Chris2112 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 IMO this constitutes material that will "corrupt and deprave". But it's a lovely looking bass, so feel free to peruse these pictures and add to your Status GAS! A couple of these are taken by the previous owner, but they're nice pictures so I'll include them here! It feels so good to be back in the Status club, long may I stay here! Merry Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Looks like a nice bass. I always thought those carbon-graphite necks looked so cool but never had da noive to go for it with my StingRay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 [quote name='Stingray5' post='362799' date='Dec 24 2008, 02:09 PM']Looks like a nice bass. I always thought those carbon-graphite necks looked so cool but never had da noive to go for it with my StingRay.[/quote] I hear a lot of people really like Status necks on Stingrays. If I had a Stingray I'd go for one right away. Not just for the sonic benefits but because a graphite neck gives me a peace of mind that wood just doesn't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan_da_man Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Ha ha! I have the exact same bass - only difference is it's bolt on and the graphite section running though it finishes just after the neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 [quote name='Chris2112' post='362835' date='Dec 24 2008, 02:48 PM']I hear a lot of people really like Status necks on Stingrays. If I had a Stingray I'd go for one right away. Not just for the sonic benefits but because a graphite neck gives me a peace of mind that wood just doesn't![/quote] I hear ya! I know from other previous BC posts how converted 'Rays have been improved. I may just have to add one to my GAS list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 [quote name='Stan_da_man' post='362837' date='Dec 24 2008, 02:49 PM']Ha ha! I have the exact same bass - only difference is it's bolt on and the graphite section running though it finishes just after the neck.[/quote] That makes your a Status Matrix Energy then, IIRC. There was that, the Status Matrix Series I+II's and then the top of the line Matrix Empathy model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan_da_man Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Cheers for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 You just can't beat a good Status bass. That is so simple but so beautiful. Lucky boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee4 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 That would make an ideal playmate for my Groove.Perhaps they'll breed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 [quote name='BassBus' post='363028' date='Dec 24 2008, 06:55 PM']You just can't beat a good Status bass. That is so simple but so beautiful. Lucky boy. [/quote] For me it is definitely the case that you cannot beat a Status bass! I just keep coming back to them and this time I won't be letting it go! It has such a useable bridge pickup sound, perfect for burpy finger funk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 (edited) lovely bass mate, [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X2K3zNypTk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X2K3zNypTk[/url] hope you had a nice christmas matey x Edited December 28, 2008 by marcus bell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Superb instrument! I've got the five string version, finished in a lovely raspberry red! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 [quote name='marcus bell' post='364587' date='Dec 28 2008, 03:00 AM']lovely bass mate, [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X2K3zNypTk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X2K3zNypTk[/url] hope you had a nice christmas matey x[/quote] What a tune. Love that song, and the album! Nice bass Mark has there, a Matrix Empathy model! Had a great Christmas day slapping away on my Matrix and playing along with a few Killers tunes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 [quote name='Chris2112' post='367480' date='Dec 31 2008, 11:06 PM']What a tune. Love that song, and the album! Nice bass Mark has there, a Matrix Empathy model! Had a great Christmas day slapping away on my Matrix and playing along with a few Killers tunes![/quote] That actual bass now resides in Paris with Morgan Rousell! I had the four string version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Now that's rare - A passive one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='367665' date='Jan 1 2009, 12:45 PM']Now that's rare - A passive one [/quote] Well spotted bro - never noticed that! Might have been a special order job! Sad day - my Series II (#204) has now got a new dad as of tonite - but he's one of the best - so the KB MkII fund is growing!!! Congrats to Dave Pickering (good to see you again m8). Edited January 2, 2009 by doctor_of_the_bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnefc42 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='368977' date='Jan 2 2009, 11:46 PM']Sad day - my Series II (#204) has now got a new dad as of tonite - but he's one of the best - so the KB MkII fund is growing!!! Congrats to Dave Pickering (good to see you again m8).[/quote] Hi Nick!! Got the SII back 'ome last night (the deal went down in a car park just off the A1 under the cover of darkness - very shady!!!!), gave her a quick 'road test' and have to say the bass is everything I was hoping for - classic status tone (not to mention punch) and playability - so I'm well happy!!! Am rehearsing with it 2nite so looking forward to that - good to see you too, hope 2009 is good to ya! Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 [quote name='pnefc42' post='370836' date='Jan 5 2009, 12:46 PM']Hi Nick!! Got the SII back 'ome last night (the deal went down in a car park just off the A1 under the cover of darkness - very shady!!!!), gave her a quick 'road test' and have to say the bass is everything I was hoping for - classic status tone (not to mention punch) and playability - so I'm well happy!!! Am rehearsing with it 2nite so looking forward to that - good to see you too, hope 2009 is good to ya! Cheers Dave[/quote] Great stuff! All the best! Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted July 5, 2009 Author Share Posted July 5, 2009 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='367665' date='Jan 1 2009, 01:45 PM']Now that's rare - A passive one [/quote] I hate to bring this thread back from the dead but I'm not sure it was a passive one...the tone controls had centre detents and I'm sure you could boost with it... ...never took the backplate off though, so perhaps there was a battery nestled in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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