joe_geezer Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 (edited) Hi guys, Status bass incoming, a series 2 (or could be an Empathy) headless 4-string in very good condition. Pics to follow (and will pose with a 2021 Jaydee) Edited December 16, 2022 by joe_geezer 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Loved my King bass. Should never have parted with it. I really should have found the funds to buy it back when it came up for sale. Don't expect to ever see it again unfortunately. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted December 16, 2022 Author Share Posted December 16, 2022 1 hour ago, TheGreek said: Loved my King bass. Should never have parted with it. I really should have found the funds to buy it back when it came up for sale. Don't expect to ever see it again unfortunately. Sad to hear that, I just hope Status bass prices don't go the same way as Wals now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 They already have. I paid £1400, it sold to a fella abroad for £1800. I haven't seen one for under £2k in ages. There's talk of Rob shutting down Status. Prices will almost certainly go through the roof. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted December 16, 2022 Author Share Posted December 16, 2022 (edited) 55 minutes ago, TheGreek said: They already have. I paid £1400, it sold to a fella abroad for £1800. I haven't seen one for under £2k in ages. There's talk of Rob shutting down Status. Prices will almost certainly go through the roof. I better order some extra pickups and a preamp... Also, you have to add to the price the duty and shipping costs if you're buying from abroad.. Edited December 16, 2022 by joe_geezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 19 hours ago, TheGreek said: There's talk of Rob shutting down Status. Prices will almost certainly go through the roof. Same thing happened when Mike Pedulla closed his business. I was lucky enough to get a s/h Buzz for what is today silly money for a Pedulla. I also have a Status graphite multiple choice bass (can’t remember the correct model name - specified and sold on line in mid 2000’s). I was thinking of moving it on., but maybe I’ll wait. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 Smart bass is the term IIRC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 19 hours ago, TheGreek said: They already have. I paid £1400, it sold to a fella abroad for £1800. I haven't seen one for under £2k in ages. There's talk of Rob shutting down Status. Prices will almost certainly go through the roof. Status have already stopped building basses due to Rob's semi-retirement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted December 17, 2022 Author Share Posted December 17, 2022 Hasn't arrived yet but here's a taster... 29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 I wish they had never moved away from the two piece bridges and the cricket bat. The earlier models with the full size cricket bat middle section were just dreamy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted December 19, 2022 Author Share Posted December 19, 2022 9 minutes ago, Chris2112 said: I wish they had never moved away from the two piece bridges and the cricket bat. The earlier models with the full size cricket bat middle section were just dreamy. Exactly this ^^^^^ I agree and the individual square bridge was slightly better than the last rounded incantation IMO. Jaydee & Wal both kept their distinctive hardware & it's a shame Status didn't but the newer S2-classic headless basses were very nice, especially with black hardware... gorgeous! But, if it was up to me, i would always stick with the original distinctive hardware for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted December 19, 2022 Author Share Posted December 19, 2022 (edited) The old Bull: And the young calf... (snapshot taken from the Status website for comparison - i don't own this bass) Edited December 20, 2022 by joe_geezer 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misdee Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 On 17/12/2022 at 10:21, joe_geezer said: Hasn't arrived yet but here's a taster... Stunning example. If it's an Empathy it will have a sweepable mid control with a three way toggle switch, from what I remember. I had a headed Empathy from this era and I remember it fondly. I remember playing a proper Status Series 2 like this one for the first time at the Bass Center at Wapping and being surprised that it wasn't as light as I had expected. For some reason my youthful self had assumed that all graphite basses were lightweight. Not so. Not that these basses are excessively heavy, by any means but they are usually over 9 pounds. And yes, they do look the business with that two piece brass bridge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted December 20, 2022 Author Share Posted December 20, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Misdee said: Stunning example. If it's an Empathy it will have a sweepable mid control with a three way toggle switch, from what I remember. I had a headed Empathy from this era and I remember it fondly. I remember playing a proper Status Series 2 like this one for the first time at the Bass Center at Wapping and being surprised that it wasn't as light as I had expected. For some reason my youthful self had assumed that all graphite basses were lightweight. Not so. Not that these basses are excessively heavy, by any means but they are usually over 9 pounds. And yes, they do look the business with that two piece brass bridge. Nice! I have a similar story back from the Wapping Bass Center days, the first bass i ever picked up that blew me away was a all graphite series 2, the playability , sound and feel was second to none and i was hooked... unfortunately back then i didn't have the funds to get one but it did keep me awake at night dreaming about one day owning one! lol Yea i think i'm quite lucky with the weight of this one, its about 8.8 - 8.9Ibs apparently, which for me being a Jaydee player is super light! I'm not sure but the body wings are cherry wood, not sure if thats lighter than the regular mahogany? Edited December 20, 2022 by joe_geezer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bassman Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Stunning example, congratulations. Looks like a late 80’s/early 90’s Series 2 to me with the original 2 band eq, by which time the cricket bat neck had been slimmed down and set into the body and the brass hardware was gold ‘painted’ (don’t know the correct terminology) rather than clear lacquered brass. My 30th Anniversary Series 2 for retro comparison. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted December 20, 2022 Author Share Posted December 20, 2022 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Captain Bassman said: Stunning example, congratulations. Looks like a late 80’s/early 90’s Series 2 to me with the original 2 band eq, by which time the cricket bat neck had been slimmed down and set into the body and the brass hardware was gold ‘painted’ (don’t know the correct terminology) rather than clear lacquered brass. My 30th Anniversary Series 2 for retro comparison. Wow so you are one of the very lucky owners of the 30th special editions! Congratulations & that is one beautiful bass! Love the 2 coloured side LEDS & facing woods are stunning. I read on the Status website that he managed to source some original preamp boards but made some slight improvements, so it's a real reissue. Edited December 20, 2022 by joe_geezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bassman Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Even better if it’s a recent reissue, looks fantastic. I thought the woods looked too ‘modern Status’. The case threw me too as they’ve shipped with Hiscox cases for the last 20 odd years. When was it made, out of interest? Yes, my bass is number 4 of 14. And it’s not going anywhere, especially now that Rob isn’t making any more new basses! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted December 20, 2022 Author Share Posted December 20, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Captain Bassman said: Even better if it’s a recent reissue, looks fantastic. I thought the woods looked too ‘modern Status’. The case threw me too as they’ve shipped with Hiscox cases for the last 20 odd years. When was it made, out of interest? Yes, my bass is number 4 of 14. And it’s not going anywhere, especially now that Rob isn’t making any more new basses! Ahh Sorry i was talking about your bass haha The spec on this bass is: Second hand Model: Series-II Construction: Solid Body: Walnut tone block with cherry wings Top: Figured zebrano (book-matched) Neck: Graphite Neck construction: Neck-through Frets: 24 Pickups: 2 x Status Humbucker Controls: 1 x Master volume, 1 x mix, 1 x bass, 1 x treble, 1 x EQ bypass switch Electronics: Active Status TB42 (with switch) Bridge: Status Hardware: Satin gold Weight: 3.910 kg Color: Natural Includes hardcase SN: #544 Year: 1991 Edited December 20, 2022 by joe_geezer 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 And together with the Jaydee... Had a brief play on it today, the weight is excellent, i think it's actually quite a bit lighter then the claimed 3.9kg. The playability is also excellent and i was able to get the action super low although now will need a fret dressing at the bass gallery. Tone is great but i have no idea what the switch does, in the down position it seems to engage the bass and treble controls but when i flick it up does this put it in passive mode? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted December 26, 2022 Share Posted December 26, 2022 If these are your only two basses you are a lucky man. If not, even better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djc63 Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Yes, active/passive switch. Lovely basses btw. On 23/12/2022 at 13:23, joe_geezer said: And together with the Jaydee... Had a brief play on it today, the weight is excellent, i think it's actually quite a bit lighter then the claimed 3.9kg. The playability is also excellent and i was able to get the action super low although now will need a fret dressing at the bass gallery. Tone is great but i have no idea what the switch does, in the down position it seems to engage the bass and treble controls but when i flick it up does this put it in passive mode? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sihi1971 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 Hi is the status bass available Ta 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 1 hour ago, sihi1971 said: Hi is the status bass available Ta Wrong bit of the forum! This is where ppl talk about their basses… you have to wait a few weeks/months/years and look here for for sale basses https://www.basschat.co.uk/forum/19-basses-for-sale/ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) On 19/02/2023 at 07:47, sihi1971 said: Hi is the status bass available Ta Everything is always available ....for the right price EDIT - this was a joke! Edited February 20, 2023 by joe_geezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 Here's a demo of the bass in action 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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