Status Graphite 40th Anniversary

Series 2000 Limited Edition Basses

- REMASTERED 2022 -

ALL INSTRUMENTS ARE NOW ALLOCATED

We have a list of players who were not successful
and we will be in touch if someone were to change their mind.

As we approached our 40th Anniversary, I began to consider what might be the best model to celebrate this incredible achievement. I currently have no plans to continue graphite composite production so these will be our last graphite composite basses. We had already used our iconic Series-II to celebrate thirty years of making unique instruments so decided the next model should be a bass that appeared way before it’s time, one that looked like it was from the future. The Series-2000 A few years ago, I was given the opportunity to reclaim a selection of original Series-2000s that had been moulded back in the 1980’s but for various reasons did not get used. All these years later, I decided that if each of these basses could be remastered they would make a perfect modern vintage model. After extensive research and rigorous testing all these original mouldings have been given a new lease of life. Each bass has now been modified to incorporate the same dual-action truss-rod and Richlite phenolic fingerboard as currently fitted to all Status basses. This allows adjustment of the neck to suit different playing styles, string gauges and set-ups. I have personally made all the remastered pickups and circuits. All use original PCBs and components where possible but some replacement parts were chosen to improve the quality and performance. Although original pots are still available, I decided to incorporate modern versions as they are more consistent and will have a longer life-span. The active circuits use an 18 volt supply with two PP3 batteries wired in series. Basses fitted with LEDs also have a separate LED battery. All basses have 18mm string spacing and are fitted with our signature, vintage style, headless hardware. Double-ball strings are fitted as standard but regular single-ball can also be used by fixing with the locking screws supplied with each bass. The 40th Anniversary models have our original Status logo and the Limited Edition serial number is engraved into the tuner plate. The Limited Edition Series 2000 basses have engraved brass back plates with their remastered serial number. The composite mouldings I have chosen for the anniversary models have been lacquered and polished for the first time. The others have either been completely stripped, resprayed and polished or had detail refinishing in small areas as necessary and then flatted and re-polished. As these instruments are 'vintage' and were all moulded nearly 40 years ago there may be some very minor cosmetic imperfections but nothing that will affect the structure or playability of the instrument. There are a handful with custom options such as LEDs and transparent tints. All of these instruments have been remastered with as much authenticity to the original as possible and finished to our usual exacting high standard. The various model variations are highlighted on the individual pages with more information on the specifications page. - SEE BELOW - PLEASE NOTE There are only TWELVE 40th Anniversary basses. Four x Natural, Two x Red Tint, Two x Blue Tint and Four ‘FPPR’. All use versions of the earliest design of pickups and circuits and have custom front and side LEDs. There are a total of EIGHTEEN Limited Edition Series 2000 basses in two variations which feature custom EQ and pickup combinations from different eras. All instruments have now been completed. There can be no modifications to the finished models. We are a very small team and I'm extremely proud of what we have achieved over the past 40+ years from our dedicated workshop here in Essex. We ship all over the world and are honoured to say ‘Made in England’. I would particularly like to thank Dawn, Gerry, Roger and Steve for all their hard work and support and for making this REMASTERED project as special as it is. Between us, we have a combined 165 years worth of experience. I think we have all earned a jolly good rest. I look forward to see what the future may hold for Status Graphite. Many thanks, Rob Green. For more detailed model specifications

There are three variations of the remastered Series 2000 models.

CLICK ON THE PHOTOGRAPHS BELOW
FOR INDIVIDUAL MODEL PAGES AND FULL SPECIFICATIONS.

40th ANNIVERSARY SERIES 2000 Natural graphite and FPPR     LIMITED EDITION SERIES 2000 Later 80's specifications     LIMITED EDITION SERIES 2000 Earlier 80's specifications THERE ARE A TOTAL OF JUST TWELVE 40th ANNIVERSARY AND EIGHTEEN LIMITED EDITION SERIES 2000 BASSES