Status players, which model(s) do you have?

[Dusty]

Have just received my S2, 5 string from Lancastercomputors as advertised on here... What a lovely Bass.
Now just got to fathom out what all the knobs do !!

[Fat Rich]

[quote name='Dusty' post='889145' date='Jul 8 2010, 12:03 AM']Have just received my S2, 5 string from Lancastercomputors as advertised on here... What a lovely Bass.
Now just got to fathom out what all the knobs do !![/quote]

It's probably got a board 301/302/303 so:

Large one nearest bridge pickup = volume
Large one nearest neck pickup = pickup blend
Small one nearest neck = treble cut and boost
Small middle one = mid frequency sweep used in conjunction with small switch
Small one nearest bridge = bass cut and boost
Small switch = mid cut/flat/boost approx 6db

So the small mid frequency sweep won't do anything with the switch in the middle position

There's also a trim pot inside the control cavity for adjusting the overall output of the preamp.

Hope that helps!

Edited July 8, 2010 by Fat Rich

[OutToPlayJazz]

Sat playing my main 4-string S2-Classic for a couple of hours today - After having played one of my 5-string versions pretty much all year, it's going to be good to get the 4 going again on two gigs tomorrow. I'd forgotten how ridiculously mind-bendingly fast the neck is compared to the wider 5er, which is a damned fast bass, anyway. Really looking forward to playing it in anger for the first time since the pantomime

[BassBus]

It's great to hear such enthusiasm, Rich. Make the most of it. I should have #84 back in my hands next week just in time to take it out on a gig next Saturday. All good reward for my graduation yesterday.

[OutToPlayJazz]

Congratulations, Graham What did you study in order to wear the hat & cloak? That was all a very long time ago for me...

[BassBus]

I did a BA (Hons) in Counselling, the psychological variety, as a very mature student. Three years hard work but a fantastic experience. But now back on topic.

Interesting results in the poll. S2 romping away in the lead. Not even Kingbass or Streamline coming close. Keep the votes coming in.

Edited July 11, 2010 by BassBus

[OutToPlayJazz]

Well congrats again, Graham

Yes, keep the votes coming in - It really has been interesting to see how many Status basses there are out on BC that we haven't yet seen. Some more pics of your pride and joy would be good too.

Looking forward to seeing Graham's S2000 when it comes back from Mecca...

[OutToPlayJazz]

Hey Graham, did your S2000 arrive yet?

[BassBus]

It's in the system of some delivery company so might be in the hands of a jobsworth. Stayed in all morning, nothing. Mid afternoon two empty mesages on the answerphone. No note through the door. Plenty of neighbours in all day. One wonders if these companies care about anyone other than their own profits. Answer is it should have been here today.

[BassBus]

S2000, #84, arrived back today safe and sound. Had a bit of a transplant. The old preamp was burpping quite a bit and of course when it gets to the factory Rob can't find anything wrong with it. It behaved impeably with him. Just like a child really. We decided it might be better to replace the preamp just to be sure. New pots as well and everything is sounding beautiful again. I'm a happy man and it's back just in time to play a gig tomorrow night.

Series 2000, #84


Fretless S2 and Series 2000 #84

[OutToPlayJazz]

Looking good, mate - Hope it plays well for you tomorrow night!

[tantetruus]

Are the status massive graphite or is it moulded and filled with a lighter material?

[BassBus]

All Status necks are moulded graphite. The Series 2000 was a one piece moulded instrument. As I understand it the Stealth has a lighter material in its core to keep weight down. Rich can correct me if I'm wrong there. Chris Wolstenholme's new all graphite S2 is an all-in-one moulded instrument.

There are full descriptions of all instruments Rob builds on the Status website. Just click on "Basses".

[url="http://status-graphite.com/status/frames/index_home.html"]http://status-graphite.com/status/frames/index_home.html[/url]

Edited July 17, 2010 by BassBus

[OutToPlayJazz]

[quote name='tantetruus' post='897088' date='Jul 17 2010, 08:54 AM']Are the status massive graphite or is it moulded and filled with a lighter material?[/quote]

Yes, these days they're all basically graphite shells around another injected lighter material in order to save weight. They're still epically strong and have an even more resonant sound. The older models had a solid wood core within the graphite (like Graham's S2000), so these were a little bit heavier.

[Lfalex v1.1]

I [i]think[/i] the cores of the Graphite-skinned models are some sort of foamed epoxy resin.
That'd expand to fill all of the cavity, it's strong, would bond well, and could be injected into the finished skin. The consistency and rate at which it was injected could be used to determine the overall mass of the instrument and it's resonant characteristics.
Okay, you'd have to experiment a bit to get it right, but once perfected, it would deliver good consistency as it's a controllable manufacturing process rather than a growing tree that will need drying before use and give variable results.

I think we'd all agree that is exactly what Rob makes. Consistently excellent instruments that give consistently superb performance.

And whilst I've been contemplating this reply, I think I've hit upon the formula for my 40th Birthday bass...
But that's a good way away yet!

[BassBus]

Agreed but Rob's wooden basses are as consistent as his all graphite basses. That's why they recommend the walnut tone core. At the end of the day it comes down to the kind of tone you want. I'm lucky enough to have both all-graphite and wooden Statii and they both give me what I want in different situations.

Edited July 18, 2010 by BassBus

[tantetruus]

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='897142' date='Jul 17 2010, 09:42 AM']Yes, these days they're all basically graphite shells around another injected lighter material in order to save weight. They're still epically strong and have an even more resonant sound. The older models had a solid wood core within the graphite (like Graham's S2000), so these were a little bit heavier.[/quote]

ok, thanks:)

[Lfalex v1.1]

True. Some of that is down to the Carbon Graphite Neck/Phenolic Fretboard. I think the rest is down to Rob's stringent QC and the use of a tried and tested combination of materials.
I also own an Vigier Passion (S3). They're very consistent, too, and share some concepts with Statii- Excellent QC being one of them.
That said, neither are cheap instruments, so I'd expect them to be good!

[Fat Rich]

[quote name='BassBus' post='897116' date='Jul 17 2010, 09:46 AM']........ Chris Wolstenholme's new all graphite S2 is an all-in-one moulded instrument.......[/quote]

It says on my order confirmation:

Facing wood: Alder with Graphite Shell
Back wood: N/A
Tone block: N/A
Veneer: N/A
Finish: Natural High Gloss Polyester

I'm not sure if that means it's all-in-one construction or not? Rob said it'll be Graphite finish front and back fading to black around the edges.

Edited July 20, 2010 by Fat Rich

[OutToPlayJazz]

[quote name='Fat Rich' post='900034' date='Jul 20 2010, 01:58 PM']It says on my order confirmation:

Facing wood: Alder with Graphite Shell
Back wood: N/A
Tone block: N/A
Veneer: N/A
Finish: Natural High Gloss Polyester

I'm not sure if that means it's all-in-one construction or not? Rob said it'll be Graphite finish front and back fading to black around the edges.[/quote]

If it's a through neck instrument, it'll probably be made like a KingBass - The through-neck being inlaid into the alder body, then the graphite shell over the top of the alder. Sounds like it'll be a nice instrument, however he makes it!

[BassBus]

[quote name='Fat Rich' post='900034' date='Jul 20 2010, 01:58 PM']It says on my order confirmation:

Facing wood: Alder with Graphite Shell
Back wood: N/A
Tone block: N/A
Veneer: N/A
Finish: Natural High Gloss Polyester

I'm not sure if that means it's all-in-one construction or not? Rob said it'll be Graphite finish front and back fading to black around the edges.[/quote]
I stand corrected.

[Fat Rich]

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='900045' date='Jul 20 2010, 02:07 PM']If it's a through neck instrument, it'll probably be made like a KingBass - The through-neck being inlaid into the alder body, then the graphite shell over the top of the alder. Sounds like it'll be a nice instrument, however he makes it! [/quote]

It's not a bolt on so you're probably right about the construction.

I guess the Streamline and the Stealth are the graphite sounding basses and the S2 All Graphite will still have a fairly woody traditional sound despite the finish.

[OutToPlayJazz]

They all have the graphite growl, Rich - The S2's are more hifi-sounding, that's all. There's more of a woody overtone from the ones with the tone block. The biggest difference is the newer Board 302 preamp. Much more hifi sounding than the older two bands. I'd assmue yours will have a lot of graphite "string shimmer" resonance like a Streamline/Stealth with the graphite shell. Should be a very interesting sounding bass. Can't wait to hear the sound clips!

It always makes me smile how they all have very individual characters to the sound as well - My original Streamline which Mart now has was a very dark sounding bass, whereas the newer one I now have has a little more top end to it, but still the darker two band 3d sound.

D4Dve & I compared Miss.Myrtle to his slightly older Maple topped identical through neck S2 5-string. The maple topped bass was a little brighter, but the fundamental tone was much thicker on the myrtlewood bass.

My 4-string S2 with the walnut top is the ultimate hifi bass with a seriously funky, snappy sound, combined with massive tone & the bolt on S2 5-string with the phenowood fingerboard is a lot softer sounding when played gently, but still has the snappy howl when you dig in, the same as all the others. Great for jazz work.

Edited July 20, 2010 by OutToPlayJazz

[Fat Rich]

Yup, they all have that graphite growl, including my old Energy 5 even though it's all wood construction (apart from the graphite rods in the neck)
I really like the full on sound of my Series 1 graphite neck thru with the ash body, and I like the sweeter sounding S2 classic mahogany / walnut bolt on.... hopefully the alder / graphite will sound different again.

Not sure my playing would do justice to sound clips, will see what I can do when I get my chops back!

Edited July 21, 2010 by Fat Rich

[scarified]

I just got the first vote for a Smartbass. Here's a pic (from the Gear Porn part of the forum).



I was using it with a Trace Elliot AH100 in a pop group for the past year to great effect. I have recently joined a Heavy Metal band and I am playing this thru a Mesa Boogie M6. The tone is to die for. Anyone who has trouble 'cutting thru the mix' in a metal band should seriously consider getting a Status Graphite.

Speaking of which, anyone seen this guy yet ?

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc13C7oiScs&feature=related"]Italian metal bassist playing a Status[/url]