Sound Pure's Take

Inspired by a certain German short scale bass made famous by a certain Englishman, this "Cavern" style Midwestern 2 features Jake's Serek Singles in a shifted configuration for gloriously round tones. The neck pickup is deep and understated, perfect for dubby, thick sounds to shake the room. And the middle pickup has a delightfully P-style midrange growl while still bringing that low-end rumble. 

From Serek Basses

The Midwestern is a short-scale powerhouse that is compact in size, but does not lack in tone. Think P-bass meets EB-0. The Midwestern is made up of a lightweight Mahogany body and a 30.5″ scale Mahogany set neck making it effortless to play, and easy to travel with. Inspired by vintage Midwest-bred designs, this is our simplest and most utilitarian offering. However, updated with modern hardware and electronics as well as effortless playability, you won’t believe this is just a humble short scale bass!

Model
Midwestern "Cavern II"
Serial
MW-168
Weight
6.85 lbs
Body Material
Mahogany
Body Finish
Satin
Finish Color
3-Tone Sunburst
Nut Width
1 5/8"
Nut Type
Bone
Fingerboard
Wenge
Fingerboard Radius
12-14"
Frets
20
Scale
30"
Neck Pickup
Serek Single (Parchment Top)
Bridge Pickup
Serek Single (Parchment Top)
Pickguard
Parchment
Bridge
Hipshot 2 Point Supertone
Body Thickness
1 3/8"
Overall Length
40 5/8"
Tuners
Hipshot Ultralite
Tuning Keys
Clover
Case
Mono Sleeve

Free 3-Year Warranty

In addition to the standard included manufacturer warranty, virtually all new products carry our exclusive, industry-leading, absolutely free Sound Pure 3-Year Warranty, which includes parts and labor. It's our way of adding real value to the personal touch our small, dedicated team brings to every purchase.

Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27. Read the warranty →

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