1966powers Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 (edited) One of the first bass of 6 strings in the history of electric basses. Manufactured entirely by Fodera and reviewed by Ken Smith in 1985 in New York. A special and unique bass! In fact, Ken Smith only built 3 basses like this one ......(One of them was acquired by Patitucci, and he recorded with Chick Corea in the first days with the Electric Band) This bass was presented at the NAMM Show in Louisiana (New Orleans) between 22 and 25 June, 1985. Scale: 34" The separation between strings: 19 mm. The circuit : BT (bass/ treble) with 4 knobs and 2 switches (a phase switch and the preamp’s on/off switch). Weight: 5,5 kg. (12lb. 2oz.) Body: flamed maple top and back and a mahogany center piece Neck: five-piece, made of maple and morado; two truss rods; reinforced with a graphite rod. All information and history of the bass is documented and authenticated by Ken Smith. https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/336065-ken-smith-and-the-6-string-basses/ Edited January 25, 2019 by 1966powers 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 A real piece of history and certainly the best Fodera ever. 😉 🤣 😁 GLWYS. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Holy mother of 6 strings..... wow. GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1966powers Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 When I say that this instrument is historical and unique, I am not exaggerating. It really is a rare opportunity to acquire an exclusive piece, of great value and with a sound that has defined an era. To learn the history of this bass, I invite you to read this article: Ken Smith contrasts and verifies all the information. https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/336065-ken-smith-and-the-6-string-basses/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1966powers Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 I accept a Fender American (4 strings) as part of the payment. New pics / new details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1966powers Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 Bump!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecowboy Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Wow. Thanks for sharing this with us! Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1966powers Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 12 hours ago, spacecowboy said: Wow. Thanks for sharing this with us! Good luck with the sale. Thanks spacecowboy..!! it is already sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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