Jabba_the_gut Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 http://www.status-graphite.com/status/frames/index_home.html Still can’t afford them!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Wow. No more carbon necks / carbon bodies. Seems weird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMG456 Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 And none headless? I don't get it either. Seems to be removing the very essence of what it was made a Status Bass in the first place- essentially the same concept as the Washburn Status in the 80s. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 31 minutes ago, EMG456 said: ...essentially the same concept as the Washburn Status in the 80s... ...except Washburn was a neck through. Hoping to see more, including those P/J/MM graphite necks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Hmm... does seem a bit odd. That said, I did play Sharks and Barracudas many years ago so they cam certainly make excellent wooden basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Only had the one wooden necked status and I wasn't a fan, though these painted neck jobbies seem a different kettle of fish. It's an odd move, and the prices seem to have stayed high (the wooden models were always the more budget ones?), but it's nice to see they're still being made. Hope it works out for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 my first bass was a Status shark - it was an amazing first instrument. I think, probably if I were getting on a bit, had a health scare, shut down the production etc... wood necked basses would be a nice, low pressure way to keep my hand in the game and keep an income coming in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40hz Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Really pleased to see Rob back in good health and seemingly not ready to give up. My chances of being able to order a new Kingbass went from 0%, to about 1%. So, it's progress at least. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverinebass Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Of course Rob recovering is the main thing and were he not to have continued in any way that would be understandable. Whilst I'm sure they'll be very well made, they're just not what I'd be looking for in a Status sadly. The main question is, how will they get by with no 11th version of the Kingbass?!! Just think of all the Mark King fans wailing into their handkerchiefs realising that they still can't get a new Kingbass (affects high pitched voice) "exactly like Mark has it to play Mr Pink on!" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman666 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 9 hours ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: Hmm... does seem a bit odd. That said, I did play Sharks and Barracudas many years ago so they cam certainly make excellent wooden basses. I thought the working with carbon graphite process was unhealthy over the long term .. not sure if this was directly the cause of any health problems but I can see why going back to all wood construction would at this stage be the understandable thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 34 minutes ago, Musicman666 said: I thought the working with carbon graphite process was unhealthy over the long term .. not sure if this was directly the cause of any health problems but I can see why going back to all wood construction would at this stage be the understandable thing to do. How so? Uninformed as I am, I would have assumed woodworking would be more a risk to health, inhaling sawdust etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Kev said: How so? Uninformed as I am, I would have assumed woodworking would be more a risk to health, inhaling sawdust etc. The glue I presume Edited August 9, 2023 by BreadBin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman666 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 27 minutes ago, Kev said: How so? Uninformed as I am, I would have assumed woodworking would be more a risk to health, inhaling sawdust etc. Well there is some talk about carbon being the new asbestos, unproven but its one of those things that by the time you find out then its too late. In my dealings with rob he did say to always cut carbon graphite in a well ventilated space ie the open air ..not something one would specifically say about wood although I'm sure its a good practice no matter what you are cutting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 The Status Graphite Facebook groups are buzzing with news of new Status basses, the Series 23 with graphite-reinforced maple necks with phenolic fingerboards. Rob has updated his site too. Exciting, but weird too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 So, they're Status Wood now..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 As Vigier stopped producing Status started making some 89/11 necks... 🤦🏻♂️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaFR Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 My sole reason for being interested in these was the headless carbon graphite build, but I understand health has to take priority. However, it doesn mean I'm no longer interested - which is very unlikely to hurt Status sales given I was highly unlikely to ever be able to afford one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) Glad that Rob is on the mend. I have no interest in these new basses though. 🤢🤮 Edited August 9, 2023 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Wolverinebass said: The main question is, how will they get by with no 11th version of the Kingbass?!! Just think of all the Mark King fans wailing into their handkerchiefs realising that they still can't get a new Kingbass (affects high pitched voice) "exactly like Mark has it to play Mr Pink on!" He's back to using Jaydees at the moment... Edited August 9, 2023 by Rich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 If the neck shape has got rid of the old square shoulder shape then I’m interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 There's no sign of information on the new basses other than the original link in the OP - "Stock basses" under "Online Store" doesn't have any information and there's no other "Stock basses" option. Incidentally, the website is still stuck in the 1990s with its awful frame-based design and "click to enter" landing page, but for some reason everybody on BC is happy with that but not happy with BD's not quite completely perfect modern website. You can't beat standards, especially if you've got double. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) 14 hours ago, EMG456 said: And none headless? Not none headless. Edited August 9, 2023 by Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 14 hours ago, EMG456 said: essentially the same concept as the Washburn Status in the 80s. I can't unsee this unfortunately, even the finishes in these pictures don't look spectacular (though they aren't great pictures). It just looks all a little budget, yet not budget priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDean Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 43 minutes ago, tauzero said: There's no sign of information on the new basses other than the original link in the OP - "Stock basses" under "Online Store" doesn't have any information and there's no other "Stock basses" option. Incidentally, the website is still stuck in the 1990s with its awful frame-based design and "click to enter" landing page, but for some reason everybody on BC is happy with that but not happy with BD's not quite completely perfect modern website. You can't beat standards, especially if you've got double. It's unhelpfully all in it's own Stock Basses section at the bottom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 I've got three older wooden necked headed Statii and they are very nice to play. However, I inherently associate the name Status Graphite with (erm) graphite basses (and headless ones at that!) - I've got a 4-string one of those too. So, I'm finding this announcement a bit confusing, but maybe it's just the start of the process. But it's good to see the man back in business either way! (The pic is three of mine, with the other being a Groove.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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