Status 3000 refurb

Last updated on 6 years ago
BLUNDERTHUMBSBLUNDERTHUMBS
Senior Member
Posted 8 years ago
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Stripped down Status 3000 number 066 before I begin sanding and finishing with Danish oil. farm1.staticflickr.com/614/21956773359_9f933c370b_k.jpgIMG_0794 by ian Sayers, on Flickr
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ejnarDK
Junior Member
Posted 8 years ago
Hmm. Could have sworn that bass was number 68.....

Seriously. Nice job. Looking forward to seeing the finished job.
Previous owner of a Series II 5 string. 24-5-89
BLUNDERTHUMBSBLUNDERTHUMBS
Senior Member
Posted 8 years ago

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ejnarDK wrote:
Hmm. Could have sworn that bass was number 68.....

Seriously. Nice job. Looking forward to seeing the finished job.

68 is written in pen in the neck socket but the serial number stamped on the string retainer is definitely 066 ;-)
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ejnarDK
Junior Member
Posted 8 years ago
All good. Was supposed to be a joke of some sort, based on the obvious number 68.
My bad. I have no reason to doubt the number you have posted.

Another sad example illustrating that jokes + language barriers + lack of facial expression= Not a good idea.

Really sorry for the misunderstanding.

/DK.
Previous owner of a Series II 5 string. 24-5-89
BLUNDERTHUMBSBLUNDERTHUMBS
Senior Member
Posted 8 years ago

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ejnarDK wrote:
All good. Was supposed to be a joke of some sort, based on the obvious number 68.
My bad. I have no reason to doubt the number you have posted.

Another sad example illustrating that jokes + language barriers + lack of facial expression= Not a good idea.

Really sorry for the misunderstanding

/DK.

No problem. I don't know why 68 is written in the neck pocket. It's also written on the heel of the neck. Maybe someone else has the answer. :-0
BLUNDERTHUMBSBLUNDERTHUMBS
Senior Member
Posted 8 years ago
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A couple of coats of Danish oil applied. ready to be waxed with Gerlitz no1 then the reassembly starts. ;-)
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bassbus
Fusioneer
Posted 8 years ago
Looking great. Even on the cheaper models great bits of wood were used.
BLUNDERTHUMBSBLUNDERTHUMBS
Senior Member
Posted 8 years ago

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Bassbus wrote:
Looking great. Even on the cheaper models great bits of wood were used.

Finest American Walnut no less. Was toying with the idea of having it sprayed Postman Pat Red but I bottled it :-( Maybe next time.
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ejnarDK
Junior Member
Posted 8 years ago
Looks brilliant man.
I Love the wood finish.
Well done.
Previous owner of a Series II 5 string. 24-5-89
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bassbus
Fusioneer
Posted 8 years ago
Great job! I'm sure Mr. Green would be proud. ()
BLUNDERTHUMBSBLUNDERTHUMBS
Senior Member
Posted 8 years ago

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Bassbus wrote:
Great job! I'm sure Mr. Green would be proud. ()

Just spoken Dawn at Status ( who Is very helpful I must add) She is going to see if they have any of the older 'J' type pickups kicking about with the Status logo embossed in gold on the covers. I prefer them to the newer plain units which they currently sell ;-)
BLUNDERTHUMBSBLUNDERTHUMBS
Senior Member
Posted 8 years ago
Spoke to Dawn on the phone today. She told me Rob is prepared to make me a pair of the old style Status 'J' pickups with the Status gold logo on the cases. What can I say. ?? If there were more companies that are prepared to go that extra mile like Rob and Dawn have then the country wouldn't be on it's arse. Thanks again Status. Ian.
DannyDanny
Fusioneer
Posted 8 years ago
It's why people generally go back to them. They maintain deep loyalty and reputation by just being normal approachable people. There aren't many that are mainstream builders and still offer a bespoke service. Well done Status.
andreandre
Admin
Posted 8 years ago
Amazing ! Bravo Rob and Dawn !
BLUNDERTHUMBSBLUNDERTHUMBS
Senior Member
Posted 8 years ago
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Status 3000 back in the rack with the rest of the gang. Now passive with a Tone Styler 12 position Varitone control and a new pair of Status 'J' type pickups made for me courtesy of Mr Green. Very pleased with the results after the strip down and refurb. Wanted to keep the original look. Looks and sounds superb.
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ejnarDK
Junior Member
Posted 8 years ago
Looks amazing Blunder.
You have every right to be pleased with your effort.
Well done.
Previous owner of a Series II 5 string. 24-5-89
BLUNDERTHUMBSBLUNDERTHUMBS
Senior Member
Posted 8 years ago
For the benefit of ThomasB Here is my 3000 number 066;)
ThomasBThomasB
Junior Member
Posted 8 years ago
Thanks Blunder, looks gorgeous!
Currently playing:
- Fender Jazz Bass 60's Roadworn Fiesta Red
- Sterling by Musicman Ray 34 Limited Edition White
- Status Kingbass Standard

Main Noisemakers:
- Ampeg SVT Classic
- Ashdown Mag 410t
MattheusMattheus
Senior Member
Posted 6 years ago
I would love to see the pictures...:|
to bass, or not to bass.
BLUNDERTHUMBSBLUNDERTHUMBS
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Posted 6 years ago
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