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Had a smooth transaction with Ryan recently, the bass I bought from him arrived in perfect packaging and conditions! A really nice guy to deal with, highly reccomended!

Very nice collection Chris, Status aside I like the top wood of the ACG!

[quote name='Chris2112' post='1267631' date='Jun 13 2011, 07:10 PM']Stenobass, if I recall correctly you have the Series II with the lacewood top? If so, that comment is very much appreciated as that Series II is one of the best I've seen so I see my bass is attracting compliments from those in a position of knowledge and taste! I am listening to my Level 42 records in time for it arriving on friday and I think I will give it a good playing when it gets here. It hasn't been played since it last went to Status so it should be cleaned to perfection and set up excellently, as the last keeper has merely held the bass and not played it. All I have to do now is hide the Kubicki, because if my lass spots three basses on the landing she'll know I've bought another one![/quote] Hi Chris, that's me indeed, thanks again for your comment! You should have received your Series II and I do hope you enjoy it, it's a real beaut! Cheers

Very nice Series II, congrats Chris!

Thanks for all the feedback guys! After reading some good/excellent reviews on the Barefaced cabs I am really considering them; for partability reasons (my back is aching) I am looking at the Midget T, once again it would be a purchase without having the opportunity to test them as they are not available it Italy...will think about it after having used the RH450 with EBS Neo cabs at the next gig. Cheers!

[quote name='stenobass' post='1245847' date='May 26 2011, 05:23 PM']Thanks, the RH450 will be with me next week so I will report on here. Hopefully in time for an outdoor gig, I am really curious how it will go![/quote] Hi there, last Tuesday I collected my RH450 and had a go with my Status basses at home. I do not know what my neighbours think...BUT I must say that this little beast sounds great! I have the impression that my basses sound more natural than through my (now ex-)Markbass TA501 which is a great amp, but seems now a bit harsh compared to the RH450. The TC is maybe not so loud and you have to crank the highs a bit to get that nice high end zing, but has a more organic sound, at least to my ears. This may be also due to the 2 small EBS Neo cabs (110 & 112) I use with the head and this could change using different cabs, but I am extremely happy so far. The footswitch is another great addition too. Will update my review once I gigged it! Any suggestions regarding the ideal cabs for the RH450? need something very light and portable, I am looking at the TC RS112, has anyone tested these yet? Cheers, Stefano

[quote name='charic' post='1245839' date='May 26 2011, 05:13 PM']It does go quite high anyway mine is was actually sounding a little too zingy at the last practice but a bit of tweaking will soon sort that [/quote] Thanks, the RH450 will be with me next week so I will report on here. Hopefully in time for an outdoor gig, I am really curious how it will go!

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1244629' date='May 25 2011, 08:10 PM']Try it out...see how it goes. If you arent keen, then return it for the RH750! [/quote] Yeah, will do!

[quote name='sgh' post='1243496' date='May 24 2011, 10:24 PM']My new Kingbass 30th Anniversary [/quote] What a beauty!!! I am not that fan of sunburst finishes, but this one is really nice!

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1244362' date='May 25 2011, 04:22 PM']Hi The tests we followed through basically led to the RH750 having the Tweetertone, which means you can indeed add a lot more sparkle than the stock Classic 450/RH450 sound. It still sounds like the 450, but more power and the ability to zing up the high end. The RH450 for me sounded great anyway without it...it depends how much modern zing you like. It still has the ability to give you plenty of treble. Yep, just use your tweeters on your cabs as normal...you wont get super high zingy highs, as mentioned, but it will still make a difference. The RH heads in general have a nice treble to them IMO.[/quote] Hi, thanks a lot for the swift reply! I currently use the Markbass head TA501, but was intrigued by the nice features of the RH450 (tuner; 3 memory presets) and ordered one even without testing it...reading all the forums and threads it appeared that the RH450 would not be capable to bring out the zingy high end. I must admit that I like the sparkling highs a lot, but never had to increase the highs on the TA501 and just let the tweeter control on the EBS cabs at 0. I play Status basses so I am just a bit worried that the RH450 may not the right choice for me loving the zingy tone that the Status basses can deliver...

[quote name='Musicman20' post='822193' date='Apr 28 2010, 06:06 PM']I think one of the main features is going to be the low pass filter. Those craving even more sparkle and more bright high end will now be able to get it.[/quote] Hi, sorry for being late here...I am waiting for my RH450 to arrive and I have a question: I play through 2 EBS Neo cabs that have a tweeter control, can I have the sparling highs through the cabs or will the head cut these beforehand? I noticed the 450 Combo has a tweeter control on the back of the cab... Thanks a lot! Stefano

[quote name='Chris2112' post='932067' date='Aug 21 2010, 06:43 PM']That Series II is beyond awesome. I absolutely love it![/quote] Hi Chris, thanks, here are some more pics of the Series II. The top wood is lace wood or Australian oak and according to Rob it was built in April 1984. It has of course the typical Status growl and honk that only these early basses have!

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='931301' date='Aug 20 2010, 08:59 PM']That is a truly magnificent specimen. Did you put it up on the Strata register at statii.com yet? Rich [/quote] Now that is a stunner and a historical bass to be added to the data base of Statii.com indeed!

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='931297' date='Aug 20 2010, 08:57 PM']Hi Stenobass! Good to see another Statii member over here! Lovely collection, too! [/quote] Thanks Rich! Look forward to what Rob & Dawn are planning as the 30th anniversary Status bass....

Hi, just noticed this thread so here are some pics of my 3 beloved Statii, sorry for the bad quality... From left to right: KingBass Artist; KingBass MKII; Series II #56