Serek Midwestern - The Bass Version of a Cozy Sweater and a Warm Fire - LowEndLobster Review

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Hey everyone! Today we're reviewing the Serek Midwestern and putting this bass through its paces! This is a vintage inspired, beautifully crafted short scale bass that has such a warm and welcoming tone. Let's check this thing out!
Disclosure: This bass was sent to me by Serek on loan.
This bass and all my other basses with rounds are strung with MJC Ironworks Nickel Plated Stainless Steel 45-105(125) unless otherwise noted. Check them out at www.mjcironworks.com
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7 мар 2021

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Комментарии : 175

@thefool2007 3 года назад

Jake Serek is a genius. If that bass was in my hands it would never leave. That tone is unreal. Love the aesthetics as they compliment the sound. Dreamy bass. You could hang a career on it without a doubt. You’re a lucky man.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thank you Rick!

@gryzew 3 года назад

You CLEARLY don't wanna part ways with this thing. "Muh one of a kind unique knot in the wood" heh.

@MarcoH72 3 года назад

You need to buy this bass. Don’t send it back.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

... it might happen lol

@DoktorRS66 3 года назад

I'm imagining how that thing would rock some flats....

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Video's already shot, edited, uploaded and scheduled :). Serek & Gibson LP Jr. (w/ Serek Pickup) Tone Shootout w/ flats :)

@russellzauner 3 года назад

@@LowEndLobster *sighs in LaBella Golden Tape*

@aldito7586 2 месяца назад

La Bella "Light tension flats". I think you might dig them bro...

@PhilosophicalCat 3 года назад

If there was an academy award for "best bass video title" this one would win hands down.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

haha thank you :)

@alanscharrer5255 3 года назад

A warm great smelling sweater...first time that analogy was used to describe a new bass...or anything else but a sweater! I testify that Serek’s are the best. Excellent line!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Alan!

@t.c.v.t. 3 года назад

This Lobster rocks.... like he is some kind of ROCK LOBSTER.

@PhilosophicalCat 3 года назад

He could B 52's

@glennkubik3774 3 года назад

Well, he has the best Bass “Love Shack”

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

@rexsacia1522 3 года назад

I recently stumbled across your channel when looking at different bass reviews and I absolutely love your channel and your consistent uploads, keep it up!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thank you Rex :)

@jamesmarkham7489 3 года назад

One of the best parts of this channel is that you review lesser known brands and models with high quality audio and playing.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks James! I do my best :)

@TheIrishOx 3 года назад

It sounds awesome! Thanks for the video and keep up the amazing work as always

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Codered!

@DasherWilcox 3 года назад

I love Sereks! I have 2 custom ordered Sacramentos. If you're ever looking for more to feature on the channel, let me know!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thank you!... and YES. I'm already a couple months out content wise but either email me (channel name at gmail) or reach out on the discord server and we'll line something up!

@TSBASSIST 3 года назад

You brought the pick back! Sick review, I always love seeing Serek get some love on here

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

I did! Honestly, getting a bit more comfortable with it. You'll be seeing it in other videos hehe. Thank you and all others who pushed me to step out of my comfort zone and play with a pick :)

@TSBASSIST 3 года назад

@@LowEndLobster Of course, keep going!

@keithgray7593 3 года назад

This bass has a fine tone. It really does possess that tone I look for but never find! When you kicked in the drums it sounded amazing!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Keith!

@danielirvine7468 Год назад

I can hear that humm that would do my head in

@DW-zi6ht 3 года назад

What a gorgeous sounding bass!! The OCD in me wants the top of the pick guard to follow the curve of the horns but that's hardly a deal breaker. I hope we get to see some more Serek basses reviewed here.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks D W! We definitely will :)

@tylerwood9678 3 года назад

Coming back to this every once in a while now that I’ve finally paid off my Midwestern lol, best demo on RU-vid

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thank you! I really enjoyed my time with this bass

@GaryGrzybek Год назад

That's the tone! Wow! I'm getting one of these!

@thesquarebee6641 3 года назад

Great old school thump. Looks great too. I have a Serek Lincoln so testify how well balanced the bass is and made from quality materials.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks! Enjoy your Lincoln :)

@tkotmk 3 года назад

True, short scale tends to be for the entry market, but Alembic and Stanley Clarke has been killing it.....someday, I'll get an Alembic Series I/II SSB.....someday... Thank Lobster-san!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thank you! I would loooooove to check out an Alembic Stanley shorty... .mmm... the DREAM

@ejjacinto5014 3 года назад

Wow! I love this tone 💙

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Ej!

@inhalerofmoistmeals2931 3 года назад

Man that thing sounds bloody smooth

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Inhaler!

@g.norman1034 Год назад

I have a MW2 and it is now my favorite instrument. Serek basses are solid in build, tone, and feel. Just a great instrument. “Balanced” is definitely a key word here. If you get a chance to play one, do it!

@ryanrogers8923 3 года назад

So I'm adding this to the growing list of basses I will be buying someday, thanks! Kinda...

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

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@hetul784 3 года назад

THAT LOOKS SO UNIQUE! THAT'S SO COOOOLLLLL! BRUUUUHHHH I wanna try that! It's SO cool. I wish it wasn't short scale but DAMN

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks dude!

@mccypr Год назад

Thanks much! I think I want one with the addition of a Thundertron pickup installed right up against the P-90 on the bridge side. 😎

@GinoS1994 3 года назад

Sweet vintage tone AND it smells good? Game changer!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

2021 award for best smelling bass

@aldito7586 2 месяца назад

Mr. Serek is thinking very radically.

@willistaylor4077 3 года назад

I think this Bass is pure ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Willis!

@SwainBjornstrandt 3 года назад

Impressive tone. And i was stunned by the wood choices. I think i have never seen a bass made solely out of mahogany.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Swain!

@MFPick 3 года назад

Looks great and sound great!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thank you!

@jmichaellee 3 года назад

Great try with the pick, Lobster! When you first gripped it, I thought to myself, "This really isn't his thing, is it?" And no it really wasn't..*but* it did give us the sense of what this particular instrument would sound like plucked with the old plectrum-and that's part of the strength of this sort of simple rig. So thanks for listening and taking on the pick of the litter challenge. Appreciated as always! ;-)

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks man! I really appreciate that a lot. I've been practicing with it more and have been using it in more videos, so you'll definitely see more pick action and hopefully better pick action! Thank you for the words of encouragement :)

@TheBassfresh Год назад

nice! I'd prefer the MW2, short scales, as you know, always sound better in the upper range than 34" scale.

@jamesquirk8656 3 года назад

Awesome sounding bass. I'd love to see a review/demo of a standard-scale Serek, particularly the Sacramento.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks James! We'll definitely be checking out more Sereks :)

@jdmarino 3 года назад

Like the felt pick. Good idea ;)

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks John! Look what you people make me do ;P

@Metalbass10000 3 года назад

This bass looks, and sounds, pretty sweet, from one craft builder to another craft builder. One caution, the knot may add character in some sense, but knots have tendency to come loose, and vibrate. The knot site is generally a little more dense, a little harder, and has a little more instability, and tension, than the surrounding fibers. That said, if you want to buy this bass, DO buy it! Don't let a knot stop you (it can be glued if it comes loose).

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Metalbass! Interesting info, I didn't know that before. Thank you for sharing :)

@handidrummed 3 года назад

Mahogany needs to be grain filled anyway, and you can't feel the knot, so it likely won't come loose.

@jmsmikey 3 года назад

Love it~ 'Livin' In The Past' by Jethro Tull keeps running through my mind.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Mikey! I looove Tull!

@NicholasANappiNick 2 года назад

People don’t like things that don’t look like fender.I give the guy credit.well done

@jsorensen 3 года назад

I adore this bass...getting one when I can afford!!!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks jsorensen!

@ninovalenti96 3 года назад

That is one COOL looking bass!!!!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Nino!

@markyurick4137 3 года назад

Nice review. I can't help thinking of Spock's Dad when I hear the name Sarek. Not crazy about the looks, but it sounds great and looks fun to play. Great fat low end.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Dude me too! I was going to do a few star trek clips but I thought it'd go over most people's heads. Thanks!

@trunks828 3 года назад

That thing kicks so much butt! If I was in the market for a new bass that would be it.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Jaber!

@askilfangel8599 3 года назад

"like a warm sweater" is a good description of your channel, keep up the great work man!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thank you Askil :)

@tracychappell2029 2 года назад

Very cool!

@bobt5778 3 года назад

Gibson-esque sound for sure. I used to tinker with my old Korean Epi EB-0 to nudge the tone more in this direction, but I couldn't do it. This is a fantastic sounding instrument!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Bob!

@jonsidell3338 3 года назад

I’m loving that punchy treble tone. Dang you Jake Serek, I’m already broke!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Hehehe, yeah the tone is killer! Thanks Jon!

@marks5s603 3 года назад

Sounds great and I like that is not a Jazz or P-bass design just made smaller. The P90 style pickup is really different and cool to see.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks! I agree, a breath of fresh air

@TheBhunt1 3 года назад

Great demo. To me the Sereks have a distinctive sound - crisp and thumpy. I dig it. The Sacramento I have on order is all mahogany - hope it smells and feels as good as this one :)

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Bhunt! Congrats on yours, hope you get it soon :)

@pwokaren 3 года назад

Nice sounds. I liked the comparison to Fender and early Gibson.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Pwo!

@alwayshungryforfood 10 месяцев назад

Smells good

@czguy3045 3 года назад

Definitely not my bag but I definitely dig the sound, esp how it sounds much more balanced between the lower positions and the uppermost frets. I can definitely feel your excitement and that says a lot in my book.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks CZ!

@johngeddes7894 Год назад

I never expected a P-90 to give a BS-DS a run for its money. Now I need to hear this with some flats to get a better sound image.

@killervids100 3 года назад

My next build needs that pick up :)

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Carl! It's such a nice pickup, so is the LazenB90 of theirs. We have a tone comparison video dropping in a couple of weeks :)

@thecrayondemo 3 года назад

That is amazing

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thank you!

@Gell1967 2 года назад

Great bass and pick up, one thing I'd like to hear is the original Gibson Mudbucker wired in Parallel, as it's 30 k D.C. resistance in Series it could work in Parallel as it halves the D.C. resistance; and 15 k is still a powerful pick up

@LowEndLobster 2 года назад

Thank you! Very interesting, Atmos. Would be interesting to try that

@hexenductioninc 3 года назад

I have one of these, almost identical (no knot ☹), and with a set of flats on it records better than any bass I've ever used. Fat, punchy, and present. The B90 is a sick pickup and the bass feels like silk underpants. Serek is knocking it outta the park

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks M! Agreed, Serek is pwning. A nice breath of fresh air in the custom bass world!

@martintaylor1758 Год назад

Wish it was possible to get Serek basses over here in the UK.

@mccypr 4 месяца назад

Anymore videos coming? Thanks! 🎻🙂😎

@bassmanjoe83 3 года назад

I was wondering when you were going to swap this bass with flats and then it was at the end. Short scales and flats just have a certain special tone for me. 🤘

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Joe! We have a tone comparison with this and the Gibson w/ Serek Pickup coming soon :)

@PushSueAside 3 года назад

Oh my that Serek company really know how to make an amazing bass. That’s not my favorite of theirs, but it’s still fecking amazing bass. Thank you for sharing. You are awesome buddy. Cheers Btw...a tip on pick playing, you hold it like it smells bad. No one can play with a pick if you hold it like that. I know it’s not your thing, but it never hurts to learn something new. Watch some beginner guitar videos, holding a pick is usually one of the first things they teach. They are actually held a lot like a double thumb technique, your thumb will guide it and your finger hold it against your thumb. If you can play with your thumb...you can play with a pick. I know most bass players will say “I don’t know how to use a pick” but what they really mean is “eew, I don’t want to play with a fucken pick, like some “guitar” player”. Cheers

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip Tommy! You'll be seeing more pick content in the future and I definitely feel like I'm improving with it :) You rock!

@PushSueAside 3 года назад

@@LowEndLobster you rock mr. silly pants. Cheers

@ninovalenti96 3 года назад

"I'm gonna put that right there." Cat grabs pics and it's never to be found again....

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

LOL

@kjuivfbfjhv 3 года назад

Very nice bass. Gonna have to start a new channel called HighEndLobster

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

LOL gotta get back to our roots!

@Barry101er 3 года назад

Serek basses do have a great aesthetic-great for that Mike Watt cover band! Are you familiar with Healy Guitars "Healer" bass (Western MA builder)? Similar type thinking. Kind of "EB-O-ish".

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Barry! I'm not familiar with them. Interesting looking little basses!

@bflo1000 2 года назад

It sounds very similar to a Bisonic pup (IOW great).

@manunoise 2 года назад

awesome video mate! thinking about getting one of this, can you tell me the lenght, width and depth of the body? before I get one I want to make sure my case fits it :)

@LowEndLobster 2 года назад

Thank you Manu! I cannot as I don't have this bass here anymore. Reach out to Serek and they can give you the full specs!

@marcsullivan7987 2 года назад

I just bought a Harley Benton “Bass VI” copy. And then I see this and I’m thinking “that’s what my HB sounds like” (I mean, is IS a short scale, single coil, albeit w three pickups and a 5 position switch) And I got it, shipped, for under $200

@gregpantelides1355 3 года назад

Hey lobster, what’s the neck profile like? Roundish like a stingray or more flattish like your dingwall? Love the videos man! Keep rockin!!!!!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Great question Greg! It's on the roundish side, VERY similar to that of my Gibson LP Jr. Tribute dimension wise. Very comfortable for a short scale. Thicker than a standard Jazz profile (like on the U5), but no where near a baseball bat. Think P-bass sorta kinda.

@gregpantelides1355 3 года назад

@@LowEndLobster thanks Lobster. The price isn’t bad at all! It’s like a EBMM short scale but you have the ability to choose options. I think it’s a great price point. For me, i would probably opt for the Midwestern 2 for that cutaway :-)

@FierceBassLady01 5 месяцев назад

Will you review the Midwestern 2?

@revlewisrees9880 3 года назад

Wonderful sounding bass. If only I had the cash to drop on one!! The tone was a bit too muffled on 0 though.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Rev!

@DmitryShultz 3 года назад

I'm wondering if this bass can handle a bit fatter strings tuned to DGCF. You said the neck is on the thick side, so it probably will be fine (not sure if it's usual thing to do on short scale basses). Also would be interesting to stock some good midi pickup on it (to modernize the sound a bit:)

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Dmitry! I def think it would handle that no problem. THAT'D be a trip, a Serek w/ MIDI pickup

@bassclefconnoisseur 3 года назад

I like it...just not feeling the pickguard design. That part of Gibson I never cared for much so I wish Serek tried a design of their own, preferably staying on the lower bout. Sounds very nice, verrrry nice!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks BCC!

@ivankornmusic 2 года назад

I don't know if somebody already ask you. But when you play it standing, do you have a neck dive ? You are saying when sitting down is well balance. Thanks

@LowEndLobster 2 года назад

Great question! This bass is very well balanced on a strap

@MarcoH72 3 года назад

So does the claw return when you stop playing? How do you get a normal hand when you are alone? So many questions.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

It's spontaneous and random, leaving medical experts from across the world baffled ;P

@aldito7586 2 месяца назад

R.I.P. David Sanborn....:(

@mipsungvuclam Год назад

🤤

@indelebi 3 года назад

I want to smell one too!!! 😥

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

@degeest5571 3 года назад

I’m not a big fan of the width of the body, however it is a sweet sounding bass for sure.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks! Booty on the body and tone ;P

@abouc 3 года назад

Based on the sentimental commentary and the smile on your face, I'd say there's good chance this bass ends up on the wall.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

.... shh ;P

@PorchBass 3 года назад

Dare I say that it sounds a bit clanky? Flats and higher action please!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

We got a flats only tone-shootout with this bass and the Gibson w/ Serek pickup coming very soon :) Stay tuned!

@cskeise 3 года назад

💙👊😎

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

@telecasterbear 3 года назад

Kitty. Nice bass.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thank you! This was an awesome bass.

@tylerwood9678 3 года назад

What finish did this bass have?

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

I think it was nitro?

@tylerwood9678 3 года назад

@@LowEndLobster My apologies, I meant as in color, I'm not sure if that came across right lol

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

@@tylerwood9678 Natural!

@dm4728 3 года назад

I said to myself... ok... meh...., aesthetically that isn't my cup of tea.... then @4:21... wow that tone tho!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Dom! Yeah, the tone is killllllller

@krimsworld 3 года назад

We need a GoFundMe to get Joe Dart one of these.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

LOL Thanks Stephane. I bet he'd dig it

@gt96g 3 года назад

Flatwounds, play it with flatwounds PLEASE!!!!!

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

The video is already shot, edited, uploaded and scheduled :). I think you're going to enjoy it!

@dm4728 3 года назад

@@LowEndLobster Yes! 🙏

@joecasa85 3 года назад

This thing is so old school that when you play it your beard is going to turn grey! And don't forget to add a hat and a pair of pistols! Cheers, Joe

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Joe!

@juanticimo 3 года назад

I watched the podcast with that gent, and as nice as that guy is, i cant get into that design at all. Looks like a coffee table to me. reminds me a bit of a dunable, but with slightly less character.

@LowEndLobster 3 года назад

Thanks Chonch! They're not for everyone, I loooove em