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Selling a rare Smith BT6 with an amazing Bubinga-Top. Specs: Figured Bubinga Top and Back Mahogany Core Walnut Laminates 5-pc Through-Neck 34" Ebony Board 18 mm Spacing at Bridge Built 1990 Original Smith Electronics, Pickups and Hardware Original Teardrop Hardcase The bass has the typical "real" Through-Neck of the early 90s, which means there is no toneblock laminated on the back of the neck when it runs through the body. This requires more effort (and wood) to implement than the later toneblock version. The neck is the typical flat 90s profile which allows fast and easy playing even with a 6-stringer like this. Later Smith necks became more chunky. Sound is as you would expect from that Masterclass. Hear the Patitucchi videos from that era to get an impression. The B string and the response to dynamic fiungerplay are outstanding. The bass is in good condition, some Dings on the body especially at the body "pin", a rubbed off area at the upper body side - hard to see, look at the pics. Frets are top, Action is low, gold hardware is only slightly faded and still shines. Only Minus: Someone has drilled a hole into the body close to the output jack to install a 3rd strap pin. Asking price is 6.500 EUR / 5.500 GBP plus shipping from Duesseldorf/Germany. Considering trades with cash either way against Ken Smith Elite 5, Fodera Elite 5/6, Alleva Coppolo LG5 CSL non-sunburst, Fender pre-CBS. Nothing else please.

Selling my last Fodera 6er - a nice Matt Garrison model with breathtaking Bolivian Rosewood Top Specs: Bolivian Rosewood Top with SAPwood parts Walnut Body 3pc Ash neck Alder Toneblock 26 Frets 33" scale Ebony Board Extended B Headstock Matching Headstock Back + Front Fodera Pope Preamp Aguilar Pickups 17,5 mm spacing at Bridge Weight 5440 g Built January 2016 Original hardcase included Neck is straight and Action is low. Everything works perfect. There are some minor dings at the body sides - I attached pics and could provide more details on demand. Combined with the reduced scale and spacing the playing comfort is outstanding. Link to the Fodera Newborn page: https://fodera.smugmug.com/Newborn-Gallery-Vol-IV/Newbonr-1157/i-8dfPDFn ON HOLD

Selling my Ken Smith BT6 TNV - Black Tiger Vintage - built 2011. Specs: 3pc body wings with Figured Walnut Top and Flamed Maple Core 5pc through-neck with 24 frets, Ebony Board, 34" Gold Hardware 18V Smith BMT electronics (Vol/Bal/B/M/T plus series/parallel switches, push/pull act./passive) Weight 4,9 kg 18mm spacing at bridge Built 2011 With original hardcase Condition is very good. 2 things to mention here: 1) On top of the Body back the finish has been slightly rubbed off at the upper edge, 2) on the headstock something happened with some Kind of a poly drip, not sure, it was there when I got the bass. The neck is super straight and allows fast playing with low Action. Frets have only minor wear. Everything works as it should. COA comes with the bass. SOLD

Please note what I wrote in the original post: Video is "played by a well known Dutch pro player, not me." But he plays exactly my particular bass, not a similar one.

Selling my Sadowsky Masterbuilt SCS 2020 Limited Edition J5. This bass has been built by the German Sadowsky Custom Shop under Rogers personal advice. I already owned a few US Sadowskys and this one is soundwise absolutely on par with them and a true masterpiece. The pictures are not customized in any way. That is the true natural look ! Finish: T-Whale Blue Transparent High Polish Body: AAAAA (5A) Quilted Maple over Chambered Red Alder Neck: Roasted Flamed Maple Board: Roasted Flame Maple Tuners: Hipshot Ultralight Bridge: Sadowsky Quick Release Pickups: Sadowsky Hum Cancelling J-Style Preamp: Sadowsky 4-Knob, Volume / Pan / Vintage Tone Control / Treble/Bass Stack Boost Only EQ Scale: 34 inch String Spacing: 19mm Weight: 3,6 kg (!) Comes in its original Sadowsky Portabag Professional. Mint condition, even the foil is still on the electrics cover. Everything works as it should. Frets are top too. The bass plays extraordinarily easy ! TRADED

Selling my original Smith BT5 with the big black headstock. Specs: 5pc Body and 5pc Neck Top and Back: Quilted Maple Core Mahogany Board: Ebony 24 Frets, Neckthrough, 34“ Scale, 18 mm spacing Built 1990 Original Teardrop Case A wonderful bass from the earlier Smith era, with the low action and the amazing feel that comes with this basses. Everything works as expected, frets are still top. The golden hardware still shines and looks nice, even if on tghe edges there is some reduction on the gold plating. A few signs of playing here and there, but notghing serious. Neck is flawless. Original papers come with the bass. SOLD.

Selling/Trading my Alleva Coppolo RA5 in Black. I just bought this bass from the first owner who got it brand new in October 2021. Condition ist absolutely like mint besides a truss rod repair (see below) and a light wear on the pickguard at the slap position. Here is the original ad of the previous owner: Ad from previous owner I decided to stick on my older Allevas which have a different body shape than the newer ones. So this is for sale again. Nothing wrong with it. Specs: Alder body in black Nitro finish Maple Board with Abalone (!) Black Blocks (very nice) 34 scale, 19 mm spacing at bridge Genuine Alleva pickups and electrics (V/V/T plus bass reble boost-only active EQ, active/passive option) 70’s pickup position 4,3 kg incl. Original Protec Gigbag, like new In spring 2022, the truss rod was repaired on this bass because the anchor below the first black block was broken so the neck could no longer be adjusted. This work was perfectly done by a well known luthier here in Germany. He carefully extracted the first block from the board and welded the anchor back to the truss rod with 4 instead of the 2 original welding pins. Afterwards he remounted the black block. I believe the truss rod is more stable than the ones on other similar ACs now ! Now everything works fine again and the bass can be set up and played perfectly. The truss rod anchor is fixed bombproof and the neck moves according to truss rod setup. The first block has now some wear from the extraction, but it does not affect playability. No stage, no studio, just played at home. The condition is top - even the electronics cover is still protected with the original transparent foil. No dings or scratches - only a slight scuff on the pickguard near the slap area. Brilliant slap sound with a very good B-string. Asking 3000 GBP (3400 EUR) plus shipping from Duesseldorf/Germany. The repair is reflected in the price. Open for interesting and reasonable trade offers. With cash either way if required.

Selling this wonderful MG5. Strung B-G. E-C possible without changing the nut. Specs: Flamed Redwood Full Top Walnut Body 5-pc Ash neck Chestnut tone block Ebony board 33 scale Gold Hardware 19mm spacing at bridge, adjustable +/- 0,5mm Fodera Dual Coils with Ebony covers Matching Ebony Ramp Pope preamp Weight: 4.75 kg /10.5 lbs Serial MG524xxN OHSC This bass has a retail price of >15.000 USD (+shipping and customs). Condition is very good - some minor wear here and there but nohing serious. Everyhing works perfect. Action could be setup extremely low without buzz. Asking 6.350 GBP / 7.200 EUR plus shipping. Bass is located at Duesseldorf / Germany. I am looking for a cash sale. ONLY trades considered are 60s Fenders with cash either way.

Selling my Tobias Classic 5 Fretless (Mid-90s Gibson years) Specs: Alder Body Walnut Top Wenge Plate Lined Fretless Ebony Board with wooden lines 34 scale neck, 17mm spacing at bridge Black Hardware Weight: 4210 g Original Bartolini pickups and electronics Serial: 74xx Build Year: 1996 OHSC A wonderful singing fretless from the mid-90s era, when Gibson still produced the Tobias basses according to Michael Tobias' specs. This bass still has the features of the famous pre-Gibsons models: double truss rod, curved pickup covers, asymmetrical neck, the very good Bartolini circuit ... The bass has no damages, but a discoloration on the body area near the bridge (look at the pics). Besides that the bass is in top condition and feels smooth and nice, the board has no wear from roundwounds as it has been played with flats. For sound samples search for early Yellowjackets albums with Jimmy Haslip on bass. SOLD

+1 ! The knob holes fit the pot shafts exactly ! I waited since 20+ years that Fodera managed to source a high quality or even a matching set set of knobs. Roger fills the gap.

Selling my Fodera 6er: Specs: Ash Body Olive Top Birdseye Maple Board Satin finish 34 scale neck, Extended Headstock, Black face dots Gold Hardware Lightweight Hipshot tuners Custom wooden THG knobs (Ash/Olive) Weight: 5170 g Duncan Dual Coils in Maple Covers Pope preamp (standard version) String spacing 19mm adjustable Serial: I628xxN OHSC Low action and comfortable to play ! Custom wooden knobs made by THG - the original metal knobs (gold) will come with the bass. Yes, the bass is huge and heavy, but as a benefit it provides a super dominant sound that won't be lost in any mix ! The bass has been played but very well cared for - so there are no obvious damages or scratches. Only the bridge shows some fading from palm muting play. That's it. Frets are in top shape. SOLD

Selling my F Bass VF5 from 2017 with Aguilar PJ Pickups. Specs: 3-pc Body Alder/Ash/Alder 1-pc Maple Neck with Rosewood Board Koa Pickguard 34" Scale 19mm String Spacing at the Bridge Aguilar PJ-Pickups F Bass Electrics (V/V/T plus 3.Bd EQ boost-only, active/passive) Black Hardware Wooden Knobs from THG mit fluorescent Luminlay Dots Original Metal Knobs come with the bass Dunlop Straplocks Weight 4580g with F Bass Gigbag The bass has some dings and dongs over the body - some of them I tried to catch in a pic. Everything works perfect, low action, frets are top. Asking 3.800 Euro (3400 GBP) plus shipping from Duesseldorf / Germany. No trades.

Selling my Alleva Coppolo KBP5 Classic in Oly White Specs: Olympic White Nitro Finish with Matching Headstock Indonesian Rosewood board Alleva Pickups, passive circuit Vintage Alleva bridge Tortoise Pickguard Dunlop Straplocks Lollipop Tuners 34" scale, 19 mm spacing at bridge Weight 3820g Build July 2009 Noname case Larger area of dents on the back from belts. Some dings around the body. Jimmys Nitro finishes are not really reliable… But the neck feels great and all playing wear is visible only with a closer look. Technically everything works perfect. The frets are even and have a lot of life left. The action is low and the bass plays exceptionally easy. Typical Fenderish PB sound in a 5er model. This is my last PB model from a huge amount of Allevas I own and owned. It is the best. I simply prefer my JBs. Asking 4200 EUR / 3600 GBP plus shipping from Duesseldorf/Germany

I am going to sell my MTD 635/24 with a wonderful Buckeye Burl Top and Birdseye Board. Specs: Buckeye Burl Top Ash body with Ebony accent line Maple Neck with very nice Birdseye Maple board, 35”, Luminlays on the side, 18 mm spacing at bridge Buzz Feiten Tuning System THG knobs Bartolini pickups and electrics Dunlop Strap Locks Black Hardware Serial 20xx Weight 4620 g Original MTD Hardcase Top condition. Only the bridge shows some minor wear from palm muting and on the neck back there is a small area of black shadow from a stand. Besides that the bass would pass as new. Very low action, very comfortable to play even for a 6er, everything works as expected, no dings. Frets are even and still have their full life on them. Fresh set of Elixir Nickel strings mounted. I can add another also fresh set of DR Hi-Beams (Steel) for free which I checked out on this bass before the Elixirs. Retail price is north of 9000 USD = ~9000 EUR ! SOLD

And sold !