BassBus Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 geilerbass, I have a Fretless four string with the same facing and they look even better in the flesh. As the bass moves around in light the quilt just shimmers. Mmmmm! zigmondo, these pics just add to the desirability. I love the pic of it in amongst the Campanula garganica. (I know, I know, I'm a smug pedant ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Yes, my natural satin cocobolo S2-Classic 5-string has the same effect in daylight. Absolutely gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigmondo Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Gentlemen....as a fresh-faced innocent, I ahve to say I've rarely encountered quite as many people who apply the terms for woods and finishes(and even the most innocent of flora) as though they were massaging exotic unguents in a sauna; I mean, why is this the first time I've seen the word "campanula" written with what is a decidedly suggestive leer! Mama...what are they doing to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 LOL! Did you go to the factory when you got your S2, zigmondo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigmondo Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 No Rich. I remember feeling that an appearance by me wouldn't actually help me to ascertain just what "home sound" I'd actually get...also that the bass I'd had before that was also a Status(Series 2000) and I could safely buy unseen. "Generally OK but beware the occasional duffer" was, and has been, always a caveat I've carried with even the highest-end guitars(except Fender Japan in my experience)...but never once with Status bass: a fact or finding I still testify to. To be honest, I thought at the time that if I did go over to Colchester, I'd be winding myself up something chronic and end up with forking out for all manner of flashing lights and landing gear..and being really a grunt guitarist just wanted a bass tool that would never let me down in a gig or need shielding away from lighting circuits, etc; for recording. My whole, er, "rig" has consisted really of the S2 and a Sansamp Bass Driver. I still want that "Jeff Berlin meets Tal W. for a cup of Sainsbury's Red Label" tone, however... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 It's a good job! You really don't want to go to the factory, LOL! It's the ultimate GAS factory. To see 60 stock basses there in the racks is just too much! I go on a little pilgrimage down there 2-3 times a year. Absolutely love it! I actually found the ultimate jazz sound this year, but I traded against my 08 S2-Classic 5-er like yours. I had found a very good Fender CIJ Marcus Miller bass with the most beautiful quality control you've ever seen, added a Sadowsky outboard pre pedal & slapped on some 40-100 Marcus Miller DR FatBeams. Wow! I'd have kept that if the Status hadn't come up. The exact jazz tone I was looking for as well! I may get another one soon as well. We'll see. Maybe you could get a Miller bass & keep the Status? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Glad to see someone else using the SansAmp BDDI with a Status. When I tried mine through an amp I had trouble getting a sound I was happy with. Put a set of old flats on it and put it through the SansAmp and voila, the perfect sound for jazz. Almost DBish, just sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigmondo Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Fascinating(apologies readers for going OT). Y'know, I reckon it must be the "limiting"/ compression thang(...?...) I'm able to get into that "organic" territory more now I've lowered the pups and turned down the internal trim pot. Definitely, Bassbus! I've no qualms losing my backline and relying on the BD and the P.A....nor losing my back, for the same reason. Hmm..I'd better not think down the CIJ road; that's how I ended up with 6 or 7 guitars in the first place. You're going to tell me how cheap they are next, aren't you...?...I can sense the glee from here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 But you know you want one, don't you. Go on! :brow: Why stop at 6 or 7 basses? I have 9 and no intention of stopping there. More Statii please. :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Some new pics of the graphite fleet... My no.1 bass. 2007 Status S2-Classic in walnut & mahogany. 1990 Status Series II in cocobolo & cherry. Now with it's original 2-band preamp reinstalled. 2008 Status KingBass Artist in walnut & mahogany. 2008 Status S2-Classic bolt-on 5-string in cocobolo/mahogany with phenowood maple board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 [quote name='BassBus' post='336445' date='Nov 25 2008, 05:02 PM']But you know you want one, don't you. Go on! :brow: Why stop at 6 or 7 basses? I have 9 and no intention of stopping there. More Statii please. :wub:[/quote] Don't stop! (he says!) Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 (edited) Don't worry Nick, I have no intention of stopping. don't know if I'll ever have as many as you though. Rich, would you stop showing that 2008 S2!!! My knees go week every time I see it. Edited November 26, 2008 by BassBus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigmondo Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Omygawsh. Totally agree. These really do deserve an award. Design meets function. Outstanding. I've no button on my keyboard for an intake of breath couple with a glottal stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) Choices, choices... Which one? Or perhaps you'd like to pick me one off the Status stock pages...? Edited December 2, 2008 by OutToPlayJazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flychris Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='337283' date='Nov 26 2008, 03:22 PM']2008 Status S2-Classic bolt-on 5-string in cocobolo/mahogany with phenowood maple board. [/quote] If you're looking into a geat Jazz, maybe we could speak about a fair trade against my JP Zia 5... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 I'm sorry flychris, but that Status S2 5-stringer is definitely not for sale My quest for a high end jazz is on hold for now, as I've just sold and shipped my KingBass so I'm off down to Status to buy something stock next week. Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flychris Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 But, If you're think about it, you know.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 LOL, if I ever sell that bass I'll have to hold an auction on here, as so many people want that one! It really is unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flychris Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Ohh, there 's the solution, rob make another one... Not so difficult at all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 OK Rich, look into my eyes, not around them, look into my eyes. Your under. Now, you really do want to sell that S2 and you want to sell it at a cheap price. You're back in the room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 LOL, shall I put in an order for you while I'm there on Monday, flychris? You'd like an exact copy of mine? Okay, wire me the £1700 sterling & I'll make your dreams come true BassBus... Not working - Class report from hypnotism 101:- Must try harder! Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flychris Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='350249' date='Dec 9 2008, 11:17 PM']LOL, shall I put in an order for you while I'm there on Monday, flychris?[/quote] No at the moment... but If I decide myself to sell the JP... Humm, I have the option to wait for a streamline (5s) or maybe a S2 with J pickups... But I don't know about what kind of wood and/or color I would like... I need to think again and again about that... Also the S2 you show in your post froml ths rob's stock is amazing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 The 5-string with the myrtle wood top is amazing looking, isn't it? That's one of the ones I'm going to play on Monday. I may even come home with it, unless anything else takes my fancy! A piece of advice, though. The walnut tone block in my S2-Classic gives it that extra creamy sound on top of the usual gritiness. Make sure you get one with the tone block & you'll never look back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='349857' date='Dec 9 2008, 04:23 PM']My quest for a high end jazz is on hold for now, as I've just sold and shipped my KingBass [b]so I'm off down to Status to buy something stock next week.[/b] Rich.[/quote] Oooooooh, can't wait to find out what! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 [quote]Oooooooh, can't wait to find out what![/quote] Hey Martin, it'll either be one of the basses pictured further up this page, or maybe something else will take my fancy?? Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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