fret job 6) Polish the gloss clear 7) New Control and Battery covers 8) All dings and scratches on the woven and wood surfaces were repaired. These are the pics of the original state of the bass : After all job : #103 and #402 together : 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Nice work, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Here's my newly received 1984 status series 2000 serial number 65 [URL=http://s187.photobucket.com/user/marcusbell/media/image_zps7035699c.jpg.html][IMG]http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x193/marcusbell/image_zps7035699c.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s187.photobucket.com/user/marcusbell/media/image_zpsbbd0e5b0.jpg.html][IMG]http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x193/marcusbell/image_zpsbbd0e5b0.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s187.photobucket.com/user/marcusbell/media/image_zps73b86fda.jpg.html][IMG]http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x193/marcusbell/image_zps73b86fda.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s187.photobucket.com/user/marcusbell/media/image_zpse8358e5d.jpg.html][IMG]http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x193/marcusbell/image_zpse8358e5d.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s187.photobucket.com/user/marcusbell/media/image_zps28a83f30.jpg.html][IMG]http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x193/marcusbell/image_zps28a83f30.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Very nice Marcus. I think only one of these or a Stealth 2 headless could move me away from my beloved Streamline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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