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*SOLD* Sei fanned-fret 4-string (BEAD) bass
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[size=4][font=lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif]If you need the extended low range of a 5-string, but find a 4-string neck much more playable, and would like the truer sound on the low B that fanned frets will give you, then this is the bass for you![/font][/size]

[size=4][font=lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif]Built to my specifications in 2008 by Martin Petersen at The Gallery, I don't have enough opportunities to use this bass nowadays so it's time for someone else to enjoy it.[/font][/size]

[size=4][size=4][font=lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif]37¼” B string -35” D string scale[/font][/size][/size]

[size=4][size=4][font=lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif]Quilted maple bookmatched top[/font][/size][/size]

[size=4][size=4][font=lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif]Black hardware[/font][/size][/size]

[size=4][size=4][font=lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif]Bartolini pickups[/font][/size][/size]

[size=4][size=4][font=lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif]Glockenklang 3-band EQ[/font][/size][/size]

[size=4][size=4][font=lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif]Ash body[/font][/size][/size]

[size=4][size=4][font=lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif]7-piece maple & zebrano neck with maccassar fingerboard[/font][/size][/size]

[size=4][size=4][font=lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif]24 fret fingerboard with binding[/font][/size][/size]

[size=4][size=4][font=lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif]Neck width at nut: 42mm[/font][/size][/size]
[size=4][size=4][font=lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif]at 12th fret: 53mm[/font][/size][/size]
[size=4][size=4][font=lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif]at 24th fret: 58mm[/font][/size][/size]

[size=4][size=4][font=lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif]ABM bridge[/font][/size][/size]

Bridge string spacing: 19mm

[size=4][size=4][font=lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif]Hipshot lite tuners[/font][/size][/size]

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Edited by neilmurraybass
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Legendary bass maker, bass and bassist :o

Mr Murray, I guess it would be possible to get that wondrous beast adapted to EADG ?

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You can put regular E A D G strings on, if you can find ones that are long enough, especially the bottom E. (Some day I'll figure out how to embed photos in my posts!)

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You can put regular E A D G strings on, if you can find ones that are long enough, especially the bottom E. (Some day I'll figure out how to embed photos in my posts!)
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Edited by Spoombung
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Oh my...I like that - it makes my Dingwall 4 look like a short scale :D

[quote name='neilmurraybass' timestamp='1450736147' post='2935427']
You can put regular E A D G strings on, if you can find ones that are long enough, especially the bottom E. (Some day I'll figure out how to embed photos in my posts!)
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I'd think (though I'm not positive) that Dingwall strings might fit? Or Payson? A ping to Sheldon would answer that one. Alternatively, the chaps at Newtone Strings could probably knock some up?

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Certainly Dingwall and D'Addario extra long scale strings are long enough for BEAD tuning but I don't know if any E string is long enough for a 37&1/4in scale length bottom string.

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[quote name='steve-soar' timestamp='1450811192' post='2936137']
Lovely bass, Neil. Thanks for the influences. <3
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+1 to that. I remember seeing you with Whitesnake at the Hammersmith Odeon (as was) in about 1979/1980 and just loved your playing. Thanks, Neil. Oh, and
GLWTS! 😊

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[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1450824559' post='2936297']
That's massive! :D

Out of interest, why spec such a length? How is the stretch to the first position?
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It's the same as on Dingwall basses. The point of different lengths for each string, and particularly a longer B string, is to have each string at a more similar tension, and the B string gives a deeper fundamental when it's longer. It's a bit of a stretch, depending on the length of your fingers, though for me having a narrower neck because it's a 4-string helps a lot. Bear in mind that a double bass is still a longer scale length than that.

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[quote name='neilmurraybass' timestamp='1450871591' post='2936563']


It's the same as on Dingwall basses. The point of different lengths for each string, and particularly a longer B string, is to have each string at a more similar tension, and the B string gives a deeper fundamental when it's longer. It's a bit of a stretch, depending on the length of your fingers, though for me having a narrower neck because it's a 4-string helps a lot. Bear in mind that a double bass is still a longer scale length than that.
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The Dingwall only goes to 37", so this is why I asked. I understand fanned frets! :) inwas just curious about the subtle but presumably meaningful change in range compared to the Dingers.

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The Dingwall only goes to 37", so this is why I asked. I understand fanned frets! :) inwas just curious about the subtle but presumably meaningful change in range compared to the Dingers.
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I never noticed any difference between my Dingwall Prima 5 and this Sei, as regards the (supposed) extra quarter inch - I just took the scale length from the original spec. sheet that Martin Petersen did - I actually think it's probably identical to a Dingwall. There would be more effect of the woods, pickups, EQ etc, in my opinion, but because of my playing style, I don't hear subtle tonal variations between high end basses - your mileage may vary!

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[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1450893115' post='2936825']
Nice bass! Good for metal? ;)
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I have mostly used it for recording on quite heavy tracks, and live I guested with Girlschool once, using it, so, yes, I'd say so.

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