The Status Register - Official Status Graphite Club

[mikewalker]

OK, there's been some new owners posting over the past few months and I've been remiss in updating the Status Register. New members are - in order of posting photos:

Andersson #69
A9X #70
Cuzzie #71
lowtom #72
mikewalker #73
roogbass #74
acroce #75
tombowlus #76

Welcome one and all.

Ah... you can recycle my number. Although I loved the sound of the Streamline, I was never able to get it adjusted to my liking. After much back and forth discussion I ended up returning the bass to England for repairs, and Rob (to his credit) offered me a full refund. Still chasing after the import taxes paid, but it appears I will eventually get those refunded as well...

 

[Bcalhoun54]

I'm still looking to get a number on the Official Status Register. Pretty, please?

 

[bass12]

String Guide, Black or Chrome? That's the question!
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Definitely chrome (to match the tuners).

 

[Felix Lopez]

# Please!

 

[Felix Lopez]

The final touch:

I can't wait to hear what it sounds like...

Happy Weekend to all!

 

[Sid Fang]

Ah... you can recycle my number. Although I loved the sound of the Streamline, I was never able to get it adjusted to my liking. After much back and forth discussion I ended up returning the bass to England for repairs, and Rob (to his credit) offered me a full refund. Still chasing after the import taxes paid, but it appears I will eventually get those refunded as well...

Well, since we're unlikely to run out of positive integers any time soon, I'm generally not recycling numbers, though if you like I can put an asterisk after your name on the master Google doc that is the Status Register roster.

What did you have a hard time getting right on the Streamline? As per the first post of this thread, my first Status was a Stealth, in large measure because I was concerned that I would not be able to get right with the ergonomics of a body-less bass without a Steinberger-style pivot plate. I ultimately broke down and bought a Streamline and am pretty happy with it - it's true that the ergonomics aren't as good and it can't really be played over the full neck the way the Stealth can, but most material I play doesn't go there, and having a bass I can sling over one shoulder, so that I can carry my full small rig in one trip to/from the car has given it more playing time in the average month, despite that.

And kudos to Rob for being magnanimous with the refund.

 

[mikewalker]

...

What did you have a hard time getting right on the Streamline? ...

It needed major fretwork to get rid of huge fret buzzes in a couple of critical areas. Basically nothing that a partial refret and plek probably wouldn't fix. But when Rob got it back he decided that even fixed up, I probably wouldn't be real happy with it. (I was very clear about my expectations for buzz-less playing action).
It was just really bad luck I guess - I can only assume that something went screwy with the build. It was being built right about the time that the shop manager there had his motorcycle accident...

 

[Felix Lopez]

Enjoy the weekend!

 

[silky smoove]

My sixth Status neck is being built right now. Jazz 4-string with a satin finish and small diameter tuner holes. Everything else for the build has arrived (Warmoth, Nordstrand, Audere, Hipshot, Babicz) so as soon as the neck arrives I'll be ready to go!

 

[Sid Fang]

I'm still looking to get a number on the Official Status Register. Pretty, please?

Dude, you've been #42 for a very long time! Next time I update, I'm going to post the full list.

 

[Sid Fang]

Updated full Status Register follows. Feel-X got banned for some reason, but didn't misbehave here, so I count him. I don't *think* he's the same person as Felix Lopez, but am prepared to stand corrected (and give Felix Feel-X's number in that case):

Status Register - Official Status Graphite Club on TalkBass
Membership Roster

Sid Fang #1
RobJ #2
DrDav14 #3
Fawkesguy #4
Osprey #5
Bass42 #6
Rojo412 #7
Tjluke #8
Lulu #9
Stuhammfan #10
dasto #11
BluesWalker #12
BassBus #13
pmaraziti #14
durandassi #15
Bass42 #16
Alan 4strings #17
Shedua511 #18 (4 necks)
Jibudo #19
ximaipa #20
Sleepwalker42 #21
Willie the Pimp #22
babaseen #23
audionut36 #24
Lesfunk #25
VifferMike #26
sj_bass #27
NavGuy1 #28
eban3 #29 (but says he's selling)
Flaked Beans #30
OutToPlayJazz #31
silky smoove #32
Doctor J #33
darthplagis #34
blunderthumbs #35
BartmanPDX #36
kulit17 #37 - Kingbass sold to 2112 (#60)
DukeDexter #38
Nic. #39
ptleftybass #40
NeilGB #41
Bcalhoun54 #42 * saved gap
boyet ? (photo link broken)
bassman28 #43
ZuluFunk #44
SPYD3R#9 #45
Alan 4Strings #46
Gorn Captain #47 (neck)
ThomasN #48
maxoges #49
afc70 #50
Spindrs #51
Superquertyboy #52
HalfManHalfBass #53
Matt Morgan #54
Ophiothrix #55
Bassclef112 #56 (First run T-bass)
Pragmatist #57
Bhun97 #58
funkdaddy #59
2112 #60
SuperSeagull #61
Herrdruhl #62
Fred312b #63
Itsal #64
TSbR Bass #65
rockosocko #66
alec #67
Joshua #68
Andersson #69
A9X #70
Cuzzie #71
lowtom #72
mikewalker #73* (Says he sold)
roogbass #74
acroce #75
tombowlus #76
Feel-X #77* (Banned)
Felix Lopez #78

 

[Lesfunk]

I'm disappointed that they removed the Status logo from the front of the headstock
I am proud to show that logo on my bass

 

[lowtom]

I'm disappointed that they removed the Status logo from the front of the headstock
I am proud to show that logo on my bass

When i got my basses, i asked Rob to put the logo where i wanted it. Was no problem.
So if you ever get the chance to order one, you´ll can get the logo wherever you want it to be, i quess.

 

[bass12]

Has anyone here ever ordered a Status and requested a lighter weight - say 9.5 lbs or less?

 

[Sid Fang]

Has anyone here ever ordered a Status and requested a lighter weight - say 9.5 lbs or less?

The Streamline and the Stealth are both lighter than that. They're monocoque graphite fiber cloth wrapped around foam, sort of like a surfboard for riding low-frequency waves.

 

[Green Knight]

The Streamline and the Stealth are both lighter than that. They're monocoque graphite fiber cloth wrapped around foam, sort of like a surfboard for riding low-frequency waves.

My Streamline is only 6.2 pounds. I've almost bashed it against the sides of a doorframe by forgetting that I'm wearing it.

 

[Blister Brain]

Sorry, I know this is in the wrong place, I couldn't find the new thread option. I just received delivery of a Stealth headless 4 string fretless, fitted with Paramatrix EQ and Tri -Max pickups . Pics will follow. This bass is AMAZING !!! My question is: Are there any resources available regarding the Paramatrix EQ and Tri-Max pickups? Tutorials, how to's ? Thanks for all your help.

 

[bass12]

Sorry, I know this is in the wrong place, I couldn't find the new thread option. I just received delivery of a Stealth headless 4 string fretless, fitted with Paramatrix EQ and Tri -Max pickups . Pics will follow. This bass is AMAZING !!! My question is: Are there any resources available regarding the Paramatrix EQ and Tri-Max pickups? Tutorials, how to's ? Thanks for all your help.

I would try the Statii forum: Link Removed

 

[Blister Brain]

Thanks bass12.

 

[NeilGB]

I have this pickup and EQ set up in an S3 (it's in my avatar). For me the key to getting a good tone is in the low mids controls. I set the frequency sweep to the low end of its range and then turn the cut/boost to boost about 25% from the detent.

This fills in the lows nicely. Tweak the sweep and boost a little depending on the room/amp/cab/taste. I use both pickups on, dual coil mode (middle position) and the rest of the controls on the guitar and amp (Berg B amp with berg 410 or 210 or a Mesa subway 115 or DI via a Tech 21 QStrip DI) flat (unless some minor flavoring is required).

At first I was concerned that I had all these controls and set them flat. Now I don't care. It's a Status and it sounds like a Status!

Hope this helps.

Neil