Mike Gordon's new Serek

[mellowgerman]

A lot can be done with compression, amp EQ, etc, so maybe he's still just working it out. Also, we've seen a few Sereks with Alembic pickups and preamps recently, so maybe he needs to get his hands on one of those if the current Midwestern and Lincoln don't end up cutting it on the clarity front?

I totally get it though, that musicians sometimes want a change. They have to keep it interesting for themselves to keep the creative output fresh. It's a tricky balance. Live Dead recordings for example, I absolutely love the bulk of the 70s and a big part of that is the tones they were all getting in that era. The playing is still great in the 80s but I have a hard time dealing with all the midi and digital sounds... can't blame em though for trying to chart some new territory to keep the music going!

 

[BooshBass]

The Serek is not the right bass for Phish IMO but I haven't heard it live yet. Maybe my opinion will change after this summer.

 

[freshelfpie]

I played bass in a Phish tribute for a few years. As much as I dig Mike's playing, I never had any desire for a Modulus. Used my G&L L2500 throughout. I think the Moduluses sound kind of sterile and one dimensional, to be honest. On the other hand, I have been wanting a Serek for years, and I will eventually get the cash together for a down payment to start the build. Likely a Sacramento 5, if Jake will still do those, with 32 inch scale.

 

[HelpImaRock]

What's he playing on the new record?

 

[Tokemon]

I love all his basses through the years but my fav Mike tone was from the pre Modulus Paul L bass years!

 

[freshelfpie]

Look, I played in a Phish tribute for five or six years. Loved playing around with Mike's parts. He's a great bassist. I have never, however, liked the Modulus sound. Far too scooped and pingy for my tastes. I far prefer the Serek. I played his bits with my G&L L-2500.