Status Graphite B2 Buzzard Carbon Fiber Neck Black

DESCRIPTION

Ish Guitars is proud to offer an incredibly rare Status Buzzard B2 - the sister bass to the famous B1 with a much easier body shape to use ergonomically. The Buzzard line of instruments was discontinued due to a lawsuit with Warwick, and so very few of these instruments were ever produced. Not only will this bass absolutely nail a John Entwistle tone, the advanced electronics and pickups help it be one of the most powerful-sounding graphite instruments ever played. Its truly a playing experience unlike any other - you'll only understand once you buy it.

From Status Basses:

The B-2 retains much of the design innovation seen in the original instrument designed by John Entwistle

The use of graphite composites and powerful active electronics are still at the heart of this bass. The body shape may have been "tamed" slightly and the graphite neck bolts on to a gloss black alder body but the fundamentals are still well in evidence. The strikingly contoured body shape houses a custom made active circuit which allows a vast amount of control over the tone of the bass. 

Status Hyperactive pickups power a two band E.Q. with the addition of a variable midrange frequency sweep control which continually boosts between 200Hz and 10KHz. The unique construction of this instrument and the sophisticated circuitry contained within it ensure that  the B-2 sounds as powerful as it looks.

The B-2 has a 26 fret phenolic fingerboards with Roman numeral inlays. Side mounted LED's and gold hardware are a custom option. The B2 is supplied in a fully fitted aluminium flight-case.

SETUP & INSPECTED BY OUR TECH TEAM

All of our guitars come with a FREE professional setup to a comfortable action as specified by that instrument’s manufacturer. Our setups always include inspection of (and necessary adjustment to): action, intonation, tremolo angle, truss rod, frets, nut, bridge, and more. We can accommodate special setup requests - additional charges and/or shipping delays of 1-2 business days could occur.

INDIVIDUALLY PHOTOGRAPHED

After 15 years of innovation in our photography process, Ish Guitars has developed a way to get you the most accurate true-to-life color of every instrument we sell. We never embellish, oversaturate, or misrepresent our images, so that your buying experience can be as much like visiting our showroom as possible. Keep in mind that various computer screens can show colors a bit differently, so the color on your screen may not match the real thing perfectly no matter how hard we try. Also, unless otherwise noted, we individually list and photo every piece of gear that comes through our doors.

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Weight: 9.7 lbs

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case

Cosmetic Condition: Very good condition with some areas of scratching and dings on the top and back.  Few scratches on the side of bass as well. 

Tech Notes: Great medium/low action player with minimal relief in the neck. All hardware and electronics tested in house by our techs were found functioning to manufacturer's specifications. Little to no fret wear noted during inspection. 

Mods or Repairs: None

Neck Profile: Slim C

Neck Thickness: 1st: .82" / 12th: .84"

Fingerboard Radius: 20"

Nut Width: 1 5/8"

Scale Length: 34.5"

Electronics Layout: Status Hyperactive Humbuckers / 18V Status 3 Band EQ / Master Volume / Master Blend / Led on/off Switch

String Gauge: 45-105

String Spacing: 19mm

Tools Included: No