4000 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 [quote name='lozbass' post='634650' date='Oct 23 2009, 04:32 PM']After promising for ages, I've finally managed to get some images of mine. This is a Series II, ordered by me from Sheffield Carlsboro Sound Centre and delivered in 1986 (Phil Oakey and his then partner - one of the HL singers - was in the shop when I visited to collect: they'd just finished a Saturday morning kids show on TV). It's number 251 and has a Padauk top. I used this bass for the second part of my 'career' (up until around '91). It is very heavily gigged but I looked after it so it's still in extremely good condition. The only signs of age are some greying of the lacquer at the sides of the fretboard (a bit of WD40 on the board helped with this but hasn't remedied it fully - thanks OTPJ!) The bass still plays beautifully and sounds thunderous (it's a Status!) Apologies for the poor quality of the images - my talent for photography is matched by that for playing bass[/quote] Crikey Loz, you've mentioned it before but I didn't realise it was such a looker! I love the look of these basses (one of my all-time favourite shapes) but the shape unfortunately absolutely hates me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 [quote name='witterth' post='745611' date='Feb 15 2010, 10:21 AM']OTPJ or BassBus..... you chaps are in the know,so, I was wondering can you have leds fitted to a really old status? (mine can be seen on musicman porn thread) is it a daft idea? will it spoil it? love the idea of a "red" xmas tree!! ps dont like status page thats why I ask here!! BC rules!!! Witterth[/quote] As the brotherhood have already told you, Martin Simms will retrofit LEDs, as will Status. Usual cost is about 300-350 per side. So the average is £700 if you want both front and side ones. I think SIMS also do the flashy ones where they flash on and off as you play. How cool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='731227' date='Jan 31 2010, 11:59 PM']Wow - I don't know if the serial numbers were seperate for each model at that time [as they are now], but my original Status SII was #402, produced in 1987. Rich.[/quote] Mine's number 263 - born on November 24th 1986. I really must get some pix posted up here...!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 [quote name='Conan' post='749135' date='Feb 17 2010, 11:41 PM']Mine's number 263 - born on November 24th 1986. I really must get some pix posted up here...!! [/quote] Please do, Mr.Conan - We're always eager to feast our eyes on lovely Status basses around here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witterth Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Thanks OTPJ/MB1 as usual all boxes ticked and Q answered!! TA Witterth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Think I wil stick my one up on this thread: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted February 20, 2010 Author Share Posted February 20, 2010 [quote name='alanbass1' post='751430' date='Feb 19 2010, 10:30 PM']Think I wil stick my one up on this thread: [/quote] Wow! New purchase, Alan? Lovely woods, too - Curly claro walnut front and back if I'm not mistaken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 (edited) [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='752263' date='Feb 20 2010, 09:50 PM']Wow! New purchase, Alan? Lovely woods, too - Curly claro walnut front and back if I'm not mistaken! [/quote] Ordered her early last year and go her arounfd July. You are right regarding the front/back - not sure if Rob has done any with a matching back other than mine, which I asked for. Edited February 20, 2010 by alanbass1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 Rob's done a couple of KingBasses like that (with the matching front and back) that I've seen, strangely mainly walnut ones like yours. I like how the cream accent stripe has been moved on the back as well. That's certainly unusual, as is the redesigned top of the body shape where the body meets the neck. Very very nice bass, mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='752552' date='Feb 21 2010, 09:55 AM']Rob's done a couple of KingBasses like that (with the matching front and back) that I've seen, strangely mainly walnut ones like yours. I like how the cream accent stripe has been moved on the back as well. That's certainly unusual, as is the redesigned top of the body shape where the body meets the neck. Very very nice bass, mate.[/quote] Stunning! I've not had much GAS this year but suddenly I'm like `woooo'!!!! A lovely specimen! Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarified Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Here's my Smartbass. I think it's only the second one in this thread. [url="http://img709.imageshack.us/i/statusvu.jpg/"][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Very nice, Scarified. Did you get the SmartBass new? I always fancied one of the five stringers with the dark walnut body and the MM-J pickup configuration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarified Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I actually bought it used from the Bass Gallery in London when I was visiting the UK last year. It is very very hard to find Statii here in the USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Anyone know if Status sell separate 32" necks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 I would imagine Rob would do you a 32" bolt on bendwell neck, as I've seen one on a KingBass Standard. What're you planning on bolting it onto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Anyone on here got a Status B2? i'd LOVE to see one, sooooo jealous of all of you I'm happy with my Yamaha though, for now... haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 This is where to see [url="http://www.statii.com/forum/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=3162"]B2s[/url] And a B1 for good measure [url="http://www.statii.com/forum/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=3063"]here[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 [quote name='BassBus' post='809889' date='Apr 17 2010, 10:08 PM']This is where to see [url="http://www.statii.com/forum/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=3162"]B2s[/url] And a B1 for good measure [url="http://www.statii.com/forum/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=3063"]here[/url][/quote] why must the pictures on that website be so irritating i wonder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted April 18, 2010 Author Share Posted April 18, 2010 [quote name='EdwardHimself' post='810451' date='Apr 18 2010, 05:06 PM']why must the pictures on that website be so irritating i wonder?[/quote] How do you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 [quote name='EdwardHimself' post='810451' date='Apr 18 2010, 05:06 PM']why must the pictures on that website be so irritating i wonder?[/quote] If you mean small scroll your mouse over them and click on them. It's amazing what then happens!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 [quote name='BassBus' post='810657' date='Apr 18 2010, 08:01 PM']If you mean small scroll your mouse over them and click on them. It's amazing what then happens!!! [/quote] No i mean the fact that they're in little boxes so you can only see little bits of the picture at a time. Do i have to like register or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 How fast is your internet connection? Sounds like they might be taking a long time to download. If you wait they will probably come in eventually and then you can click on them and they will come up on the full screen. Problem solved? It really isn't an irritating site. It's a great resourse for Status basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 (edited) [quote]It really isn't an irritating site. It's a great resourse for Status basses.[/quote] Indeed it is. A wonderful place for people who love Status and all they stand for. And while I'm at it, I had a long trawl through our mammoth thread here the other day & tried to find the most jaw-droppingly gorgeous Status bass owned by a member on here. I came up with this one... Lozbass' Series II #251 is [for me] the most beautiful example of a mid 80's Status I could possibly imagine. Congrats, Laurence! Hope you all agree Edited April 19, 2010 by OutToPlayJazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 (edited) [quote name='BassBus' post='811362' date='Apr 19 2010, 02:13 PM']How fast is your internet connection? Sounds like they might be taking a long time to download. If you wait they will probably come in eventually and then you can click on them and they will come up on the full screen. Problem solved? It really isn't an irritating site. It's a great resourse for Status basses.[/quote] It turns out it's because noscript was blocking the script from the website which stopped it from displaying the picture properly. It's all done and sorted now though Edited April 19, 2010 by EdwardHimself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Great news EH. Now you can really enjoy the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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