lowregisterhead Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 (edited) I glimpsed a pic in Twitter (which I can't find now, of course) of Mark King doing a Level 42 gig very recently sporting one of the new Status T-Basses. They're on the Status website, but with not much detail, or any prices yet. Anyone seen one? Edit: Turns out it was Instagram, and the pic was posted by Mike Lindup. I was close! Edited March 27, 2018 by lowregisterhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Are these the ones with the jazz shaped body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 Just now, spectoremg said: Are these the ones with the jazz shaped body? Yup, and the angled headstock. They were made for Trace Elliot by Status in the 90's, but there's a new version with a graphite neck. Pictures are on the Status website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 More evidence... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 I remember the TE basses. I guess Mark just wants a change. Perish the thought that he'd want a bit more financial mileage out of Status 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 And more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 That’s basically what I’d order from Status if I had a few grand spare. Jesus...lovely stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Brilliant promotion for them - we're talking about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 They've worked together for so long that it surely stands to reason he'll be carrying the latest model, if only for road testing. Quite possibly MK was involved in the design stages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverinebass Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 The Status T-Bass has been reissued for about 10 years. This isn't anything new. At least it's better than cranking out a TENTH version of the kingbass. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 23 minutes ago, Wolverinebass said: The Status T-Bass has been reissued for about 10 years. This isn't anything new. At least it's better than cranking out a TENTH version of the kingbass. Yeah, I loved the way my kingbass sounded, but never got on with the shape. a more traditional “Fender” sized bass suits me and my fussy shoulders/back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Wolverinebass said: The Status T-Bass has been reissued for about 10 years. This isn't anything new. At least it's better than cranking out a TENTH version of the kingbass. I didn’t realise that. There doesn’t seem to be any mention of it on the price list - is a special order thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverinebass Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 6 minutes ago, lowregisterhead said: I didn’t realise that. There doesn’t seem to be any mention of it on the price list - is a special order thing? It never used to be a special order. If one were being cynical, I would say it's been removed so they can give it a revised price after the latest Mark King pimping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 10 minutes ago, lowregisterhead said: I didn’t realise that. There doesn’t seem to be any mention of it on the price list - is a special order thing? It’s got its own page in the basses section - if I recall it isn’t a cheap item... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Is it just a HiFi sounding bass with a Jazz Bass body.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 10 minutes ago, bubinga5 said: Is it just a HiFi sounding bass with a Jazz Bass body.? I hope so 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Just interested, but didn't Lodestone do this type of headstock. ? Or did Status get there first. Its such a great design, but im sure more costly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, bubinga5 said: Just interested, but didn't Lodestone do this type of headstock. ? Or did Status get there first. Its such a great design, but im sure more costly. Yeah, Mark Gooday of Ashdown (and previously Trace Elliot) was involved with both basses. I’m pretty certain an agreement was made that the T-Bass could return as a Status if the Ashdown basses (lodestone) could feature Rob Green’s ETS headstock design. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted March 24, 2018 Share Posted March 24, 2018 Interesting info thanks Mr T 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 That headstock shape is horrible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 15 hours ago, spectoremg said: I remember the TE basses. I guess Mark just wants a change. Perish the thought that he'd want a bit more financial mileage out of Status Or Status want more mileage out of him! "Come on Mark, nobody wants your Kingbass things these days, you have to do a tour with this or it's over, ok?!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 (edited) He’s had one for ages, has the sea foam anniversary Trace Elliot one.. Edited March 25, 2018 by AndyTravis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 12 hours ago, AndyTravis said: It’s got its own page in the basses section - if I recall it isn’t a cheap item... Yeah, I saw that. I visit the Status website from time to time, but I just don't remember seeing it before. I'm just interested in trying one, but more importantly, finding out how much they are, and if it's within my limited budget! Somehow I doubt it, but I can but hope. The J-type pickup configuration is more up my street, as I've owned a few Statuses (Statii?) over the years, and never really got on with the Hyperactives. I had a Series 5000 once with jazz-type pickups, and it sounded fantastic, but the string spacing was ridiculously narrow. I assume most of Rob's 5s are 18mm spacing now unless you want it narrower. I'd like 19mm, but that's probably asking too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 3 hours ago, uk_lefty said: Or Status want more mileage out of him! "Come on Mark, nobody wants your Kingbass things these days, you have to do a tour with this or it's over, ok?!" Possible, but unlikely I would think... unless sales of Chis Wolstenholme's and Alex Venturella's signature models have left the Kingbass a distant 3rd place. When I think Status, I immediately think Mark King, but then I'm getting on a bit! I'm doing a few 80's festivals over the summer, but I don't think Level 42 are on any of them this year. If they were, I could ask him. Politely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 13 hours ago, Wolverinebass said: It never used to be a special order. If one were being cynical, I would say it's been removed so they can give it a revised price after the latest Mark King pimping. I just found a reference to 'the new graphite necked T-Bass' on this very forum from 2009, so I stand corrected. I don't know how I missed that. Probably still can't afford one though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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