clauster Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Anyone know if the Status Smartbass comes with a case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I believe all Status basses come with cases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Cheers Mert! I think I have GAS for a single P, passive, headless, with black hardware and walnut body Smartbass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 (edited) [quote name='clauster' post='254409' date='Aug 4 2008, 02:07 PM']Cheers Mert! I think I have GAS for a single P, passive, headless, with black hardware and walnut body Smartbass![/quote] Go on, you know you want to! Edited August 4, 2008 by Merton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 As soon as I can satisfy the CAS (cash acquisition syndrome) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 [quote name='clauster' post='255523' date='Aug 5 2008, 04:17 PM']CAS (cash acquisition syndrome)[/quote] This is something I currently have too, to the extent I'm trying to figure out what to [i]sell[/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Thinking I might go the same route, would love to try one and also figure out which wood I prefer. Wonder if they allow a satin finish neck. Is this the cheapest customised bass you can buy new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I wouldn't say it the cheapest..... I'm getting my Kingbasses necks finished in a matt feel.... so I imagine Rob can do a Satin finish also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I tried a KB Black Beauty with the new satin finish neck the last time I was at the factory. It was a lovely, but I think I still prefer the glossy ones, personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Still toying with the idea of these basses, which of the 4 woods on offer has the best sound for a warm growly sound? I am not into bell like glassy sounds. I tried calling Status Graphite and also emailed a few times in the past couple of weeks but no response as yet, they must be busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc B Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 [quote name='Smash' post='257942' date='Aug 8 2008, 11:35 AM']Still toying with the idea of these basses, which of the 4 woods on offer has the best sound for a warm growly sound? I am not into bell like glassy sounds.[/quote] can't offer a definitive answer but my old graphite necked Groove was very growly and had an alder body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6stringbassist Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 [quote name='Smash' post='257942' date='Aug 8 2008, 11:35 AM']Still toying with the idea of these basses, which of the 4 woods on offer has the best sound for a warm growly sound? I am not into bell like glassy sounds. I tried calling Status Graphite and also emailed a few times in the past couple of weeks but no response as yet, they must be busy.[/quote] They were shut for a 2 week holiday, they started back on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 As for the email, you're better off calling. I know Rob's had problems getting emails out to people in recent months. They're back at the factory now, anyway. Dawn is usually in for about 10-11am. As for the growliest wood, that's a hard one! The guide on the SmartBass pages is a good one. My newer basses are in mahogany/walnut and they are very glassy sounding. I'd go for the ash if you want growly, personally. Here's what the site says... [b]What is the difference between the various timbers? ASH Ash bodies are medium density and weight. The timber produces a clear tone with plenty of definition. When combined with the graphite neck this bass is great for percussive playing. The wood has an open grain and a light colour with darker features. WALNUT Walnut is a medium / dense timber which has a rich brown colour. The grain is quite close and produces a tone which is clear and articulate. The satin lacquer produces a smooth finish. ALDER A light / medium weight timber which is slightly softer than the other options. Alder has a smooth grain and warmer tone with an even frequency response. Ideal for fingerstyle playing. MAHOGANY Mahogany is a classic timber for instrument making. It is a medium weight with a red/brown colour. It has a fairly open grain and produces a broad frequency response with plenty of character. The satin lacquer produces a fairly smooth finish with a slight grain visible. [/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 [quote name='Doc B' post='262067' date='Aug 13 2008, 11:39 PM']can't offer a definitive answer but my old graphite necked Groove was very growly and had an alder body.[/quote] Ha Doc, I actually bought that bass from you, thats why I have this urge to have another Status... On another note phoned Dawn to find out they are not making anymore Smartbasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 [quote name='Smash' post='262281' date='Aug 14 2008, 11:39 AM']On another note phoned Dawn to find out they are not making anymore Smartbasses.[/quote] Really? Shame coz they're a good "cheaper" intro to the world of Status! I just want the 5 string Streamline to be ready for ordering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 [quote name='Merton' post='262295' date='Aug 14 2008, 11:52 AM']Really? Shame coz they're a good "cheaper" intro to the world of Status![/quote] Thats the reason I wanted to opt for one, you can still get a brand new Status under £1000 Was told if you ask now there may still be enough bits to put together one, but very soon they will be withdrawn from the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 [quote name='Smash' post='262281' date='Aug 14 2008, 11:39 AM']On another note phoned Dawn to find out they are not making anymore Smartbasses.[/quote] Thats a surprise cos when they launched they were taling about extending it to the retro-active but they stopped making them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 (edited) Wow. That is a surprise. Looks like the cheapest model in the range is now an S2-Classic bolt-on or a basic Streamliner at around £1300. Edited August 14, 2008 by OutToPlayJazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Thinking about it, NAS (user on this server) was thinking of letting his SmartBass go. It's a passive twin soapbar one. Give him a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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