Red 1991 Series II 5-string 16.5mm!

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jerrycatanescujerrycatanescu
Junior Member
Posted 15 years ago
Unfortunately due to one of those damn priorities in life, I have to sell my circa 1991 Series II 5-string. It's a neck-thru, no truss rod, finished in solid red -- I think this is what you guys call FPPR Red.

This bass is possibly the only 5-string Series II with 16.5mm string spacing, thanks to my fully reversible bridge saddle mod:

http://www.statii.com/forum/forum/vie...ad_id=3985

The original string spacing was 15mm.

I replaced the electronics with my own improved design (I'm a long-time pro audio tech and really know what I'm doing), but I will include the original EQ, in case you want to revert it to original. My electronics run on 9V while having MORE headroom than the original 18V design. I also replaced the blend pot with a very smooth 5-way rotary switch which can select full neck, full bridge, both full and two in-between positions. Works much better than the touchy blend pot in practice. The IMHO not-so-useful "EQ flat" switch was replaced with a low battery indicator (its hole was reused). I'll be happy to provide more details about the electronics if you want.

The bass is in very good condition. There's a bit of superficial belt rash on the back that I'm sure can be buffed out. A few minor dings on the top. Nothing that comes even close to exposing any wood.

I'd like £1300, or about US $2100. The bass is in Canada.

Cheers

Jerry

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moomoo
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Posted 15 years ago
Velly intellestink!!!
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andreandre
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Posted 15 years ago
Nice one Jerry! Very nice !
Angry-CanuckAngry-Canuck
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Posted 15 years ago
That is one sweet and unique Status!!!()

Out of curiousity, where in Canadia are you?
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jerrycatanescujerrycatanescu
Junior Member
Posted 15 years ago
I'm in Montreal, Quebec.
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Angry-CanuckAngry-Canuck
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Posted 15 years ago

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jerrycatanescu wrote:
I'm in Montreal, Quebec.


Not too far from Don Prince!
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moomoo
Fusioneer
Posted 15 years ago

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TSA wrote:

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jerrycatanescu wrote:
I'm in Montreal, Quebec.


Not too far from Don Prince!


You're in Canada Todd. Can't be that far from you can it? I mean, how big IS Canada?

Geez, lazy Kanuk could probably walk there!
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andreandre
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Posted 15 years ago
Vive le Quebec libre :D
moomoo
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Posted 15 years ago

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andre wrote:
Vive le Quebec libre :D


HEY... No Mexican on the forum. You know the rules young man!
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jerrycatanescujerrycatanescu
Junior Member
Posted 15 years ago

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andre wrote:
Vive le Quebec libre :D


Sorry, ain't gonna happen. :(
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jerrycatanescujerrycatanescu
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Posted 15 years ago
Err... Bumpety-bump?
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Gruntfuttock
Junior Member
Posted 2 months ago
Do you remember the serial number? I think I might own this bass now.
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