I still exist. Basses are still being made! But also life is doing its thing. Hope you are all doing well out there!
I haven`t been around these parts much lately because I`ve been so busy getting the bass barn back to reality. Everyday I`m getting a little closer to working on some Made in WNC basses! Barn updates to follow this week.
The last 3 months or so have been an absolutely wild ride and, despite the turbulence, a lot of good has come of it. I am so looking forward to getting back to doing what I do best.
Long live the BASS!
If you can spare a few bucks, we will be loading up a trailer with supplies to help with Helene relief.
Our area in Brevard is on the mend, but many communities are still in dire need.
Venmo user: @serekbasses
Anything leftover after purchasing supplies will be donated to local charities.
Thank you for helping. It is inspiring to see how everyone is coming together to get back to normal.
-Jake
Thanks to everyone who has been reaching out to check in and offer support. Despite damage to the new shop, we count ourselves amongst the lucky in the aftermath of Helene.
So many folks still don`t have basic necessities. If you can help out, please do.
Artist Appreciation Post: @devenpcraige of @jbrekkie fame, not only plays bass for, but also tour manages the band. This takes a special sort of build and Deven is certainly a special guy!
You can see him playing his short scale Midwestern. Yes he is tall, no it is not a guitar. Thanks for being a part of the fun Deven!
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Thoughts on more short scale Armitage basses??
Available now! Quite possibly the last truly MADE IN CHICAGO Serek Bass! Whoa...
Don`t forget! The Armitage is configurable now! Once the dust settles from the move, I`ll get some more slots open. Maybe... 5-strings...??
Short scale gig bags are back in stock and come in 2 new colors including this here Copperhead Orange!
LONG POST ALERT: I don`t necessarily have all the words put together for this news, so off with the band-aid: I am moving! DON`T WORRY SEREK BASSES IS COMING WITH ME.
After spending essentially my whole life in Chicago, it is time for a new adventure. My wife and I are huge nature-lovers and have been craving a different environment for quite some time. We have settled on Brevard, North Carolina just outside of Asheville. In the 2nd picture you will see the building that will eventually be my new shop.
There is too much to be thankful for and too many people to thank for making Serek Basses what it has become. Chicago has been good to us too, but I am just fricken` pumped for the next chapter of creativity and adventure.
NOTE: All current orders should be moving forward in the time-frame intended, and I am keeping the order books open. That said, expect a little bit of downtime (hopefully just August/September) so please be patient with me during this transition.
I also want to direct your attention to @atticuslazenby and @lockhorn_inst who have both given so much to Serek Basses, and are now continuing on with their own endeavors. Watch out! I have some competition in these fools...
Last thing...be prepared for a lot more wildlife content. 🦇 🐻 🐦 🪲 🐍
-Jake
The Grand Batch #8 is available NOW! The class portraits are hot off the press... I am a proud parent.
Head to our web shop now to snag one. They are first-come, first-served and usually don`t last very long!
Today is the day! The Grand Batch #8 goes live in just a few hours! 12pm CST. Have your clicker fingers ready. We recommend getting to the site a few minutes early and refreshing often! Link in bio.
...You want to buy a Grand Bass... Tomorrow at 12pm CST...
Normally I`d wait til release day for the full reveal, but I just can`t help it. The Grand Batch #8 is just too delicious!
Sale starts at Noon CST Friday, July 19th
7.19.24 // Noon CST // Grand Batch #8
Friday, July 19th at 12pm CST, Grand Batch #8 will be released! Here`s one of them posing for its class photo!
IN ONE WEEK the next batch of The Grand will be released!
Remember those seeing eye posters at the mall? Keep looking, there`s a bass in there somewhere...
July 19th at Noon CST. You know the drill: first-come, first-served. We recommend getting to the website 10 or so minutes early and refreshing often.
...you want to buy a Serek...you want to buy a Serek...
Our shorty gig bags don`t only cradle our basses with tender, loving care. They will also hold on tight to your Mustang or Bronco and several other short scales!