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dadagoboi

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Re: 1997 Status Buzzard in the swamp
« Reply #30 on: November 02, 2013, 02:19:53 AM »
Ahhh there's the trees ;D
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Re: 1997 Status Buzzard in the swamp
« Reply #31 on: November 02, 2013, 08:38:31 AM »
Nice bass and I love the red and black look.

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Re: 1997 Status Buzzard in the swamp
« Reply #32 on: November 02, 2013, 09:07:42 AM »
Nice bass and I love the red and black look.
Thanks!

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Re: 1997 Status Buzzard in the swamp
« Reply #33 on: November 02, 2013, 02:42:49 PM »
that zings now! nice choice with the gold hardware.
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Re: 1997 Status Buzzard in the swamp
« Reply #34 on: November 02, 2013, 03:49:29 PM »
Jackie just said "all tacky", which is her view of the PC too... no accounting for taste...

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Re: 1997 Status Buzzard in the swamp
« Reply #35 on: November 02, 2013, 06:21:21 PM »
U wanna see the bass in action (in black) there are some good shots in the YouTube video under Lee Ranaldo Pitchfork.... Good stuff abt Sonic Youth and the B2 in action...only used it for 2 gigs w that band...

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Re: 1997 Status Buzzard in the swamp
« Reply #36 on: November 03, 2013, 03:07:59 PM »
Welcome oh Lord of the Graphite but don't let us go hunting... feel free to post the link... and don't break it again... ;)
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Re: 1997 Status Buzzard in the swamp
« Reply #37 on: November 03, 2013, 07:33:53 PM »
Found this on pitchforktv's YT channel, you can see it in this video, maybe there are others.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_w7vgSGrRJc


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Re: 1997 Status Buzzard in the swamp
« Reply #38 on: November 04, 2013, 02:37:40 AM »
Great job! Entwistle would have loved it!

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Re: 1997 Status Buzzard in the swamp
« Reply #39 on: November 06, 2013, 11:00:28 AM »
Thanks, guys.  The bass is really striking in the flesh.  I took it by Ron's yesterday to show him the end result.  He specializes in vintage 'Vettes...his personal ones include a '67 427 convertible, daily driver is a '68 Camaro, also has a '70 454SS Chevelle.  This is a '78 he's finishing up for a customer.

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I'm shipping it out today, still trying to get a picture that really does it justice.



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Re: 1997 Status Buzzard in the swamp
« Reply #40 on: November 06, 2013, 07:54:09 PM »
Thanks! I had a great time recording and touring with Lee.. He is a true genius. That was a hometown show...on the road I took fenders...replaceable and dependable.... So the buzzard sat in the closet...until Stoney got his hands on it...so now it's being played...which is wonderful. Great axe black or red!

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Re: 1997 Status Buzzard in the swamp
« Reply #41 on: November 12, 2013, 06:32:00 AM »
Hey All, thanks for the nice comments about the bass. I had the pleasure of meeting Irwin when Lee was on tour and came through DC. Although we've known each other for years over the internet and through mutual friends, we had never met. I was blown away by his bass playing during the show at the 9:30 club but moreso, his genuine good-natured hospitality.

Also, "dadagoboi" is the only person I'd trust to do this repair and refinish. He builds terrific basses.

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Re: 1997 Status Buzzard in the swamp
« Reply #42 on: November 12, 2013, 09:04:33 AM »
Just checked out the pitchfork vid, great playing, Irwin!

Glad you're happy with the refurb, Stoney!

After being impressed with the Buzzard, I got the Status bug.  Found one of these for a great price, should be here Thursday.  Same pickups and bridge and similar electronics.





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Re: 1997 Status Buzzard in the swamp
« Reply #43 on: November 12, 2013, 03:08:57 PM »
Nice wood figuring... what is it...? and where have they hidden the "graphite" referenced on the head...?
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Re: 1997 Status Buzzard in the swamp
« Reply #44 on: November 12, 2013, 03:26:06 PM »
Nice wood figuring... what is it...? and where have they hidden the "graphite" referenced on the head...?

That's not the actual bass, but it's supposedly in almost as pristine shape.  It's a Jonas Hellborg (Hellboy?) signature model from the late 90s.  Graphite rods in the neck.  Very small "mahogany" body, 12 inches at the widest, 36 volt preamp to stun the riffraff.  The price I paid was low enough that the neck, bridge and pickups/electronics justified the purchase.  I DID make a tracing of the Buzzard body before I sent it back but I don't think it would look right without the JAE headstock.  I may just sell it on if it doesn't impress.  As always, 'Research' will get the credit/blame.