Skinnyman Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) Now reduced to £1300 I bought this bass from the Bass Gallery towards the end of last year and, gorgeous as it is, I just don't get on with 5 strings. I also need to release some cash so I'm going to take a massive hit on this and put it up for sale for a lot less than I paid. I guess I don't need to say much about the quality of Sei basses or the list price of these beauties so here's the gen on this one; Candy Apple Red "Super J" 5 string bass. It has red LED fret markers (side and front of the fingerboard), ebony (I assume) fingerboard and gold (coloured!) hardware. Has gold Schaller strap locks fitted. Basslines pickups with not-sure-who's preamp (switchable between active and passsive). Weight on the scales comes up at exactly 10lbs so while it's not anorexic, it's not made of pig iron - certainly it's balanced well and I find it perfectly comfortable. Condition is excellent and the colour is stunning in the flesh. I've never gigged it - just played it at home trying to get used to the extra string (and failing). Comes with Hiscox fitted hard case which is in good condition (a couple of scuffs here and there but the red velvet interior is pristine and all the locks and hinges work). When I bought it, Martin gave it a full set up and, at my request, put on flats (I can't now remember what brand they were but they were what Martin recommended for the bass). I love the sound and feel of them and the bass plays beautifully. The range of tones that are available is incredible and if it weren't for the fact that I just can't get used to five strings (and need cash!), this would be a keeper. Flaws? In the interest of full disclosure, there are two small holes drilled into the pickguard (see pics) where, I assume, someone fitted a pickup cover. And on the back around the battery cover, there's some discolouring of the paint (again, see pics). It looks in the photos as if the lacquer is lifting but in the flesh it doesn't feel like that - from some angles you can't see it so it seems to be that the reflective quality of the paint is different there, as if it's been touched up. Whatever, the finish is flawless to the touch - I didn't notice this when I bought it and only spotted it when I was taking the pictures so it looks worse in the photos than in real life. It's a tragedy to leave a bass this beautiful in it's (Hiscox) flight case and, as I say, I need to release some funds so I'm putting it up for sale. I won't post or courier - however I'm near Watford, just off the M25 and you're welcome to come round and give it a good check over and try-out - in fact, I'd prefer that. Alternatively, I'm happy to meet within a reasonable distance - please drop me a message and we can sort something out. Any questions, please ask! UPDATE: although I'd prefer a straight sale, I might consider trades, particularly lightweight cabs such as Berg or Barefaced [attachment=190421:SAM_0029.JPG][attachment=190422:SAM_0034.JPG][attachment=190423:SAM_0030.JPG][attachment=190424:SAM_0031.JPG][attachment=190426:SAM_0035.JPG][attachment=190427:SAM_0036.JPG][attachment=190428:SAM_0033.JPG][attachment=190429:SAM_0032.JPG] Edited June 20, 2015 by Skinnyman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 wow that's stunning looking thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 wow . glwts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Berdin Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Scale length ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 35 as far as i remember but could be wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 I knew I'd forgotten something.... 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 amazing bass btw like all sei.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted April 25, 2015 Author Share Posted April 25, 2015 [quote name='pierreganseman' timestamp='1429991808' post='2757058'] amazing bass btw like all sei.... [/quote] Thank you....and the pictures really don't do it justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 In answer to an IM, this has 70s pickup positioning-type bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 That's really lovely, as are all Martin's creations! GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Thank you! Still-here bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 Bank holiday bump. Open to offers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 How isthis still here - most lovely looking bass for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 And bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 oh my i have the funds tooo !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 You need another Sei, after all what would happen if all 4 of yours were to somehow stop working.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 ha geezer u are right y do i nee another one ....... :_))))) cause i asint ggot a sei jazz:_) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 Still here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 Reduced to £1400 ono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 pmd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 [quote name='ziggydolphinboy' timestamp='1431898155' post='2776091'] pmd. [/quote] Replied... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I played that bass on several occasions when it was in The Gallery. Wonderful instrument. Whoever buys this will be a very happy chappie (or chappess). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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