Hazy Bass Posted July 21, 2010 Posted July 21, 2010 (edited) Thinking about selling my Status Electro, as I'm not really playing it much these days. It has been my main bass for the last 2 or 3 years, but I started on EUB a few months ago, which gives me the acoustic sound that I originally got the Status for, so I'm now using my Jazz as my main BG as this gives a nice contrast with the EUB. The Electro is a beautiful bass, and is a much more acoustic-inspired guitar than the typical Status. The Mark 1 is fitted with just a piezo pickup (later version have piezo plus magnetic), which coupled with the black nylon flatwounds gives a really warm acoustic tone, but with enough punch & clarity to cut through a mix. I use it in a line-up with acoustic guitar, mandolin, vocals and drums, and it sits perfectly. It's also very well balanced & very light - I have no problems playing 2 to 3 hours in an evening & still don't feel it. I bought it used from Andertons in Guildford 2 or 3 years ago, and I've never seen another one, so I'm a bit unsure as to their value. The current version (Mark 3 I think) retails for around £1650 (last I looked), so I'm thinking around £650 ... comes with original Status gig bag, but that's a bit flimsy, so I'm happy to throw in a heavier duty Ritter or similar bag too. Prefer collection, but will investigate shipping if required. Edited September 26, 2010 by makssbass
BigBeatNut Posted July 21, 2010 Posted July 21, 2010 Based on my experience with my own fretless 5 Mk 1, I'd back up everything said about the acoustic tone. Use status's own very reasonably priced black tapewounds and you get a lovely 'stringy' tone. Andy
Hazy Bass Posted July 22, 2010 Author Posted July 22, 2010 Good point about the strings - Status black nylons sell direct from their website at £16.99 a set (4-string) - a relative bargain in the bass string world! I fitted a new set a few months back (40 - 100 gauge) - they are also available in 45 - 105 gauge.
Hazy Bass Posted September 26, 2010 Author Posted September 26, 2010 ***** STILL AVAILABLE ***** Didn't have any takers last time round, so trying again ... Maybe the price was a bit high, so have decided I will accept £570 + shipping if you want it delivered ... It really is a fabulous instrument, I'm just not playing it and I have some other things to pay for
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