woodyratm Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Few months back I got thinking if I was happy with my tone from my Dingwall basses… and the answer was “ish”. But I always loved my Status basses. Given my band were down at G# i thought there was no way I could use one again. My guitarist suggested trying to play at A# on a 5, so much more attainable and likely stable. And it worked, most of our stuff can be done at half step down, and for those G# times the Quad Cortex does a fine job. So, given Rob was feeling better and making basses again - albeit wooden with graphite reinforcement - I decided to place an order for a CW-2 with blue tint and white LEDs. I’d been after this combo for years. I thought the bass would still sound good, even though it wasn’t rocking as much carbon graphite as my CW-1. Possibly different, but still good! It has now arrived and… it’s fantastic. Great feeling, and the sound is awesome. Very similar to the CW-1. I went straight into a session to record a new track and it sat so well. I’m a very happy bunny. I am now considering selling my Dingwall 😂 potentially ordering another Status! If you’re considering a new Status, but think “oh they’re not made of graphite now”; don’t worry. They are still sounding brilliant. Genuinely excellent basses! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 Lovely! So far I've been hearing nothing but praise for the new Series 23 and CW-2. I tune my headless S2 Classic (with graphite neck) down to A with fairly light strings (040-125) and although the tension is low it still sounds tight and punchy. I use mine in a doom metal band with two 7-string guitars to punch up to, and it sits really well. I would love to try one of the new ones, but as a lefty I would have to order one to be able to - if Rob still makes lefties, that is. I'm so happy with my current Status basses I have no desire for another though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 I've been through quite a lot of basses and though I'm "done" with acquiring new ones I'd love a Status if finances ever allow for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted June 20 Author Share Posted June 20 2 hours ago, uk_lefty said: I've been through quite a lot of basses and though I'm "done" with acquiring new ones I'd love a Status if finances ever allow for it. I was doing more recording last night, and both put smiles on me. Seriously considering selling my Dingwall and getting a 3rd. Considering the V-Man maybe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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