dyerseve Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Well I thought I would gather the family together for a group photo as it is likely I will be parting with a few of them in the next few months (Ive already lost a few members over the last couple of weeks). So allow me to introduce the remaining family: [url=https://postimg.org/image/x74youz81/][/url][url=https://postimage.org/]photo hosting[/url] From left to right: Status Series 1 5 String (modded with Aguilar OBP-3) Stuart Spector Design NS-94 1982 Ibanez Roadster RS824BB Aria Pro II Super Bass II 1980 Vantage VA-900B (modded with SD 1/4lb'ers and Aguilar OBP-3 running at 18V) '97 Warwick Corvette (German), Wenge neck, Bubinga body I also have a 1990 Warwick Streamer 5 string (neck thru with Barts) but that is currently under restoration so will post some pics of that once it's finished. It's more basses than I need or deserve but what can i say, I just love bass guitars!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) Very nice !. Need ? Deserve ? Pah ! If you enjoy playing them, what the hell ? Edited October 8, 2016 by ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayn Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Very nice family photo. The Status fiver really floats my boat. GLWyourSs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 Thanks guys. Yeah for me the Status 5er is the bass I would keep if I was allowed to only keep one bass. The tone, playability, balance, versatility and weight are all spot on. Shame about the ugly headstock though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 The Ibby Roadster's interesting - the active RS924 is a lot more common than the 824. I have a 924 and imo it's a nicer-sounding bass when passive. Can't blend the pups on the 924, which I assume you can on yours. Nice Aria SB too - always had a bit of GAS for these, I've had an RSB Deluxe II from new, which is basically the same bass with PJ type pups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Hang on to the NS-94; you'll get peanuts for it in a sale and they're great basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1476013436' post='3150401'] The Ibby Roadster's interesting - the active RS924 is a lot more common than the 824. I have a 924 and imo it's a nicer-sounding bass when passive. Can't blend the pups on the 924, which I assume you can on yours. Nice Aria SB too - always had a bit of GAS for these, I've had an RSB Deluxe II from new, which is basically the same bass with PJ type pups. [/quote] thanks. Yeah the RS824 is a real beast and yes you can blend the pups by the individual volume controls. here are some better pics of the '824: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/191177-ibanez-porn/page__view__findpost__p__3149847 Loving the Aria SB II. So punchy, versatile, light and oh so playable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 [quote name='dyerseve' timestamp='1476095932' post='3151138'] thanks. Yeah the RS824 is a real beast and yes you can blend the pups by the individual volume controls. here are some better pics of the '824: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/191177-ibanez-porn/page__view__findpost__p__3149847"]http://basschat.co.u...ost__p__3149847[/url] [/quote] Absolutely gorgeous grain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 thanks mate. Yeah it is a stunner and it took a while for me to realise that was the actual grain and not an elaborate paint job. I know that sounds silly but the grain just looked to crazy to be true and I could also see some other straight grain underneath it. I guess it's a bit like spalted maple or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megallica Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Love that roadster amazing wood grain and has obviously been very well looked after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 [quote name='megallica' timestamp='1476401551' post='3154072'] Love that roadster amazing wood grain and has obviously been very well looked after. [/quote] thanks mate. yeah she is a stunner. in terms of how she looks now I did a light restoration including polishing the frets, refinishing the fretboard, polishing the bridge and saddle, and polished the trussrod cover. unfortunately I will have to let her go soon so if you or anyone else here is interested then let me know. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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