FS/FT/PX Status Buzzard B2 £2500 Whitstable

[Beedster]

Bought it, love it, but not really a 'me' bass. I'd love a BC member who's passionate about either Entwistle, The Who, or Status to have this bass, but if not it'll go to a shop on consignment sale (at the £2,500 Basschat price I'm taking a bit of a hit on what it owes me). I'm happy to talk trades/PX but would certainly prefer cash. If the former, I'm looking for a biggie by Mesa; 400, Prodigy/Strategy, Titan etc, but could have arm twisted by other aesthetically pleasing music/audio gear, you know how I roll 

 

I won't waste your time with a lengthy description, anyone interested in buying this knows the score. I'd welcome tryouts chez Beedster, and am happy to post worldwide. I'll take some detailed photos over the next couple of days. There's still a minor issue with the switchable mid pot to be resolved but apparently it's an easy fix and I will get that done

 

 

 

 

There's a thread about it that veers off into Cold War bombers Basschat style. As I mentioned, the circuit issues are largely resolved now

 

 

[Beedster]

[Mickeyboro]

Sad you can’t go forward with this fabulous instrument Chris - GLWTS!

[W1_Pro]

It reminds me a bit of an Overwater Original. I guess there is a common thread  of John Entwistle running through both designs.

Lovely and unusual bass, good luck with the sale.

[walshy]

What a bass! Sorry it’s not for you buddy, looks killer. GLWTS mate

[Geddys nose]

Lovely basses these, surprisingly adaptable to any style with that pre amp.

 

 

It has the advantage of having Buzzard on the headstock unlike the later ones too.

[Beedster]

38 minutes ago, Geddys nose said:

Lovely basses these, surprisingly adaptable to any style with that pre amp.

 

 

It has the advantage of having Buzzard on the headstock unlike the later ones too.

Re adaptable, absolutely, it’s like a Modulus Flea on steroids. And I bloody love that headstock, there’s something a bit Grim Reaper about it 👍

[Cosmo Valdemar]

Well, I'm an Entwistle/Who obsessive, so that's a start! I wish I was in a position to make you an offer 😔

[Beedster]

On 26/01/2025 at 23:40, Cosmo Valdemar said:

Well, I'm an Entwistle/Who obsessive, so that's a start! I wish I was in a position to make you an offer 😔

And I wish I could afford to sell it for less mate 👍

[Beedster]

On 26/01/2025 at 17:29, Beedster said:

I'm happy to talk trades/PX but would certainly prefer cash. If the former, I'm looking for a biggie by Mesa; 400, Prodigy/Strategy, Titan etc, but could have arm twisted by other aesthetically pleasing music/audio gear, you know how I roll 

 

Gentle nudge to the top, suspect this'll probably have to go to eBay quite soon  

[Beedster]

@walshy has dangled a rather elegant piece of Californian Engineering so I'm probably going to put this on eBay and Reverb this week. I'm happy to talk deals here first. I'll also take a load of detailed photos tomorrow (Monday) and post them here. It's an extraordinary instrument and if it's on your bucket list now's your chance 👍

[Beedster]

NEVER play a bass once you've decided to sell it........... 

 

 

 

Numerous small dinks, none really noticable form more than a few feet away but nonetheless there

 

 

This is the biggest, looks worse in the photo than in the flesh

 

 

LEDs. And look how far back down that neck the 8ve is  

 

 

Sublime weave 👍

 

 

Note in pic below the visible pot (switchable mids) is slightly tempramental. It's improved massively with a bit of professional attention since I first owned the bass but I suspect will need replacing at some stage.  

 

 

Note in pic below one side of the lower batter clip is broken. It all works fine but will also I suspect need replacing at some stage

 

 

D-Tuner fitted when I bought the bass. Not something I use but seems fully functional 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited Monday at 19:46 by Beedster

[Beedster]

And the lucky winer will also receive.........

 

 

....and if you make it past the first 10-mins you're a better man than me  

 

[walshy]

Thats a rule I learnt the hard way, so many times I have almost refunded people after having a last 'noodle' 

[Beedster]

2 minutes ago, walshy said:

Thats a rule I learnt the hard way, so many times I have almost refunded people after having a last 'noodle' 

 

Ha ha, likewise mate, the problem with this monster is that it even sounds massive unplugged, it has a resonance and - dare I say it - heft, to every note, even unplugged. The neck is such an absolute technical marvel also, I've owned Modulus (Flea, Sonic Hammer), several Status-necked basses, Wals, and a few luthier instruments, and never come across a neck like this. Frankly it's a bummer it's not Fender-fit or it would be hanging off a Precision as we speak.....      

[BattlestarRedactica]

Hi,

 

I'm interested in this bass and I'm a big Entwistle fan. PM sent.