NBD - Serek 'The Grand"

[Clarky]

Arrived today from Serek in Chicago. Lightweight (7.2 pounds), retro short scale bass with three tone settings (deep, 'regular' and fuzz). #2 of limited batch of 3. Lots of fun

 

[Clarky]

Video from the manufacturer so you can hear what it sounds like

 

[bassbiscuits]

that's cool.

[barrycreed]

Fantastic looking machine. Well wear.

[Happy Jack]

Let me know when you want to move it on, Clarky. 

[Bassman Sam]

Very nice Mark. It sounds sweet.

[meterman]

@Clarky  That is stunning! Seriously beautiful bass in a great finish.

It has a 'slightly-melted Mustang' vibe to it and the headstock is handsome as well. Love it! 👍

[Sarlscharisma]

Fantastic, I love retro.  And to have the Serek quality standards too.  Absolute bargain

[Old Man Riva]

What a fabulous bass - enjoy!

I really like the synthy-ness of the ‘fuzz’ setting, if that makes sense..? 

[Sarlscharisma]

Still impressed with your Serek?  I’ve just put a deposit on a Lincoln.  It’s gonna be a long wait till February.  A big gamble on whether I will like it but I love the sound on Jake’s promo video and the looks are killer.

[Clarky]

Its a lovely bass although it feels quite 'new' still - my old '71 Mustang was much more 'comfy' and worn-in for want of a better phrase

[Sarlscharisma]

I know what you mean about old and familiar basses.  Although the Lincoln is 34 scale my 76 Ric 3000 short scale is like putting on an old pair of slippers.

[Adee]

On 27/08/2020 at 23:04, Clarky said:

Its a lovely bass although it feels quite 'new' still - my old '71 Mustang was much more 'comfy' and worn-in for want of a better phrase

@ClarkyHow you getting on with The Grand, played in 'anger' yet or just in your bedroom so far?

[Clarky]

48 minutes ago, Adee said:

@ClarkyHow you getting on with The Grand, played in 'anger' yet or just in your bedroom so far?

Sadly bedroom use only. My two bands are both 'on hold' for various reasons and not even rehearsing.

Really enjoy playing it though, super slick, easy neck, very lightweight (just over 7 pounds) and usable range of sounds, despite volume knob only!

[Sarlscharisma]

Well, I've done it the time. This should be with me over the next few weeks.  I sold my Ric 3000 so needed another short scale.  

 

https://www.serekbasses.com/basses/the-grand/

[Sarlscharisma]

[Clarky]

Congrats, my batch #1 bass is fabulous! Looks cool in faded black

[Clarky]

14 hours ago, Sarlscharisma said:

Well, I've done it the time. This should be with me over the next few weeks.  I sold my Ric 3000 so needed another short scale.  

 

https://www.serekbasses.com/basses/the-grand/

The second batch is now sold out. Next lot in the summer. Congrats again, you won't regret it!!!

[Sarlscharisma]

Jake contacted me last night, it sounds like it might be a few weeks before delivery as they are struggling to get the Hipshot bridges.  

[Clarky]

On 02/12/2020 at 10:20, Sarlscharisma said:

Jake contacted me last night, it sounds like it might be a few weeks before delivery as they are struggling to get the Hipshot bridges.  

Tim Lefebvre has his now!

 

[Sarlscharisma]

I contacted him earlier in the week, and no bridges as yet.  The wait is killing me.

[MacDaddy]

On 11/08/2020 at 13:12, Clarky said:

Arrived today from Serek in Chicago. Lightweight (7.2 pounds), retro short scale bass with three tone settings (deep, 'regular' and fuzz). #2 of limited batch of 3. Lots of fun

 

Honestly don't know if I like that or not 😆

Have you moved it on yet 😉

[Clarky]

Just now, MacDaddy said:

Honestly don't know if I like that or not 😆

Have you moved it on yet 😉

Its sat in my bass rack, next to my bed (lucky Mrs Clarky)

[MacDaddy]

Wonder how the fuzz setting will sit in the mix? Could be very useful.

[Clarky]

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