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Item:Rare Mark King Graphite Status Headless Bass Guitar

Rare Mark King Graphite Status Headless Bass Guitar

Item condition:Used
Ended:15 Nov, 200917:40:32 GMT
Bid history:11 bids
Winning bid:£1,170.00
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Item number:360205135288
Item location:Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Post to:N. and S. America, Europe, Australia
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Item specifics - Guitars
Type: Mark King / Level 42 Electric BassBrand: Status Graphite
Sub-Type: --Size: --
No. of Strings: --Right-/ Left-Handed: Right-Handed
Condition: Used  

 
Rare Mark King Graphite Status Headless Bass Guitar

Owned by Mark King of Level 42, a very RARE Status graphite headless bass guitar.

A bass given to me by Mark King in 1990 from his huge collection. It is a one piece black graphite Status. Beautiful looking and in superb condition complete with 5 star flight case. Forced to sell due to financial reasons this is a regrettable thing to do but will get satisfaction in it going to an equally avid fan. It has amazing low action and fantastic playability especially when slapped. The sound is amazing due to the one piece body and the fact it is made out of graphite. I have had many years of fun playing this guitar and as many Status players will know that this is an absolute classic bass, all Graphite Status guitars are hand made in England by Rob Green. Due to it's build and style it is timeless and could never age. It is very beautiful to behold and is a must for any fan of Level 42 and bass guitar collector. It comes complete with a custom built flight case that has the Status shape built in for a perfect fit. Double ball ended bass strings keep their tune and playability indefinitely due to it's unique one piece graphite body. Any further questions and facts available on request.   

This is a once in a life time opportunity to own a piece of bass guitar history, an instrument owned and played by the worlds best bass guitarist. Used on Level 42 albums of the 80's and featured in the video for Ferry Aid 'Let It Be' where Mark King appeared. (see images below)

I am including a pack of double ball end bass strings given to me at the same time, signed by Mark King. The photos you see are Mark and I in the recording studio at his house, where I had the privilege of spending the day. The guitar photos were taken on my mobile phone and don't do the guitar justice as it has been looked after and is in superb condition, viewing is welcome by appointment only (see details below)

Insurance is included in the shipping or collect from the New Brighton area of Liverpool.

Call 07906 857404 for more details



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On 13-Nov-09 at 17:33:12 GMT, seller added the following information:

 Additional better quality photos are available upon request as I can't upload any more to an existing auction. The guitar is in absolutely MINT condition and the camera phone pics do not do it justice. Please contact me for some better high quality pics and i'll get them to you on Saturday. Viewing is possible by prior arrangement only but you are more than welcome to view and play the bass before winning the auction.

On 14-Nov-09 at 18:30:54 GMT, seller added the following information:

For more photos of the bass please check out the following link:

http://s277.photobucket.com/albums/kk59/moviemaniacuk/Graphite%20Status%20Bass%20Guitar/

any problems viewing them please contact me and I will email you the photos direct. Thanks.

Questions and answers about this item
  
 Q: Dear sir, Absolutly love that bass, you already mailt me but I like to see some serious pictures so I can see what state it is in. I hope to hear from you soon, because of the bidding. Thank's and cheers, Peter... Continue reading
A: I will take some more photos tonight if I can borrow a camera (mine has broken) and try and upload them tomorrow. Please contact me if you require additional photos.
13 Nov, 2009 
  
 Q: Hello, followed the buzz thats surrounding this bass, would you consider a sealed offer for the status before times up?
A: Thanks for your question. Due to the unprecedented response from all over the world and the fact that I have over 135 people watching it at the moment I'm fairly confident that the bass will find it's own true value... Continue reading
13 Nov, 2009 
  
 Q: Is it fitted with Led's to the neck ?
A: No, this guitar is over 20 years old and was made before they started fitting LED's to them. Thanks.
09 Nov, 2009 
  
 Q: hallo, How do You/ I know that this the status owned by Mark King???. Is the bass in mint condition, no marks on it, I'm Dutch so I have to come over to you, so I dont want to dissapointed. I'm interrested... Continue reading
A: Hi, thanks for your question. I know that this belonged to Mark because I had the honor of spending a day at his house and he personally took the guitar down off the wall and talked for some time about it to me. He explained... Continue reading
09 Nov, 2009 
 Q: Hallo, I'm interrested in your bass (status) that you have on offer, can I pick it up at your house ( I dont want it by post,I life in the Netherlands so it has to come over sea) after I win the... Continue reading
A: You can pick it up, no problems. If you win contact me after the auction to arrange a mutually suitable time to collect. I live in Liverpool, the New Brighton area, phone the mobile after you win and we will arrange... Continue reading
07 Nov, 2009 


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