4, 5-string · Bolt-on, semi-solid
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.
| Construction | Bolt-on, semi-solid |
| Strings | 4, 5 |
| Body | Semi-solid alder with F-hole (ash or alder facing) |
| Neck | Woven carbon graphite |
| Fingerboard | Phenolic, fretted |
| Neck Pickup | Status custom hum-cancelling P/J |
| Bridge Pickup | Status custom hum-cancelling J |
| Controls | Active 2-band EQ (18V); passive tone on some variants |
| Bridge | Solid brass CNC-milled, fully lockable |
| Made In | England |
Artists documented playing the Status Graphite Retro: Guy Pratt, Harry Collier, Pino Palladino.