| Author | Message | ||
| rogertvr
Advanced Member Username: rogertvr Post Number: 304 Registered: 1-2003 |
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 |
Very unique! Sweet ... is it an Alembic? | ||
| rogertvr
Advanced Member Username: rogertvr Post Number: 305 Registered: 1-2003 |
No, it's a Status Graphite Buzzard. | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 1909 Registered: 9-2002 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
"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 |
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 |
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 |
Rog: Does she have a single younger sister? LOL! | ||
| bassicinstincts
Junior Username: bassicinstincts Post Number: 18 Registered: 9-2003 |
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 |
4,565 days and counting..... |
