woolleydick Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Here is my latest baby, and she is wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiperi0n Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Really congrats for your new baby!!!! very uncommon bass...i would like to try it one day..but i suppose it's not really easy to find around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolleydick Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Played her last night at a full blown band rehearsal with big PA etc. I had to pull back the top end of the EQ quite extensiveley compared to the StatusRay but the bottom end also needed reigning in a tad on the EQ. Found myself slapping & popping in places I had never thought of before; coz you can with this one. I know it is early days but I have to say this is quite the most wonderful bit of kit I have ever had the pleasure to own. Arms and legs currently up for grabs to justify the cost, but at least I did not have to pay the VAT as it came straight to Libya. Now I really, really need a better set of cabinets, but getting those out here is truly expensive due to the shipping costs, so I suspect I shall remain frustrated for some time. The rest of the band already think I am too loud anyway! Sod them all - a bass as good as this needs to be heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 That looks sweet and quirky, suggest it gets moved to the porn section right away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 That's a new one on me. Never seen one before and I bet I'll likely not see another in a long while (steps back and watches for buses). Did J Hellborg have anything to do with the design? I'm sure I remember him being associated with Status and that shape just seems to ring bells with his name attached! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolleydick Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='144224' date='Feb 21 2008, 11:39 AM']That's a new one on me. Never seen one before and I bet I'll likely not see another in a long while (steps back and watches for buses). Did J Hellborg have anything to do with the design? I'm sure I remember him being associated with Status and that shape just seems to ring bells with his name attached![/quote] Dunno - but I bet you would get an interesting reply from Rob Green at Status Graphite should you enquire - I hated it when I first saw it in Guitarist magazine, but my wife persuaded me to take a second look - good girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Kinda looks like the photo's are squashed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolleydick Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 [quote name='thedontcarebear' post='144233' date='Feb 21 2008, 11:58 AM']Kinda looks like the photo's are squashed![/quote]= Know what you mean, but I can asure you they are not - just one quirky design that I think works very well once in your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_MaN Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 its like a reinvention of the stainbeigerererercheitmeiser. Or whatever they're called. Pretty cool, will we see lots of new rave indie bands playing these now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-77 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='144224' date='Feb 21 2008, 09:39 AM']That's a new one on me. Never seen one before and I bet I'll likely not see another in a long while (steps back and watches for buses).[/quote] dont tell Warwickhunt but i got one as well a few weeks back, just havne got round to posting pics yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Doh... I knew it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I love these. And live too close to Colchester for comfort. Only one gripe... Must... Have... Black... Hardware!! (And I can live without the LED markers, too!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-77 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 im usually a black hardware on everything , but i dont mind the silver, maybe black on the next one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Hey Dick you've embraced this tiddly bass thing then? I'll bet the Hohner takes a back seat now that baby is there! I must say that does look good..... Out of interest what is the string spacing at the nut... Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-77 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 it a standard Status string retainer , i just had a quick measure and it about 11mm, mine is standard 19mm at the bridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 [quote name='G-77' post='144728' date='Feb 21 2008, 10:01 PM']it a standard Status string retainer , i just had a quick measure and it about 11mm, mine is standard 19mm at the bridge[/quote] Bu99er..... P bass spacing.... I'm going to have to check one out now! Thanks for your effort..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andre Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 ... and here is a slightly different Streamline for your viewing pleasure! If you have never tried a Streamline then you don't know what you're missing !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I'd love one of these, but they'll sadly be out of my reach for some time to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 [quote name='andre' post='360387' date='Dec 21 2008, 06:28 PM']If you have never tried a Streamline then you don't know what you're missing !!![/quote] I'd very much like to know what I'm missing! However, in the 2-ish years these have been around, I've only ever seen the couple of pics that have been posted on here. I'm actually still awaiting any empirical evidence that they actually exist. I rather like a funny-looking bass, me, and this is stunning, and I want one. However like the similarly incredible looking Lace Helix, I'm not entirely convinced it isn't just an internet hoax! Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I'd just love to see the 5 and 6 string versions that have been promised on the Status website for about a year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolleydick Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 [quote name='andre' post='360387' date='Dec 21 2008, 08:28 PM']... and here is a slightly different Streamline for your viewing pleasure![/quote] What is that finish (Colour) called? Nice one by the way, good arent they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Those Streamlines are gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 [quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='360427' date='Dec 21 2008, 07:37 PM']I'd just love to see the 5 and 6 string versions that have been promised on the Status website for about a year![/quote] Rob apparently set the 5 string jig last week... Here's hoping 2009 brings the 5 string, coz I want one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarPig Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 They must be so light, anyone know the weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Gassing BADLY for these at the mo' I live 45mins from Colchester, too! 1 question, though; The site says they're lighter than a normal bass. Does it affect the tone adversely? My Hohner B2A (V) is very light, and the fundamental output of the E and B strings just isn't there like it is on my Streamer LX6 (14lb!) Wouldn't want to splash that amount of cash and be disappointed with a lightweight tone. I've tried Steinbergers, and they're just fine ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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