Bilbo Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 For sale we have a black Status Energy 5 string I traded with a basschatter (mcc?) several months ago for a similar 6 but which has been hanging on the wall ever since. I think it dates from the early 90s but I am no expert. I am reliably informed that the going rate is £450 but I am happy to take £350 so there you are. Its in pretty good condition for its age but not 'as new' by any means. There is some light buckle rash (doesn't breach the veneer) and the knobs are not original (see photos) but it all works. I have attached photos (mobile phone I am afraid) and some mp3s I knocked up over the weekend using Cubase. Please don't take the p*** out of them because its all me playing everything so it sucks but the bass sound is on there for you to get a sense of it. This in not high production value stuff, just me knobbing about.... Comes with a black Status hard case. PM me if you are interested or have any questions. Sorry, no trades as I need the moolah for something better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 Bump for attention seeking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 Now also for sale on www.statii.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry44 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 digging the funky mp3 there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joncaulfield72 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Mr Bilbo sounding Funky my old friend. send me a phone no.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Nice sound clips, Bilbo - Especially "Land of my fathers". Best of luck with the sale, mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I used to have a 4 string version of this years ago and it was a really nice player - moved it on when I got my first Warwick! I assume that you need the funds for that new Fodera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 [quote name='peteb' post='742331' date='Feb 11 2010, 05:57 PM']I used to have a 4 string version of this years ago and it was a really nice player - moved it on when I got my first Warwick! I assume that you need the funds for that new Fodera?[/quote] Nowhere near that, mate. Just a load of Double bass stuff: bow, pick up, stand, strings. I have finally figured out I only need the Wal (I have not gigged with anything else for years!!) so I am trying to get set to go gigging witht the big fella. Swapping the Status for something else would be a sideways step to nowhere!! Thanks for the feedback re: this bass, pete. It helps, I am sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 That's a very nice solo on the fusion track. Good luck with the sale. R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 Thanks, Rumple. I was only messing about to get something down and there are a few clinkers in there but I do try..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blamelouis Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 BUMP Nice sound Bilbo, i have a 4 string fretless Energy lovely basses. Tasty playing also sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 Thanks, mate. Keeps me of the streets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 Bump for a very easy bass to play. If anyone is worried about the wider neck, don't. This bass is very undemanding in terms of the left hand. Offers welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Bump for a price drop. Next stop: the 'bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentbob Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 [quote name='Bilbo' post='749871' date='Feb 18 2010, 03:39 PM']Bump for a price drop. Next stop: the 'bay.[/quote] Would have had a punt on this if i hadn't just received a £500 MOT bill, gutted. Have a free bump on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 [quote name='silentbob' post='750386' date='Feb 18 2010, 11:45 PM']Would have had a punt on this if i hadn't just received a £500 MOT bill, gutted. Have a free bump on me.[/quote] Thanks, sb.... although I have bought cars that didn't cost that much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 Bump in light of a similar 4 string here for £50 more!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted March 3, 2010 Author Share Posted March 3, 2010 More bumpification just because...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I'm surprised no-one has bitten yet. I would if I could - I think Status 5ers are brilliant and I've always fancied an Energy -but i'm about to move house into uber-debt Good luck Bilbo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 Come on, peeps. Someone must want it its a cracking bass for a progressing bass player. Not top-line but the famous Status quality is all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 [quote name='Bilbo' post='764844' date='Mar 5 2010, 10:18 AM']Come on, peeps. Someone must want it its a cracking bass for a progressing bass player. Not top-line but the famous Status quality is all there.[/quote] BUMP. Nice Bass. Good Price. But I'm selling not buying atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcburn Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 String spacing a bridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 17mm at bridge. Not sure whether that is good or bad and assume you will have a view otherwise you wouldn't have asked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Great bass... just like everything that comes from Status. Somebody buy this already... its a REALLY good price!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 It is a good price, by all accounts, pas. Some people are showing an interest so, if any of you are of a mind to try it, give me a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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