OutToPlayJazz Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Picked up this beauty today at the same time as dropping my old S2 into the factory to get the preamp rewired. Thanks again Rich (greyparrot)! It's a 2008 S2-Classic 5-er in satin cocobolo with spalted maple board (you can't see the join between the maple & graphite - Truly stunning!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Very nice OTPJ. You're a Status kleptomaniac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 [quote name='grapevinebass' post='264546' date='Aug 18 2008, 01:37 PM']OK to add to the Status-Fest... My Series 2 in Cherry laquer finish over ash The graphite has a red tint to compliment the body. Light and well balanced, and just (almost) never goes out of tune[/quote] Hey, I'm liking that very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='267230' date='Aug 21 2008, 05:42 PM']Picked up this beauty today at the same time as dropping my old S2 into the factory to get the preamp rewired. Thanks again Rich (greyparrot)! It's a 2008 S2-Classic 5-er in satin cocobolo with spalted maple board (you can't see the join between the maple & graphite - Truly stunning!)[/quote] MB1. Bloody Hell!....did you walk there?...them shoes are well worn out!.....,yer feet could do with a wash an' all ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='267230' date='Aug 21 2008, 05:42 PM']Picked up this beauty today at the same time as dropping my old S2 into the factory to get the preamp rewired. Thanks again Rich (greyparrot)! It's a 2008 S2-Classic 5-er in satin cocobolo with spalted maple board (you can't see the join between the maple & graphite - Truly stunning!)[/quote] my god im jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 (edited) [quote]Very nice OTPJ. You're a Status kleptomaniac.[/quote] Er, nope Stingrayfan... I didn't steal it - Just traded for it [quote]MB1. Bloody Hell!....did you walk there?...them shoes are well worn out!.....,yer feet could do with a wash an' all ![/quote] Thee knows! A's got blisters on 'me blisters, mate! Edited August 21, 2008 by OutToPlayJazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Well done Rich!!! Did ye go past my wonderful home city??? I nearly got killed at the gig in Stamford - some numpty barmaid threw a bucket of water at a guy stood just in front of the stage.....!!!!!!!! F*ckwits!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='267230' date='Aug 21 2008, 05:42 PM']Picked up this beauty today at the same time as dropping my old S2 into the factory to get the preamp rewired. Thanks again Rich (greyparrot)! It's a 2008 S2-Classic 5-er in satin cocobolo with spalted maple board (you can't see the join between the maple & graphite - Truly stunning!)[/quote] Gorgeous! How was your trip to Rob, Dawn and the boyz? Did you get to see any of those stunning new stock basses on their site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 It was only a fleeting visit to the factory - Rob & Dawn were at home taking pictures of all the stock basses & redoing the website, so just a drop off this time. Nick, I did think of you as I was passing Peterborough, ahhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='267653' date='Aug 22 2008, 09:37 AM']It was only a fleeting visit to the factory - Rob & Dawn were at home taking pictures of all the stock basses & redoing the website, so just a drop off this time.[/quote] Furry muff. And what basses they are. GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 Oh yes, mate! That curly caro walnut KingBass is just stunning. Pity it's 16.5mm spacing, otherwise I'd be selling bodily organs for that one! I like the S2 with the tremolo bridge as well. Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 iv just noticed something rather amazing, since i fitted the bass neck to my stingray about 3 weeks ago ish, iv not had to tune it....at all, its completly kept in tune! crazy, why does anyone bother with wooden necks?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 [quote name='BassManKev' post='267866' date='Aug 22 2008, 02:17 PM']iv just noticed something rather amazing, since i fitted the bass neck to my stingray about 3 weeks ago ish, iv not had to tune it....at all, its completly kept in tune! crazy, why does anyone bother with wooden necks?? [/quote] Yup. My Retroactive gets tuned only for ceremony thesedays, just to be ultra-sure. Roll on my all-graphite dream bass.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 [quote name='BassManKev' post='267866' date='Aug 22 2008, 02:17 PM']iv just noticed something rather amazing, since i fitted the bass neck to my stingray about 3 weeks ago ish, iv not had to tune it....at all, its completly kept in tune! crazy, why does anyone bother with wooden necks?? [/quote] Ahah you've finally discovered another of the advantages. I've rarely had to tune my StRay 5 in almost 4 years. In fact only when I've changed strings. It is totally impervious to temperature and humidy changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan_da_man Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Can't believe I missed this thread! Best bass I've ever played - and it's mine! Status Energy 4 with graphite neck: (Sorry if the pics are a bit blurry) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I love that bass. It looks like a real 'players' instrument, and a bit of a 'sleeper'. ped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 [quote name='BigBeatNut' post='263057' date='Aug 15 2008, 01:33 PM']I can see you're getting a lot of requests for info here ... hope you don't mind me asking another. I heard rumours a while back that Rob was refusing to build Electros either because the model was being revamped, or perhaps because it needed a revamp. Any news on that would be much appreciated. (I'm hoping to hear about a bass with larger acoustic chambers). If that's too many requests and mine drops off the end of the list, no problems. Cheers, Andy[/quote] I contacted Rob about an Electro earlier this year and he informed me he was revisiting the design. Moved the mag pickup and a new EQ. Some work to do on the bridge pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 [quote name='BassBus' post='267891' date='Aug 22 2008, 02:49 PM']I contacted Rob about an Electro earlier this year and he informed me he was revisiting the design. Moved the mag pickup and a new EQ. Some work to do on the bridge pickup.[/quote] Oh crap. Another one I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Yeh I know what you mean. Electro has to wait as there is an S2 in production for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 [quote name='BassBus' post='267945' date='Aug 22 2008, 04:12 PM']Yeh I know what you mean. Electro has to wait as there is an S2 in production for me.[/quote] Yeah, I was talking about you (and the S2!) to Dawn earlier Only briefly mind, I was far more interested in the goss on the Kingbass v2 and the Streamline 5er Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 [quote name='BassBus' post='267891' date='Aug 22 2008, 02:49 PM']I contacted Rob about an Electro earlier this year and he informed me he was revisiting the design. Moved the mag pickup and a new EQ. Some work to do on the bridge pickup.[/quote] Thanks for the info and pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 (edited) A few of the new stock basses that took my fancy, from the official website to whet your appetites... KingBass Artist in curly claro walnut, 16.5mm custom string spacing & green front/side led's. S2-Classic bolt-on in high gloss silver with chrome hardware. Headed S2-Classic bolt-on with kahler tremolo bridge. T-Bass without pickguard. 2008 Energy in blue stain. Edited August 23, 2008 by OutToPlayJazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Some nice basses there, still deciding on either Stealth 4 string headed or Hellborg 4 String headed, oh yeah and I have that last Groove bass with Graphite neck will get a pic up soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 is that a new body shape for the energy? It reminds me a lot of an Ibanez SDGR and Yammie TRB and that body shape is really comfortable. EDIT: looks like its the smart bass shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 [quote name='Merton' post='267949' date='Aug 22 2008, 04:16 PM']Yeah, I was talking about you (and the S2!) to Dawn earlier Only briefly mind, I was far more interested in the goss on the Kingbass v2 and the Streamline 5er [/quote] What is the latest gossip with the mk2 kingbass Merton. They must be letting something out now the pictures are in the public domain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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