Bigwan Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 4 hours ago, Sibob said: My Serek Midwestern is here and just really bloody brilliant. I already have a Fender Mustang, so I’m not exactly new to the shortscale thing, but this Midwestern is a whole new ball game. It arrived at 11am and I was able to take it to a gig that same day, and it nailed it, so much fun to play. It also sounds fantastic, I specifically wanted the B90 pickup, I figure that it’s part of the Serek sound and brand, the various other pickup options are great, but this B90 is the one! Mine has the dummy coil, which is great for recording, but actually live, the standard wiring is perfectly fine. Build quality is excellent, as you’d expect, and even though the build is largely Walnut, it’s still very comfortably lightweight. All in all, i’m Very happy and couldn’t recommend Jake (Serek) enough as a luthier! Cheers Si Health to enjoy Si! Looks lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No lust in Jazz Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 This is my Serek it's a Midwestern 2 (MW2) which I receiveed yesterday, ordered direct from Jake Serek . Pickups are the Serek Singles which sound awesome - I can highly recommend working with Jake on a build. I sat at home last night and played through the sets of both of my bands with a stupid grin on my face. Build quality is in the same league as German Warwick, Elrick Gold, Spector US. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Looks lush! Love that fingerboard! Si 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No lust in Jazz Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 32 minutes ago, Sibob said: Looks lush! Love that fingerboard! Si Thanks, that's all down to Jake, I did a lot of soul searching regards the pickups - I suspect that I'd have been equally happy with the B90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 34 minutes ago, No lust in Jazz said: Thanks, that's all down to Jake, I did a lot of soul searching regards the pickups - I suspect that I'd have been equally happy with the B90 If I went for another, it would be a 5 string MW2 or Sacramento with two Serek Singles I think. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 I’ve just watched this performance by David Byrne on SNL, I’m pretty sure that’s a Serek, sounds great. Why can’t the BBC mix sound like this on ‘Later’? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 17 minutes ago, ezbass said: I’ve just watched this performance by David Byrne on SNL, I’m pretty sure that’s a Serek, sounds great. Why can’t the BBC mix sound like this on ‘Later’? Tis indeed a Serek, a beautiful Midwestern II 5 string in Shell Pink Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Sibob said: Tis indeed a Serek, a beautiful Midwestern II 5 string in Shell Pink Si Dammit! I feel a GAS build up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No lust in Jazz Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Sibob said: Tis indeed a Serek, a beautiful Midwestern II 5 string in Shell Pink Si Did you ever progress your interest in a MW 5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 10 minutes ago, No lust in Jazz said: Did you ever progress your interest in a MW 5? Not yet, no funds really (just moved), but it’s on the radar for sure, love the idea of a 30” 5 string, especially from Jake. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 2 hours ago, ezbass said: I’ve just watched this performance by David Byrne on SNL, I’m pretty sure that’s a Serek, sounds great. Why can’t the BBC mix sound like this on ‘Later’? I love David Byrne, quirky but musical. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 List price of a Serek Mid-Western is currently US$2100 at the factory gate. Get it to the UK and that has probably turned into US$2800. Or, of course, you could buy this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/serek-Midwestern2-Black-MW2-057-Electric-bass-Serek/153599959774?hash=item23c34562de:g:QFgAAOSwLztdUEwv Bwahahahahahahahahaha!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No lust in Jazz Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Happy Jack said: List price of a Serek Mid-Western is currently US$2100 at the factory gate. Get it to the UK and that has probably turned into US$2800. Oh Yeah, you can really go nuts with the options on the quote form too - I know this and now have three Serek's 🤪 But, Jake Serek is a pleasure to deal with and his basses are wonderful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycreed Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 I thought Rics were the coolest looking basses until I browsed the Serek website. The Midwestern, the Midwestern 2, and the Sacramento are beautiful looking things. If I win the lotto, I'm splashing out on a Serek and a Ric, both to be ordered on the same day, sight unseen... "Have them washed and sent to my chamber!" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I hit the configurator for a Sacramento to specs I liked and ran up $2850 in the blink of an eye. Ok, I had; Chambered body, Zebrano top, vintage white rear body and an Ebony 'board But that's still very expensive.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cytania Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 I stumbled across the B90 when I was browsing on ‘dummy coils’ and it’s one of the few times I’ve been impressed by tone in a bass demo video. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristo Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 There’s one on reverb currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhammers Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 They regularly pop up on Reverb, and there are a few at dealers in Europe (I don't know of any dealers in the UK that currently have any in stock) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Jake is also currently running 15% off his Website shop too, and there are a few very cool prebuilt basses there: https://www.serekbasses.com/store/ Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) The silver Midwestern 2 with Novak Thunderbird pickup in their shop is way cool https://www.serekbasses.com/product/serek-midwestern-2-bass-novak-thunderbird-inca-silver-metallic/ Edit: and now Sold, so link is gone Edited June 2, 2020 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarlscharisma Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 can't see the 15% discount ☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, Sarlscharisma said: can't see the 15% discount ☹️ Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarlscharisma Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 gotcha. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarlscharisma Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) Tempting. Almost covers the import tax. So cost for one I’m looking at just shy of £2000 Edited June 2, 2020 by Sarlscharisma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 17 minutes ago, Sarlscharisma said: Tempting. Almost covers the import tax. So cost for one I’m looking at just shy of £2000 You won’t get it cheaper unless a used one comes up over here (raarreee) Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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