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Posted by intercept on 04-02-2010 04:27

I'm pretty sure that he was seen playing a Status in the 80s and this sounds a lot like an SII honk to me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMBbJ_...MBbJ_l0Tb4 John

Posted by bassbus on 04-02-2010 05:52

I don't remember him using a Status (I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong) but he did use a Steinberger. He then changed to, ehm, 'scuse me, a Warwick (sorry for swearing). They made some great pop music in the 80s.

Posted by Trev on 04-02-2010 07:18

That is such a great track with a great bassline to boot!

Posted by G-77 on 04-02-2010 12:27

those 80s videos were fantastic, they used to have quite big budgets in the heyday of mtv, shot on film as well! anyhow i think he has a Steinberger in this vid as you can briefly see the top of the neck at 3.59, and the strap position at 2.50

Posted by moo on 04-02-2010 13:34

YES he used a Series II Status as did Jaz Lochre (can't remember the spelling) who played bass for them live!!!

Posted by moo on 04-02-2010 13:41

Love the band and adore this recent track after the ego and Curt got back together again!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjQwJZ...re=related Poor old Brittany Murphy popped her clogs recently!

Posted by Don Prince on 04-02-2010 16:06

Definitely a Status Series II around the mid 80's... Check the Shout video at the 3 min mark http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bqgy1mebh8 Don

Posted by moo on 04-02-2010 17:14

Clickity click... [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bqgy1mebh8 [/url] Well found by the way Don!

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Posted by moo on 04-02-2010 17:16

Who else (along with me) absolutely loves all the wonderful advertising that's being placed all over YouTube videos?? Oh it's just made the whole experience so much more wonderful!! God bless them all!! F****** C****

Posted by stenobass on 04-02-2010 21:47

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Don Prince wrote: Definitely a Status Series II around the mid 80's... Check the Shout video at the 3 min mark http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bqgy1mebh8 Don

A nice old one indeed with the open poles! Great band by the way, love their most recent album 'Everybody Loves a Happy Ending' and the live DVD 'Secret World Live in Paris'.

Posted by bassbus on 04-02-2010 22:50

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I stand corrected. Still making good music together. [movie=youtube]SZobpw-aw0Q[/movie]

Posted by Trev on 05-02-2010 07:37

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Roland is a real talent. Love his voice and his songwriting is absolutely fantastic. Trev

Posted by Misterpink on 05-02-2010 11:48

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I used to speak with Roland at least once a week many years ago.... he was a massive Mac fan.... this was before I was ever introduced to Status so never thought to bring the subject up.... doh!

Posted by Retroron on 12-06-2010 22:30

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Curt Smith did use an S2. Check out the vid for the track "Shout " on youtube. If I remember, in the middle of the vid you get some close ups!!

Posted by Joshua Pickenpaugh on 13-06-2010 14:18

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I remember seeing the "Shout" video and just salivating over that S2 shown at the bass breakdown in the vid back in the 80's. I should also say that "Head Over Heels" is one of the Top 5 songs that made me want to play bass. Still love that song... -j