silverfoxnik Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) [b]Bass is now SOLD!.. Pending the usual...[/b] Hi Folks I just recently bought this beautiful 5 string bass from Merton after having nagged him about it for a year, but sadly, it's just not for me due to having narrower string spacing than I'm used to. The bass itself is in great condition, works perfectly, plays like a dream and for a 34" scale neck it has one of the most rock solid low B's I've ever hear on a 5 string. Soundwise, it's very much in the 'Stingray' mould, having just one pick up in the 'sweet-spot' position. As the name suggests, for funk and groove stuff, it's absolutely perfect! I'll get some better pictures up tomorrow night but for now, details are that it's a black body with black pickguard and maple neck with rosewood fretboard. All round condition is about 8/10 for it's age I'd say.. basically, it's the same as this, but in black: [attachment=15027:groosilv.jpg] And here's a close up of the body taken at the SE Bash in September: [attachment=15028:Groove_5_close_up.jpg] More info about the Groove bass can be found [url="http://www.status-graphite.com/oldsite/groove.htm"]here.[/url]. By the way, this bass used to belong to the sadly missed, late Wigfinder General and therefore, has some real Bassworld/Basschat history attached to it. I'm looking for £200 for it, which is what I paid for it 3 weeks ago and I'm not looking for any trades to be honest.. For any more info, please PM me. Thanks for looking Nik Edited October 22, 2008 by silverfoxnik
Merton Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 Superb bass this, and more than worth the price. I'd have it back if I wasn't already planning on slimming down my gig commitments next year due to mini-Mert being on the way. Someone will get a cracker!
rjb Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 Got to be worth £200 of someone's hard earned. Have a bump.
yorks5stringer Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 That's a ridiculous price for a UK made Status with graphite reinforced neck. Have a bump on me!
silverfoxnik Posted October 21, 2008 Author Posted October 21, 2008 Thanks for the kind words folks! 'Tis indeed a bargain price for a high quality British bass. All PMs replied to... By the way, I was asked if I would ship abroad and the answer is yes, though it could be quite expensive..
LukeFRC Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 and if anyones intrested, i guess the string spacing is the same as my old shark and its a fine and dandy thing to play, you can strum it in ways you've never done before...
silverfoxnik Posted October 22, 2008 Author Posted October 22, 2008 [quote name='LukeFRC' post='311715' date='Oct 22 2008, 01:17 AM']and if anyones intrested, i guess the string spacing is the same as my old shark and its a fine and dandy thing to play, you can strum it in ways you've never done before...[/quote] Cheers Luke... Bass is now SOLD - pending the usual!
Merton Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='311728' date='Oct 22 2008, 07:08 AM']Cheers Luke... Bass is now SOLD - pending the usual![/quote] Told you it would go quickly!
LukeFRC Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 If you search for status shark i think someones selling my old one. Look it out if you missed this!
silverfoxnik Posted October 22, 2008 Author Posted October 22, 2008 [quote name='Merton' post='311771' date='Oct 22 2008, 08:35 AM']Told you it would go quickly! [/quote] You were right Mert - it went quicker than a quick thing in Quicktown!
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