Status The KingBass Mk-II
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The KingBass MK-II
| The KingBass MK-II | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Status Graphite |
| Used | 2009-2010 ; 2013-2016; 2023- |
| Body type | Two-piece hardwood body |
| Neck joint | Neck-through |
| Body covering | High gloss lacquer |
| Wood | Walnut (presumably) |
| Bridge | Mono-rail bridge units |
| Electronics | Master volume and pickup blend controls |
| Pickup(s) | 2 Status J-Style pickups |
| Special circuits | Treble and bass active E.Q. |
Background
This is the second Status bass guitar used by Chris, after the Status Original Series II. He has used it for Unnatural Selection since the beginning of The Resistance tour, as well as for other songs during the stadium tour.
The bass made it's return at the start of the The 2nd Law stadium tour for Undisclosed Desires.
This bass is now being used currently in the Will Of The People world tour for Undisclosed Desires.
Songs used for
- Bliss
- Citizen Erased
- Hysteria
- I Belong To You
- Neutron Star Collision
- New Born
- Resistance
- Stockholm Syndrome
- Supermassive Black Hole
- Time Is Running Out
- Unnatural Selection
- Undisclosed Desires
The KingBass MK-II Graphite
| The KingBass Mk-II (Graphite Finish) | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Status Graphite |
| Used | 2017-2018 |
| Body type | Hardwood body wrapped in graphite shell |
| Neck joint | Neck-through |
| Body covering | High gloss lacquer |
| Wood | Alder |
| Bridge | Mono-rail bridge units |
| Electronics | Master volume and pickup blend controls |
| Pickup(s) | 2 Status J-Style pickups |
| Special circuits | Treble and bass active E.Q. |
Background
The green-LED graphite KingBass Mk-II was acquired by Chris in 2017 for the Summer Amphitheatre Tour and it has been used for Undisclosed Desires
The stock bass comes with gold hardware and no LEDs. Black and chrome hardware as well as additional front and side LEDs are available as custom options and were added by Chris.