Status Graphite Retro

4, 5-string · Bolt-on, semi-solid

Strings
4, 5
Scale
34"
Frets
20
Construction
Bolt-on, semi-solid

About the Retro

Streamline Retro - a headed, semi-solid alder body with an F-hole married to a woven-graphite neck, in P- or J-width. Vintage looks with graphite clarity and sustain. Retro-1/2/3 signature collaborations with touring bassists Guy Pratt, Pino Palladino and Harry Collier. Hand-made in England by Status Graphite (founded by Rob Green), pioneers of graphite/carbon-fibre bass construction. Built to order with extensive options: fretted, plain or lined fretless fingerboards, custom LED position markers, and custom lacquer finishes.

Full specifications

ConstructionBolt-on, semi-solid
Strings4, 5
BodySemi-solid alder with F-hole (ash or alder facing)
NeckWoven carbon graphite
FingerboardPhenolic, fretted
Neck PickupStatus custom hum-cancelling P/J
Bridge PickupStatus custom hum-cancelling J
ControlsActive 2-band EQ (18V); passive tone on some variants
BridgeSolid brass CNC-milled, fully lockable
Made InEngland

Played by

Artists documented playing the Status Graphite Retro: Guy Pratt, Harry Collier, Pino Palladino.

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