GreeneKing Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) I've been meaning to 'thin the herd' for a while but an incoming bass means that I've been jolted into action. This is a very nice example of Mr Green's work and is in good overall condition for it's age. No major dings just the usual swirls and marks on the rear as you can hopefully see from the photos. The wings are burr madrone. The bass plays really well and all the electronics are sound. This bass is the inspiration for my custom ACG Salace, that's how good it is. It's also a true neck through bass. Controls are: Master Volume Pickup Balance Active Circuit - Bass - cut / boost +/-10dB at 50Hz - Treble - ciut / boost +/-14dB at 10KHz - Parametric Midrange Control +/-10db fully variable between 300Hz and 3KHz - Midrange control switch (Boost, Flat, Cut) Pickups - Two Hyperactive HR High Resolution Pickups 2 x 9 volt PP3 batteries with easy access compartments. I'm prefer collection or I'm happy to deliver or meet up half way. Will come with a decent gig bag I think that £900 is a good price. Oops, nearly forgot the photos, can take more/better if requested. Viewing and questions welcomed. Peter Edited September 16, 2011 by GreeneKing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geilerbass Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 This is exactly the bass I've been looking for... ...unfortunately at the wrong end of the country. And as I don't have a car, it would be almost impossible to collect. Boo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby K Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Effing gorgeous that is Have a bumplet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 What's the string spacing on this baby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) It's 15mm. Narrower that the norm but once I acclimatised I found it great, hence my Salace will have 15mm spacing too. Edited September 1, 2011 by GreeneKing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimH Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Nice.... Now if it had LED's.... :-) Have a bump on me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Thanks for the bumps guys. I've said that I'd rather it be collected or I deliver within reason but if you want it delivered of course it can be done. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Love that bass Peter! I'd be asking to meet you halfway (again) had I not just bought myself a lovely Series II. It seems we both love Status and ACG basses! I'm still in love with my Harlot singlecut, it's definitely my favourite bass although I have been thinking of ordering a new one lately for fun! Out of interest, can you remember the type and gauge of strings that the Harlot had on when I bought it from you? They were very good strings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 [quote name='Chris2112' post='1358532' date='Sep 1 2011, 10:29 AM']Love that bass Peter! I'd be asking to meet you halfway (again) had I not just bought myself a lovely Series II. It seems we both love Status and ACG basses! I'm still in love with my Harlot singlecut, it's definitely my favourite bass although I have been thinking of ordering a new one lately for fun! Out of interest, can you remember the type and gauge of strings that the Harlot had on when I bought it from you? They were very good strings![/quote] I'm not sure of the gauge Chris but they were either DR Sunbeams if nickel or SITs if s/s. Glad the harlot is still feeling the love, it's a very nice bass Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) A gentle Status shaped bump for this bass Edited September 2, 2011 by GreeneKing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okusman Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Fantastic. Are you interested in any trades at all? Bass or Amp... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adledman Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 that looks like a lot of bass for the money. very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 [quote name='JimH' post='1358416' date='Sep 1 2011, 08:44 AM']Nice.... Now if it had LED's.... :-)[/quote] My thoughts as well. I really miss my headless 5 with LEDs. Lovely looking bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themoo Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Is this bass still for sale??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 Yes it's still up for sale Mr Moo Whereabouts are you based? Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelk27 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) [quote name='GreeneKing' post='1358376' date='Sep 1 2011, 06:45 AM']It's 15mm. Narrower that the norm but once I acclimatised I found it great, hence my Salace will have 15mm spacing too.[/quote] I'm assuming 15mm centre to centre? Was that unusual for a Status bass? For some reason I'd always associated 17.5mm and upwards with Status 5-ers. At 15mm though, this is quite interesting. Can you tell me the scale length? With Status headless models I'd always assumed 34", and headed models 34.75". Edit: And is the mini-toggle switch an active/passive switch or a cut/boost control? Edited September 4, 2011 by noelk27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 [quote name='noelk27' post='1361879' date='Sep 4 2011, 04:18 PM']I'm assuming 15mm centre to centre? Was that unusual for a Status bass? For some reason I'd always associated 17.5mm and upwards with Status 5-ers. At 15mm though, this is quite interesting. Can you tell me the scale length? With Status headless models I'd always assumed 34", and headed models 34.75". Edit: And is the mini-toggle switch an active/passive switch or a cut/boost control?[/quote] Yes as you'd expect from from a Status headless it's a 34" scale. The toggle switch is a mid cut boost and works very well in that respect. 15mm centre to centre was a normal option back in the late 80's when I believe this bass emerged from the Colchester factory. 15mm was a bit of a revelation for me. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2000 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Peter, what's the string spacing up at the nut end (and the neck width)? Also, how would you describe the neck depth? (I'm still enjoying your old Oly AV '62, but am thinking about giving a 5 stringer a go.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 [quote name='BB2000' post='1362170' date='Sep 4 2011, 08:34 PM']Peter, what's the string spacing up at the nut end (and the neck width)? Also, how would you describe the neck depth? (I'm still enjoying your old Oly AV '62, but am thinking about giving a 5 stringer a go.)[/quote] The bass is, I'm fairly certain, sold. I'll update if it falls through for any reason. That AV 62 is one hellava bass for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelk27 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='1362116' date='Sep 4 2011, 06:54 PM']15mm centre to centre was a normal option back in the late 80's ... 15mm was a bit of a revelation for me.[/quote] 15mm is Yamaha BB5000 territory. Now I know, re string spacing and scale length, I won't be so slow next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Did the Empathy series not start in 1991 or thereabouts? I'd always thought of them as early 90's basses, especially with that shape of pickup and the red writing on it. I love this bass though. As I've already said, if I didn't have a Status already I'd buy this one. What a cracker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Arrghhhhhhhhh! - Please don't advertise basses I want when I'm away on holiday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanbean502 Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 [quote name='Chris2112' post='1358532' date='Sep 1 2011, 10:29 AM']Love that bass Peter! I'd be asking to meet you halfway (again) had I not just bought myself a lovely Series II. It seems we both love Status and ACG basses! I'm still in love with my Harlot singlecut, it's definitely my favourite bass although I have been thinking of ordering a new one lately for fun! Out of interest, can you remember the type and gauge of strings that the Harlot had on when I bought it from you? They were very good strings![/quote] Sell me your series 2 and you can buy this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 cor love this bass, do you takeinstalments!!! bump for a loely looking bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 I'm afraid the bass is sold, sorry Colin Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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