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Used to own this one. An absolutely amazing Smith in a rare early BMT package. Best neck I ever played and a Smith tone to die for ! Plus a great seller :-) GLWTS, Fred

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Looks like Ambrosia Maple. My 2c ... Stunning ! GLWTS...

Ari is one of the top sellers in the world. Have a bump from me for this wonderful bass. I am really tempted as it has exactly that spec I am currently looking for. Just hesitating to increase the number of brands here... But still considering an offer ... hm.

Price dropped to 450 GBP +shipping ...

Thanks Fernando, At least the most complete yet super small package for the gigging bassplayer ...

Bump for a serious seller and a wonderful bass - which is at 4.5 kg by far the lightest among all Fodera 6ers I've ever seen - and I have seen a few....:-) GLWTS

ON HOLD !

[quote name='CH161' timestamp='1417032442' post='2616479'] Pick up dates would be on the bottom of the pick up - assuming they remembered to date them! [/quote] No, 1963 pickups were not dated at all. They should have black bobbins and maroon coloured coil wires. Solderings should be untouched. The black covers should have a more satin surface instead of a glossy one. GLWTS

Selling my TC RH 750 with original bag and manual. Shipped in original box from Duesseldorf / Germany to EU countries. The amp is in excellent condition, technically 100%. The knobs have been fixed on the shafts as they were fallen apart once ago. SOLD

Selling this rare Smith Fretless 6er with a beautiful Morado top and back. Specs: Morado Top and Back 5pc body wings, Macassar Ebony lined fretless board 5pc through-neck, 34 scale 18mm string spacing at bridge Weight: 5,04 kg /11.1 lbs Gold Hardware Birth year: 2000 OHSC This wonderful Smith was built in 2000 as number 1900 - I have a confirmation from Ken that it was originally sold to Marcus M. Very good condition ! Virtually MINT except of 2 dents in the area of the upper horn around the strap lock, and a small dent in the inner curve of the upper horn ... Very light wear on the board from playing with Roundwounds a few hours. The finish is a special matte one which Ken recommends for his fretless basses. It is different from the regular Elite gloss finish - but it is indeed an Elite model. This Fretless provides the typical fusion fretless sound - it can sing in ballads and also delivers a quick attack if your fingers are digging in. Comes with Original Hardcase in very good condition, and tools. Asking 2.670 GBP / 3.500 EUR / 4.050 USD plus shipping. Bass is located at Duesseldorf / Germany. No trades please. SOLD

Price drop per Jan 5th. Selling this Emperor 5 with Chestnut Burl Top - which is not available anymore. Specs: Chestnut Burl Top Honduran Mahogany Body 3-pc Maple neck Flamed Maple tone block Ebony board 36 scale Black Hardware 19mm spacing at bridge, adjustable +/- 0,5mm Bartolini Split Coils in soapbar covers Hazlab preamp Weight: 5.07 kg / 11.17 lbs. Serial E5N9xx OHSC This bass has a retail price of >11.000 USD (+shipping and customs). It is a 36" scale and probably not comfortable for everybody. But it balances well on the shoulders and provides a huuuge B string. These older 90s Foderas have their unique own charme, play extraordinarily well and have a nice smooth flavour in the sound. A few dings and dongs here and there but nothing to show in pics. The frets are still even and the action could be set too low without buzz. Bridge looks worn but works fine. Chestnut is one of the most sought after Fodera top woods - unfortunately extinct now. Honduran Mahogany has been used until about 2003 as body wood and was preferred for its rich tone. It has become unbelievable expensive now and will not be available for Fodera bodies anymore. TRADED

It is B-G, mostly because it is a 34". The original MG Signature is 33" and indeed built for E-C.

Fodera Matt Garrison Signature 5 Flamed Redwood Top 33" Selling this wonderful MG5. Strung E-C. 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: 4.8 kg Serial MG524xxN OHSC This bass has a retail price of >12.600 USD (+shipping and customs). Condition is very good - probably some scuffing on the surface but no dings or dongs. This is a wonderful resonant and explosive, yet organic sounding Matt Garrison Signature. Action could be setup extremely low without buzz. Asking 5.200 GBP / 6.500 EUR / 8.200 USD plus shipping. Bass is located at Duesseldorf / Germany. I am looking for a cash sale. Trades considered are: Other interesting Foderas, preferably 6ers with 33" and 17,5 spacing. Ken Lawrence Chamberbrase Alleva Coppolo RA5 Fenders until mid 66 Pics here: [url="http://s934.photobucket.com/user/mrbassman_de/library/Basses/Fodera%20Matt%20Garrison%20Sig%205%20Flamed%20Redwood"]http://s934.photobuc...lamed%20Redwood[/url]

Yes, and I am working on a 4D version as well ...:-) Thanks for all your posts. This wonderful bass is still available...

[quote name='gorandelac' timestamp='1416305131' post='2608781'] Hey Rainer, is that '60 pickup position or MG pickup position? Man that's a beauty [/quote] Thanks Goran, It's 60s spacing.

SOLD Selling this like new Imperial 5 with MG body shape and a super rare Koa Body (!!). Specs: Rainbow Maple Full Top (Spalted, Burled, Flamed, Quilted) Koa Body (nearly impossible to source anymore at this dimesnions and quality) 3-pc Maple neck Flamed Maple tone block Ebony board 34 scale Black Hardware 19mm spacing at bridge, adjustable +/- 0,5mm Fodera Dual Coils with matching covers Curved Maple Ramp Pope preamp Weight: 4.8 kg Serial I526xxN OHSC This bass has a retail price of >13.000 USD (+shipping and customs). Condition is LIKE NEW - not a single mark on it... Koa wood has become scarce and is not available anymore as a body wood. Action could be setup extremely low without buzz. Customized ramp is included. [b]SOLD[/b]

Sorry. Sold.

ON HOLD :-) Thanks !

[b]Fodera Monarch Deluxe 4[/b] Withdrawn ! Decided to keep this one.

SOLD Selling this like new Imperial 6 - another masters tool... Specs: 5A Quilted Maple Full Top Walnut Body 5-pc Maple neck with Purpleheart stringers Maple tone block and Purpleheart accents Ebony board 34 scale Gold Hardware 19mm spacing at bridge, adjustable +/- 0,5mm Fodera Dual Coils with flat Ebony covers Pope preamp (pre-2009 Version) Weight: 5,6 kg non-original case This bass has a retail price of >13.000 USD (+shipping and customs). Condition is LIKE NEW - not a single mark on it - never been gigged. The golden hardware still shines without fading. The bass comes with a non-original case. The bass responds with huge dynamics range and a deep, clear, strong low end to every nuance coming from the fingers. Action currently set extremely low without buzzing. SOLD

[b]GONE[/b] [b]Ken Smith 5 Fusion Elite 25th Anniversary Fretless[/b] Selling this super rare 25th Anniversary Fretless Smith 5er. Probably the only FE25 ever built as a fretless ! Specs: Premium Bubinga Top and Back Fusion Body Style 7pc body wings, Fretless Ebony board with wooden lines 7pc through-neck, 34 scale Satin Finish Gold Hardware Birth year: 2010 OHSC The 25th Anniversary basses are the all-time top of the line models from Ken Smith. Ken himself mentioned in his own forum that he doesn't know what to do better to design a 30th anniversary model. The 25th line is now discontinued and no longer evailable. The very last one was built 2013 with number 52. The condition is virtually unplayed ! Only very minor wear on the board from a few minutes (!) playing with rounds. Absolutely no wear on body and neck ... the bass and the case even smell new ! The bass is a joy to play, to feel and to hear - masters fingers assumed ... The fretless board is factory original, not a conversion ! GONE

Sold and shipped. Thanks for looking