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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Status Series II.

Comparisons

  • Owners compare the Status Series II to Steinberger, noting it maintains a traditional bass look with a headless design, unlike the more unconventional Steinberger.

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  • Status graphite basses are compared to Modulus basses, with users suggesting that personal preference plays a significant role in choosing between them.

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User experience

  • It's mentioned that the Status Series II plays, sounds, and balances better than a Jaydee Supernatural, Westone Thunder II, and Epiphone T-bird IV.

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  • Enthusiasts appreciate the modern aesthetic of the Status Series II despite its 1980s origin, highlighting its timeless design appeal.

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  • One owner expresses a strong preference for the Status Series II's body shape, noting it's a favorite among all designs, and compares it positively to more niche models like the Entwhistle Buzzard.

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  • A 1994 Status Trace Elliot T-bass with a flamed maple top and tortoise pickguard is highly valued, though production numbers vary from 50 to 1500 units.

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  • A 5-string Status bass with a wooden neck (potentially Series II) is praised, with aspirations for combining a Jazz bass body with a Status graphite neck.

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  • Players note that graphite necks offer a unique feel that may require adjustment, but they maintain consistent playability across varying climates.

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  • Some players prefer the feel of traditional wooden necks over graphite, despite the latter's practical advantages in stability and tuning.

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Use cases and applications

  • Chris Wolstenholme of Muse uses Status basses live, indicating their suitability for professional-level performances and a wide range of musical genres.

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Features and functionality

  • Status graphite necks are praised for their weather resistance and consistent tuning, making them ideal for touring musicians.

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See how Chris Wolstenholme uses Status Series II

Chris Wolstenholme

Singer, Guitarist

Muse

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Chris has been seen with 2 of these basses, which were made in the early '80s. used for "Guiding Light", "Resistance", "Popcorn", "Unnatural Selection", and "Uprising," as seen here.

See how Mark King Level 42 uses Status Series II

Mark King Level 42

Singer, Bassist

Level 42

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In this photo, King appears to be playing a Status Series II.

See how Curt Smith uses Status Series II

Curt Smith

Singer, Bassist

Tears for Fears

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Smith owned two Status S2 basses, one being red and the other being brown.

He was seen using the red one in the first version of the music video for "Mothers Talk" and in the video for "Shout". He was also seen with it in a promo photo for Rockers Play Guitars in 1984. He used the brown one for live performances and TV appearances, such as the Montreux Festival in 1985 (Pictured above)

It is unknown if he used them for recording.

See how Paul Raven uses Status Series II

Paul Raven

Bassist

Godflesh

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In the 1985 "Love Like Blood" music video by Killing Joke, Paul Raven can be seen playing a Status Series II bass guitar.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnpwuRlXbhk

Album Usage

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Genre Usage

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