Thread subject: STATII.COM: For all things Status-Graphite :: The usual question....
Posted by neilcatlett on 10-01-2011 11:40
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I know it's been asked a hundred times before but can anyone please help me date my bass?
I've looked on the databass for similar but cannot get close with the right combination.
It's a Series II, five string, headless, serial no: 46. I'm guessing it's 80's but am unsure the order in which the different models were released and how a 5-string fits into that order....
Any pointers much appreciated.
Thanks
Neil
For a bit of history I purchased the bass in Worcester, England in the early 90's -it was supposedly part of a mass sell off by Shadows bassist Mark Griffiths but I've never been able to find any pics of him playing it.... (so Mark, if you're out there and can confirm, or better still send me a pic!)
Edited by neilcatlett on 10-01-2011 11:52
Posted by moo on 10-01-2011 18:38
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Would help if we could see pics of the bass.
Posted by enzo on 10-01-2011 18:59
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moo wrote:
Would help if we could see pics of the bass.
Liar, you only want to see the pictures and have no intention of help
Posted by moo on 10-01-2011 23:46
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enzo wrote:
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moo wrote:
Would help if we could see pics of the bass.
How very dare you!!
Actually, I can easily date a Status Series II or 2000 by looking at it! The s/n are a bit confusing especially with the 5 strings!
Posted by Don Prince on 11-01-2011 02:10
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I had one, serial # 69... It was finished in 1989 on October the 20th, I remember because it's my dad's birthday.
All the best,
Don.
Posted by moo on 11-01-2011 05:20
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Don Prince wrote:
I had one, serial # 69... It was finished in 1989 on October the 20th, I remember because it's my dad's birthday.
All the best,
Don.
There you go!!
Thanks Don
Obviously there were far fewer of them made so maybe yours is c 86/7? Pictures could confirm this!
Edited by moo on 19-04-2024 05:00
Posted by Angry-Canuck on 11-01-2011 06:10
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moo wrote:
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Don Prince wrote:
I had one, serial # 69... It was finished in 1989 on October the 20th, I remember because it's my dad's birthday.
All the best,
Don.
Here's a pic of a few of Don's.....and my old RG
Posted by travelingbassman on 11-01-2011 09:07
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The darker series 11 is pure witchcraft,tell it to stop looking at me Don,i might not make it throught the night..............
Posted by Don Prince on 11-01-2011 15:14
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That's the one that changed my life, simply the best...
So good hahahahahaha.
Don.
Posted by travelingbassman on 11-01-2011 15:37
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What SN is that Don ?,i have #384 with quilted maple top.
Posted by moo on 11-01-2011 21:52
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Don has some stunning Series II's... I've very envious!
Posted by Angry-Canuck on 12-01-2011 04:17
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moo wrote:
Don has some stunning Series II's... I've very envious!
After being lucky enough to see him play bass, you would have to agree that nobody deserves these basses more than Don.....still one of the best bassists around.
Posted by neilcatlett on 12-01-2011 10:30
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Thanks for all the replies -best pic I can do at the moment is attached, will have a humt around at home see if I can come up with something better,
Cheers
Neil
Posted by Don Prince on 12-01-2011 13:37
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travelingbassman wrote:
What SN is that Don ?,i have #384 with quilted maple top.
WOW !!!!!
That's amazing, mine is # 383. We are twins LOL.
These basses are so fun to play & listen, amazing all the way.
WOW again,
Don.
Posted by Don Prince on 12-01-2011 13:41
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TSA wrote:
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moo wrote:
Don has some stunning Series II's... I've very envious!
Thanks guy's, I remember that evening very well Todd, we had a great deal of fun & it was great meeting you.
Be well & play hard,
Don.
Posted by travelingbassman on 12-01-2011 14:20
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Thats right Don i remember now,we are practically related eh
Posted by Don Prince on 13-01-2011 02:21
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That's right, I remember as well, a while back we had determined this.
Posted by neilcatlett on 13-01-2011 15:40
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Thanks for all the comments guys, Here's a better pic to help with the dating process
Edited by neilcatlett on 13-01-2011 15:47
Posted by moo on 13-01-2011 21:44
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neilcatlett wrote:
Thanks for all the comments guys, Here's a better pic to help with the dating process
I do love someone with a good sense of humour!!
Bigger please and full length
Posted by enzo on 14-01-2011 15:35
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moo wrote:
Bigger please and full length
Watch your language or I'll tell your mom!