benebass Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 (edited) Hi - I bought this 5 string Status Groove bass a while ago through the forum (sale thread [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=96037"]here[/url]). I've had a couple of these (bought one on here, sold it, missed it, bought another one & bought a 4 string one too!) - the only reason it's up for grabs is that I'm really better suited to 4 strings & it's not really being played as much as it deserves. For anyone who's not familiar with the Groove, I'd describe it as the Status take on a Stingray - the huge Trimax bridge pickup is pretty powerful & coupled with a bass/treble active EQ you can wind in a good range of usable tones. I've not had to do anything with it since I bought it - it's currently strung with light roundwound strings & with a really comfortable low action. Condition is good - there are a few dings here & there, but no major problems (tried to catch the biggest one in the pics). It must be around 12 years old looking at the [url="http://statii.com/status_cats/catalogues/3/cat_1998status_page09.jpg"]1998 Status catalogue[/url]. Ideally I'd like to do a face to face deal as I don't have a spare case/box at the mo. It cost me just under £340 with a case & postage, so collected I'm looking for around [b]£275[/b]. Give me a shout if you want any more details/pics etc. [attachment=62175:IMGP2201.JPG][attachment=62176:IMGP2202.JPG] [attachment=62177:IMGP2203.JPG][attachment=62181:IMGP2206.JPG] Cheers, B. P.S. My feedback thread is [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=70908"]here[/url]. Edited October 27, 2010 by benebass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Oh mannn! Why are you tempting me like this B, you know these are my weakness!!?? PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 [quote name='oldslapper' post='1000352' date='Oct 25 2010, 07:25 PM']Oh mannn! Why are you tempting me like this B, you know these are my weakness!!?? PM'd [/quote] And replied! B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 oh man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if i buy this I may get divorced. I beleive thats called a win/win situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Buy it, buy it now M.O.T.H. .....................I can't afford a divorce! Seriously good bass for that money...flattest profile neck I've ever played, so easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I think you won't send it to France ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 This is a great bass. Phenomenal value for money. Build quality is similar to instruments five times the asking price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobothy Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Yup, I can confirm that this bass is very good and easy to play. The build quality is very very good and better than a lot of basses I've owned. Shame I'm going back to 4 strings hey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhodgebass Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Mmm, pretty! I'm gonna check my Piggy Bank right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 [quote name='oldslapper' post='1000674' date='Oct 25 2010, 11:54 PM']Buy it, buy it now M.O.T.H. .....................I can't afford a divorce! Seriously good bass for that money...flattest profile neck I've ever played, so easy.[/quote] i just spoke with the mrs, if I want this it means I have to get rid of my jag or my bongo!!!!!! It's all yours old slapper. If your mrs throws you out though, I have a spareroom that you and your status can come and stay:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 [quote name='oldslapper' post='1000352' date='Oct 25 2010, 07:25 PM']Oh mannn! Why are you tempting me like this B, you know these are my weakness!!?? PM'd [/quote] Why did you get rid of your black one then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 [quote name='munkonthehill' post='1001676' date='Oct 26 2010, 08:29 PM']i just spoke with the mrs, if I want this it means I have to get rid of my jag or my bongo!!!!!! It's all yours old slapper. If your mrs throws you out though, I have a spareroom that you and your status can come and stay:)[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' post='1001696' date='Oct 26 2010, 08:42 PM']Why did you get rid of your black one then?[/quote] Twice J, twice I bought and sold the black'n both to buy P basses which I subsequently sold on!! I'm counting to ten on this one, as I really don't have the money and don't need it either....but they just call to me, the little minx's Might end up selling the PJ briefcase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 Had loads of interest in doing a postal deal on this, but I'm looking for a face to face transaction unless the buyer wants to fund a case to transport it in + shipping - don't really have a spare at the mo. It's a seriously nice bass - it isn't the first Groove bass I've had (as oldslapper knows!) & this one sounds sweeter than the others - not sure if the natural ones are a different body wood or something? If I didn't have my eye on something else then I'd be keeping it to be honest! Cheers, B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I am not in the market for this (I have managed to persuade myself) but if someone wants it couriered then if they already have a hard case lying around they could courier that to benebass using parcel2go for not much money and have it sent back in that rather than shelling out for a new case. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 [quote name='owen' post='1002182' date='Oct 27 2010, 11:01 AM']I am not in the market for this (I have managed to persuade myself) but if someone wants it couriered then if they already have a hard case lying around they could courier that to benebass using parcel2go for not much money and have it sent back in that rather than shelling out for a new case. Just a thought.[/quote] +1 Where there's a will, etc, etc...Good luck with ths sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elsharko Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Do these have a 34" scale? V nice btw, value for money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I'm still interessted so if nobody want it I'll be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted October 27, 2010 Author Share Posted October 27, 2010 Thanks for the interest everyone, but it's now sold. Cheers, B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelagnostic Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 [quote name='benebass' post='1003089' date='Oct 27 2010, 10:12 PM']Thanks for the interest everyone, but it's now sold. Cheers, B.[/quote] To me! Hooray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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