Conan Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) Believe it or not, this was my main bass until a couple of weeks ago.... And, yes, I own a Status! I bought it on here last year and liked it straight away as it just felt "right". The neck is lovely and it is very playable. However, there were a few issues that I found hard to live with: The original pickups gave a rather weak sound (brilliantly described by the Bass Doc as "watery"!). Not "bad" as such, just lacking in balls. The solution? A rather nice GFS replacement. [url="http://www.guitarfetish.com/GFS-PB-Pro-PLUS-OVERWOUND-Alnico-P-Bass-style-VERY-hot_p_334.html"]http://www.guitarfet...-hot_p_334.html[/url] installed by the Bass Doc who also put in CTS pots. Tone sorted. The scratchplate was not only a cheap and nasty white single-ply affair, but was cracked and slightly stained. This was replaced by a Bass Doc custom-made white/black/white 3 ply version Looks smart indeed. It was also re-strung with a set of 45-105 DR Hi-Beams. Sound-tastic!! [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/566-dr_hi_beam_4_string_stainless_steel_bass_strings"]http://www.stringsdi...el_bass_strings[/url] It also comes with a brand-new Fender standard gig bag (worth about £20).[url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Fender-Standard-Bass-Gig-Bag~ID~12591.asp"]http://www.soundsliv...ag~ID~12591.asp[/url] So why am I selling it? Well, after having a pair of Wizard Hammers installed in my J copy I find that the J does just about everything that the P does, and I just don't need four basses! Yes, you could buy one of these brand new for around £165 - but would it be as good a player as this one? It certainly wouldn't sound as good and wouldn't have a gig bag with it! There are a couple of very minor dings, the worst one is just visible in pic 2. I'm looking for a very reasonable [b]£125[/b]. I'm happy to post it if the buyer arranges their own courier. I will also deliver locally or meet up half way for petrol costs... See how eager to please I am? Edited February 21, 2012 by Conan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 Bump for the addition of pictures. Plenty more available if anyone wants them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I recently got my hands on one of these, with a view to maybe stripping the body for a bitsa project. However, having played it, it feels like a good one, so I've decided to leave it alone as it's really rather good and it seems a bit cruel to part it out. Also with an upcoming house project I haven't got the time. Anyway good luck with the sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1329415714' post='1542219'] I recently got my hands on one of these, with a view to maybe stripping the body for a bitsa project. However, having played it, it feels like a good one, so I've decided to leave it alone as it's really rather good and it seems a bit cruel to part it out. Also with an upcoming house project I haven't got the time. Anyway good luck with the sale [/quote] Thanks! They really do punch above their weight. I've played MIM Precisions that I didn't like as much as this bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 On hold pending all the usual gubbins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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