molan Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 (edited) I picked this up as part of a PX deal recently and, although it's great fun to play, it's really surplus to requirements at the moment so I really ought to sell it The regular specifications of the Artist includes a woven graphite through-neck with 24 frets, two Status soap-bar pickups, 2-band EQ with variable frequency midrange and cut/flat/boost switch and gold hardware. Individual mono-rail bridge / tuners are fitted and, in combination with a unique string retainer, both single and double-ball strings can be used. This particular model has the, very desirable, custom options of a lovely burr madrone top, a 32" scale (due to the innovative Status BendWell), some cool blue front leds an d16.5mm spacing (which means it's very fast to play). Both the BendWell and 16.5mm string spacing are exactly as requested by Mark King on all his instruments so this is the 'real deal' as far as an Artist spec bass is concerned Having said that the flexible eq gives lots of tonal options as well! The entire instrument is finished in high-gloss polyester lacquer and it has seen some wear on both the upper and lower body. These really don't show up from the front and the lower ding is barely noticeable (given its location). The rest of the bass is in great condition and obviously these lacquer marks don't effect playability or sound. Comes with a nice Status lightweight hard case. Price of one of these new with the custom options would be around the £2,800 mark but I've tried to allow for the lacquer damage by asking for less than half of the new price and listing at £1,300 I may consider trades for something that might be easy to sell on in the future such as stock US Fenders or Lakland Skylines etc. Happy to ship anywhere really - I'd estimate that fully insured shipping would be around £35 in the UK & £65 to mainland Europe if anyone wats me to check exact figures I'd be happy to do so. The previous listing has quite a few good quality photos so rather than duplicating everything please take a look [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=52246&hl=kingbass"]HERE[/url] for more information. In the meantime I've added a different pic to whet your appetite Edited April 1, 2010 by molan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 MB1. ...Mancunian Bumpette! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 [quote name='MB1' post='774757' date='Mar 14 2010, 10:34 PM']MB1. ...Mancunian Bumpette![/quote] I thought you might appear MB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witterth Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 So did I!! off for a think Mr M........... W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 [quote name='witterth' post='775234' date='Mar 15 2010, 01:56 PM']So did I!! off for a think Mr M........... W[/quote] Don't think for too long - three PX offers have already come in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Best of luck with this one, Barrie - If I had the readies at the moment I'd snap this one up from you, but times'is'ard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 now thats a nice bass omg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 [quote name='ian' post='775726' date='Mar 15 2010, 09:33 PM']now thats a nice bass omg [/quote] Thanks Ian, I didn't think something like this was your kind of thing, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 [quote name='molan' post='775715' date='Mar 15 2010, 09:25 PM']Don't think for too long - three PX offers have already come in [/quote] MB1. ...Even i couldnt keep that in its case as a backup! I already have one!.and its Splendid!..That said! ...Status do make Extremely Good Basses!...Crap at Cakes though! ..Ave a Bump Baz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Me want, me want! Swap you a brand new Musicman StingRay special order fretless, ala Pino.....! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 im in a real ponder now i did have a kb 5 but think the 4 would be a lot better .i think i might want this bass ill come back to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='776407' date='Mar 16 2010, 04:34 PM']Me want, me want! Swap you a brand new Musicman StingRay special order fretless, ala Pino.....! Nick[/quote] You are incorrigable Nick! Zap me a PM with more details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 Played this for a while yesterday, great fun but didn't make me sound like Mark King. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hen barn Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 hi would you be interested in a px for my status s2000 in blue graphite? it has red leds and come with full flight case? (see pic in gear porn thread. steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 (edited) [quote name='hen barn' post='778811' date='Mar 18 2010, 04:40 PM']hi would you be interested in a px for my status s2000 in blue graphite? it has red leds and come with full flight case? (see pic in gear porn thread. steve[/quote] That'll be this one then? Edited March 18, 2010 by molan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hen barn Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 [quote name='molan' post='779282' date='Mar 18 2010, 11:21 PM']That'll be this one then?[/quote] yes interested??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 [quote name='hen barn' post='780130' date='Mar 19 2010, 07:16 PM']yes interested???[/quote] Possibly I have one other, very tempting, offer and he was first to contact me so I'd give him first shout. Will be in touch soon. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 21, 2010 Author Share Posted March 21, 2010 (edited) Have just committed to buy something else so price now reduced to £1,300 for a straight sale only [b]EDIT - LOOKS LIKE THIS IS NOW SOLD PENDING PAYMENT & COLLECTION[/b] Edited March 24, 2010 by molan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Fantastic bargain. I'd take it if my stuff would sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 Deal all done on this but buyer had to pull out (not his fault - got hit with a nasty last minute bill!) so back up for sale. I'd offered him a deal at £1,250 for cash (or direct bank transfer) only so happy to extend this to the rest of the Bc community Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Now now now then! This or the Bootsy??? Damn I wish someone would buy my basses... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 [quote name='Schnozzalee' post='786910' date='Mar 26 2010, 01:31 PM']Now now now then! This or the Bootsy??? Damn I wish someone would buy my basses...[/quote] MB1. ..."Looks like Oli covets the Precious Things of the shop!" BUMP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 Looks like this is sold again already & heading to Wales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basswesty Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 My old bass. Wish I had the dosh. I can't believe its been dinked though!!! Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30507090 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Hi, could you send me photos of this bass please? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts