Thoughout the 80's and 90's virtually all Status basses had a zero fret instead of a standard top-nut.

This was the same for both headed and headless models.

Headless basses have always used a zero fret but over recent years a standard top-nut was used on headed models.
We have had a number or requests from players requesting the original zero fret design ... here it is.




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The zero fret gives a more even string height and consistent tone
throughout the fingerboard.

It will now be used on all current production of headed basses.