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

[@thefool2007]

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]

Thank you Rick!

[@DoktorRS66]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

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

[@russellzauner]

@@LowEndLobster *sighs in LaBella Golden Tape*

[@aldito7586]

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

[@markusw9286]

You should check out some King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard's live stuff. Their bassist uses Serek Midwestern with flatwounds on. His bass tone is super good!

[@alanscharrer5255]

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]

Thanks Alan!

[@gryzew]

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

[@MarcoH72]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

... it might happen lol

[@t.c.v.t.]

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

[@PhilosophicalCat]

He could B 52's

[@glennkubik3774]

Well, he has the best Bass “Love Shack”

[@LowEndLobster]

XD

[@PhilosophicalCat]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

haha thank you :)

[@jamesmarkham7489]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks James! I do my best :)

[@danielirvine7468]

I can hear that humm that would do my head in

[@g.norman1034]

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!

[@rexsacia1522]

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]

Thank you Rex :)

[@tylerwood9678]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you! I really enjoyed my time with this bass

[@NicholasANappiNick]

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

[@tkotmk]

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]

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

[@mccypr]

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. 😎

[@keithgray7593]

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]

Thanks Keith!

[@nick_bass_93]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

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 :)

[@nick_bass_93]

@@LowEndLobster Of course, keep going!

[@TheIrishOx]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Codered!

[@hetul784]

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]

Thanks dude!

[@willistaylor4077]

I think this Bass is pure ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Willis!

[@thesquarebee6641]

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]

Thanks! Enjoy your Lincoln :)

[@jamesquirk8656]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

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

[@GaryGrzybek]

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

[@DW-zi6ht]

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]

Thanks D W! We definitely will :)

[@ryanrogers8923]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

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[@DasherWilcox]

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]

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!

[@askilfangel8599]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you Askil :)

[@jdmarino]

Like the felt pick. Good idea ;)

[@LowEndLobster]

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

[@jmichaellee]

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]

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 :)

[@GinoS1994]

Sweet vintage tone AND it smells good? Game changer!

[@LowEndLobster]

2021 award for best smelling bass

[@jsorensen]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks jsorensen!

[@MFPick]

Looks great and sound great!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you!

[@jmsmikey]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Mikey! I looove Tull!

[@Metalbass10000]

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]

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

[@handidrummed]

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

[@SwainBjornstrandt]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Swain!

[@markyurick4137]

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]

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!

[@TheBassfresh]

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

[@mccypr]

Anymore videos coming? Thanks! 🎻🙂😎

[@trunks828]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Jaber!

[@marks5s603]

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]

Thanks! I agree, a breath of fresh air

[@ejjacinto5014]

Wow! I love this tone 💙

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Ej!

[@jonsidell3338]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

Hehehe, yeah the tone is killer! Thanks Jon!

[@aldito7586]

Mr. Serek is thinking very radically.

[@martintaylor1758]

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

[@bobt5778]

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]

Thanks Bob!

[@ninovalenti96]

That is one COOL looking bass!!!!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Nino!

[@TheBhunt1]

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]

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

[@Gell1967]

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]

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

[@pwokaren]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Pwo!

[@FMLGuitars]

My next build needs that pick up :)

[@LowEndLobster]

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 :)

[@johngeddes7894]

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.

[@gregpantelides1355]

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]

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]

@@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 :-)

[@PushSueAside]

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]

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]

@@LowEndLobster you rock mr. silly pants. Cheers

[@bassmanjoe83]

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]

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

[@czguy3045]

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]

Thanks CZ!

[@Barry101er]

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]

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

[@manunoise]

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]

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!

[@thecrayondemo]

That is amazing

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you!

[@hexenductioninc]

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]

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

[@tracychappell2029]

Very cool!

[@FierceBassLady01]

Will you review the Midwestern 2?

[@DmitryShultz]

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]

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

[@ivankornmusic]

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]

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

[@alwayshungryforfood]

Smells good

[@revlewisrees9880]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Rev!

[@MarcoH72]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

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

[@bassclefconnoisseur]

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]

Thanks BCC!

[@ninovalenti96]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

LOL

[@marcsullivan7987]

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

[@degeest5571]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks! Booty on the body and tone ;P

[@PorchBass]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

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

[@kjuivfbfjhv]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

LOL gotta get back to our roots!

[@dm4728]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Dom! Yeah, the tone is killllllller

[@cskeise]

💙👊😎

[@LowEndLobster]

:)

[@abouc]

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]

.... shh ;P

[@indelebi]

I want to smell one too!!! 😥

[@LowEndLobster]

:)

[@mipsungvuclam]

🤤

[@aldito7586]

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

[@tylerwood9678]

What finish did this bass have?

[@LowEndLobster]

I think it was nitro?

[@tylerwood9678]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

@@tylerwood9678 Natural!

[@telecasterbear]

Kitty. Nice bass.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you! This was an awesome bass.

[@krimsworld]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

LOL Thanks Stephane. I bet he'd dig it

[@gt96g]

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

[@LowEndLobster]

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

[@dm4728]

@@LowEndLobster Yes! 🙏

[@joecasa85]

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]

Thanks Joe!

[@juanticimo]

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]

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

[@GozhouCS]

Not a fan of the body shape, but all the rest is to drool for!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks B@ssiCS!

[@MAMCCO]

It’s too bad the price tag is completely insane...

[@LowEndLobster]

Eh, I disagree. For small-shop custom MIA, the low $2k mark is reasonable IMO.

[@klaymeister]

People know me.

[@LowEndLobster]

I'm kind of a big deal

[@ramshaar2597]

Unic and ugly in the same time sorry ......not for me .

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Ram! I still love it ;P