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« Reply #15 on: August 07, 2010, 06:31:47 AM »
So that's a bendwell . . . So do these 'headless' Status use double-ball strings, or do they clamp the unwound end at the tail/bridge?  And do they still build that double-cutaway style headless axes I used to see in the 80's videos?
 
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« Reply #16 on: August 13, 2010, 08:30:19 PM »
Status headless basses use Steinberger-spec double ball strings (34 scale with the Steinberger specs beyond the nut and bridge).  The models with the Bendwell are 32 scale, with the other two inches over the dip.
 
The Status basses with a headstock are both 34 and 35 scale.
 
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« Reply #17 on: August 14, 2010, 03:02:23 AM »
I hate to throw stones, but I love the distinct, and original sounds -- wood necks offer, and I love how wood necks gives a bass, it's own personality and distinctions from all other basses.  
 
On the other hand, graphite necks are as generic, synthetic, accurate and sterile which makes them perfect for some people who are more hands off and for the most part, someone who wants the same model(s), sounding exactly alike. Frankly, graphite necks all sound basically same, and the main solution: not requiring neck adjustments is frankly, not worth the generic sounds they produce. I'll keep right on adjusting my neck, to keep my sound original.  
 
As a owner of a graphite guitar, I just thought I'd share my experience and point of view.
 
PS, does anyone know if graphite necks bio-degrades?      
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-
 
 
 
(Message edited by toma_hawk01 on August 14, 2010)

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« Reply #18 on: August 14, 2010, 04:26:26 AM »
My graphite guitar... I hardly ever play it.
 
I would even consider selling it...
 

 
Peace and Love,
 
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« Reply #19 on: August 14, 2010, 04:55:47 AM »
I have little experience ABing graphite necks from the same manufacturer against one another - I suspect they sound virtually the same as each other.  But comparing Status to Zon to Modulus - nothing generic about graphite itself.  Processes vary, electronics vary, etc - so sound varies.  Frankly, the unique and individual sounds produced by particular wood necks are somewhat overrated.  Life's short.  My graphite necks and my Alembic necks all sound great and do the jobs I need from them.  I went through a LOT of wood neck basses before finding what my graphite necks deliver.  To each his own.  If I didn't dislike the look of headless geetars (and if I could afford to), I'd probably make you an offer on your Steinie guitar, Hal.
Bill

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« Reply #20 on: August 14, 2010, 09:40:32 AM »
There's nothing unique about my Steinberger, compared to it's exact copy. I'd came to the age facing the music, and the bottom line is: I purchased a clone guitar. However, at the time I purchased it, (over 20 years ago) to this point now, my values had changed considerably after playing many of them. You know, there are just some things -- synthetics objects, just can't replace for me.    
 
So, if unique is considered over rated, then I could see why you, and other people would go out and buy guitars with synthetic necks.  
 
From a complete utility, and manufacturing perspective -- building clone object(s), are extremely efficient and cost effective for the manufactures therefore, I would expect to pay a generic price. Oh, but the marketing and communications departments will gets in on the act, and sells me on the durability factors of never having to worry about termites, weather, and all this other stuff about how durable they are with their newly improved patented formulas and special resins...  
 
At my point in time, it's just a plastic neck with cool, fancy, shining - industrial reflectors from the nylon.  
 
(At least, my mind was open -- to try them...)
 
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-
 
 
 
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« Reply #21 on: August 14, 2010, 10:59:03 AM »
Hal, what were you looking for for the guitar. I have an Alembic set of pups that would fit that perfectly.

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« Reply #22 on: August 14, 2010, 12:59:32 PM »
I will email you a price...
 
Godin Artisan ST (used by the late P-FUNK Garry Shider) runs circles around my Steinberger.
 
 
Peace and Love,
 
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« Reply #23 on: August 14, 2010, 01:43:29 PM »
There it is... (The Replacement).
 
Don't get me wrong, I do own a Deep-sea Graphite fishing pole.  
 
As for my Godin -- One Hundred Percent Wood, and I never needed neck adjustments ever... 10 years and counting, because I take good care of things, and I treat it like a baby. I am totally a hands on kind of guy... and I don't mind an expiration date object(s). I don't plan on living forever.
 
 
 
P.S. The best foods for me to eat, spoils the fastest. The key to happiness is eating the food, before it does...
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-
 
 
(Message edited by toma_hawk01 on August 14, 2010)

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« Reply #24 on: August 14, 2010, 10:27:58 PM »
Hl - I misspoke - I meant to say that peoples' estimation of the supposed uniqueness of individual wood necks is overstated and just as often exaggerated by their desire to believe in that uniqueness.  Sorry you don't like graphite, but it sounds like the idea might be as offensive to you as the sound.  Doesn't bother me.  Like I said earlier - to each his own (sound preferences and point of view).
Bill

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« Reply #25 on: August 15, 2010, 03:32:02 AM »
Ok Bill, if this this true: -- about wood uniqueness of individual  
wood necks is overstated,  
and just as often exaggerated  
(as you put this...)
 
Let me share something with you...
 
I love baseball enough to  
play the actual game. So in  
the beginning (like when I  
first started playing baseball  
as a child) at an early age,  
I learned: the best way to  
know which bats were best  
for me, was to simply try  
them all... then choose  
the best.  
 
Without going through the details  
of my bat preferences -- I assure  
you, my favorite bat for hitting  
baseballs was never founded nor  
supported on the premise of an under  
or, over exaggeration(s).  
 
Just in case you didn't know,
I don't believe it's my place  
to judge you or anyone on whether  
or not, something is exaggerated.  
 
If someone like/dislikes something,  
I believe the person basically rest  
in their own merits.  
 
Therefore, if people are holding  
a very honest conversion about  
only speaking greatness of  
something, somebody somewhere, somehow  
will not entirely agree, and  
hopefully, she/he explains their merits  
as well.  
 
Ultimately, I agree with you, for  
it does come down to each her/his own,  
but keep in mind, 20 years ago,  
information (like over the Internet)
forums was not assessable, nor opinions  
were understood -- as there are now.  
Also, I find it interesting and  
delightful to know others like  
yourselves, are happy with Graphite  
necks, when I found them undesirable.  
But, I still respect your views, and  
I think people should be honest when  
it comes to their preferences for
choosing the right neck for the  
music played.  
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-
 
 
 
(Message edited by toma_hawk01 on August 15, 2010)

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« Reply #26 on: August 15, 2010, 06:50:42 AM »
Well said, Hal.  I couldn't be more pleased that we each seemed to have discovered things about what we like and (I hope) found things about what work for us.  
I would be less than candid if I didn't explain one more thing about my regard for graphite as a neck material:  I do believe graphite has the propensities to sound sterile or (as I would put it) clanky.  And I'd be uninterested in a bass that didn't turn in a far greater tonal quality than that.  Therefore, I'm always very concerned that a graphite neck be paired with body wood and electronics that complement, rather than exacerbate the less attractive qualities of the neck.  I think alder and Villex was a nice find for me and Zon was very successful in pairing up its electronics with a wonderful, light swamp ash.   Also - all graphite necks are not created equal.  Manufacturing and engineering processes vary significantly, with different signature results - much the same as the varyied reinforcement mechanisms used in wood necks do.  
Finally, your new bass is a honey.  Peace and Love back at you.
Bill
Finally,

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« Reply #27 on: August 15, 2010, 08:50:11 AM »
Cool daddy, cool -- Cat-Daddy Bill.
Thanks for the kind words.
 
And Greg, Happy Birthday Brotherman.  
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-