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While the words "short scale" and "five string bass" can be hard to reconcile in the same sentence for some, Jake Serek has done it again folks! The MW2 5-string will wow you balancing low end response and ease of navigation. You've simply never had this easy a time wrangling that 5th string! The Nordstrand Big Blades are clear as a bell and tilt towards a modern sound while retaining plenty of thump and warmth, and at just over 7 lbs the slim and trim mahogany body makes for a delightfully lightweight "big" bass!

From Serek Basses

The Midwestern 2 takes a more modern approach than its sibling, the original Midwestern bass. Updates include a sleek new design with body contours and a lower cutaway for full access to 21 frets. The Midwestern 2 is made up of a lightweight Mahogany body and the same 30.5″ scale Mahogany set neck found on the Midwestern. This bass can also be made in 32” scale, and with either 4 or 5 strings for those looking to extend their sonic range.

Model
Midwestern II 5-String
Serial
MW2-188
Weight
7.6 lbs
Body Material
Mahogany
Body Finish
Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Finish Color
Golden Mahogany
Nut Width
1 7/8"
Nut Type
Bone
Fingerboard
Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
12" - 14" Compound
Frets
21 Med/Wide Nickel
Scale
32"
Neck Pickup
Nordstrand Big Blades
Bridge Pickup
Nordstrand Big Blades
Pickguard
Parchment Pearl
Bridge
Hipshot
Body Thickness
1 3/8"
Overall Length
42"
Tuners
Hipshot Ultralite
Tuning Keys
Mini Clover
Strings
Hi-Beams
Case
Serek Sleeve

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