NBD - Status Retro GP

[AndyTravis]

Having sold some gear and cleared a couple of things off - I’d hoped to get a Status Groove from these very pages.

Typically - it’d sold about 4 hours before my gear had been paid for.

“Oh well, they drop up from time to time - will have a mooch on Facebook marketplace...”

I saw this.

Hours later, a deal was struck.

It was our very own @Geddys nose who I’ve dealt with before.

tis very good.

[merello]

Stunner!

[AndyTravis]

7 minutes ago, merello said:

Stunner!

Was originally built for James Stelfox of Starsailor...it’s had an East Pre fitted now, so once i’ve sorted new batteries (currently only in passive mode) it will come alive.

Edited September 20, 2020 by AndyTravis

[Happy Jack]

I had the GP Vintage Artist some years ago ... one of the few basses I genuinely regret selling.

Those things are bloody lovely.

 

[LukeFRC]

Nice! Did you end up being able to keep your blue PJ or did that go? 

[AndyTravis]

Just now, LukeFRC said:

Nice! Did you end up being able to keep your blue PJ or did that go? 

Kept it. Moved 2 others on

[three]

An exceptionally cool bass - I like this a lot and the 2TS really suits the body shape in my view

[AndyTravis]

1 minute ago, three said:

An exceptionally cool bass - I like this a lot and the 2TS really suits the body shape in my view

Passed yours earlier, should’ve popped round

[LukeFRC]

3 minutes ago, AndyTravis said:

Kept it. Moved 2 others on

BEST NEWS I’VE HEARD ALL WEEKEND!

[AndyTravis]

Need to get a small washer and nut for the switch - don’t like how it moves without them and can only anticipate breakage if it’s not sorted:

Have e-Mailed @John-E-Retro to see if I can buy some.

[LukeFRC]

To go on the outside? 

[karlfer]

It was mine Andy, as soon as you mentioned James, I remembered picking it up from him in Warrington, he gave me two excellent CDs of his then current band. I tried it in his home studio.

My memory is worrying me!

I sold it cos I was skint, it didn't have the East then.

Wonderful bass you lucky guy 😜

[AndyTravis]

17 minutes ago, LukeFRC said:

To go on the outside? 

Yeah. It’s wobbling at the moment and that makes me unhappy 

Edited September 20, 2020 by AndyTravis

[three]

2 hours ago, AndyTravis said:

Passed yours earlier, should’ve popped round

You’re always very welcome. Beautiful bass with some serious provenance and history. Gorgeous burst too (and those Status J necks are out if this world!)

[LukeFRC]

Anyone else up for a "how many different pickguards will Andy have made for this" sweepstake? 

Bonus points if you guess what he ends up with...

[madshadows]

That's a beauty  

 

John 😎 

[AndyTravis]

Rehearsal was a great success with this 🤗

[LukeFRC]

Even with your wobbly knob half hanging out? 

[AndyTravis]

1 minute ago, LukeFRC said:

Even with your wobbly knob half hanging out? 

Nothing new about that 😉

[TheGreek]

This thread deserves to go into the "BC Famous quotes" thread.

[rubis]

Very cool bass, I bet it sounds lush.

I was watching and learning 'Kiss and Tell' last night with the maestro himself. 

You're a lucky lad😊

Edited September 26, 2020 by rubis

[AndyTravis]

35 minutes ago, rubis said:

Very cool bass, I bet it sounds lush.

I was watching and learning 'Kiss and Tell' last night with the maestro himself. 

You're a lucky lad😊

Just did a little recording this morning, the East is a superb pre

[LukeFRC]

3 hours ago, AndyTravis said:

Just did a little recording this morning, the East is a superb pre

Which of his pres is it? 

[AndyTravis]

29 minutes ago, LukeFRC said:

Which of his pres is it? 

The one with knobs 😂

In all honesty - no clue, meant to look it up, but it sounded good from when I put the batteries in so didn’t need to read up.

It’s

Vol/Blend/stack bass&treb/tone control

active passive switch separate.

[yorks5stringer]

I've been so jealous, I've been unable to comment until now...that looks ( and presumably sounds) one hell of a bass!😍