ZPQ Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 (edited) Hi all, I recently bought this Status Energy 5 string - it has been owned by a couple of BC members. Dr Dave added the graphite neck and did a great job of it. I think Beedster then had it and followed by Garbev and then myself. I love the sound of it so much I've been converted to the whole active thing and am looking at ways to get a similar tone out of my Jazz. If it was a 4 string I would keep it - 100%. But I bought it thinking it would be good way to get into 5 string playing and I'm not really adapting as quickly as I'd hoped so it isn't getting used. Edited November 11, 2007 by ZPQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overwater#1 Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 How much is that going to cost us guys?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 [quote name='ZPQ' post='70519' date='Oct 7 2007, 10:12 AM']I'm not looking to profit from it so it'll be £350 inc hardcase. All pm's now replied to, but it's still up for grabs. (which might be a good thing for me - I won't be sad if I have to keep it!)[/quote] Hi John, Do you know what scale it is? Cheers, Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 any interest in a trade for a musicman sub4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBalls Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 how does the graphite neck effect the sound of the bass? What kind of profile is it? Any pics of it against you so i can get a feel of how big it is? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 This is a bargain, I can't believe nobody has snapped it up. I have a S2 classic 5 and its brilliant. If its not up for sale on the statii site, try it there. www.statii.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Argh GAS ! That's a silly price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Intrigued and bday money is in! How does this sound out of interest? Could it be used for metal? I play with a pick btw, im guessing that if the necks been added its good quality and fairly easy to tap on? (cheaper necks seem to be a nightmare to me) where are you based? ARGH GAS! Any comparisons to other basses? Wick, trb1006? etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 (edited) Am VERY interested and this is definately on my shortlist, just gotta flog 2 of my cheapy basses first or mum will kill me lol PS whats the wood? Possible to get some specs? I checked the sight but u cant get them anymore Edited October 19, 2007 by charic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 (edited) PMed you! Edited October 19, 2007 by thedontcarebear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beneath It All Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 [quote name='ZPQ' post='70493' date='Oct 7 2007, 02:10 AM']Hi all, I recently bought this Status Energy 5 string - it has been owned by a couple of BC members. Dr Dave added the graphite neck and did a great job of it. I think Beedster then had it and followed by Garbev and then myself. I love the sound of it so much I've been converted to the whole active thing and am looking at ways to get a similar tone out of my Jazz. If it was a 4 string I would keep it - 100%. But I bought it thinking it would be good way to get into 5 string playing and I'm not really adapting as quickly as I'd hoped so it isn't getting used. If anyone is interested in being the next owner - please pm me. Thanks John[/quote]*****************************************PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 (edited) Noooooooo, has he nabbed this? Im too interested in it If not can we say i want it while i just gather the rest of the info for a defo? Yorkshires a trek as im in cambridgeshire n itd cost me to get there lol. Its just the neck profile im worried about just read that some of the status graphite necks dont have truss rods... does this one? Edited October 19, 2007 by charic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbev Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Hi John, I can't believe this bass is still for sale. Its a great sounding and playing bass. The price is amazing, top quality components and woods. An OPL or some other 'clone' would be around the same price. I really enjoyed the bass and I'm sure I would have kept if I hadn't completely switched to fretless. Thumbs up for a great bass and nice guy. All the best, Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 your making it worse garbev, i want it! And its my bday so i shud get it, u reckon so too? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbev Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Just go for it!!!!! and Happy Birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 You dont know if it has a truss rod? What happens if you change the gauge of string? Cud cause issues surely? I am going for it lol, pm'd a while ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbev Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Hey charlic, When I owned it I changed the gauge of string without any issues. Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Cool strange idea, quite like it tho as im scared of touching my truss lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rohan Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Soooooooo tempted. Has this gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZPQ Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Now sold. Thanks to everyone who got in touch. and thanks Mike - nice to see it back in it's hometown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 gutted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beneath It All Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 [quote name='ZPQ' post='76765' date='Oct 19 2007, 10:28 PM']Now sold. Thanks to everyone who got in touch. and thanks Mike - nice to see it back in it's hometown.[/quote] ***********************************Yeah thanks - Didn't think I'd like it to be honest; I DIDN'T[even after I fixed it!]....that was until I gigged it this afternoon - Still can't believe how it hangs in the mix..I hear/feel every note- none of that dead-spot stuff - every note sustains till you tell it not to, although that does tend to highlight one's inadequacies!.......It does feel a bit odd when soloing, due I guess to the unusual profile - Nethertheless, reckon I'll be on the lookout for the fretless variant...Was wondering why the headstock is missing the Status logo though - answers on a postcard please..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 bugger. I wold have had that. No logo - because on older necks / basses the logo was either on the bridge, the pickups or at the base of the neck. Neither of my 2 Energys were logod. (1 got a new fretless neck from Status - and that does have one) BTW - if you go fretless - Rob will build you a neck for about £400 ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD1 Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 John - just back from my hols and I would have had it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beneath It All Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 [quote name='fretmeister' post='77159' date='Oct 20 2007, 10:34 PM']bugger. I wold have had that. No logo - because on older necks / basses the logo was either on the bridge, the pickups or at the base of the neck. Neither of my 2 Energys were logod. (1 got a new fretless neck from Status - and that does have one) BTW - if you go fretless - Rob will build you a neck for about £400 ish.[/quote] *************************CHEERS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.jpg.7e18f76540598a8efc0e6ca9be453059.jpg)
Recommended Posts