Status Groove Bass

[Marcoma]

Hi, I was wondering if anybody knows if the Status Groove Bass is still available. I tried a 5 string version and I really like it.

[visog]

Erm best contact Status. I don't believe it is but as they're custom makers, they could probably make one for you specifically although at a price. Best check second-hand markets and put a Wanted ad out on BC here... You've a near miss with me as I have a Shark 2 active I'm thinking of moving on from the same era.

Edited November 28, 2018 by visog

[AndyTravis]

They crop up used from time to time, I had a black one for a year or so and enjoyed it.

there are two versions, the early ones had a more “droopy” headstock which always looked odd to me, the later ones have a straighter one which allows better string travel.

the last ones made had a graphite neck (think there may only actually be one with a natural finish...)

@karlfer is selling a really nice retro-J which I think was the replacement for the groove as it still has the more traditional body shape.

[BassBus]

This one's been hanging around on Ebay for a while.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Status-graphite-groove-5-string-bass/143019558345?hash=item214ca145c9:g:h8kAAOSwK3Zblnps:rk:3:pf:0

[AndyTravis]

I’d say between £300-£400 is good money for one of these, heading towards £500 is into USA MM Sub 5 territory and maybe even tatty 2eq money (but not 5 string MM).

I sold mine as it sounded “nearly” stingray ish, but not quite and that did my head in a bit as it was sort of neither jazz nor stingray.

[4000]

3 hours ago, AndyTravis said:

I’d say between £300-£400 is good money for one of these, heading towards £500 is into USA MM Sub 5 territory and maybe even tatty 2eq money (but not 5 string MM).

I sold mine as it sounded “nearly” stingray ish, but not quite and that did my head in a bit as it was sort of neither jazz nor stingray.

That's interesting. I've only played one but I probably preferred the sound to that of either Jazz or Ray.

[yorks5stringer]

I had a droopy 5'er a long time ago. It was my go-to Bass. £400 tops is what I'd pay, coincidentally what I got for my Jaydee that I traded in for it...! A similar Bass to it now is the Fender/Squier Dimension single pickup..

[Marcoma]

AndyTravis

How much did you sell your for? Was it 5 string?

[AndyTravis]

14 minutes ago, Marcoma said:

AndyTravis

How much did you sell your for? Was it 5 string?

Oh god knows, about £350, it was a black 5 string 

Edited November 28, 2018 by AndyTravis

[visog]

Nice looking bass... good VFM for £350

[AndyTravis]

I would like a 4 again - one of the later ones.

i keep an eye out, but wouldn’t want to pay more than £350

[karlfer]

I think the Retro Active are a bit higher up the ladder than the Groove. I think Status' current cheapest bass is around £1700 new.

When I was looking at prices on my Retro Jazz, I came across a couple on the continent, both £2k + (admittedly with dealers), which is frankly ridiculous IMO.

 

[AndyTravis]

1 minute ago, karlfer said:

I think the Retro Active are a bit higher up the ladder than the Groove. I think Status' current cheapest bass is around £1700 new.

When I was looking at prices on my Retro Jazz, I came across a couple on the continent, both £2k + (admittedly with dealers), which is frankly ridiculous IMO.

 

Well like I say, the last grooves had graphite necks.

and he’d charge you £1500+ to make one again 😉

[karlfer]

1 hour ago, AndyTravis said:

Well like I say, the last grooves had graphite necks.

and he’d charge you £1500+ to make one again 😉

Must admit Andy, that comes under "learn something every day". I've seen a few Grooves over the years but not a graphite neck one.

Always have to resist when a Shark comes up as well  

[AndyTravis]

13 hours ago, visog said:

 You've a near miss with me as I have a Shark 2 active I'm thinking of moving on from the same era.

 

10 minutes ago, karlfer said:

Always have to resist when a Shark comes up as well  

@visog have you met @karlfer

🤔

[yorks5stringer]

I thought even the earlier ones had graphite reinforcement in the neck?

[AndyTravis]

3 minutes ago, yorks5stringer said:

I thought even the earlier ones had graphite reinforcement in the neck?

Yeah they were graphite reinforced...the one I mentioned above I think wore a status MM Graphite neck.

edit - it was sold on basschat in 2008/2009

 

Edited November 29, 2018 by AndyTravis

[AndyTravis]

And I sold mine for £250 🤨

[AndyTravis]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F362498534673

great colour, 98 model, which is the droopier headstock.

[Merton]

Love these basses, I’ve owned four and wouldn’t hesitate if I had the money.

I had the very last “real” Groove ever made, a fretless with a wooden neck and refer having to sell it to find other “grown up” things a few years ago. Rob made three more after this with a graphite neck but they don’t count

@AndyTravis has the valuation spot on I think

[AndyTravis]

I’m actually looking for a 4 string now 🤨

(Again - I do have a wanted ad up from the last bout of “I need a groove bass”)

Edited December 1, 2018 by AndyTravis

[AndyTravis]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323568392164

white 5’er in France 

All seem to be around £450-£500

i’d top out at £400

 

[Jus Lukin]

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Edited March 2, 2022 by Jus Lukin

[LukeFRC]

On 28/11/2018 at 07:49, visog said:

Erm best contact Status. I don't believe it is but as they're custom makers, they could probably make one for you specifically although at a price. Best check second-hand markets and put a Wanted ad out on BC here... You've a near miss with me as I have a Shark 2 active I'm thinking of moving on from the same era.

That my old one by any chance? My first ever bass if so! 

(Yep jammy me managed to go from a borrowed Stagg that had been a failed CDT project to getting a Status as my first bass!  it wasn’t *quite* as crazy as it sounds but still sounds jammy) 

[Jus Lukin]

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Edited March 2, 2022 by Jus Lukin