Thread subject: STATII.COM: For all things Status-Graphite :: Stealth 5, headless, fretless!

Posted by Matt Morgan on 15-03-2016 08:44
#1
As I mentioned in my post about my pending Series 3, I have always wanted a Stealth fretless. Mr. Green is going to make it happen. Stealth 5, headless, fretless Micro-lined fingerboard with blue wrap around LED markers Series 3 electronics (3 band EQ, board 303) Custom pickup spacing; neck pickup moved closer to the bridge Black hardware

Posted by Matt Morgan on 16-06-2016 23:12
#2
I just received notice this morning that my fretless Stealth is being picked up by FedEx this afternoon!! I should have a few pics to post in a couple days.

Posted by bassbus on 16-06-2016 23:19
#3
Exciting! Clap

Posted by Matt Morgan on 19-06-2016 06:55
#4
Due to be delivered tomorrow! More to follow.

Posted by Danny on 20-06-2016 00:59
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It's now the 20th..(tomorrow) don't keep us waiting!

Posted by Matt Morgan on 20-06-2016 01:54
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On the FedEx truck. Out for delivery by 10:30 local time. I will put up some pics this evening. Unfortunately it will be very late for you UK residents.

Posted by Matt Morgan on 20-06-2016 10:59
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As you would imagine...it is spectacular! Pics soon.

Posted by Matt Morgan on 20-06-2016 13:38
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Another amazing instrument by Rob and all at Status Graphite. i68.tinypic.com/5mzcs0.jpg i64.tinypic.com/bit6l4.jpg i65.tinypic.com/34dgd5c.jpg i67.tinypic.com/4j501h.jpg i66.tinypic.com/sxn14l.jpg

Posted by Jmb13 on 20-06-2016 17:52
#9
Really Nice pair!!!!Clap

Posted by bassbus on 20-06-2016 18:53
#10
Utterly delicious. Clap

Posted by Danny on 20-06-2016 22:23
#11
Very, very nice. That's a keeper!

Posted by Matt Morgan on 04-07-2016 01:43
#12
A little follow up to highlight the quality of Mr. Green's work. My Stealth arrived with a great set-up and really low action. After having some time with it these last couple weeks, I thought I could lower the action by just the tiniest amount in order to get it ridiculously low! I broke out the handy 4mm truss rod wrench, checked the relief on the fingerboard and decided to give the truss rod just a slight turn in order to reduced the relief. I inserted the wrench and initially thought there was something very wrong with the truss rod. The wrench turned with no resistance for the first few turns. I initially had that sickening feeling of "oh no..there's something wrong with my beautiful new bass!!" only to realize after a second that the truss rod was completely slack and was providing no tension on the neck at all. After another 1/4 turn, the truss rod engaged and functioned perfectly. Even without any influence from the truss rod at all, the bass was set up beautifully and sounded fantastic. Now that's a quality instrument!! The strings are now just barely above the fingerboard and the bass has even more fretless "mwah" and growl! I can't say enough about the tone of this instrument. Just amazing. Just thought I'd share another "Status basses are completely awesome" experience.