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Low-B on 5/6 string Status basses with "bendwell"


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I have an opportunity to acquire a 6-string Status Graphite Stealth, but it's one which is equipped with the Bendwell option. 

I've also enjoyed playing shorter scale basses, so the 32-inch scale would probably work in terms of ergonomics - but i'm not sure how the low-b would behave. Sadly - this would be a remote purchase, so "try and see" is not an option at the moment.

I've looked far & wide, and not found much information Status 5 and 6 strings with the bendwell. Indeed, I couldn't find a single Youtube or other sample clip.

So: for anyone who has owned/played a bendwell-equipped status 5/6 string - could you please share your experience? And of course, any sample clips that I might have missed would be most welcome.

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Just like my Status Electro II 6 Jonas Hellborg model from November 2001 in pristine condition :

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The low B here is very well defined with the Thomastik JR (nickel roundwound) fitted for the moment. I'll put some Fodera stainless steel roundwounds later (medium scale as it's a 82 cm scale, Jonas Hellborg being Swedish, the scale is in metric measure which gives 32 9/32 inches scale in imperial measure).

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5 hours ago, Hellzero said:

Just like my Status Electro II 6 Jonas Hellborg model from November 2001 in pristine condition :

IMG_20180327_201053.thumb.jpg.ce9e49fb5a182b7ff79b39ce89bb6973.jpgIMG_20180327_201140.thumb.jpg.8ce623128f965f71021921947787d407.jpg

The low B here is very well defined with the Thomastik JR (nickel roundwound) fitted for the moment. I'll put some Fodera stainless steel roundwounds later (medium scale as it's a 82 cm scale, Jonas Hellborg being Swedish, the scale is in metric measure which gives 32 9/32 inches scale in imperial measure).

That is stunning. Would love one of those!

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