What do you think about that ? [S2 project]
Last updated on 16 years ago
Hi!
Just sold my warwick custom yesterday for 2'000 Euros :), so now it's just a question of weeks for me to place my new order :
S2 Classic Neck-thru 4 strings
- Headed (i know :p, but ive got already 2 headless...)
- Nice book-matched quilted or flamed maple top (Something really pronounced)
- Transparent Royal Blue Color, not greenisch
- High gloss finish
- Mahogany back
- Alder center block (really discrete)
- Black veener
- Black hardware
- Mono-rail bridge unit
- Standard 19mm String-spacing
What do you think about it ? Any suggestions, ...?
Regards,
Marco
Just sold my warwick custom yesterday for 2'000 Euros :), so now it's just a question of weeks for me to place my new order :
S2 Classic Neck-thru 4 strings
- Headed (i know :p, but ive got already 2 headless...)
- Nice book-matched quilted or flamed maple top (Something really pronounced)
- Transparent Royal Blue Color, not greenisch
- High gloss finish
- Mahogany back
- Alder center block (really discrete)
- Black veener
- Black hardware
- Mono-rail bridge unit
- Standard 19mm String-spacing
What do you think about it ? Any suggestions, ...?
Regards,
Marco
My basses:
- [ON ORDER]Status S2 neck-thru 5 string (Red or Amber or Green) figured maple
- Status S2 neck-thru 4 string Blue figured maple
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless, Figured maple top
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless & Fretless, Figured walnut top
My amp :
- MarkBass Ta503 Head
- MarkBass 104HR Cabinet
- [ON ORDER]Status S2 neck-thru 5 string (Red or Amber or Green) figured maple
- Status S2 neck-thru 4 string Blue figured maple
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless, Figured maple top
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless & Fretless, Figured walnut top
My amp :
- MarkBass Ta503 Head
- MarkBass 104HR Cabinet
Sounds great!!
APART FROM THE HEAD!! :o
I would definitely go for quilted maple if you're going to put a colour into it... I think they look better than other woods.
Good luck... Get ordering!
;)
APART FROM THE HEAD!! :o
I would definitely go for quilted maple if you're going to put a colour into it... I think they look better than other woods.
Good luck... Get ordering!
;)
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very good, we have to increase the "status per citizen" figure here in switzerland :)
Posted 16 years ago
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Jassco wrote:
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S2 Classic Neck-thru 4 strings
- Mahogany back
- Alder center block (really discrete)
(...)
I am not sure I understand the choice of the Alder center block. IMO alder makes sense for the wheight but with only the centre section, it doesn't make too much difference. If you don't like the centre section visible, you can ask Rob to cover the front with the wood top. You can see the result here:
I really like everything else. I would probably go for a 34" scale instead of 34.75" but it is very much a personal thing.
sfx sound - High Performance Audio
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franbam42 wrote:
very good, we have to increase the "status per citizen" figure here in switzerland :)
Yeah you guys are getting busy!!
:D
Strata #05 - Status Series II #94 - Status Series II #147 - Status Series II #230 - Status Series II #487 - Status Series II 5 string #58 - Status Series 2000 #106 - Status Series 2000 #327 (FPPR) - Status Empathy #2009 ’93 - Status Empathy 5 string '95 - Status King Bass '06 moo wood - Status King Bass '07 moo wood fretless - Alembic MK Sig Deluxe '88 - Alembic Inside Out Brown Bass ’11 - JayDee Series I 'Starchild' '08 - JayDee Series I Cherry Red ’19 - Sei Bass Flamboyant - Sei Bass Flamboyant Offset - Ibanez SR2600 ’18 - Ibanez SRMS 805 ’19 - Ibanez SR1405 ’19 - Vigier Passion Series I #623 '88 - Vigier Arpege Series II #249 '84 - Vigier Arpege Series III #088 '86 - Shuker Custom Series 2 ‘08 - Warwick Thumb 4 TN '89
May I ask what Warwick it was you sold ?(I'm thinking of selling my Warwick Custom Shop too). Nice choice on the order, I fancy a series 2 myself (headless though):).
...be kind to each other...
I've sold this one :
Custom Shop from 2004, quite never played because of the neck...awfully large
Yeah, exactly, i wasn't sure about that, but i will specify to cover the front with the wood top! Thanks!
Well if i've choose to take it headed is for one reason :
The shape!! If you look at every headless S2 (exception for the 6 strings), you can see that the shape of the body is different (the table cover all the shape, with "less" curve). I've no problem with it and i'm quite sure that rob could even take a "curved" shape and put some headless neck on it but...well those are just details...B)
Custom Shop from 2004, quite never played because of the neck...awfully large
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Silent Fly wrote:
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Jassco wrote:
(...)
S2 Classic Neck-thru 4 strings
- Mahogany back
- Alder center block (really discrete)
(...)
I am not sure I understand the choice of the Alder center block. IMO alder makes sense for the wheight but with only the centre section, it doesn't make too much difference. If you don't like the centre section visible, you can ask Rob to cover the front with the wood top. You can see the result here:
I really like everything else. I would probably go for a 34" scale instead of 34.75" but it is very much a personal thing.
Yeah, exactly, i wasn't sure about that, but i will specify to cover the front with the wood top! Thanks!
Well if i've choose to take it headed is for one reason :
The shape!! If you look at every headless S2 (exception for the 6 strings), you can see that the shape of the body is different (the table cover all the shape, with "less" curve). I've no problem with it and i'm quite sure that rob could even take a "curved" shape and put some headless neck on it but...well those are just details...B)
My basses:
- [ON ORDER]Status S2 neck-thru 5 string (Red or Amber or Green) figured maple
- Status S2 neck-thru 4 string Blue figured maple
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless, Figured maple top
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless & Fretless, Figured walnut top
My amp :
- MarkBass Ta503 Head
- MarkBass 104HR Cabinet
- [ON ORDER]Status S2 neck-thru 5 string (Red or Amber or Green) figured maple
- Status S2 neck-thru 4 string Blue figured maple
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless, Figured maple top
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless & Fretless, Figured walnut top
My amp :
- MarkBass Ta503 Head
- MarkBass 104HR Cabinet
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franbam42 wrote:
very good, we have to increase the "status per citizen" figure here in switzerland :)
Sure! I've a friend that will order his S2 in 2 month too! And an other is seriously thinking about a kingbass...
My basses:
- [ON ORDER]Status S2 neck-thru 5 string (Red or Amber or Green) figured maple
- Status S2 neck-thru 4 string Blue figured maple
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless, Figured maple top
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless & Fretless, Figured walnut top
My amp :
- MarkBass Ta503 Head
- MarkBass 104HR Cabinet
- [ON ORDER]Status S2 neck-thru 5 string (Red or Amber or Green) figured maple
- Status S2 neck-thru 4 string Blue figured maple
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless, Figured maple top
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless & Fretless, Figured walnut top
My amp :
- MarkBass Ta503 Head
- MarkBass 104HR Cabinet
Posted 16 years ago
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Jassco wrote:
[...]
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Silent Fly wrote:
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Jassco wrote:
(...)
S2 Classic Neck-thru 4 strings
- Mahogany back
- Alder center block (really discrete)
(...)
I am not sure I understand the choice of the Alder center block. IMO alder makes sense for the wheight but with only the centre section, it doesn't make too much difference. If you don't like the centre section visible, you can ask Rob to cover the front with the wood top. You can see the result here:
I really like everything else. I would probably go for a 34" scale instead of 34.75" but it is very much a personal thing.
Yeah, exactly, i wasn't sure about that, but i will specify to cover the front with the wood top! Thanks!
[...]
If you cover the centre section with the top wood, I would recommend the default woods (walnut centre + mahogany wings) for a killer tone. Alternatively, you can go for a full mahogany body as I did - it sounds great.
Have you thought about a 34” scale? For a 4 strings, 34.75” doesn’t make too much sense and the bass is just more difficult to play (bigger frets). Moreover, if you play slap a lot, the extra tension doesn't help.
sfx sound - High Performance Audio
Edited by Silent Fly on 09-06-2008 20:43, 16 years ago
Yes, ok i think i'll consider to take the default configuration! I've already the same on my two s2 and it sound killer! For the scale, i feel realy good on my two 6 string, and i just noticed that they are 34'' so i think i'll take it 34'' thanks for your help ;)
What do you guys think about that :
an exemple -->
headed :
headless :
Did anyone noticed the difference? It is an option or...? It seem to be the difference between headed and headless but...
What do you guys think about that :
Quote
Well if i've choose to take it headed is for one reason :
The shape!! If you look at every headless S2 (exception for the 6 strings), you can see that the shape of the body is different (the table cover all the shape, with "less" curve). I've no problem with it and i'm quite sure that rob could even take a "curved" shape and put some headless neck on it but...well those are just details...smiley
an exemple -->
headed :
headless :
Did anyone noticed the difference? It is an option or...? It seem to be the difference between headed and headless but...
My basses:
- [ON ORDER]Status S2 neck-thru 5 string (Red or Amber or Green) figured maple
- Status S2 neck-thru 4 string Blue figured maple
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless, Figured maple top
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless & Fretless, Figured walnut top
My amp :
- MarkBass Ta503 Head
- MarkBass 104HR Cabinet
- [ON ORDER]Status S2 neck-thru 5 string (Red or Amber or Green) figured maple
- Status S2 neck-thru 4 string Blue figured maple
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless, Figured maple top
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless & Fretless, Figured walnut top
My amp :
- MarkBass Ta503 Head
- MarkBass 104HR Cabinet
Edited by Jassco on 09-06-2008 21:33, 16 years ago
Seems to have some of the the curve, but the facing extends over it as well...
- Status Empathy 4 String Headless SimS SensiLight LEDs
- Status "The Groove" 5 String
- Fender Squier Contemporary Active Jazz Bass
- Hohner B2 Steinberger Copy
- Crafter Electro-Acoustic Bass
- Fender Squier Affinity P-Bass
- TC Electronic RH750 + RS210 + RS112
- Trace Elliot Series 6 715 1 x15" Combo (For Sale!)
- Peavey Microbass Practice Amp
- Status "The Groove" 5 String
- Fender Squier Contemporary Active Jazz Bass
- Hohner B2 Steinberger Copy
- Crafter Electro-Acoustic Bass
- Fender Squier Affinity P-Bass
- TC Electronic RH750 + RS210 + RS112
- Trace Elliot Series 6 715 1 x15" Combo (For Sale!)
- Peavey Microbass Practice Amp
Edited by Jim on 11-06-2008 23:19, 16 years ago
And Again...
- Status Empathy 4 String Headless SimS SensiLight LEDs
- Status "The Groove" 5 String
- Fender Squier Contemporary Active Jazz Bass
- Hohner B2 Steinberger Copy
- Crafter Electro-Acoustic Bass
- Fender Squier Affinity P-Bass
- TC Electronic RH750 + RS210 + RS112
- Trace Elliot Series 6 715 1 x15" Combo (For Sale!)
- Peavey Microbass Practice Amp
- Status "The Groove" 5 String
- Fender Squier Contemporary Active Jazz Bass
- Hohner B2 Steinberger Copy
- Crafter Electro-Acoustic Bass
- Fender Squier Affinity P-Bass
- TC Electronic RH750 + RS210 + RS112
- Trace Elliot Series 6 715 1 x15" Combo (For Sale!)
- Peavey Microbass Practice Amp
Don Prince
Posted 16 years agoSenior Member
My headless S2-Classic 6 string has the rounder curves to her instead of the more angular ones. I am sure, when specified on your order, Rob will accomodate the request.
For Status, all headed basses are 34.75 inch scale & all headless basses are 34 inch's.
Don.
For Status, all headed basses are 34.75 inch scale & all headless basses are 34 inch's.
Don.
There is enough music for a lifetime but a lifetime is not enough for music.
Robert Fripp.
Robert Fripp.
Posted 16 years ago
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Don Prince wrote:
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For Status, all headed basses are 34.75 inch scale & all headless basses are 34 inch's.
Don.
Exactly, these are the production defaults.
However, it is possible to order a headed 34".
sfx sound - High Performance Audio
Don Prince
Posted 16 years agoSenior Member
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Silent Fly wrote:
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Don Prince wrote:
[...]
For Status, all headed basses are 34.75 inch scale & all headless basses are 34 inch's.
Don.
Exactly, these are the production defaults.
However, it is possible to order a headed 34".
Wow, I have never thought of asking Rob about this option. Next time I place an order, I will specify the shorter scale for my headed basses.
Thanks,
Don.
There is enough music for a lifetime but a lifetime is not enough for music.
Robert Fripp.
Robert Fripp.
Don Prince
Posted 16 years agoSenior Member
Quote
Silent Fly wrote:
Quote
Don Prince wrote:
[...]
For Status, all headed basses are 34.75 inch scale & all headless basses are 34 inch's.
Don.
Exactly, these are the production defaults.
However, it is possible to order a headed 34".
Wow, I have never thought of asking Rob about this option. Next time I place an order, I will specify the shorter scale for my headed basses.
Thanks,
Don.
There is enough music for a lifetime but a lifetime is not enough for music.
Robert Fripp.
Robert Fripp.
ok here is an update of the order...
S2 Classic Neck-thru 4 strings
- Headed
- Nice book-matched Quilted maple top (Something really pronounced)
- rounder curves
- Transparent Royal Blue Color, not greenisch
- High gloss finish
- Mahogany back
- Walnut center block, but covered with the wood top
- Black veener
- 34" (864mm) scale fingerboard
- Black hardware (without these 3 plastic knob, but the hard one)
- Mono-rail bridge unit
- Standard 19mm String-spacing
Well thanks for your precious advices (if you have more, let me know) ! I've already 2'000 euro now, will earn the rest of money these 3-4 weeks (some gigs...you know ;-)). I think it will be ok for 3'000 euros.
I'm really excited :D
S2 Classic Neck-thru 4 strings
- Headed
- Nice book-matched Quilted maple top (Something really pronounced)
- rounder curves
- Transparent Royal Blue Color, not greenisch
- High gloss finish
- Mahogany back
- Walnut center block, but covered with the wood top
- Black veener
- 34" (864mm) scale fingerboard
- Black hardware (without these 3 plastic knob, but the hard one)
- Mono-rail bridge unit
- Standard 19mm String-spacing
Well thanks for your precious advices (if you have more, let me know) ! I've already 2'000 euro now, will earn the rest of money these 3-4 weeks (some gigs...you know ;-)). I think it will be ok for 3'000 euros.
I'm really excited :D
My basses:
- [ON ORDER]Status S2 neck-thru 5 string (Red or Amber or Green) figured maple
- Status S2 neck-thru 4 string Blue figured maple
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless, Figured maple top
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless & Fretless, Figured walnut top
My amp :
- MarkBass Ta503 Head
- MarkBass 104HR Cabinet
- [ON ORDER]Status S2 neck-thru 5 string (Red or Amber or Green) figured maple
- Status S2 neck-thru 4 string Blue figured maple
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless, Figured maple top
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless & Fretless, Figured walnut top
My amp :
- MarkBass Ta503 Head
- MarkBass 104HR Cabinet
Hi Rob,
How are you?
This is Marco from Switzerland (I’ve ordered two S-2 6 strings some years ago, do you remember me?)! Well, it’s been a while ;-)
First of all, I must thank you so much for these bass you have done for me. They’re so amazing, perfect tone, perfect balance. Well, I can’t play on any other basses now, what have you done to me ;-)?! I’m a true Status-Graphite addicted right now and it’s time for me to place a new order that will (I hope) change my life!
You know, in the past years, I’ve done many gigs (just ~200 gigs these two last years), many recordings, played with many musicians(as a pro since january 2007) and I’m just 21. It’s like I’m just at the beginning of everything and now I need THE killer 4 string to be my main bass for the rest of my life. Your basses are exactly what I need! I just don’t need to look around for everything else…and I've tried/bought/sold back so many low-end basses.
Status basses are deep in my hearth since the first day i've tried one from Andre, trully. It's like a virus, you don't even mind how much time i've thought about the order that i'm doing right now...
Here is what I’m thinking about since 3 years now :
S2 Classic Neck-thru 4 strings
- Headed
- Nice book-matched Quilted maple top (Something really pronounced, even with the color, what have you got in stock?)
- Transparent Royal Blue Color, not greenisch
- rounder curves for the body
- High gloss finish
- Mahogany back
- Walnut center block, but covered with the wood top
- Black veener
- 34" (864mm) scale fingerboard
- Black hardware (without these 3 plastic knob, but the hard one)
- Mono-rail bridge unit
- Standard 19mm String-spacing
I think that I’ve specified everything, let me know if you’ve got something to add/modify that can make the bass look better…
If you can tell me how much will this project cost (whitout TVA as I live in Switzerland...) , it would be great, I think I'll do the payement in one time...
Regards,
Marco
-- email sent right now :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
How are you?
This is Marco from Switzerland (I’ve ordered two S-2 6 strings some years ago, do you remember me?)! Well, it’s been a while ;-)
First of all, I must thank you so much for these bass you have done for me. They’re so amazing, perfect tone, perfect balance. Well, I can’t play on any other basses now, what have you done to me ;-)?! I’m a true Status-Graphite addicted right now and it’s time for me to place a new order that will (I hope) change my life!
You know, in the past years, I’ve done many gigs (just ~200 gigs these two last years), many recordings, played with many musicians(as a pro since january 2007) and I’m just 21. It’s like I’m just at the beginning of everything and now I need THE killer 4 string to be my main bass for the rest of my life. Your basses are exactly what I need! I just don’t need to look around for everything else…and I've tried/bought/sold back so many low-end basses.
Status basses are deep in my hearth since the first day i've tried one from Andre, trully. It's like a virus, you don't even mind how much time i've thought about the order that i'm doing right now...
Here is what I’m thinking about since 3 years now :
S2 Classic Neck-thru 4 strings
- Headed
- Nice book-matched Quilted maple top (Something really pronounced, even with the color, what have you got in stock?)
- Transparent Royal Blue Color, not greenisch
- rounder curves for the body
- High gloss finish
- Mahogany back
- Walnut center block, but covered with the wood top
- Black veener
- 34" (864mm) scale fingerboard
- Black hardware (without these 3 plastic knob, but the hard one)
- Mono-rail bridge unit
- Standard 19mm String-spacing
I think that I’ve specified everything, let me know if you’ve got something to add/modify that can make the bass look better…
If you can tell me how much will this project cost (whitout TVA as I live in Switzerland...) , it would be great, I think I'll do the payement in one time...
Regards,
Marco
-- email sent right now :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
My basses:
- [ON ORDER]Status S2 neck-thru 5 string (Red or Amber or Green) figured maple
- Status S2 neck-thru 4 string Blue figured maple
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless, Figured maple top
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless & Fretless, Figured walnut top
My amp :
- MarkBass Ta503 Head
- MarkBass 104HR Cabinet
- [ON ORDER]Status S2 neck-thru 5 string (Red or Amber or Green) figured maple
- Status S2 neck-thru 4 string Blue figured maple
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless, Figured maple top
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless & Fretless, Figured walnut top
My amp :
- MarkBass Ta503 Head
- MarkBass 104HR Cabinet
Posted 16 years ago
Quote
Jassco wrote:(...)
S2 Classic Neck-thru 4 strings
- Headed
- Nice book-matched Quilted maple top (Something really pronounced)
- rounder curves
- Transparent Royal Blue Color, not greenisch
- High gloss finish
- Mahogany back
- Walnut center block, but covered with the wood top
- Black veener
- 34" (864mm) scale fingerboard
- Black hardware (without these 3 plastic knob, but the hard one)
- Mono-rail bridge unit
- Standard 19mm String-spacing
(...)
You practically described the bass I would really like to order if I had the money (although it would be probably 5 strings). :)
The only difference is that I would order it without veener.
I can't wait to see the photos!
sfx sound - High Performance Audio
Bank transfert made 1 hour ago...just 10 weeks to wait now...:D
My basses:
- [ON ORDER]Status S2 neck-thru 5 string (Red or Amber or Green) figured maple
- Status S2 neck-thru 4 string Blue figured maple
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless, Figured maple top
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless & Fretless, Figured walnut top
My amp :
- MarkBass Ta503 Head
- MarkBass 104HR Cabinet
- [ON ORDER]Status S2 neck-thru 5 string (Red or Amber or Green) figured maple
- Status S2 neck-thru 4 string Blue figured maple
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless, Figured maple top
- Status S2 Bolt-on 6 string Headless & Fretless, Figured walnut top
My amp :
- MarkBass Ta503 Head
- MarkBass 104HR Cabinet
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