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It's no reflection on other people - just my feelings on it ! I wouldn't ever want to be tied to a certain manufacturer and have to continually praise them to maintain the agreement (and obviously be unable to criticise them in any way). Then again - i'm hardly top of anyones hit list .

I'd contact the Bass Centre - they'll have some info.

It'll be one of these...

The problem I have is as soon as anyone is endorsed, anything they say about their gear is instantly biased - I can't take them as seriously.

Don't worry, already sent the Status back .

Sure...

I suppose it is a disrepancy.. don't think it's worth a move unless anyone else has such 'issues' with it .

I think there's a difference between bridge and nut spacing that is often overlooked. Ibanez seem to have very close spacing for both on their SR series (which I would struggle with) whilst I prefer wide spacing as per Overwater and Lakland seem to do by default.

What about a Sandberg Basic 5 ? Not sure what the spacing is but it [url="http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc161/nakedcapybara/SandbergScratchplate.jpg"]looks quite wide here[/url].

I didn't record it but the Progress has a coil tap on the MM pickup which allows it to sound a bit more Fendery. I should also add the Status strings are brand new and the OW ones are 6 months old.

Thanks for the opinions chaps. I think the OW will have to stay - but dare I say forever ?!

I think it's at the point where nothing can beat it for playability, it feels like home. I need something that can match it in playability and also tone, I think the Status is not able to do the former here. What this has taught me though - is I DO like the Status and a 4 string headless custom order may be in suitable at some point in my future. EDIT: This makes me dizzy, swap out for gold hardware and we have a keeper ! One day...

Yeah, but then the Overwater plays so so well, much better than the Status, think that may be string spacing ! I'll admit i'm very torn between the 2.

I'm really trying to compare the 2 instruments to decide which one to keep - the Status has a fantastic tone but do I want that as my only sound ? The Overwater is obviously more subtle but probably more suited to more music.

I do actually quite like that Jaguar, is it a typical P/J sound ?

Ok have recorded 2 sound samples, one with my Overwater and one with the Status ! The differences between the 2 are quite pronounced: Recordings are in the following format: Both pickups, neck pickup, bridge pickup, all EQ is flat and recorded direct into Audacity via my PC linein port so there is a bit of hiss which is not from the basses. Your opinions please ! (of the tone, not my playing ) [attachment=81796:Overwater.mp3] [attachment=81797:Status.mp3]

fretmeister, FYI if you hadn't stumped the cash up for that Bongo it was going to be mine .

Definitely been upgraded - see the battery box on the back. I'm quite sure all standard models (US and Skyline) are passive.

Got this yesterday.. it's not officially mine yet though - need to decide if I prefer this or my Overwater ! Mark at Bass Direct has been very accommodating to the fact my life is far too busy to go to Warwick to test it out lol. [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Status_S2_5_96.html"]Full specs and info here[/url]

Ok, have got it now - will play it tonight !