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Ziggy, you're not wrong. Nice bass BTW, what is it? To all interested parties, my Azure Rick is sold pending receipt of funds and will pay for my (hopefully) new acquisition outright. In view of this the Sei is now withdrawn from sale. Many thanks for the interest to all concerned and apologies for any disappointment; this wasn't quite how I planned it originally but will actually make more sense in the long run. If anything changes (now unlikely) I'll let you know.

Ziggy, I wish I loved the suspense. It's killing me!

Things may have taken an unexpected turn so don't anybody do anything rash yet. Looks like I may have sold my Azure '73 Rick in which case I'll be hanging onto the Sei (which would be lucky as I've just found out I have 2 upcoming projects for which I need a 5). I'll keep you posted.

Update: Looks like things may be all go with my bass of interest. Just a couple of things still to confirm; the good news for all concerned is I may have been given another week at least due to the seller's work commitments. As soon as things are definite either way I'll let all interested parties know. This could however still go pear-shaped so I don't want to get people's hopes up too soon.

[quote name='haimesy' post='857937' date='Jun 5 2010, 08:27 AM']Good luck with the sale shaun,i am still loving the sei 4.......all the best John[/quote] Cheers John, and glad to hear it. To all those who've shown interest, thanks and apologies for the delay (all have been PMd), but (1) I've been away in London (the RATM gig was mental!) and (2) everything has gone quiet with regards to the bass I'm interested in. I sent a few messages to the seller before I went to London on Saturday, but as yet have had no response. Until I'm sure that it's still available the Sei is going on hold; I'll keep you all posted. BTW MoonBassAlpha - good call.

[quote name='sprocketflup' post='857644' date='Jun 4 2010, 08:20 PM']Has to be Alembic [/quote] Nope. Thanks for the comment though!

[quote name='RhysP' post='857522' date='Jun 4 2010, 06:06 PM']PLEASE don't say you're selling that bass to buy a bloody vintage Fender........[/quote] I'll have less of the F word round here thanks. Nah.....it is vintage though.

[quote name='Schnozzalee' post='856728' date='Jun 4 2010, 12:18 AM']Its a Gibson EB-1....[/quote] "Oh no it isn't..." Lozbass, it's actually my favourite of the 4 Seis I've owned (which is saying something) and yep, it's rather nice! Ziggy, I'm near Blackpool.

I wish!

No, but it may as well be so far as I'm concerned!

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='856670' date='Jun 3 2010, 11:01 PM']Blimey Shaun this other bass must be magnificent if you're thinking of selling your Sei. I'm curious to what it might be.[/quote] Rich, have a guess....and then make it a really, really rare one.

Basically I've been offered a once in a lifetime buy, and I need some extra cash to make it happen. However my window of opportunity is tiny (next few days) and when that goes this will probably be withdrawn if it hasn't already gone; I've no real desire to sell it otherwise as it's a blinding bass in every respect. So; for sale, Sei Flamboyant headed 5 with flamed ash body, highly figured maple facings front and back (quilt with burl), birdseye maple board with purfling, flamed maple and mahogany neck, red side LEDs, twin Barts, Schack 18V circuit, piezo bridge, gold hardware all round. In excellent condition; the only flaw is a slight discoloration around one edge of the battery compartment where an old battery leaked at Moffat 2009; this really is something and nothing. No problems since and everything works great. Action is incredible and it's without doubt the nicest 5 string neck I've ever played, lovely and shallow. Spacing is around 17mm I think (can't find my ruler!) but is adjustable. Comes with gig bag. £1500 firm, sorry no trades or offers; this is a £3k bass new with a wait time of over 12 months. It sounds stunning and is extremely versatile. The B is as good as I've heard. Two things; if my window of opportunity closes (likely) and the bass I'm looking at goes, then this will be withdrawn. Also, I'm off to see RATM on Sunday so may, repeat may decide to take it to the Gallery for a commission sale, depending on the situation. This also means if someone wanted a quick buy I could maybe meet them in central London somewhere Saturday. Any questions please ask. Pics attached, and can send more if required. And no, the singlecut doesn't come with it (that's already gone)!

[quote name='phsycoandy' post='809458' date='Apr 17 2010, 02:41 PM']Never had a Ric, what is the nut width and is the neck deep or sort of Jazz profile?[/quote] They vary massively from pencil thin to pretty chunky depending on year. The nut width is always wider than a Jazz though, although they're much slimmer up the dusty end. The neck is essentially pretty much the same width all the way up.