david_l_perry Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 [b][u]Status Empathy Headless 5 string[/u][/b] [u][b]The very first headless arched top empathy bass made[/b][/u] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170881120628"]Status Empathy on Ebay[/url] Up for sale is my very special Status Empathy 5 String Headless bass This was commissioned for me and is the very first Headless arched top empathy bass When I had the bass built I was very specific about wanting the original Empathy Headless tuning system rather than the separate units that Status use, and I also wanted the original Empathy neck. The body shape was based upon what become the Eclipse Artiste, but at the time Rob did not do that in a headless option. It’s a stunning bass guitar, and one I vowed I would never part company with, but sadly its simply never getting played and I could do with freeing up some funds. It comes with the Status 300 board, hyperactive pickups, original Status case and original Status literature. Here is the interesting bit. I asked Dawn and Rob if they could photo the bass being built. Whilst this is common enough these days with bass forums, it was a rarity back then. I have a full set of construction photos and a numbered description of the full build that Dawn sent over so you can see each and every element of the bass being put together. This is genuinely a completely unique Empathy – and as the documentation shows, it was the very first arched top empathy ever made. It’s been lovingly looked after by myself, and its condition is almost as good as the day it arrived. It has gained one very small surface mark on the inside face of the upper horn, and the end of the neck has a couple of very small marks. The pickup cover has worn slightly where I rest my thumb whilst playing, but all in all its in stunning condition. [b]I have a buy it now figure of £1550 [/b] I would much prefer direct bank transfer or cheque to avoid paypal fees, but if you must pay by paypal then add 4% to the final figure I will happily ship it oversees but the fees will have to be agreed as the £20 is for UK shipping only Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Blimey Dave, never thought I'd see the day (hope you're well BTW, we'll have to catch up sometime soon). Having played this, it's a great bass and Dave is as top a bloke as you're likely to meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero9 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Stunning bass. What is the string spacing at the bridge please. Can't believe your selling this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_l_perry Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Its 15mm spacing at the bridge. This was the standard original status spacing. All my basses have this spacing. Will have a catch up soon shaun !! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_l_perry Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 And sold (subject to the usual currency hand over......) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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