Volume Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) Bass dates from around 2003 - the serial number '83' stamped into the bridge, and was made for the commissioning purchaser, from the U.S... it then returned to the U.K and was bought (in a deal arranged by the Gallery) by a player in High Wycombe, was then sold to BassChat member 'lozbass' in a private deal in 2006 and I then bought the bass from lozbass in July of last year [b][i]Specs[/i] ;[/b] [b]Scale length[/b] ; 34'' [b]String Spacing[/b] ; Currently around 16.5mm centre-to-centre, but is adjustable [b]Neck Width[/b] at 1st fret ; 48mm [b]Neck Width[/b] at 24th fret ; 72mm [b]Overall weight[/b] ; Around 8lbs - very light, and extremely well balanced. [b]Neck[/b] ; 7-laminate flames maple with wenge stringers [b]Body[/b] ; Ash [b]Top[/b] ; Olive, beautifully figured with a Black accent line [b]Body Finish[/b] ; Gloss Polyurethane [b]Misc[/b] ; The Backplates, covering the control cavity and LED battery compartment are cut from the same piece of wood as the main body. [b]Circuit[/b] ; Schack 3-Band, adjustable via switches in the control cavity. [b]Controls[/b] ; Volume, Pan, Bass, Middle, Treble [b]Pickups[/b] ; Bartolini Humbuckers [b]Misc [/b]; Additional Side-LEDs in Red, in aluminium windows The bass is currently at The Gallery being set-up with a set of LaBella Slappers, strung with a low B string - in the past I've had the bass strung with a high C string for more chordal work - it plays & sounds great when strung either way. The bass is very versatile - quite hi-fi and modern sounding, but can nail that Rocky, growly sound when you dig-in and play hard. The Schack circuitry is very powerful and useable... The overall condition of the bass is excellent - from lozbass' original sale thread ; [i]''Condition is superb - the bass looks breathtaking and could pass for new/almost new - it's clearly had very little play time. There is just one small mark - a tiny (2-3mm) and very shallow indentation in the lacquer on the back of the body (just below the tummy contour line). I caused this by dropping a jack plug from a low height - the mark is not easy to find and I was laughed out of three shops/luthier businesses when I enquired about having it fixed/flattened. To be honest, it's only apparent if caught in the right light - even then it's almost invisible and takes some time to find.''[/i] I bought the bass from lozbass just-before I got a big gig, intending the use the bass for said gig... as it turned-out, the material involved doesn't necessetate a five string bass... so the Sei has barely left it's case in the 6-months or so that I've owned it... only taken-out maybe once per month to tinker-on.... and it's far too nicer bass to be left to this amount of use for any longer... I'd rather it got a new owner who used it regularly and gave it some stage-time. Anyway - I don't want to post a huge thread, so I'll leave it there - I think I've covered most of the details... if not, and you have any other questions, feel free to PM me, and I'll get back to you ASAP (though my internet connection's a little dodgy at the moment, so it might be best if you send me your email address, as I can email from my phone) I'll try to get some more photos taken soon, but for now, 'lozbass' has given me permission to utilise his original sale thread - on which, there are some of his (great!) shots of the bass... the thread can be found at the following link ; [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=24368&hl=flamboyant"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...p;hl=flamboyant[/url] Anyway - I've set the price at [b]£1375[/b], which is what I bought it from 'lozbass' for - though I am open to reasonable offers... the bass comes with a Gator Hardcase - also in excellent condition, and I'll also throw-in the straplocks, and a Comfort Strapp The bass is based in NW6 with a friend at the moment, but I'll be back in London in the next few weeks, and you're more than welcome to come and view the bass, and give it a try-out... I'll also throw-in a good cuppa tea... I'm reluctant to ship the bass, as I've had a few 'interesting' experiences with shipping companies... but, I will investigate the options of shipping if you can't get to London. So much for 'not posting a huge thread' eh? Anyway - Questions, Enquiries etc welcomed... Rich Edited February 7, 2009 by Volume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 (edited) Wow! I saw this bass for sale last time and soooooo wanted it - but you bought it before I got any cash together! Totally beautiful, but I've just spent about £700 on GAS in the past 2 weeks so I don't think I can raise the cash. Bummer! Out of interest, where in N6 is it? I work in NW9 and I was wondering how far?? I'd love to try it. Edited February 2, 2009 by Golchen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_russ Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 sh*t the bed, that looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 This is one of the most beautiful basses I've ever had the pleasure of owning. The only reason that I passed it on was the fact that I was moving almost exclusively to shorter-scale basses. The quality of this instrument and attention to detail in the build and finish is extraordinary. I'm sure that any prospective purchaser will be delighted with respect to tone, playability and aesthetics. I can also assure you that Rich is one of this world's gentlemen (and an extremely talented player to boot!) If it wasn't for the fact that I play short-scale, I'd have this bass back immediately (and at the advertised price - for me it's well worth every penny - this is a very special bass) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Bl**dy hell - I've just looked at the photographs - that's more lovely than I'd remembered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I love Sei basses. Sold my Original headless 5 a few years back (one of the 'twins' for those of you who know the Sei site well) and regretted it ever since! PM on its way already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstraker123 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Any interested in trades with cash adjustment ? Regards, Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Clayton Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Serious PM sent! Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 [quote name='mr_russ' post='397546' date='Feb 2 2009, 09:15 AM']sh*t the bed, that looks good[/quote] Quite......... That really is a beautiful piece of work my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 wow i got a sixer like this no 20. this looks lovely ill try and send you a pm. kindest regards ziggy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleal Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 [quote name='ziggydolphinboy' post='398134' date='Feb 2 2009, 05:48 PM']wow i got a sixer like this no 20. this looks lovely ill try and send you a pm. kindest regards ziggy.[/quote] Ziggy is a first class dude to deal with, he got his sei 6 from me no worries at all, These two would look great together: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmanfunk Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 That would go very nicely with my Original four......oh the G.A.S! A great price too no less. It shouldn't hang around for long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 [quote name='jmanfunk' post='398457' date='Feb 2 2009, 10:57 PM']That would go very nicely with my Original four......oh the G.A.S! A great price too no less. It shouldn't hang around for long.[/quote] I wish I still had my Original 5 - the fretted one of this pair: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleal Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 [quote name='molan' post='398461' date='Feb 2 2009, 10:59 PM']I wish I still had my Original 5 - the fretted one of this pair:[/quote] Wow i love those original sei's & the dark look is awsome!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 [quote name='molan' post='398461' date='Feb 2 2009, 10:59 PM']I wish I still had my Original 5 - the fretted one of this pair:[/quote] I played that on a couple of occasions in the Gallery.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 [quote name='4000' post='399253' date='Feb 3 2009, 06:47 PM']I played that on a couple of occasions in the Gallery....[/quote] I sold it through them about 5 years ago. Went to Scandinavia I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggydolphinboy Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Hey cheers Little al!!! yes indeed they would look great together i sill havent changed the electrics on your old sei yet as been too busy, hope the thumb six is cool man kindest regards ziggy. hey volume bump on me man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elros Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Very nice bass! Interested in trades by any chance? I've got a nice [url="http://hallgeir.no/bass/surine/"]Surine 6-string[/url] sitting here, and I'm going to visit London very soon........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleal Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 [quote name='ziggydolphinboy' post='399312' date='Feb 3 2009, 07:35 PM']Hey cheers Little al!!! yes indeed they would look great together i sill havent changed the electrics on your old sei yet as been too busy, hope the thumb six is cool man kindest regards ziggy. hey volume bump on me man.[/quote] Hey Ziggy, yeah the thumb is cool, funny thing, it's in the gallery at the moment having an ebony fretless conversion, can't wait to get it back, Have a bump for that sei man!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) So who beat me to the punch on this one eh? As there are some obvious Sei Flamboyant fans here I thought you might like to know there's a nice looking 6'er on EBay [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sei-Flamboyant-6-String-Bass-Custom_W0QQitemZ120373980590QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item120373980590&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1229|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sei-Flamboyant-6-Str...%3A1|240%3A1318[/url] Also a really gorgeous choice of woods. . . Edited February 5, 2009 by molan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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