lozbass Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 (edited) Available until Monday evening - 4th August Hi all, I'm selling this Sei Singlecut 6 and a Sei Flamboyant 5 (please note, the Flamboyant 5 is now sold - this 6 is still available) - both are gorgeous instruments (they simply don't get sufficient play time). The bass comes in a Bass Centre branded Hiscox case in very good but not perfect condition. The price is a firm £1375. A few details: Top: Thuya Neck: ash and maple Board: Macassar Ebony Circuit: Bartolini 3 band Pickups: Bartolini String spacing: 19mm (around 10mm at the nut) Nut: 58mm; neck width at 24th fret is 95mm The neck is very slender front to back - the board is wide but still fast. The action is very low. The bass was set up by Ged Green in Manchester with Overwater light strings about 3 weeks ago and has had little play time since. Condition is excellent - there are a couple of tiny blemishes but the bass could pass for new or nearly new - there are no scratches or dings anywhere on this bass (most instruments on a dealer's floor would have more/more significant marks). There really isn't a blemish that I could photograph or one worth pointing out. The bass has a very clean, clear and articulate tone - it's extremely resonant when unplugged. The headstock wears a Macassar truss rod cover fashioned by Ged - this is really sympathetic in design and complements the head and body shape perfectly (it's also a neat and tidy solution to the open truss access). I'm not sure of weight but the bass is beautifully balanced either sitting or on a strap (gold strap locks included) - my scales say around 9lbs. More details tomorrow. Please feel free to request more details or photographs. Cheers, Lozbass Edited August 5, 2008 by lozbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjamm Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Hi mate, What's the scale length and string spacing...and do you have any pics? Thanks Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 [quote name='bassjamm' post='249197' date='Jul 27 2008, 10:32 PM']Hi mate, What's the scale length and string spacing...and do you have any pics? Thanks Jamie[/quote] Hi, pics later today (evening I hope) - for now, string spacing is +/- 19mm at the bridge (around 10mm at the nut). Scale length is 35". This is quite a big board but the action is very low and it's not difficult to negotiate your way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Will there be pics of the Flamboyant as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 [quote name='molan' post='249627' date='Jul 28 2008, 02:39 PM']Will there be pics of the Flamboyant as well?[/quote] Yes - sorry for the delay - later this evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6stringbassist Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Very nice Lawrence, can I ask what you're getting in its place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 check out that string spacing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Ah, the one from ebay a while back.....what's she weigh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 [quote name='6stringbassist' post='249639' date='Jul 28 2008, 02:54 PM']Very nice Lawrence, can I ask what you're getting in its place.[/quote] Hi all, pics added (and of the Flamboyant) - thanks for the comments and PMs. What to get? I'm thinking of a commission for a short-scale singlecut five (E-C) - I'm finding that shorter-scales are easy to cope with (reduced tension) and the E-C aids my musicality (it's helped me to get out of a rut and get a bit more melodic!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 [quote name='lozbass' post='250016' date='Jul 28 2008, 10:19 PM']Hi all, pics added (and of the Flamboyant)[/quote] I can't see any pics of the Flamboyant? Maybe it's my browser though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 No, you're not alone - I see 11 photos of the 6-string, none of the Flamboyant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Happy Jack' post='250067' date='Jul 28 2008, 11:27 PM']No, you're not alone - I see 11 photos of the 6-string, none of the Flamboyant.[/quote] Hi Molan, Happy Jack - thanks for alerting me to this. I'm not sure what's going on - I can see the photographs (about 8 of the Flamboyant) with my browser - they went up around 10.00pm last night. I'll check from another connection later today and see if I can work something out. I've had messages from other Basschatters who can see the pictures...I'll try to find a solution. ...Oops!...just a thought - the Flamboyant is advertised separately - the photographs of the 5 don't appear in this thread (sorry if I'm misleading anybody). Edited July 29, 2008 by lozbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 (edited) Hmm, that's lovely. If I'd sold my CS I might consider going for it (although the spacing is probably too wide for me in reality - I'm a 16mm man myself - and I find the Series 2 singlecut comfier), but that doesn't look like it's happening, which in this case is probably a good thing as I'm supposed to be paying stuff off, not buying more! Edited July 29, 2008 by 4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 [quote name='4000' post='250844' date='Jul 29 2008, 09:49 PM']Hmm, that's lovely. If I'd sold my CS I might consider going for it (although the spacing is probably too wide for me in reality - I'm a 16mm man myself - and I find the Series 2 singlecut comfier), but that doesn't look like it's happening, which in this case is probably a good thing as I'm supposed to be paying stuff off, not buying more![/quote] Haha - this is a feeling I know all too well! I hate selling this but it's a travesty that it doesn't get exposure - it's a gorgeous bass but the scale is beyond me (I'm heading to shortsville...fast!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossajazz Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Hi Lozbass, Just wondered where you are based? I used to own Martin's No2 singlecut and would consider another. I take it is 36" scale (like AJ) with the Overwater strings? Cheers, Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 [quote name='Bossajazz' post='251602' date='Jul 30 2008, 08:10 PM']Hi Lozbass, Just wondered where you are based? I used to own Martin's No2 singlecut and would consider another. I take it is 36" scale (like AJ) with the Overwater strings? Cheers, Alan[/quote] Hi Alan, thanks for this - the scale on this singlecut is 35". From what I know of the history of this bass, it was commissioned as a close match (but not in all details, of course) to AJ's presentation F. It has a wide board and wide string spacing - it's very articulate, clear and open - a kind of natural, precise, uncluttered sound. I'm in central Manchester - let me know if you're interested and I'll keep you updated (I have somebody viewing tonight and another serious potential purchaser arriving at the weekend). Cheers, Lozbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Hi all, please note that this Singlecut 6 will be advertised here until Monday evening (4th August) - if it remains unsold, my intention is to withdraw the ad and sell the bass via consignment/brokerage. Please let me know quickly if you're interested - I'm around throughout the weekend. Cheers, Lozbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Bump and last call for this one - please let me know if you're interested. I'll need to withdraw tonight or tomorrow morning (Tuesday, 5th August). I'll include postage and insurance in the price (or deduct £75 for pickup). Cheers, Lozbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volume Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 To any potential buyers/interested parties, I dropped-in on Lawrence last Saturday, and had a good noodle-around on the singlecut, it's a truly amazing bass, and looks [b][u]even nicer[/u][/b] in the flesh... I had serious troubles in tearing-myself-away from it - it very nearly came home with me... it sounds amazing - great tonal options with the Barts, and it's been setup beautifully Also, a massive recommendation for lozbass himself - really helpful, accomodating and a thoroughly decent chap!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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