Status Energy
Last updated on 13 years ago
Posted 13 years ago
Very disappionted with Status.
I emailed Rob and Dawn and asked If I could purchase
a Status transfer for the headstock on my Energy.
He said that they don't send them out.
I even sent them a pic of the bass so they don't think I am trying to pass a non Status bass off as one of theirs.
I Only want to advertise the fact it's a Status as there is no
logo on the bass other than the Status name on the pick ups
which is now almost worn off.:@
I emailed Rob and Dawn and asked If I could purchase
a Status transfer for the headstock on my Energy.
He said that they don't send them out.
I even sent them a pic of the bass so they don't think I am trying to pass a non Status bass off as one of theirs.
I Only want to advertise the fact it's a Status as there is no
logo on the bass other than the Status name on the pick ups
which is now almost worn off.:@
Well, I can understand that. With the quality of printers and copiers you can buy these days it would be all too easy to copy something like that to a high standard.
Posted 13 years ago
Well, as much of an inconvenience as it may seem to be for you, at the end of the day Rob is just doing what he feels is right to protect his image and niche. These kind of things seems petty to us, but if you've been screwed enough in business, you eventually learn where to set your limits. It's his name, his reputation, his concept, his values and his choice. As long as he keeps making the basses that diminish the need for viagra, we can't complain.
4 Asians, 2 Brits, 1 French and also some basses
I hate to agree with Todd because he is such a prick.
I do understand where Rob is coming from on this. I think he has to make blanket judgements on certain things to protect the brand. Very frustrating for you though old boy!
I do understand where Rob is coming from on this. I think he has to make blanket judgements on certain things to protect the brand. Very frustrating for you though old boy!
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
Posted 13 years ago
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The whiner wrote:
Well, as much of an inconvenience as it may seem to be for you, at the end of the day Rob is just doing what he feels is right to protect his image and niche. These kind of things seems petty to us, but if you've been screwed enough in business, you eventually learn where to set your limits. It's his name, his reputation, his concept, his values and his choice. As long as he keeps making the basses that diminish the need for viagra, we can't complain.
I agree.... but I still need Viagra!:)
1992 Status S2 Headed
2007 Status S2 Classic 4 Headless
2009 Musicman Stingray HS with Status Neck
2007 Musicman Stingray HH with Status Neck
2011 Jazz Bass Custom with Status Neck
1975 Fender Jazz USA
2010 Rickebacker 4003
Steinberger bass not sure how old, but old.
Mark bass 1020p & 1x15 cab
2007 Status S2 Classic 4 Headless
2009 Musicman Stingray HS with Status Neck
2007 Musicman Stingray HH with Status Neck
2011 Jazz Bass Custom with Status Neck
1975 Fender Jazz USA
2010 Rickebacker 4003
Steinberger bass not sure how old, but old.
Mark bass 1020p & 1x15 cab
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BLUNDERTHUMBS wrote:
Very disappionted with Status.
I emailed Rob and Dawn and asked If I could purchase
a Status transfer for the headstock on my Energy.
He said that they don't send them out.
I even sent them a pic of the bass so they don't think I am trying to pass a non Status bass off as one of theirs.
I Only want to advertise the fact it's a Status as there is no
logo on the bass other than the Status name on the pick ups
which is now almost worn off.:@
I think they'll put a logo on for you at the factory but I'm not really surprised they don't send transfers out because they'd be too easy to copy.
Also it would be the new style logo whereas your Energy would have had one of the older style ones, it might cause dating confusion with a new logo if you decided to sell it in the future.
Think of the fact that if Rob puts the logo on your bass that he can have a go round on it and see that everything is correct. Rob is a perfectionist as we all know, and I am sure that value wise having Rob put it on will be more greater than doing it yourself , on many levels.If it is important to you to have it on your bass then this is the best way to go for sure.
80 kramer dmz5000- present
2010 status B2 -present
Ashdown abm500 evo III
Ashdown APM 1000 power amp
ADA MB1
Line6 Basspodxt with shortboard
(2) hartke 410 hydrives
2010 status B2 -present
Ashdown abm500 evo III
Ashdown APM 1000 power amp
ADA MB1
Line6 Basspodxt with shortboard
(2) hartke 410 hydrives
Posted 13 years ago
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Fat Rich wrote:
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BLUNDERTHUMBS wrote:
Very disappionted with Status.
I emailed Rob and Dawn and asked If I could purchase
a Status transfer for the headstock on my Energy.
He said that they don't send them out.
I even sent them a pic of the bass so they don't think I am trying to pass a non Status bass off as one of theirs.
I Only want to advertise the fact it's a Status as there is no
logo on the bass other than the Status name on the pick ups
which is now almost worn off.:@
I think they'll put a logo on for you at the factory but I'm not really surprised they don't send transfers out because they'd be too easy to copy.
Also it would be the new style logo whereas your Energy would have had one of the older style ones, it might cause dating confusion with a new logo if you decided to sell it in the future.
Somebody on here told me they paid £60 to have Rob put a logo on their bass. This on top of about £20 each way to post the bass to Status (If it gets there in one piece, or at all) Is in my oppinion a bit bloody steep. As for confusion dating the bass, there is a serial number stamped on the bridge that would verify the date it was made.
My Bass is definitely a Status Energy made by Status which I would like to advertise to all who may see me playing it by having a logo on the headstock that advertises the Status name. Look at the top of this page what do you see in the left hand corner ???
I will now have to print this page off and copy the logo on to some clear sticker paper which I can then apply to my bass.
A lot of messing about but cheaper than £100. I would have gladly paid Rob for a transfer rather than having to do this.
I too have an Energy whose only visual branding is faded and on the pickups. The smart Status logos on new basses look good to me, (though there's something to be said for being asked what sort of bass it is and showing the graphite neck and wonderful clean action). But grumbling because Rob won't post out transfers to be slapped onto an elderly bass seems to miss the point completely; your Status bass is a great instrument largely because very high standards were applied when it was designed and built, and the reply you got just underlines that.
Posted 13 years ago
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osprey wrote:
I too have an Energy whose only visual branding is faded and on the pickups. The smart Status logos on new basses look good to me, (though there's something to be said for being asked what sort of bass it is and showing the graphite neck and wonderful clean action). But grumbling because Rob won't post out transfers to be slapped onto an elderly bass seems to miss the point completely; your Status bass is a great instrument largely because very high standards were applied when it was designed and built, and the reply you got just underlines that.
I also own a Rickenbacker 4003 bass. If the trussrod cover with Rickenbacker stamped on it got damaged are you telling me that if I provided the serial number and a photo of my bass and mailed it to Ric in the USA they would insist I ship it to America so they could screw a new one on it. I DON'T THINK SO SOMEHOW !!!:P
Posted 13 years ago
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BLUNDERTHUMBS wrote:
I also own a Rickenbacker 4003 bass. If the trussrod cover with Rickenbacker stamped on it got damaged are you telling me that if I provided the serial number and a photo of my bass and mailed it to Ric in the USA they would insist I ship it to America so they could screw a new one on it. I DON'T THINK SO SOMEHOW !!!:P
Try it?
EDIT: to add http://www.rickenbacker.com/faq_item....p?faq_id=7
Edited by Sonic Groove on 05-10-2011 04:08, 13 years ago
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Sonic Groove wrote:
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BLUNDERTHUMBS wrote:
I also own a Rickenbacker 4003 bass. If the trussrod cover with Rickenbacker stamped on it got damaged are you telling me that if I provided the serial number and a photo of my bass and mailed it to Ric in the USA they would insist I ship it to America so they could screw a new one on it. I DON'T THINK SO SOMEHOW !!!:P
Try it?
EDIT: to add http://www.rickenbacker.com/faq_item....p?faq_id=7
Good points... Well presented!
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
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Me4Bass wrote:
The folks at Bentley were pretty hip I thought
:D :D :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
Posted 13 years ago
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Me4Bass wrote:
The folks at Bentley were pretty hip I thought
:D:D:D:D:D
I've actually worked on those "toilets on wheels".......I get a shiver down my spine just looking at it.
4 Asians, 2 Brits, 1 French and also some basses
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