Fat Rich Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Floyd Pepper' timestamp='1333560059' post='1603612'] Question for all you Status experts. When I originally posted these pictures, there was some debate as to whether this was a Series II as it had been sold to me or that it was possibly a Matrix body. As I coming to the decision to possibly move it on, I just wanted to make sure that I sold it on correctly. Can anyone confirm? Thanks, Jim [/quote] I don't think it's a Series II or a newer S2 Classic. It could be a Matrix but it has humbuckers and 4 knobs. It could be a Series 1 Matrix with a custom circuit out of an Empathy, or a custom all-graphite Empathy. I think it could be some kind of custom spec based on the Matrix but with Empathy preamp and pickups. Edit: Do you have any pics of the neck joint? Is it a single moulding like an S2000 or a set neck? Edited April 6, 2012 by Fat Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Pepper Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 [quote name='Fat Rich' timestamp='1333708421' post='1605496'] I don't think it's a Series II or a newer S2 Classic. It could be a Matrix but it has humbuckers and 4 knobs. It could be a Series 1 Matrix with a custom circuit out of an Empathy, or a custom all-graphite Empathy. I think it could be some kind of custom spec based on the Matrix but with Empathy preamp and pickups. Edit: Do you have any pics of the neck joint? Is it a single moulding like an S2000 or a set neck? [/quote] Thanks for all the input. Struggling to attach a piccie in a reply, but in the meantime, I did find this Series II on ebay and it looks like mine (shape, controls, headstock) [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Status-Graphite-S2-Bass-Flamed-Maple-Excellent-Condition-/320880541343?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4ab5f87e9f"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Status-Graphite-S2-Bass-Flamed-Maple-Excellent-Condition-/320880541343?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4ab5f87e9f[/url] Cheers, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 [quote name='Floyd Pepper' timestamp='1333731612' post='1605877'] Thanks for all the input. Struggling to attach a piccie in a reply, but in the meantime, I did find this Series II on ebay and it looks like mine (shape, controls, headstock) [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Status-Graphite-S2-Bass-Flamed-Maple-Excellent-Condition-/320880541343?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4ab5f87e9f"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item4ab5f87e9f[/url] Cheers, Jim [/quote] Ah well, it's one of those then! I reckon your all graphite finish is pretty unusual, probably won't affect the price much though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 My latest addition anyone know what top this is ? Is It maple ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Lovely bass ian. That's quilted maple on the front. Nice piece too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 S o hart to take a pic the does the bass justice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooz Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) That´s true. Here´s my S-1 Deluxe, which was hard to catch its beautiful understatement ash-top on an alder body: Edited June 6, 2012 by mooz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 [quote name='mooz' timestamp='1338994477' post='1682120'] That´s true. Here´s my S-1 Deluxe, which was hard to catch its beautiful understatement ash-top on an alder body: [/quote] I like that a lot!!! Never owned a S1. Might have to look for one now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooz Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Thank you! :^) What I like most is the unbelieveable sustain from the Status. It´s very subtle thing while you´re playing it. But when you do some recordings and listen to it afterwards it is a really enormous effect. Also the Status is my best tool for distorted/crunched/fuzzed sounds, because its tone is very precise in intonation. That makes the fundament for a perfect connection with a Sansamp PBDD. Also, when played undistorted you never get him barfing like a late ´70ies Jazz with heavy ash body, when you play it hard. It´s an outstanding bass, perfect for rock or funk. I´m really glad to have it at my fingertip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hen barn Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 (edited) my new baby!!! Edited June 17, 2012 by hen barn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 'hen barn' my new baby!!! MB1. Arf a mo? That looks remarkably similar to Ians on the previous page? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgh Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 [quote name='MB1' timestamp='1339969740' post='1697134'] 'hen barn' my new baby!!! MB1. Arf a mo? That looks remarkably similar to Ians on the previous page? [/quote] Apart from the LED colour ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 recently gt a s2 empathy 5 headless i must say very very impressed, awesome sound got some new strings on so i will be playing it thur,fri,sat, in three similar bands so gonna see how she gets on. ill put some pics up when i get my new knobs for it!!!!! always wanted a status and am really glad i got one cuts trough like butter live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 (edited) here she is i will be changigng the knobs to gold east ones as they look wicked on the bass. Edited July 22, 2012 by ziggydolphinboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Lovely, lovely bass, ziggy. You lucky boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 "Lovely, lovely bass, ziggy. You lucky boy. " ahh thanks guvnor, traded it with a beutiful bass that i do miss alot but boy does this beast play crikey and cuts trough my band big time yup gold u retro knobs then all is sweet. i love the sound from the brigde pick up and seems ike all notes ring trhough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 (edited) [quote name='ziggydolphinboy' timestamp='1342975285' post='1743325'] "Lovely, lovely bass, ziggy. You lucky boy. " ahh thanks guvnor, traded it with a beutiful bass that i do miss alot but boy does this beast play crikey and cuts trough my band big time yup gold u retro knobs then all is sweet. i love the sound from the brigde pick up and seems ike all notes ring trhough. [/quote] I sometimes forget how well Statii cut through in the mix. Been playing mainly in the classic rock 5 piece over the last few months so it's been Precision all the way. Rehearsed with the 4 piece 60s/70s band the other day and took the Streamline for a change. Sounded like I'd taken about a pound of cotton wool out of my ears.... Edited July 22, 2012 by martthebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildus Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 My new lefty 5 string S2 [attachment=114077:010.JPG][attachment=114078:008.JPG] [attachment=114079:009.JPG][attachment=114080:013.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Nice. Where did that come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Ehm, Colchester. Sorry, coat in hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildus Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 (edited) [quote name='steve-soar' timestamp='1343480768' post='1751301'] Nice. Where did that come from? [/quote] Hi Steve status had this in stock,sold my king bass so i could get this 5 string It has a bit of a different sound from my 4 string s2 but still very nice Edited July 29, 2012 by wildus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 i deleted my photos the other day so heres mine again. Was told saturday by the band i was depping for the sound was too clean!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garythebass Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Beautiful bass Ziggy! For me there's just something about the way a stunning peice of maple goes so well against the graphite. Droooool!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Just bought a series 1 matrix all black, pj pickup config, exactly the same as mark used on the hammer smith shows in 1990 I'll get some pics up as soon as i can, it's a great bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrickm Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 My new-to-me Streamline Fretless..... I think I will name her Seven of Nine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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