Hi folks,

Just picked up an '89 Washburn Status 1000 from the Bass Centre in Melbourne, so I guess I'm half a Status owner? :) But the flow-on effect of having that is that I'm probably going to order an S2 Classic 5-string soon, roughly 5 years after emailing Rob about it the last time. Even though I'm really digging the headless, might still have to go headed for the extra scale-length. Will do some searching and ask more questions before deciding, of course!

Here's a pic of the Washy, it's in pretty good nick aside from a few extra strap-hole buttons and a bit of buckle rash on the back. Plays well enough and electronics are all good.

Cheers,

Justin

Sydney, Australia

Welcome aboard.

If I am not mistaken, there is no difference in scale length from headed to headless unless you have the "Bendwell" option.

+ bonus point for posting a pic, despite being a "mock" Status B)

Tech specs indicate the headed models are 3/4" longer, which probably isn't noticeable on a 4-string, but would make enough difference on a 5. I'm currently using a mix of 34, 35 and 37 (Dingwall) scale basses, so 34 3/4 is no biggie. :)

Mmm, am dreaming of a Tulipwood-topped Classic... :)

EG

You might want to check with Rob, I seem to remember mention of all basses being produced in one scale for future production....but....I have been wrong many many times before!!

Oh yes you have... In fact, the phrase "wrong 'un" is dedicated to you and you alone!

Nice bass by the way... Hope we can get you up to a fully fledged Status soon as poss!!!

Hi Justin, Welcome on-board. That's a really evil pic! :)

G'day Cobber!! Welcome! You don't have a mate called Bruce do you? :D

Welcome. You will find that string gauge will make a bigger difference than three quarters of an inch in scale length.

G'day mate,
I was wondering why the Washburn diappeared off the basscenter web site, now I know.
I'm sure you'll enjoy the bass.

Sorry to say that Todd is, in fact, correct. :) I found a post from Rob from last October, indicating he was planning to drop the 34.75" scale length. I guess it must have gone ahead, based on comments from others. Not fussed, really, the idea of a 34" headless Status is looking good in my mind...

And on the topic of Bruces down under, I probably know as many Bruces as you Yanks know guys called Chuck. :) Actually, I'm 100% sure that there's far more Chucks than Bruces!!! :D Actually, that sounds even better than "Chucking a Wobbly"...."Chucking a Bruce"!!!

Thanks for the nice welcome guys, hope to be around for a good while. :)

EG

Hey, don't be sorry. That makes 2 times this year I was right, I am on a roll ! B)

Late welcome to the forum mate ! Nice bass - Enjoy it !!

Even a blind chicken gets a kernel in the barnyard every now and then Todd. :D:D


Welcome to forum evilgus, its quite the circus around here :). Seriously though, there's some fine knowledgable and informative folks here. Congrats on your Washburn, and best of luck with your future Status purchase.