Chris2112

[quote name='fretmeister' post='521448' date='Jun 23 2009, 09:25 AM']Chris - I've put a link up on musicradar for you. There was a bloke who was looking for a status over there a little while ago (he missed mine on ebay because he was out getting pissed!) Good luck.[/quote] Thank you very much! I'm thinking of putting this advert up on Statii too. I do find this one to be "warmer" sounding for a Status, since I used to have a series 1 Stealth 6 string which was without a doubt, much more prone to being ultra bright. This one though has such a sweet sound, it's just as comfortable playing along to Level 42 tracks as it is to being thumped with a pick playing The Killers or Big Country tunes! Like I say, I will undoubtedly buy another Status, perhaps a Kingbass next time...I'd best start saving now!

Thanks for the offer, they are very nice basses but I'm just looking for true electrics atm!

That price is outrageously low!

EDIT: Now for sale for £590 with it's hardcase, collected from Newcastle Upon Tyne.

[quote name='slapmonsta' post='520589' date='Jun 22 2009, 11:06 AM']Lovely bass. I have the S1 thru which is effectively the same bass in design and electronics,but with an Ash body and green-burst finish.As with most Statii,they are fantastically versatile instruments that are capable of handling virtually any playing style-although to my ears,this model is a little less "bright" and a lot warmer-sounding than some of the newer stuff. But swapping a Status for a Warwick....sacrilege! Good luck.[/quote] Yeah, this one can do the warmer tones, although it still naturally sits in the typically "zingy" Status sound area! And of course, they are very versatile basses, but the Statii core fans are a very select bunch who know what they like from basses, and I must say that I am prone to getting a bit slappity-poppity on this one!

Cheers, it is a canny 'un like. The Thumb is another one of my "dream basses" which I'd like to tick off having owned, having already been through Kubicki, Status and Spector in the past few of years!

Well, shall we say that my interest in picking up a Warwick Thumb has been decidedly tickled, so I thought I might put this bass up for trade. It's my main bass at the moment, and has been since last year, so I'm not taking this decision lightly, but for the right bass I could be moved to trade it on to a new owner! It's an early 90's Status Matrix bass. It's made of American Walnut with a woven graphite thru-neck and it has a 2 band EQ with Status Hyperactive (or was it Hi Res?) jazz pickups. The hardware is made of brass and the tuners are Status brand. The pictures can describe the bass better than I can, and being a Status, it was built in England in the Status shop. It's in fantastic condition for a bass thats nearly 20 years old. The electronics work brilliantly with a secure jack socket and they are excellently shielded without any hum. The neck is also in fantastic condition without any scratches or dings, the only marks on it are some tiny dings and scratches in the clearcoat finish, as to be expected of a bass with a few years on it. Having said that, it looks as though it's been babied throughout it's life and has certainly not been chucked around at gigs (not a hint buckle rash to be seen!). I've looked after it as though it were my own child, hence me only wanting to move it on for something that really grabs me. Here are a few pictures, a mix from the high quality ones the previous owner sent me, as well as a few I took myself. I can easily take more too, just ask. [b]As I say, I'm particularly interested in Warwick Thumbs atm but I'd be willing to respond to any offers received. I've got a thing for basses that are a bit "interesting", especially if it's a bit of an 80's vibe they're giving off. Basically, feel free to PM me any trade offers you have, or any questions you have about the bass.[/b] [size=5]SOLD and out the door now!/size]

The temptation to buy this one is immense but cars are taking up all my funds atm! I don't suppose it's up for trades?

Two lovely basses there! I hope they both go to good homes!

I used to own this one too, nice little bass!

[quote name='leschirons' post='339246' date='Nov 28 2008, 09:03 AM']Ooh, bit anti-French here. No-one seems to have mentioned Noguera basses (exceptional and great value) or Alain Caron. Don't know many Brit players that could could cope with a Mike Stern tour. Before anyone replys to tell me he doesn't count as he's French Canadian, they still class him as a French national treasure here.[/quote] Was gonna say, Referee, he's Canadian!

Wish I could afford your bass, I'd be over in a shot to give it a go! But if you ever need a third party review to assure potential buyers that it's a real winner...

A lot of bumps here...this should be a fast mover! Great price, amazing bass! That top is just lush!

Fantastic looking bass you have there! Which part of Newcastle are you in?

As of arrangements made tonight, this bass is SOLD pending payment. Thanks to everyone who got in contact about it! When the bass is sold+shipped, this thread will receive one more update, notifying it's closure.