jmanfunk Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) This bass has been on quite a rollercoaster with me. I've sold it, bought it back, put it up for sale only to keep it etc. but my rig needs a further injection of cash as does my Sei bass which needs new electronics so this is [u]most certainly[/u] for sale. For a bass which is 10+ years old, it's in [i]very[/i] good condition. There are a few very minor marks on the body mainly on the main contact areas on the back and a slight depression over the neck pup where the previous owner rested his thumb. It plays flawlessly with very little fret wear and the set up is low; very low without any audible buzzes. Exactly what you'd expect from a Status. Electronics are all in working order too. Comes with Elixir Nanoweb strings and a Status padded gig bag and will be shipped in hiscox case which is in good condition. Its an early nineties model with- [list] [*]Walnut body [*]Graphite neck [*]2x Status hyperactive J style pups. [/list] More pics on request. [u][i]SOLD [/i][/u] Cheers guys, Jay Edited January 16, 2009 by jmanfunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird War Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Lovely. How much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 [quote name='Weird War' post='380735' date='Jan 14 2009, 09:55 PM']Lovely. How much?[/quote] +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmanfunk Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Waldo' post='380753' date='Jan 14 2009, 10:14 PM']+1 [/quote] Whoops, the most important part- [u][i]£410 [/i][/u] (no price increase from when I was selling it a while ago as a result of currency fluctuations. Basschat (and its previous incarnations) has been to good to me over the years) Edited January 14, 2009 by jmanfunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Why can't it have six strings ...why!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Gah!, This bass is gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spector6 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 [quote name='jmanfunk' post='380791' date='Jan 14 2009, 10:39 PM']Whoops, the most important part- [u][i]£410 [/i][/u] (no price increase from when I was selling it a while ago as a result of currency fluctuations. Basschat (and its previous incarnations) has been to good to me over the years)[/quote] Great price for a very nice bass, how much do status energy basses usually go for 1st hand/new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I've bought and sold six string wood necked energy at between £350-£450 but fours are often cheaper than this but that's with the wooden neck. With a graphite neck I'd have this down as about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Jay's price isn't a million miles out. They would have been about £800-£1000 new originally, perhaps more with the Graphite neck. Most of the Energy models you see around have the wooden neck with the internal graphite rods, so this one is a rarity. I had an Energy Artist 5 with a retro-fitted graphite neck which I sold for £550 a year ago, so this is pretty reasonable. Plus it's in lovely condition, too. Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I used one of these for years - fantastic bass. I sold it to part finance the Shuker and missed it so much I ended up buying a 3000 which is very similar. Somebody buy it and put it to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassplayeruk Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 [quote name='Dr.Dave' post='381130' date='Jan 15 2009, 12:05 PM']I used one of these for years - fantastic bass. I sold it to part finance the Shuker and missed it so much I ended up buying a 3000 which is very similar. Somebody buy it and put it to work.[/quote] I've agreed to pay the full asking price with Jay. I'm just waiting to hear from him about how he wants to be paid. I can't wait to receive it as it looks superb and will make a change from the Stingrays I normally use. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan_da_man Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 You're gonna be pleased! I have this bass and it is fantastic. Just to confirm the prices, the guy I bought it off said it cost him £1k new all those years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 [quote name='Dr.Dave' post='381130' date='Jan 15 2009, 12:05 PM']I used one of these for years - fantastic bass. I sold it to part finance the Shuker and missed it so much I ended up buying a 3000 which is very similar. Somebody buy it and put it to work.[/quote] I think I bought yours. It is still going strong (has an extra pickup in it now of course) and sounds wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 [quote name='fretmeister' post='381285' date='Jan 15 2009, 01:56 PM']I think I bought yours. It is still going strong (has an extra pickup in it now of course) and sounds wonderful.[/quote] Yes , I remember. You posted a pic with the 'sheeanesque' additions!! It makes me really happy it's still getting played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmanfunk Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 [quote name='bassplayeruk' post='381144' date='Jan 15 2009, 12:23 PM']I've agreed to pay the full asking price with Jay. I'm just waiting to hear from him about how he wants to be paid. I can't wait to receive it as it looks superb and will make a change from the Stingrays I normally use. Chris[/quote] Sold to Chris indeed. Now where's me bubblewrap..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmanfunk Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='381051' date='Jan 15 2009, 10:16 AM']Jay's price isn't a million miles out. They would have been about £800-£1000 new originally, perhaps more with the Graphite neck. Most of the Energy models you see around have the wooden neck with the internal graphite rods, so this one is a rarity. I had an Energy Artist 5 with a retro-fitted graphite neck which I sold for £550 a year ago, so this is pretty reasonable. Plus it's in lovely condition, too. Rich.[/quote] Aw Rich, I was so close to buying the S2 classic that you recently got. I spent weeks drooling at the 'in stock' page. My time with this bass has definitely shown just how damn good graphite can be. Next year's GAS attack will be horrendous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Glad you ended up hooked, Jay. Can't wait to see what you end up with! Very pleased with my lot at the moment, especially the Streamline. Hugely impressed with that one! Rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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