Thread subject: STATII.COM: For all things Status-Graphite :: Greetings from TX

Posted by enzo on 30-12-2011 13:57
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Hi Robert, welcome to the forum! Enjoy the oldie, I hope you can restore it. I know there are a bunch of good luthier in TX. I'm not sure what difference makes to work on phenolic boards vs wooden ones but make sure he knows what to do.

Posted by moo on 30-12-2011 21:16
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Sounds lovely... Can't wait for those pictures!! Smile

Posted by bassbus on 31-12-2011 00:05
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Why not keep it fretless? The phenolic board produces a fretless sound like no other fingerboard.

Posted by me4bass on 31-12-2011 02:33
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Two thumbs up for fretless Statii. Clap

Posted by enzo on 01-01-2012 19:10
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Geez, how nice is that!

Posted by bassbus on 01-01-2012 20:34
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That's a great looking bass. It doesn't look like the best defret job though. I remember a past thread talking about a refret of a phenolic board and Rob's suggestion was just replace the whole board.

Posted by moo on 02-01-2012 02:29
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That's a lovely bass! Well done.

Posted by moo on 02-01-2012 07:47
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Case - Originally they were supplied in flight cases. Very nice BUT an original would be falling apart now (I have 3). Just a Hiscox case http://www.hiscoxcases.com/standardgu...hiscox.htm would be best. If you measure it I think it is one of the guitar ones not bass that fits best. As for the fretboard... Best ask Rob for best advice on that one. I know there are many people who can work on them so shouldn't be too much of an issue.

Posted by dreambass on 05-01-2012 07:26
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You wouldn't BELIEVE what he paid for it! I'm certain he's filled with guiltShock

Posted by moo on 13-01-2012 20:09
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dluxe wrote: Another question I have about #238. It has the larger headpiece on it and I was wondering about what year they did the switch from the small headpiece? I was assuming my bass was from 1985 but it could be later?
They switched late '85 I think. My first one with the larger headpiece is Feb '86 i49.photobucket.com/albums/f284/MatthewAshenden/IMG_0256.jpg

Posted by bassbus on 13-01-2012 20:20
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dluxe wrote: Another question I have about #238. It has the larger headpiece on it and I was wondering about what year they did the switch from the small headpiece? I was assuming my bass was from 1985 but it could be later?
They switched late '85 I think. My first one with the larger headpiece is Feb '86 i49.photobucket.com/albums/f284/MatthewAshenden/IMG_0256.jpg
My S2000 is from 1984 and has the larger headpiece.

Posted by moo on 14-01-2012 07:13
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dluxe wrote: Another question I have about #238. It has the larger headpiece on it and I was wondering about what year they did the switch from the small headpiece? I was assuming my bass was from 1985 but it could be later?
They switched late '85 I think. My first one with the larger headpiece is Feb '86 i49.photobucket.com/albums/f284/MatthewAshenden/IMG_0256.jpg
My S2000 is from 1984 and has the larger headpiece.
hmmmm My Series II #147 is from 1984 too and has the smaller head piece!Looks like it might have been '84 then! Lots earlier than I thought! I would ask Rob but I don't think he remembers back that far! Grin
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Posted by bassbus on 14-01-2012 07:58
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Unfortunately I don't know the exact month my 2000 was made. It's #84 as a guide. Well, moo, you'll just have to keep buying old Statii cause Rob isn't going to make any new ones for you after that comment. Grin

Posted by moo on 14-01-2012 08:55
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BassBus wrote: Unfortunately I don't know the exact month my 2000 was made. It's #84 as a guide. Well, moo, you'll just have to keep buying old Statii cause Rob isn't going to make any new ones for you after that comment. Grin
I'll go via Dawn... She's still nice to me Smile

Posted by moo on 14-01-2012 08:57
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dluxe wrote: Good info! How does one find out the exact year of their basses? I was just assuming mine was 1985 judging by the serial numbers on the databass.
We've tried to compile a database BUT would be great to get solid info from Rob on this. Rob... ROOOOOOOOOOOB! Grin

Posted by big_rook on 14-01-2012 10:40
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Hi deluxe, I've got a s/h series 2 bass which I picked up from Martin at the bass gallery back in 2003 - No 234. I had it serviced /set-up by Rob at Status back in 2004 and Dawn told me it was a 1986 bass if that's any help (yours is #238)...they probably left the factory around the same time? Mine is a (well looked after) bubinya top/ash body, with the passive/active indicator led as is yours. They are simply amazing basses & I'll never part with this one....funny thing was when I went to the Gallery back in 2004, I had the choice of 3 Status Series 2 basses....spent 4/5 hours trying them all out before telling Martin which one I wanted to leave with Smile I've also got a B-2 ...that's freaking awesome as well!! JohnO

Posted by worldmachine on 14-09-2012 01:40
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BassBus wrote: My S2000 is from 1984 and has the larger headpiece.
I have a Series 2000 (larger headpiece) serial no #86 and Dawn told me it left the factory in January 1986. Cheers Aidan

Posted by bassbus on 14-09-2012 02:02
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BassBus wrote: My S2000 is from 1984 and has the larger headpiece.
I have a Series 2000 (larger headpiece) serial no #86 and Dawn told me it left the factory in January 1986. Cheers Aidan
That brings into question whether or not mine is from 1984 then. Hmm!

Posted by worldmachine on 14-09-2012 02:49
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BassBus wrote: That brings into question whether or not mine is from 1984 then. Hmm!
Why not email them and ask? They volunteered the information when I sent my brass hardware down for a clean up. Best wishes Aidan
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