Chris2112 Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) Well, shall we say that my interest in picking up a Warwick Thumb has been decidedly tickled, so I thought I might put this bass up for trade. It's my main bass at the moment, and has been since last year, so I'm not taking this decision lightly, but for the right bass I could be moved to trade it on to a new owner! It's an early 90's Status Matrix bass. It's made of American Walnut with a woven graphite thru-neck and it has a 2 band EQ with Status Hyperactive (or was it Hi Res?) jazz pickups. The hardware is made of brass and the tuners are Status brand. The pictures can describe the bass better than I can, and being a Status, it was built in England in the Status shop. It's in fantastic condition for a bass thats nearly 20 years old. The electronics work brilliantly with a secure jack socket and they are excellently shielded without any hum. The neck is also in fantastic condition without any scratches or dings, the only marks on it are some tiny dings and scratches in the clearcoat finish, as to be expected of a bass with a few years on it. Having said that, it looks as though it's been babied throughout it's life and has certainly not been chucked around at gigs (not a hint buckle rash to be seen!). I've looked after it as though it were my own child, hence me only wanting to move it on for something that really grabs me. Here are a few pictures, a mix from the high quality ones the previous owner sent me, as well as a few I took myself. I can easily take more too, just ask. [b]As I say, I'm particularly interested in Warwick Thumbs atm but I'd be willing to respond to any offers received. I've got a thing for basses that are a bit "interesting", especially if it's a bit of an 80's vibe they're giving off. Basically, feel free to PM me any trade offers you have, or any questions you have about the bass.[/b] [size=5]SOLD and out the door now!/size] Edited June 30, 2009 by Chris2112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Nice bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 Cheers, it is a canny 'un like. The Thumb is another one of my "dream basses" which I'd like to tick off having owned, having already been through Kubicki, Status and Spector in the past few of years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) MB1. Blimey!.. that looks nice Chris! ................ave a Bump! PMd. Edited June 21, 2009 by MB1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapmonsta Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Lovely bass. I have the S1 thru which is effectively the same bass in design and electronics,but with an Ash body and green-burst finish.As with most Statii,they are fantastically versatile instruments that are capable of handling virtually any playing style-although to my ears,this model is a little less "bright" and a lot warmer-sounding than some of the newer stuff. But swapping a Status for a Warwick....sacrilege! Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Status09 Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I had 3 Statii (now down to 2) and they are ace. I have the Energy x 2 - basically the same but bolt on. Can't go wrong with these. Totally awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 [quote name='slapmonsta' post='520589' date='Jun 22 2009, 11:06 AM']Lovely bass. I have the S1 thru which is effectively the same bass in design and electronics,but with an Ash body and green-burst finish.As with most Statii,they are fantastically versatile instruments that are capable of handling virtually any playing style-although to my ears,this model is a little less "bright" and a lot warmer-sounding than some of the newer stuff. But swapping a Status for a Warwick....sacrilege! Good luck.[/quote] Yeah, this one can do the warmer tones, although it still naturally sits in the typically "zingy" Status sound area! And of course, they are very versatile basses, but the Statii core fans are a very select bunch who know what they like from basses, and I must say that I am prone to getting a bit slappity-poppity on this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmanfunk Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I also had a bolt version of this not so long ago. Fantastic basses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 EDIT: Now for sale for £590 with it's hardcase, collected from Newcastle Upon Tyne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I really like this! How about a trade for my Tacoma Thunderchief ABG plus cash your way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 Thanks for the offer, they are very nice basses but I'm just looking for true electrics atm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Chris - I've put a link up on musicradar for you. There was a bloke who was looking for a status over there a little while ago (he missed mine on ebay because he was out getting pissed!) Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapmonsta Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Decent price for a great bass. Status no longer make a "direct" equivalent to this but the "low end" bolt-on neck S2 classic now retails for over £1400.....most current Statii (S2,original Kingbass,Stealth etc.)have soapbar pickups and 3 band eq with sweep control. Interestingly,the new KBmk2 has Jazz pickups......having had an S2 and two Kingbasses I find the Jazz pickups with the fixed frequency bass/treble stack knob circuit (as on this matrix)a little "warmer." Jeez-you'll have me buying it next....if it was the Blueburst Series 1(my holy grail) I'd have bitten your leg off,let alone your arm....... Come on someone please put me out of my misery and buy the thing before I do something stupid!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 [quote name='fretmeister' post='521448' date='Jun 23 2009, 09:25 AM']Chris - I've put a link up on musicradar for you. There was a bloke who was looking for a status over there a little while ago (he missed mine on ebay because he was out getting pissed!) Good luck.[/quote] Thank you very much! I'm thinking of putting this advert up on Statii too. I do find this one to be "warmer" sounding for a Status, since I used to have a series 1 Stealth 6 string which was without a doubt, much more prone to being ultra bright. This one though has such a sweet sound, it's just as comfortable playing along to Level 42 tracks as it is to being thumped with a pick playing The Killers or Big Country tunes! Like I say, I will undoubtedly buy another Status, perhaps a Kingbass next time...I'd best start saving now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 Time for a "home from work" bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 PM'd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I can't wait to get my hands on this- it'll be a real change for me from the usual passive Fender-type stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 [quote name='Etienne' post='522847' date='Jun 24 2009, 07:14 PM']I can't wait to get my hands on this- it'll be a real change for me from the usual passive Fender-type stuff! [/quote] Well done! I've had two Series I models over the years, mine both had the P and J configuration but I'm sure the twin J's will be superb (in fact I always wanted that type!!) Watch out for them thar lizards though! (I'm a fellow D.I. fan! - you know what I mean!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 Needing urgent cash flow to fix my car situation now that I've just bought a new bass too, reduced to £500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Unfortunately I've had to reconsider putting the cash down for this now- I'm gutted... This is a [i]lot[/i] of bass for the money, especially at this new price- somebody buy this now! Regards and good luck Chris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I'm glad that this has gone to a good home now- hope you enjoy it Marcus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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