Marcoma Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Hi, I was wondering if anybody knows if the Status Groove Bass is still available. I tried a 5 string version and I really like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) Erm best contact Status. I don't believe it is but as they're custom makers, they could probably make one for you specifically although at a price. Best check second-hand markets and put a Wanted ad out on BC here... You've a near miss with me as I have a Shark 2 active I'm thinking of moving on from the same era. Edited November 28, 2018 by visog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 They crop up used from time to time, I had a black one for a year or so and enjoyed it. there are two versions, the early ones had a more “droopy” headstock which always looked odd to me, the later ones have a straighter one which allows better string travel. the last ones made had a graphite neck (think there may only actually be one with a natural finish...) @karlfer is selling a really nice retro-J which I think was the replacement for the groove as it still has the more traditional body shape. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 This one's been hanging around on Ebay for a while. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Status-graphite-groove-5-string-bass/143019558345?hash=item214ca145c9:g:h8kAAOSwK3Zblnps:rk:3:pf:0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I’d say between £300-£400 is good money for one of these, heading towards £500 is into USA MM Sub 5 territory and maybe even tatty 2eq money (but not 5 string MM). I sold mine as it sounded “nearly” stingray ish, but not quite and that did my head in a bit as it was sort of neither jazz nor stingray. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 3 hours ago, AndyTravis said: I’d say between £300-£400 is good money for one of these, heading towards £500 is into USA MM Sub 5 territory and maybe even tatty 2eq money (but not 5 string MM). I sold mine as it sounded “nearly” stingray ish, but not quite and that did my head in a bit as it was sort of neither jazz nor stingray. That's interesting. I've only played one but I probably preferred the sound to that of either Jazz or Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I had a droopy 5'er a long time ago. It was my go-to Bass. £400 tops is what I'd pay, coincidentally what I got for my Jaydee that I traded in for it...! A similar Bass to it now is the Fender/Squier Dimension single pickup.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcoma Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 AndyTravis How much did you sell your for? Was it 5 string? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Marcoma said: AndyTravis How much did you sell your for? Was it 5 string? Oh god knows, about £350, it was a black 5 string Edited November 28, 2018 by AndyTravis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Nice looking bass... good VFM for £350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I would like a 4 again - one of the later ones. i keep an eye out, but wouldn’t want to pay more than £350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I think the Retro Active are a bit higher up the ladder than the Groove. I think Status' current cheapest bass is around £1700 new. When I was looking at prices on my Retro Jazz, I came across a couple on the continent, both £2k + (admittedly with dealers), which is frankly ridiculous IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 1 minute ago, karlfer said: I think the Retro Active are a bit higher up the ladder than the Groove. I think Status' current cheapest bass is around £1700 new. When I was looking at prices on my Retro Jazz, I came across a couple on the continent, both £2k + (admittedly with dealers), which is frankly ridiculous IMO. Well like I say, the last grooves had graphite necks. and he’d charge you £1500+ to make one again 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 1 hour ago, AndyTravis said: Well like I say, the last grooves had graphite necks. and he’d charge you £1500+ to make one again 😉 Must admit Andy, that comes under "learn something every day". I've seen a few Grooves over the years but not a graphite neck one. Always have to resist when a Shark comes up as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 13 hours ago, visog said: You've a near miss with me as I have a Shark 2 active I'm thinking of moving on from the same era. 10 minutes ago, karlfer said: Always have to resist when a Shark comes up as well @visog have you met @karlfer 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I thought even the earlier ones had graphite reinforcement in the neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, yorks5stringer said: I thought even the earlier ones had graphite reinforcement in the neck? Yeah they were graphite reinforced...the one I mentioned above I think wore a status MM Graphite neck. edit - it was sold on basschat in 2008/2009 Edited November 29, 2018 by AndyTravis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 And I sold mine for £250 🤨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F362498534673 great colour, 98 model, which is the droopier headstock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Love these basses, I’ve owned four and wouldn’t hesitate if I had the money. I had the very last “real” Groove ever made, a fretless with a wooden neck and refer having to sell it to find other “grown up” things a few years ago. Rob made three more after this with a graphite neck but they don’t count @AndyTravis has the valuation spot on I think 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 (edited) I’m actually looking for a 4 string now 🤨 (Again - I do have a wanted ad up from the last bout of “I need a groove bass”) Edited December 1, 2018 by AndyTravis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323568392164 white 5’er in France All seem to be around £450-£500 i’d top out at £400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 (edited) - Edited March 2, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 On 28/11/2018 at 07:49, visog said: Erm best contact Status. I don't believe it is but as they're custom makers, they could probably make one for you specifically although at a price. Best check second-hand markets and put a Wanted ad out on BC here... You've a near miss with me as I have a Shark 2 active I'm thinking of moving on from the same era. That my old one by any chance? My first ever bass if so! (Yep jammy me managed to go from a borrowed Stagg that had been a failed CDT project to getting a Status as my first bass! it wasn’t *quite* as crazy as it sounds but still sounds jammy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 (edited) - Edited March 2, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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