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rogertvr
Advanced Member
Username: rogertvr

Post Number: 304
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 2:59 am:   Edit Post

Isn't it great when your fiancee buys you one of these for your 40th birthday (even if it is three months early - not that I'm complaining)?



All chrome hardware, except the D-tuner which is gold. Side LEDs are blue.

What an astonishing instrument!
88persuader
Intermediate Member
Username: 88persuader

Post Number: 107
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 3:18 am:   Edit Post

Very unique! Sweet ... is it an Alembic?
rogertvr
Advanced Member
Username: rogertvr

Post Number: 305
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 3:42 am:   Edit Post

No, it's a Status Graphite Buzzard.
palembic
Senior Member
Username: palembic

Post Number: 1909
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 3:43 am:   Edit Post

Roger ...mmmmmm ...very nice Status. I heard very good things about playability and sound of the Status basses. Still love the S2 Classic but WITH the headstock.
Nice catch.

Paul the bad one


PS: ...euh ...can I lend your fiancee for some months ...I'll turn to 50 in june.
beelee
Junior
Username: beelee

Post Number: 39
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 6:12 am:   Edit Post

Roger your a lucky guy !! what an excellent birthday present, was it a total surprise ?

if it was.........I'd be speechless getting such a gift.

I had plans to get one with gold hardware, blue graphite tint and blue LED's, I also had my eye on the Mark King Artist, not really a fan of headless basses, but the bend well is an interesting idea, I'd give it a try. I spoke with Rob, great guy, very helpful..........there may be a Status or 2 for me in the future.

good luck with your most excellent present.

B.
rogertvr
Advanced Member
Username: rogertvr

Post Number: 306
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Friday, February 04, 2005 - 3:10 am:   Edit Post

As always, thanks for your kind comments folks!

Paul - the playability and sounds it's capable of left me breathless. That headstock takes some getting used to though!!!!

Beelee - No, it wasn't a total surprise - her offering to buy me one was the real surprise!

I originally wanted one with a blue tint and gold LEDs, but as my fiancee had offered to buy it for my birthday, I felt she had to right speak up regarding the specification. I have to say that I'm pleased I listened, it looks very modern in graphite and chrome I think.
1stbass
Member
Username: 1stbass

Post Number: 81
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Friday, February 04, 2005 - 4:32 am:   Edit Post

Roger,

SWEET, that sure is way up on the GREAT GIFTS LIST.
Nice addition to your collecton.
Best of luck.

Doug
rami
Senior Member
Username: rami

Post Number: 452
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, February 04, 2005 - 6:49 am:   Edit Post

That's really cool Roger. It looks like it's about to jump to life and attack! More like a bird of prey than a Bass. It reminds me of the "Dragon Wing". Do you have a preference?

I suppose that receiving something like that as a gift from someone you love makes it that much more special.

Congratulations and happy birthday Roger! You're a very lucky guy in many ways.

Cheers,

Rami
stoney
Advanced Member
Username: stoney

Post Number: 356
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Friday, February 04, 2005 - 7:02 am:   Edit Post

Roger,

Very cool, pal. Enjoy....the bass and the fiance!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY..
Hey Rami, nice to hear from you...

pookeymp
Advanced Member
Username: pookeymp

Post Number: 210
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Friday, February 04, 2005 - 7:16 am:   Edit Post

Congratulations Roger...that's a beautiful instrument. You have a great fiancee there, as well.

My 40th birthday was last month, and when my wife asked what I wanted and I mentioned a bass, she began laughing hysterically before I could even get into specifics. Oh well, I'll just have to keep saving my pennies. :-)

Mikey/
lbpesq
Advanced Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 311
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Friday, February 04, 2005 - 7:48 am:   Edit Post

For my upcoming fiftieth my wife is letting me get myself a custom Further. Ain't true love grand?

Bill,tgo
richbass939
Intermediate Member
Username: richbass939

Post Number: 132
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Friday, February 04, 2005 - 10:58 am:   Edit Post

My 50th is coming up in a couple of months and I'm hoping the wife will let me buy new strings and a couple of 9-volt batteries.
Bill, true love is grand. It just doesn't give me the nod for a new bass EVERY year. I have gotten 3 in the last 4 years, so I don't have any complaints.
Rich
stoney
Advanced Member
Username: stoney

Post Number: 357
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Friday, February 04, 2005 - 11:11 am:   Edit Post

For the record, for my 50th, last december, my wife bought me a really really nice Fender American Jazz Bass. I have been wanting one for a few years. Guess I longed for it since I sold my '62 !!! (D'OOOh)
senmen
Senior Member
Username: senmen

Post Number: 420
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Friday, February 04, 2005 - 11:54 am:   Edit Post

Rog,
many congrats to this beauty. I am jealous. But as you know I do own a Buzz 2 so I am on my way to the Buzz 1.
I think you are as satisfied with your Buzz 1 as I am with my Buzz 2.
Oliver (Spyderman)
bsee
Senior Member
Username: bsee

Post Number: 747
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Friday, February 04, 2005 - 11:55 am:   Edit Post

Well, I'd have to say that we're generally not the youngest of WWW groups! 50/50 whether or not the bass I recently ordered will be ready for my 40th.
flaxattack
Advanced Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 373
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Friday, February 04, 2005 - 12:37 pm:   Edit Post

my wife promised to not cheat on me for my 50th
she lied...
lmao
kungfusheriff
Advanced Member
Username: kungfusheriff

Post Number: 262
Registered: 8-2003
Posted on Friday, February 04, 2005 - 3:23 pm:   Edit Post

"Isn't it great when your fiancee buys you one of these for your 40th birthday (even if it is three months early - not that I'm complaining)?"
Grumble rumble...mine wears a '68 Gibson on her left hand, and I try not to remind her of it too often. Ho-hum.
Hell of a nice bass ya got there, lad. Like a sinister DW.
dannobasso
Advanced Member
Username: dannobasso

Post Number: 210
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 10:30 pm:   Edit Post

God Bless you, your Fiancee, and your pending nuptuals. I was lucky if my ex-fiancee would carry my bass to a gig! Beautiful bday gift.
Danno
bracheen
Senior Member
Username: bracheen

Post Number: 698
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 11:56 am:   Edit Post

That would be the lovely Miss Jacqueline I assume. As we say here in the Ole South, you done good, Son.
I know I had a 40th birthday but sure don't remember much about it.
Flax, my wife and I made a deal a long time ago. Neither of us would cheat unless the other was present. So far it's worked.

Sam
kmh364
Senior Member
Username: kmh364

Post Number: 744
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 6:05 pm:   Edit Post

Rog: Does she have a single younger sister? LOL!
bassicinstincts
Junior
Username: bassicinstincts

Post Number: 18
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Saturday, February 12, 2005 - 9:10 am:   Edit Post

Wish I'd got one of those for my 21st last year!

I really must find a wife (or fiancee!) myself who is that generous!

Seriously though, it really is a great bass, and not too heavy I believe, from what John said.

Ben (the young one!)
pace
Intermediate Member
Username: pace

Post Number: 127
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Saturday, February 12, 2005 - 6:15 pm:   Edit Post

4,565 days and counting..... :-)

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