STATII.COM: For all things Status-Graphite

Posted by braxen on 16-09-2009 23:10

Hey buddys! New to the forum. Have had 2 statusbasses before but sold them to buy new stuff. But now I´ve got that "I want a status"-feeling again. I´ve had an energy bass and a stealth-2. Both great instruments. Now I´ve found a Status Eclipse Artist. Graphite neck & d-tuner. Are they any good? What would you guys pay for one of those in good condition? I´m looking for that classic status-sound and I want a bass that´s easy to play and use it for slap/chords/harmonics/soloplay etc. Suggestions?

Posted by braxen on 16-09-2009 23:33

Found a used S2-classic in a store about 20 miles from where I live. They ask abour £1170 for it. Is that too much? A new one is £1425.

Posted by d4dve on 17-09-2009 01:10

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braxen wrote: Found a used S2-classic in a store about 20 miles from where I live. They ask abour £1170 for it. Is that too much? A new one is £1425.

The value will very much depend on the spec and condition. More info and pics will help!

Posted by OutToPlayJazz on 18-09-2009 07:08

If it's a bolt-on and in excellent condition with no serious options like LED's, it's worth around £1000. If it's a mint through neck at £1170, then grab it with all speed

Posted by braxen on 20-09-2009 20:35

Hey! Went and played the S2-bass and it´s a neck through with gold hardware, "single unit" bridge or whatever it´s called. A few dings but nothing major. 2 frets had "risen" down by the 16th-17th fret. So there were some dead notes there, otherwise it was a monster. Not sure what woods were at top/bottom. Attaching a picture of it. Got it down to £1000, if they fix the frets/neck and put on a new lighter set of strings. Gonna call them this afternoon to see if the deal is on. What do you think? A good buy?

Posted by d4dve on 20-09-2009 20:59

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braxen wrote: Got it down to £1000, if they fix the frets/neck and put on a new lighter set of strings. Gonna call them this afternoon to see if the deal is on. What do you think? A good buy?

You are an apprentice Highwayman!

(see my avatar). At £1,000 i'd bite their hand off, particularly if they agree to repair the lifting frets. Congratulations! That's a lovely looking Status, so if you buy it don't forget the pics.

Posted by braxen on 24-09-2009 11:52

Bought it today! £1000 ($1700) for a S2 Classic neckthrough. (plus a set of EBS strings, 40-100) No idea of what year it´s made. Would guess mid-late 90s. Not sure about the woods either...anyone got an idea? Gotta change to thinner strings but the bass is a monster. So happy to finally have a Status again!

Posted by youngjr1 on 24-09-2009 18:40

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That's a beautiful and very unique looking wood grain, some kind of figured maple perhaps? What's the body wood? Congrats, and enjoy!

Posted by dreambass on 25-09-2009 03:47

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It looks like what I've seen referred to as "feathered maple". A BEAUTY!

Posted by OutToPlayJazz on 25-09-2009 03:58

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Lovely looking bass, braxen. Congrats! Are you sure it's an S2? Looks like an Empathy to me...

Posted by stenobass on 25-09-2009 04:19

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Very nice bass, congrats! If you let us know the serial number we may be able to tell you when it was made. It looks quite new to me, I would say from 2002/3...

Posted by braxen on 26-09-2009 07:52

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Thanks for your kind words!

Feels great to have a Status again. The serial number is 0992517. Any ideas of it´s age?

Posted by andre on 26-09-2009 09:37

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braxen wrote: Thanks for your kind words! Feels great to have a Status again. The serial number is 0992517. Any ideas of it´s age?

Difficult to say even when comparing to other S2's in the databass ...

http://www.statii.com/status_db/Simpl...archFor=S2

Posted by braxen on 29-09-2009 22:02

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Got a reply from Rob...it´s built in september -99. No other info was available.

Does anyone know what woods it´s made of?

Posted by youngjr1 on 30-09-2009 04:34

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I think a couple of us believe the top wood to be maple. Provide some pics of the back, and maybe we can tell you what it is (I'm betting mahogany or walnut).