thedontcarebear Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Cheaper to buy a new soldering iron surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 tbh mate im sh*te at soldering anyways so id rather get it done for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Soldering is well worth learning. My old Series 1 Status had a few dry joints when I got it, so I redid them. It's easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I am sure there will be a basschatter in the area who could help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 well i cant afford to get it fixed so itl have to remain as it is til september the notch in the brass nut for the d strings is too large, but because the neck has a zero fret it doesnt seem to be causing any problems, looking at the fret wear at the d on the zero fret it looks like its been like that for sometime. but yeah the bass plays great, just tweaking the truss rod and action now, i like it led's are funky too. hopefully this will be a simple fix and il have a cracking bass for £200 seller is a good guy too, emailed him about the problem before i discovered that it was loose, and he offered to give me money back which i thought was sound of him. i of course refused as if it is just a loose or damaged pot, its parcelforce i have to blame. he swears it worked fine before he sent it, good enough for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Really, its a perfect opertunity to get to grips with basic soldering. It's literally a case of holding the iron on the joint until its hot enough to melt the solder, applying said solder, and removing the heat. 5 minutes max! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 i know how to solder, its just im careless and iv damaged circuit boards in the past, and id rather just leave it. il probably get this and my stingray all serviced n that when my loan comes through. just finished setting up the bass, i imagine the neck will settle quite fast with the graphite in it n all, bass plays great, il try n get some photo's up soon! watch out in gear porn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I should badger local Basschatters. I never use repair places any more, just bass playing locals with more skill than me! Cheers ped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 seriously mate theres no need to worry about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Cool :0) Glad you like the bass. Is the SR5 leaving you soon then, or are they nice as a pair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 the SR5 is going nowhere they make a nice couple! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Bless! I can never own more than one fretted comfortably, one always gets played more and ends up getting the chop. My #1 has seen off about 6 other so far! Enjoy it and enjoy playing on it now you are GAS free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 [quote name='ped' post='256336' date='Aug 6 2008, 02:50 PM']Bless! I can never own more than one fretted comfortably, one always gets played more and ends up getting the chop. My #1 has seen off about 6 other so far! Enjoy it and enjoy playing on it now you are [b]GAS free[/b]![/quote] come on now, lets not be silly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan_da_man Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I recently bought a Status Energy 4 with graphite neck. I can 100% say I am GAS free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 we all think that nah im very happy with my 2 basses, im sure once i get the pre working properly in the status il be delighted with it, but with a bit of zoom b2 eq'ing iv got it sounding pretty sweet even now. i wont be gettin a new bass anytime soon ,wont stop me lookin tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan_da_man Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Nope I am! I have finally found the sound I've been looking for for 5 years. I heart Statii's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 (edited) i tried to solder the pot back on myself, failed, and now no sound is coming out of the bass at all, and a loud pop can be heard when i switch the led's on and off. wtf have i done i guess iv just been careless and loosened more connections when i think about it, but still Edited August 9, 2008 by BassManKev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 [quote]i tried to solder the pot back on myself, failed, and now no sound is coming out of the bass at all, and a loud pop can be heard when i switch the led's on and off. wtf have i done[/quote] Hey Kev, if it's any help, I'm going down to the factory (Status) in the next week to get my preamp sorted. If you can get to meet up on my way down, I can always drop it into Rob for a look while he's doing mine. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 i emailed rob earlier about the problem, waiting for reply i'm too far away to realistically get to essex, as i don't drive thanks anyway mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Ah well, let us know how you go on. If anyone can shuttle the bass across the country and meet me on my way from the Humber Bridge down to Colchester one day next week, we'll try and put something together for you, Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kev Posted August 9, 2008 Author Share Posted August 9, 2008 to be honest i think i may sell this to someone who can have more passion to sort it out, i think it wont get played anywere near as much as my stingray even when it is fixed, so if anyone fancies it let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lateralus462 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 [quote name='BassManKev' post='258935' date='Aug 9 2008, 05:02 PM']to be honest i think i may sell this to someone who can have more passion to sort it out, i think it wont get played anywere near as much as my stingray even when it is fixed, so if anyone fancies it let me know[/quote] How much would you want for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 sorry mate iv already sold it in the sale section for what i bought it for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lateralus462 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 No worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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