Mike Porcaro's Status wanted

Last updated on 11 years ago
GroovemasterGroovemaster
Junior Member
Posted 17 years ago
I am a big fan of Toto and Mike Porcaro.

Am I right about the fact that someone on this forum is the proud owner of a Status Bass that use to belong to Mike ?

Please let me see some information/specification/pics of this Bass (I always thought that is was an S-2 he used in the "I'll be over you" video, but is seemed to be an S-2000) and let me know if it is for sale.
Edited by Groovemaster on 04-02-2008 04:10, 17 years ago
andreandre
Admin
Posted 17 years ago
Hi Groovemaster, indeed I am the ex-proud owner of one of his Status basses (he had several I believe).

Meanwhile it has recently gone to a good home with John on this forum

I am sure John can give you more info!
John MoesJohn Moes
Junior Member
Posted 17 years ago
Hi, this is John and yes: I own the #84 Series 2000, previously owned by Mike Porcaro from TOTO.

I just bought it from André Simha and it's really a beauty: to see and to play!:o

Drop me a line on john.moes@hetnet.nl
GroovemasterGroovemaster
Junior Member
Posted 17 years ago
Hoi John,

Ik heb je een PM gestuurd.
D
dreambass
Senior Member
Posted 17 years ago
I own Mike P's Series 2000 Fretless #006. It's in excellent condition and it's authenticity has been verified by Rob Green. The Hiscox case has an original sticker from Bearsville Studios in Woodstock, NY from the days that he did studio work with Toto and many others. If your interested, make an offer.
Ken Smith/Albany, NY, USA

David King C4 Custom 32"
Linc Luthier Custom Fretless 4
Euphonic Audio iAmp350C, (3)iAmp500/UK
Euphonic Audio IL210 (PROTOTYPE w/9 drivers), assorted VL & CxL Cabinets, Combos.
NAU Custom All Tube Hand-built 265 watt Stage Amp.
Stewart 2.1 Power Amp w/A.M.P SL-1 Preamp
Ashdown Superfly 500 w/Superfly 48 Cabinet
andreandre
Admin
Posted 17 years ago
Noooooooo Ken don't sell it :o
I am sure she's a beaut! Can we see some pictures if you have some please?
Edited by andre on 07-02-2008 07:51, 17 years ago
GroovemasterGroovemaster
Junior Member
Posted 17 years ago
Than you're lucky Andre, I am only interested in 5-string fretted ex-Mike Porcaro Statii like the Headless S2 ,S2000 or Empathy he used to play/own :p
Edited by Groovemaster on 08-02-2008 03:15, 17 years ago
Rik PrinceRik Prince
Junior Member
Posted 17 years ago
Hmmmmmmmmmm.....................Toto................

i65.photobucket.com/albums/h203/Sambotron/100_0064.jpg

Who is this "Toto" that you speak of?

:)

R
Black Streamline bass + MarkBass Mini-Stack = Grin
andreandre
Admin
Posted 17 years ago
Hello Steve, who is the guy next to you ???
;)
Rik PrinceRik Prince
Junior Member
Posted 17 years ago
This is one of my favorite pics. Taken at the winter NAMM show in Anaheim, CA

Just over my shoulder is Dave LaRue from Satriani's band, and Tony Levin!

It looks like they are all lined up to get pics with ME! :D

R
Black Streamline bass + MarkBass Mini-Stack = Grin
Edited by Rik Prince on 26-02-2008 08:08, 17 years ago
andreandre
Admin
Posted 17 years ago
Great shot Rik, but you know what guitarists are like - Good to have you on the forum and hope you will enjoy your new baby when you get her.

I think I need a Streamline too ... and very soon :o
Rik PrinceRik Prince
Junior Member
Posted 17 years ago
Oh, indeed I do!

How's this then?

i65.photobucket.com/albums/h203/Sambotron/100_0023.jpg

All better?

I've bumped into Tony so many times now, that when he sees me, he just smiles and waves! :D

R
Black Streamline bass + MarkBass Mini-Stack = Grin
Edited by Rik Prince on 26-02-2008 08:24, 17 years ago
andreandre
Admin
Posted 17 years ago
Definitely better !!
GroovemasterGroovemaster
Junior Member
Posted 17 years ago
Hi Rik,

Than we have more in common than only Status :D

I am quite familiar with the guys at Toto, these pics are from an outdoor concert in Trier (Germany) in July 2006 B)

I am on Luke's right (the ugly guy wearing the Toto-shirt), on the left Morris, the guitar-player of our band Fahrenheit (www.fahrenheitband.nl).

Cheers,
Paul
Edited by Groovemaster on 28-02-2008 04:01, 17 years ago
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GroovemasterGroovemaster
Junior Member
Posted 17 years ago
Here's another pic from that same gig, but now with Simon (drummers are very related to bass-players, so no comment on that Andre) :)

And noooooooo.......none of us are gay, it was late and we finished a bottle of Jack that night :o

Unfortunately I don't have a pic with Mike, I know the guys from Toto quite some years, but I never managed to have a picture of both of us :@

These days he still seems to suffer/recover from his thumb-enjury and Lee Sklar replaces him during the 2007/2008 "Falling in Between" World tour :(
Edited by Groovemaster on 28-02-2008 04:11, 17 years ago
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andreandre
Admin
Posted 17 years ago
Drummers are ok I guess ;)
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BigRedDog73
Junior Member
Posted 17 years ago
Simon Philips isn't just A drummer....he is THE drummer!
Rik PrinceRik Prince
Junior Member
Posted 17 years ago

Quote

Groovemaster wrote:
Hi Rik,

Than we have more in common than only Status :D

I am quite familiar with the guys at Toto, these pics are from an outdoor concert in Trier (Germany) in July 2006 B)

I am on Luke's right (the ugly guy wearing the Toto-shirt), on the left Morris, the guitar-player of our band Fahrenheit (www.fahrenheitband.nl).

Cheers,
Paul


Nice one, Paul!

I am familiar with Steve via the Ernie Ball company parties and NAMM....

Not really pals. But he knows my name and says hello when he sees me!

HEHEHEHEHEHEH!!!

As for Tony Levin, he thinks I am stalking him! :o

Rik
Black Streamline bass + MarkBass Mini-Stack = Grin
D
dreambass
Senior Member
Posted 17 years ago
Andre had asked me to post a couple of pics of my Series 2000 Fretless (#06) that was owned by Mike Pocaro. It MAY be for sale if anyone is seriously interested. So, hopefully here they are:

www.statii.com/infusions/forum/images/users/ken/ken_2000_1.jpg
www.statii.com/infusions/forum/images/users/ken/ken_2000_2.jpg
www.statii.com/infusions/forum/images/users/ken/ken_2000_3.jpg
www.statii.com/infusions/forum/images/users/ken/ken_2000_4.jpg
Ken Smith/Albany, NY, USA

David King C4 Custom 32"
Linc Luthier Custom Fretless 4
Euphonic Audio iAmp350C, (3)iAmp500/UK
Euphonic Audio IL210 (PROTOTYPE w/9 drivers), assorted VL & CxL Cabinets, Combos.
NAU Custom All Tube Hand-built 265 watt Stage Amp.
Stewart 2.1 Power Amp w/A.M.P SL-1 Preamp
Ashdown Superfly 500 w/Superfly 48 Cabinet
Edited by andre on 29-02-2008 19:18, 17 years ago
moomoo
Fusioneer
Posted 17 years ago

Quote

dreambass wrote:
Andre had asked me to post a couple of pics of my Series 2000 Fretless (#06) that was owned by Mike Pocaro. It MAY be for sale if anyone is seriously interested. So, hopefully here they are:

http://www.statii.com/forum/images/users/ken/ken_2000_1.jpg%5B/img
http://www.statii.com/forum/images/users/ken/ken_2000_2.jpg%5B/img
http://www.statii.com/forum/images/users/ken/ken_2000_3.jpg%5B/img
http://www.statii.com/forum/images/users/ken/ken_2000_4.jpg%5b/img


That's a corker... I would love that in the collection!!

Soooooo many basses so little money!! :(
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