joe_geezer

Ahh Sorry i was talking about your bass haha The spec on this bass is: Second hand Model: Series-II Construction: Solid Body: Walnut tone block with cherry wings Top: Figured zebrano (book-matched) Neck: Graphite Neck construction: Neck-through Frets: 24 Pickups: 2 x Status Humbucker Controls: 1 x Master volume, 1 x mix, 1 x bass, 1 x treble, 1 x EQ bypass switch Electronics: Active Status TB42 (with switch) Bridge: Status Hardware: Satin gold Weight: 3.910 kg Color: Natural Includes hardcase SN: #544 Year: 1991

Wow so you are one of the very lucky owners of the 30th special editions! Congratulations & that is one beautiful bass! Love the 2 coloured side LEDS & facing woods are stunning. I read on the Status website that he managed to source some original preamp boards but made some slight improvements, so it's a real reissue.

How much is a new Wal these days? I'm actually down on the waiting list for one. Paul emailed me back a few months ago stating he would let me know what time frame i would be looking at. I'm going to sell a few basses to at take a 3rd off the price and then i have plenty of time to save up for the final payment ...

Nice! I have a similar story back from the Wapping Bass Center days, the first bass i ever picked up that blew me away was a all graphite series 2, the playability , sound and feel was second to none and i was hooked... unfortunately back then i didn't have the funds to get one but it did keep me awake at night dreaming about one day owning one! lol Yea i think i'm quite lucky with the weight of this one, its about 8.8 - 8.9Ibs apparently, which for me being a Jaydee player is super light! I'm not sure but the body wings are cherry wood, not sure if thats lighter than the regular mahogany?

Haha Exactly that! Good old Geezer Butler!

Paul Webb is playing some nice finger style on what looks like an original Vigier Passion?

My max would be £3500, which was the price of a new Status bass more or less. Anymore than that & you're paying for the name / brand or a coffee table (Alembics for example).

The old Bull: And the young calf... (snapshot taken from the Status website for comparison - i don't own this bass)

Exactly this ^^^^^ I agree and the individual square bridge was slightly better than the last rounded incantation IMO. Jaydee & Wal both kept their distinctive hardware & it's a shame Status didn't but the newer S2-classic headless basses were very nice, especially with black hardware... gorgeous! But, if it was up to me, i would always stick with the original distinctive hardware for sure.

https://www.anacondabasses.co.uk/

Hasn't arrived yet but here's a taster...

I better order some extra pickups and a preamp... Also, you have to add to the price the duty and shipping costs if you're buying from abroad..

Sad to hear that, I just hope Status bass prices don't go the same way as Wals now

Hi guys, Status bass incoming, a series 2 (or could be an Empathy) headless 4-string in very good condition. Pics to follow (and will pose with a 2021 Jaydee)

A great close up video of Mark's Starchild bass, thanks to Julian

Yea i just used Quick time and the mic on the macbook, pretty lame i know ! I have a Tascam model desk / soundcard that i will use, thanks you

Thanks for listening! Sorry I need to get some better software for making videos, maybe final cut pro or something...

Some old Mark King licks played on a Jaydee Supernatural Series 3

This might help, from George Anderson himself

It looks like a GA24?

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My Yamaha TRB Mark 1s