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    No probs.
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    No its still here.
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    Would have been very interested if I could shift the Status. These would be ideal for me - one for smaller gigs and one for home.
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    I agree!
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    Thanks for the bump MB1! Not getting much interest in this, which is surprising as its an awful lot of bass - especially compared to the price of a new Status. Just to stress - don't get hung up on the amp / combo p/ex thing, I'm happy to take reasonable offers on the bass outright. I've a couple of months before the theatre gigs and if push comes to shove I can get a cheap combo option or squeeze my GK / EPI set up in if I have to. I think this will be my last bump for a while. If nowt doing I'll probably keep it and maybe try again later in the year. Cheers John
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    Thanks Homer. I originally thought it was a bit coffee table but it's grown on me!
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    I've got a PM5 and couldn't be more pleased with it. Very versatile, well made, comfy neck. Great fingerstyle, slap and P bass tones and I just keep the eq flat. Only issue is mine's a bit heavy - but that's not a general issue with them. Local shop had this in for a long time. I tried it quite a few times and dithered as it's a bit too bling for me what with the figured top and the block inlays - but the sound makes up for it. I've got some recordings of it if you are interested Jimi.
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    Was at the Seaburn Marriot clinic on Monday. Jaw still on the floor. Our drummer told me about him and I sort of envisaged an "Arnie" clone rattling away on the bass drums with no feel or groove. (My current fave drummer is Keith Carlock) I was wrong. The guy can clearly groove like a big groovy thing if required, but combine that with the most amazing technique I've ever seen. You really have to check this guy out. He had his "small" kit but that still had 8 pedals. What I liked was his acknowledgement that the flash stuff doesn't pay the bills, but at a drum clinic with a load of drummers he could be a bit of a trainspotter. Dood - you're very lucky (I think) to play with this guy - but does he do all that 32'nd note bass drum sh$t? If so, how do you cope?
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    Thanks Guys Yes it is really nice. My rationale is that my Sandberg is a bit more versatile. If I could combine the graphite neck and looks of the Status with the PM5 I'd be made up. If I don't get any more interest, then rather than p/ex'ing it against a new compact rig / combo I'm considering keeping it and looking for a cheaper amp option - e.g. a good small cab that I can use my GK head with - like a Aguilar GS112 or a GK NEO112 or perhaps even a cheap combo - for use at home and in the pit. I've took a few more photos of it but they aren't the best quality so not worth posting here, but if anyone is interested I can send them. Regards John
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    Anyone? This is a really great bass - nice quilt top and superb graphite neck. I would prefer an amp trade / p/ex but open to cash offers. Otherwise ebay or a p/ex on a new amp beckons...
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    Bump. Still looking for amp trades or £650 cash. Anything out there?
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    Bump
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    Hi folks. I p/ex'd this from Shockwave recently. But I've decided to move it on. Its a really nice bass - and (apart from a little buckle rash) you can see it is in excellent condition. It also comes with a Status / Hiscox hard case. But, having A/B'd it with my Sandberg PM5 on a variety of gigs it doesn't really bring anything new to the table for me. Ordinarily I would keep it as a back up fretted but at the moment I need a smaller amp / cab or combo for some theatre work I have coming up (past experience has told me my GK and EPI UL310 are a bit much - both in terms of size and power). Also I could do with something for home practice and teaching. Therefore, if anyone is interested in a P/ex or swap - I'm looking for some small / lightweight amp / cab / combo options. It will need to be compact and (if a combo) have 150w minimum. I've an open mind, but off the top of my head: GKMB or other combos, GB Shuttles or otherwise, Hartke Hydrive Combos, Ashdown LG, Markbass, Aguilar (GS112), Warwick / Ampeg / EA spring spring to mind. If anyone is interested in buyng the bass outright let me know. I'll need to have a think about a cash price but it will be somewhere near Rob's valuation. Rob's post is fairly recent, but let me know if you would like me to post some pics. Also - not into postage at all. Based in the north east - but I do get about a bit so reasonable travel considered. Cheers John [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=44241&hl=status+s1"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...mp;hl=status+s1[/url]
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    From my experience its quite difficult to mess up the sound on a GK and very easy to get a good sound. In terms of volume, my 1001RBII is seriously loud. I use it through an Epi UL310 and it cuts through anything. I [u]never[/u] have to push it and it just seems to have loads more grunt than other amps I've had over the years. For example it has more volume and punch than the SWR750x and EA iAmp800 I had.
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    I'm with Alex on this. Awesome amount of amp for the money. I had the 1 x 12 DB 500 and that punched way above its weight so God only knows what this will bring to the table.
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    Played 5's from around 89/90. I was playing the working mens clubs and a lot of the covers at that time were synth bass so I needed the bottom B. I had no problem adjusting to the extra string however I'd struggle to go back to a 4 now. I love the extended low range and a 4 seems like a pencil. Also my bearings go skew on a 4 now. I tried a 6 - on the basis that I'd made the transition from 4 to 5 OK but never got to grips with it (expensive experiment by the way).
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    They were also heavy beasties for their size. I guess as a result of the all the transmission line gubbins. Sounded great though.
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    Bill - Slightly off topic so apologies, but why were the VL's so power hungry? I had a VL110 and 210 and you really needed a big amp to drive them.
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    He is a great player - but I just got a bit fed up with that thuddy style he used on Everything Must Go and most of Two Against Nature. Pete - that Nearly Dan must be a great bass gig - very envious! I will definitely get along to the Sage if I don't get a gig in.
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    Sandberg? I'm currently using a PM5. Can run it passive and just use the neck pup. Great P vibe - maybe a bit tighter sound - with a J profile neck. Depends on your budget...
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    Yep - Gary is top notch. Drop him a line.
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    Yeah - got this when it came out and played it to death. Brite Nightgown is lesson in laying down a minimilistic groove.
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    PM sent
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    The top horn is deeper / thicker than it looks. This bass will be immaculate and I can vouch for the fact its been hardly used - despite me nagging him to play it more. Can also verify the delivery date as Bow ordered it after he played mine.
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    I've had a love hate relationship with them as well. They look great and are really nice to play, but for finger style they lack too much mid to my ears - and the mid control on the 3 band isn't enough to compensate. If you have an amp with a lot of eq options you could maybe plug the gap... Having said all that I know I'll have another one sometime.
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