4000 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 (edited) 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 However my window of opportunity is tiny (next few days) and when that goes this will probably be withdrawn if it hasn't already gone; I've no real desire to sell it otherwise as it's a blinding bass in every respect.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 Two things; if my window of opportunity closes (likely) and the bass I'm looking at goes, then this will be withdrawn.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)! Edited May 4, 2011 by 4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Blimey Shaun this other bass must be magnificent if you're thinking of selling your Sei. I'm curious to what it might be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 [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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Is it famous? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 No, but it may as well be so far as I'm concerned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 It's not Lemmy's Ric then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 I wish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Its a Gibson EB-1.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 (edited) Wow! Awesome bass. I'm £700 short at the moment though Edited June 4, 2010 by Golchen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 oh my, oh my o my g-d!!!!! wow its a beauty dam if i was to get a bass made it would be like this one , any one want a shuker six fretless or a j5 custom for £650.00 each then i could have this baby!!!!!! bump for a stunning bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 I've probably said all I need to about Martin's work. Uttely staggering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 where in the country are you dude? zigmeister!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 [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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 [quote name='4000' post='856672' date='Jun 3 2010, 11:02 PM']Rich, have a guess....and then make it a really, really rare one. [/quote] PLEASE don't say you're selling that bass to buy a bloody vintage Fender........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 [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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 [quote name='4000' post='857610' date='Jun 4 2010, 07:42 PM']I'll have less of the F word round here thanks. Nah.....it is vintage though. [/quote] Has to be Alembic Stunning Sei there dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 [quote name='sprocketflup' post='857644' date='Jun 4 2010, 08:20 PM']Has to be Alembic [/quote] Nope. Thanks for the comment though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haimesy Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 [quote name='4000' post='857679' date='Jun 4 2010, 08:56 PM']Nope. Thanks for the comment though![/quote] Good luck with the sale shaun,i am still loving the sei 4.......all the best John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Gonna be some kind of a Rick i'd guess.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 **************! :-O If it had four strings it would be my perfect dream bass!!! I still couldnt afford it, but it would be my dream bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 pmd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 I dont ever really dig Sei's (or Wals) but thats feckin lovely. SHouldnt be around too long I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAS Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Should really be "The Art Gallery" rather than "The Bass Gallery". Similar to the spec of the SeiF5 I had made in burl walnut and ebony. Just a work of art. You feel you should be wearing silk breeches and a powdered wig to play it. Best of luck with your transactions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 (edited) [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. Edited June 7, 2010 by 4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 (edited) 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. Edited June 8, 2010 by 4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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