pluckedout Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 (edited) SOLD ------------ NOW DOWN TO £900 --------- Next up, my 6 string Status Stealth. Very sad to see it go, but just don't play it enough to do it justice. Utterly fantastic in every way- this is the Mark 1 version, which has a solid wood body core covered in a graphite shell; the whole bass (including neck) is moulded in one piece of graphite around this wood core. It's been finished in the optional green tint. It's also got the 3 way midrange switch which I think was optional. There are some dents and scratches, and the front pickup is cracked and bruised in a number of places - however it works absolutely perfectly. Status can supply a new pickup or cover very easily but as it works perfectly I never bothered having it done. Please see the pics for full details and I can provide many more hires pics on request. Plays and sounds incredible, classic Status piano sound at your fingertips. Very low action, frets in great condition too. Comes in a fitted reinforced gigbag - what we used to call a hard soft case when I worked in a guitar shop many years ago. New, these are £2260 (plus an extra £80 for the green tint!). I'm looking for £900 ono plus postage which will be approx £30. I am in Salisbury but can meet the buyer anywhere along the M3 for diesel costs and am occasionally in Swindon and Nottingham too. I'm really looking for money here but will always be tempted by interesting trades - PM me with what you've got. Edited May 1, 2011 by pluckedout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaver Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Nice, not seen this one round the pubs of Salisbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluckedout Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 Thanks - I've not gigged this one at all (although the previous owner did...but he wasn't in Salisbury). I just tend to stick to 5 strings now. [quote name='deaver' post='1168314' date='Mar 19 2011, 03:01 PM']Nice, not seen this one round the pubs of Salisbury[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Love these Joe, a stealth is on the wish list when the numbers come up. Would have to be a 4 though, my brain can't handle erb, Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluckedout Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Sunny Sunday afternoon bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluckedout Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 back to the top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluckedout Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) Back up again, and another pic too - also featuring my very popular slippers. Edited March 23, 2011 by pluckedout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluckedout Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 Up to the top - this isn't going on eBay. [quote name='pluckedout' post='1173828' date='Mar 23 2011, 08:31 PM']Back up again, and another pic too - also featuring my very popular slippers.[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I absolutely LOVE this bass.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluckedout Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 It is a lovely bass - and it needs a new owner :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 I used to have one of the back in the day, a 6 string Stealth 1 in the natural "grey" graphite colouring. It was a great bass, although I found the bright switch a tad unneccesary in a bass so blessed with a bright, sizzling tone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluckedout Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 Still here, still great, still for sale... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I keep coming back to this and wondering if I could get over it being such a horrible colour. It looks a stunning bass, but it's not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Yes, I have to say that the green tint is my least favourite colour. I much prefered the natural graphite although the yellow tint looked good on necks. My old stealth 6 string was a natural graphite model. I loved the sound, but ultimately I found that I didn't get on with 6 strings enough to be my main bass. I sold the bass after about 4 months, replacing it with a Spector. If anyone wants further insight into these basses, please PM me. I remember the Gallery had a 6 string Matrix 1 in the same colour for sale for £1000 for ages a while back, is this the same bass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluckedout Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Hasn't been in the Gallery to my knowledge, I've had it for about a year but it's not a Matrix, it's a Stealth. I quite like the colour myself... [quote name='Chris2112' post='1180319' date='Mar 29 2011, 12:43 AM']Yes, I have to say that the green tint is my least favourite colour. I much prefered the natural graphite although the yellow tint looked good on necks. My old stealth 6 string was a natural graphite model. I loved the sound, but ultimately I found that I didn't get on with 6 strings enough to be my main bass. I sold the bass after about 4 months, replacing it with a Spector. If anyone wants further insight into these basses, please PM me. I remember the Gallery had a 6 string Matrix 1 in the same colour for sale for £1000 for ages a while back, is this the same bass?[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Yes pardon me, I did of course mean Stealth. I used to own a Matrix too, perhaps thats why I got the names mixed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluckedout Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 No probs - easily done. And back to the top it goes... [quote name='Chris2112' post='1181744' date='Mar 30 2011, 12:26 AM']Yes pardon me, I did of course mean Stealth. I used to own a Matrix too, perhaps thats why I got the names mixed up.[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I was just having a bit of a ditty on the ACG there, playing along to "Starchild" by Level 42. It reminded me of my Stealth, because I learned that song on that bass. What a tone. I also recorded a few covers of tracks from Paul Simon's "Graceland" on it. I was never entirely happy with having to do it on a fretted bass although the results the Stealth gave were excellent. Status GAS again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluckedout Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 Well, I may be putting my fretless Status up for sale soon so you could get that and redo Graceland... [quote name='Chris2112' post='1183760' date='Mar 31 2011, 07:34 PM']I was just having a bit of a ditty on the ACG there, playing along to "Starchild" by Level 42. It reminded me of my Stealth, because I learned that song on that bass. What a tone. I also recorded a few covers of tracks from Paul Simon's "Graceland" on it. I was never entirely happy with having to do it on a fretted bass although the results the Stealth gave were excellent. Status GAS again...[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I've got money burning a hole in my pocket since I was planning on buying a bass which fell through...keep me posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluckedout Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 It's a 4 string S1 Custom, figured walnut top, graphite neck and phenolic unlined fingerboard - also has an active/passive switch. Absolutely spotless all round; was a custom order for me from new. I can send some pics if you like - PM me your email address if so. It will break my heart to sell it but I need to raise some funds... [quote name='Chris2112' post='1185225' date='Apr 1 2011, 08:21 PM']I've got money burning a hole in my pocket since I was planning on buying a bass which fell through...keep me posted![/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 you have PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Thanks for sending those pics though, the bass looks brand new! Sadly I prefer my fretless basses with a bridge pickup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluckedout Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 No problem - it is in the "sweet spot" according to Rob but you can't argue with personal preference. [quote name='Chris2112' post='1186004' date='Apr 2 2011, 05:53 PM']Thanks for sending those pics though, the bass looks brand new! Sadly I prefer my fretless basses with a bridge pickup![/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluckedout Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 Starting to think I may just keep the Stealth - alternatively may start to consider interesting trades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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