Members REMUS Posted January 30, 2008 Members Share Posted January 30, 2008 I think they are really nice looking basses, so I did a bit of research on Washburn, turns out they used to make really nice high end basses (over 15 years ago) and this was one of their last projects, with Status electronics bridge and pups. Anyone had any experience? I'm guessing not many of ya... but if you like Status basses, these are meant to be really affordable equivalents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darkstorm Posted January 30, 2008 Members Share Posted January 30, 2008 Yes, lived right across the street from a store that carried them and the rest of Washburns line when they came out. They stocked red and green ones. Very nice basses. Status basses essentially assembled in USA by Washburn. Would have got one then but was rather happy with the upper end ABT Washburn bass I had got the year before. (Ibanez later bassically copied the Washburn ABT body style & deeper neck joint and started their SR series basses. Which at the time I found quite inferior to the originals (washburns). Your right the Washburn basses and guitars of the 1980's where superior instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted January 30, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 30, 2008 I'm going to try and pick one up, really digging everything about them right now. My rig is all getting re-arranged and i'll have spare cash to hopefully fit this and another really nice vintage Greco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted January 30, 2008 Members Share Posted January 30, 2008 that bass reminds me of the 80's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted January 30, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 30, 2008 that bass reminds me of the 80's Yeah it's got a vibe which is what I go for in a bass, a feeling, don't give a care about reviews, I guess it's just an offshoot of G.A.S I'm always quite sure about basses, but bass amps and cabs... I just go on recommendation Although i've got a Mesa 400, SWR Goliath Senior and a custom build 4x12 cab lined up which should kill, not that the Aguilar stuff is bad in any shape or form... I just feel like I need to develop some skills with a couple of little projects. Lots of stuff is going to happen my end within the next month, i'm very excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted January 30, 2008 Members Share Posted January 30, 2008 I really like my Washburn T24. Well built, sounds devine, fanatsic neck. Their USA built basses are mucho $. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted January 30, 2008 Members Share Posted January 30, 2008 There was a white one for sale on TB a while back.... *drools* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jamacuco Posted January 30, 2008 Members Share Posted January 30, 2008 As much as they might be well constructed, these basses don't even come close to the real thing. The neck is made of wood whereas the Status neck is graphite. How do they compare pricewise to an used Status? Because the Washburns I saw recently were ridiculously overpriced... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted January 30, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 30, 2008 There was a white one for sale on TB a while back.... *drools* I've got a bit of a thing for trans red at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted January 30, 2008 Members Share Posted January 30, 2008 Nahh, trans black is where its at! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted January 30, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 30, 2008 Don't think they did them in trans black, otherwise i'd be gassing for two of the suckers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FloydianAnimal Posted January 30, 2008 Members Share Posted January 30, 2008 So those look pretty cool, but the neck is wood not graphite? That'd be one of the main reasons I'd want a Status is for a graphite neck... though everything else about is sweet esp since I like jazz electronics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted January 31, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 31, 2008 The one I was interested in has gone over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted January 31, 2008 Members Share Posted January 31, 2008 Don't think they did them in trans black, otherwise i'd be gassing for two of the suckers I know. Just sayin' trans black is nicer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted February 2, 2008 Author Members Share Posted February 2, 2008 Just got a trade offer on one of these + cash for my SR4... Reckon I should bite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted February 2, 2008 Members Share Posted February 2, 2008 I dunno, its up to you. But I certainly would. Whats the colour and condition? How much extra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted February 2, 2008 Author Members Share Posted February 2, 2008 Check it out, this is the bass in question: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160203066885&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=006 I've asked him how much cash he is willing to put with it, waiting on a reply now. Anyone know what the original rrp was for this bass, or some idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted February 2, 2008 Members Share Posted February 2, 2008 Check it out, this is the bass in question: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160203066885&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=006 I've asked him how much cash he is willing to put with it, waiting on a reply now. Anyone know what the original rrp was for this bass, or some idea? :love: Very nice, it looks like its in great condition!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted February 2, 2008 Members Share Posted February 2, 2008 I just saw the Q&A on the auction, I guess thats a no go then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrcrow Posted February 2, 2008 Members Share Posted February 2, 2008 i was just looking at one on ebay thinking how i would like a headless and not pay upside down prices for a steini.. washburn on ebay uk its not a 5 and i am getting used to that big blubbery string and even play some notes on it...the price of the washburn looks ok to me..?? edit....are they passive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted February 2, 2008 Members Share Posted February 2, 2008 They're active Mr Crow, also thats the one Remus has his eye on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted February 2, 2008 Author Members Share Posted February 2, 2008 I just saw the Q&A on the auction, I guess thats a no go then. No he contacted me again offering the trade, so it's all go. mrcrow: yup it has an active PS1 status circuit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted February 2, 2008 Members Share Posted February 2, 2008 No he contacted me again offering the trade, so it's all go. mrcrow: yup it has an active PS1 status circuit Ahhh nice! Let us know how it turns out. I have the bass in my watched items too. <_> >_> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted February 3, 2008 Members Share Posted February 3, 2008 Just saw this on th' tube. It looks like a Washburn Status 1000 in cherry. EvGlWE83orE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted February 3, 2008 Author Members Share Posted February 3, 2008 Cool, its a really funky tone The offer is set at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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