Status with a J neck

[Bassistclem]

Am I the first bass player in history of the history graphite to ask Status if they make a headless S2 with a J width neck? I was mislead into thinking they did on a custom build but after making my enquiry and keen to place my order I was politely told they didn't. Then after emailing a couple of other questions I then seem to find myself blanked. Have I touched a nerve? Perhaps they  are they contemplating how many more sales they might have had if they had been able to find a way of creating a J neck to satisfy the needs of the jazz bass lovers. 

Seriously though I'm a bit stunned that it's not possible. 

Any suggestions for alternatives, I've considered old Steinbergs etc but any more suggestions would be welcome

[ped]

They do a J neck you can retrofit to a J body but they can't do custom neck profiles because making a graphite neck involves a series of high pressure moulds and expensive tooling, making a 'one off' impossible. I think.

[Bassistclem]

3 minutes ago, ped said:

They do a J neck you can retrofit to a J body but they can't do custom neck profiles because making a graphite neck involves a series of high pressure moulds and expensive tooling, making a 'one off' impossible. I think.

Hi Ped. Yes of course a one off would be out if the question. The question I ask though is how many more players would have bought one if a J neck were available over the years. Anyone have an estimate as to what percentage of players prefer a J neck or a P? 

[ped]

1 minute ago, Bassistclem said:

Hi Ped. Yes of course a one off would be out if the question. The question I ask though is how many more players would have bought one if a J neck were available over the years. Anyone have an estimate as to what percentage of players prefer a J neck or a P? 

Ah OK, tbh I've never really got too hung up on neck profiles. I'm no good on any shape lol.

[Bassistclem]

Just now, ped said:

Ah OK, tbh I've never really got too hung up on neck profiles. I'm no good on any shape lol.

Show off haha. Are you still in York? Not seen or heard of your bass skills in our fair city yet? 

[ped]

Ah you're a Yorkie too? Yes i love it here, but my bass playing has yet to be unleashed on Yorkshire. Since moving here there's not been much time to find a (decent) band.. I just argue about basses on BC now

[Bassistclem]

1 minute ago, ped said:

Ah you're a Yorkie too? Yes i love it here, but my bass playing has yet to be unleashed on Yorkshire. Since moving here there's not been much time to find a (decent) band.. I just argue about basses on BC now

Unfortunately there are no decent bands left as I've ruined them all with my playing. 😄 Great site btw.