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Selling my unique Ken Smith Black Tiger Elite 6 Fretless, with 7pc body wings and Fusion shape.

Specs:

Exhibition Grade Walnut Top
Maple Core
7pc body wings
5pc Neck through
BMT (Fusion) body shape
Gloss finish
Figured Macassar Ebony Board
34" scale
18mm spacing
18V electrics with DIP switches
Weight 4,98 kg
Build year 2009
OHSC and case candy

The pictures do not justice this wonderful Walnut top with its nice 3D pattern.

This bass is barely used and could go for cash (preferred) or another interesting bass (5ers only). Action could be set very low. Currently strung with d'Adddario Flats. Everything works well and as expected.

This bass is absolutely LIKE NEW. I am the second owner after a collector. This bass survived most of its life time in its case. No dings or dongs, no hairline scratches, it still smells like new ! The gold bridge is shining like on its first day ! Case is like new as well.

Street price currently 8100 USD (7100 TNE6 + 300 7pc + 100 Fretless + 600 Exhibition grade top). Plus shipping and VAT.

SOLD

Selling my Sadowsky NYC 24-5 with Buckeye Burl Top - LIKE NEW !.

Specs:

Exhibition Grade Buckeye Burl Top
Swamp Ash Body
Maple Neck
Ebony Board with dots
Gloss Finish
34" scale
19mm spacing
Sadowsky pickups and preamp (with VTC)
Weight 3,75 kg
Build year around 2013 (serial 57xx)
No Name bag or case

This bass is absolutely LIKE NEW. No dings or dongs, no hairline scratches ! Everything works fine - the bass is ready to gig.

With the buckeye top and the other upgrades it retails at 6600 USD. Plus shipping and VAT. The Buckeye top looks incredible 3D in natura, the pics do not justice. It plays incredible easy and is lightweight as you expect from Sadowskys.

Sold

I made several deals with Uros, sold an Aguilar DB680 and bought it back a while later, also sold him a Jule Demonique.

Always a pleasure to deal with him. Fast payment, good communication, everything went smooth.

Recommended basschatter for sure. Would be happy to deal with him again.

Thanks Uros :-)

15 hours ago, bebabass said:

If only it had frets...

If it doesn't sell soon I will seriously consider to fret it.

Thanks Roger

Selling my unique and ultrarare Ken Smith 25th Anniversary Fusion Elite 5, the one and only factory original fretless from Ken's top model that I have ever seen.

Specs:

25th Anniversary model
Exhibition Grade Bubinga Top and Back
Walnut Core
7pc body wings and 7pc neck (neck through)
BMT body shape
Satin finish (Ken's recommendation for Fretless)
Figured Macassar Ebony Board
Lined Fretless (300 USD upgrade)
34" scale
18mm spacing
18V electrics with DIP switches
Weight 4,6 kg
Build year 2009
OHSC and case candy

The pictures do not justice this wonderful Bubinga top with its nice 3D pattern and grain. The Satin finish feels great in my hands.

This bass is barely used and could go for cash (preferred) or another interesting bass. Action could be set very low. Currently strung with Thomastik Rounds. Everything works well and as expected.

This bass is absolutely LIKE NEW. I am the second owner after a collector. This bass survived most of its life time in its case. No dings or dongs, no hairline scratches, it still smells like new ! Case is like new as well.

Street price currently 8100 USD for the current top model which does not include the 25th details like the golden truss rod plate and the Abalone dot inlays. Plus shipping and VAT.

SOLD

Players who would like to have a 25th fretted instead of a fretless could easily let a luthier install frets on this bass - and even then the price would be less than currently asked for similar models. I still own a fretted 25th 5er with Walnut top and it plays and sounds incredible !

There have been only maximum 60 Smiths built at 25th anniversary specs (of which I personally own and owned not less than 7), the model has been discontinued now but most of the specs are found in the current Fusion Elite line. So grab the chance to take a very rare piece of history.

Trades considered:

Fodera
Ken Smith Fretted
Ken Lawrence
Vintage Fenders
Alleva Coppolo
Xotic XJ1T Lightweight
K Bass

or other high end bass (+/- cash), let me know what you have.
 

I am selling my unique Stenback 5 bass - the only one existing in custom colour Blood Red - besides the only 4-stringer in that colour.

Stenback basses are well known in the bass world since Paul Turner from Jamiroquai started to use them as his main basses. Videos from him or from other players playing Stenbacks are avalable on YT.

This bass is from 2015 and - besides very few signs of wear - in like new condition. Action is low, output is strong, the bass responds fast and sounds superb ! There is a video on YT where Paul Sips from Bassmatters in Nimwegen is playing exactly this bass.

Tom Stenback has implemented some very nice specials on his basses, like the curved pickups following the board radius - for an even string output. Or the magnetic backplate for a quick access to the electrics. The bass weighs sensational 3.8 kg. The neck feels really smooth. In the neck there are Graphite inlays to make it stiffer. The bass has a 34" scale and passive (JB-like) electronics, but with lots of space in the cavity to add an active preamp if desired. I never felt there is a pre required for this bass. Finish is Nitro.

A fantastic bass especially for Fender lovers - so why am I considering to part with it ? That's simple - Usually I play 18mm string spacing, maximum would be 19mm on 5ers or sixers. But I do not feel comfortable with  20mm like on this 5-string bass. On a Fender 4 ... OK. But not on 5 or 6 stringers. According to Tom a 20mm spacing supports a better string decoupling and as Fenders have 20mm too he felt this is the way to go. I tried to become familiar with it but I always return to narrower spacings. That's why it gets less attention than it deserves.

Tom has stopped to accept orders in 2017 because his order book is full for years - there is no waiting list. So this is one chance to get one anyway.

The bass comes with the original Harvest bag in like new condition. I am asking 6100 Euro (currently 5300 GBP or 7300 USD) plus shipping from Duesseldorf/Germany. That is a lot of money for a JB derivate, but >1000 Euro less than new, IF they would be available for money at all.

And Tom stated he will use only black and white finishes in future. So probably this bass keeps to be unique forever. 

SOLD

Still available.

Other trades considered:

Alleva Coppolo 5

Xotic 5

F Bass 5 with nice tops

Selling my Fender Jazz Bass 1966 in sunburst "Entered Special"  

Specs:
Sunburst Finish marked "ES" under the pickguard beneath the bridge pickup (see below)
Rosewood board with dots and binding
Lollipop tuners
Serial 1658xx
Neck date 7MAY66A
Potcodes 6631
Original 66 hardcase

Non-original:
Frets have been professionally renewed
Pickup wires are replaced by shielded cables
Some screws here and there

Everything else looks original. Bass is ready to gig and perform and plays wonderful. Truss Rod turns easyly and the screw is still flush with the neck end. Body and neck are well worn, but nothing which affects playability or sound. I like the look&feel of real road wear.

Original Sunburst marked "ES" as "Entered Special" means:
"In 1966, Fender used the "ES" code a lot on their custom color instruments. At least for 1966, the ES code was used as some sort of default for custom colored instruments (be it Teles, or Strats or Jazz Basses). This two letters ("ES" for "Enter Special") seems to denote a special order, at least for 1966. Again this is has been seen lots of times on 1966 documented original custom color instruments. I have also seen the "ES" stamp on some 1966 sunburst instruments! (Perhaps these guitars were special show models, so extra care was taken in their finish.)" www.Guitarhq.com

The bass comes with original pickup covers and fingerrest.

Asking 5700 EUR plus insured shipping to EU from Duesseldorf / Germany.

Trades considered only against
Fodera Elite 5
Alleva Coppolo 5
Stenback 5
Ken Smith Elite 5
+/- cash

Pics here:
http://s934.photobucket.com/user/mrbassman_de/library/Basses/Fender Jazz 66

No, standard 18mm

Selling my Ken Smith BSR6EG Cocobolo  

Specs:
Cocobolo Top & Back, Mahogany Core, 5-pc
Ebony board, 5-pc neck
34 scale
Gold hardware,
Weight: 5,0 kg
Build year: 2000
Smith strings
Original HSC

Near mint condition 6-string from the BSR Elite G series. Low action and a snappy yet organic sound with the typical Smith click. Frets, Truss Rod, Electrics, Hardware, ... everything works fine.

Asking 4000 EUR plus shipping from Duesseldorf / Germany.  

I would consider a trade against a Ken Smith BSR5EG.

Pics here:
http://s934.photobucket.com/user/mrbassman_de/library/Basses/Ken%20Smith%20BSR6EG%20Cocobolo

Weight ?

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New cash price - 4200 EUR

Interested in trades against Smith BSR EIite, Alleva Coppolo or Xotic (Maple board) plus cash...

Pm‘d

Gorgeous !

Any chance to use other strings than Double Ball Ends ?

What is the weight please ?

Ok, I understand. Never thought that PB is an issue - may be that's because as a regular (paying) user there is no pain.

So here we are ...:-)

SOLD to a fellow BC'er

on hold

up

Thanks mate ! Did not know about that clip. Thanks for sharing !

Selling my beloved F Bass Alain Caron AC5 Fretless with Redwood Burl Top and all upgrades you can imagine  

Specs:
Natural gloss finish,
Ebony fingerboard without lines,
Redwood Burl top (Upgrade !),
5A Flame maple body with acoustic chambers,
34 scale (upgrade !)
18 mm string spacing at bridge (upgrade !)
5-pc-neck (upgrade !)
Neck-Through design (upgrade !)
2x magnetic pickups (additional neck pickup is an upgrade !),
Ebony bridge with Piezo-PUs,
Preamp with 3-band EQ,
Pearl serial number
Black hardware,
Incl. Hardcase,
Weight: 4,30 kg
LaBella E-C flatwound strings

This is a fully loaded version of the "King of Fretless" model. The bunch of upgrades makes this bass rare and unique: Neck-Through, 2nd magnetic pickup, 34", 19mm, 5pc-neck ...

Like new condition, not a single mark on it. For those who did never hear one of these, check "FBass AC6" at YT and you find a lot of world-class fretless players demonstrating this amazing fretless bass model.

Technically everything is perfect and works fine. The top is breathtaking and the bass with its smaller sizes is a joy to play. The smooth shapings are simply amazing.

This bass would retail today at more than 12.000 USD plus shipping and import.

SOLD

SOLD

F Bass Alain Caron 6 Fretless Natural Satin

Specs:
Natural satin finish,
Ebony fingerboard without lines,
Spruce top,
Flame maple body with acoustic chambers,
34.5 scale
1x magnetic pickup,
Ebony bridge with Piezo-PUs,
Preamp with 3-band EQ,
Black hardware,
Weight: 4,62 kg
LaBella Black Nylons
Non-original gigbag

This is the typical example of the "King of Fretless" model. Used condition, so some dings over the body and pickup tops, but nothing serious. For those who did never hear one of these, check "FBass AC6" at YT and you find a lot of world-class fretless players demonstrating this amazing fretless bass model.

Technically everything is perfect and works fine.

Asking 3800 EUR plus shipping from Duesseldorf / Germany.  

Pics here:
http://s934.photobucket.com/user/mrbassman_de/library/Basses/F%20Bass%20AC6%20Fretless

http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad190/mrbassman_de/Basses/F%20Bass%20AC6%20Fretless/IMG_0271_zpsgev2p2ba.jpg
http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad190/mrbassman_de/Basses/F%20Bass%20AC6%20Fretless/IMG_0273_zps6hvef7ot.jpg
http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad190/mrbassman_de/Basses/F%20Bass%20AC6%20Fretless/IMG_0275_zpsuhlolug9.jpg
http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad190/mrbassman_de/Basses/F%20Bass%20AC6%20Fretless/IMG_0276_zpsroazyu1l.jpg
http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad190/mrbassman_de/Basses/F%20Bass%20AC6%20Fretless/IMG_0283_zps5bf1dmwg.jpg
http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/ad190/mrbassman_de/Basses/F%20Bass%20AC6%20Fretless/IMG_0295_zpsigizy7la.jpg

Fodera Imperial 5 Buckeye Burl Top

Specs:
Exhibition Grade Buckeye Burl Top
Ash Body wings, Alder Tone Block
Ebony Board, 24 frets, MOP dot inlays
34 scale
19mm spacing
Black Hardware
Seymour Duncan Dual Coils in Ebony covers
New Pope preamp
Weight: 4,98 kg
Built in: 2013
OHSC

Selling this wonderful Imperial 5 with Buckeye top. Absolutely like new !

The sound is deeper and warmer than you would expect from that wood combo. It delivers a very nice organic, yet responsive sound with a wide dynamic range you can reach.

Pics and specs from Fodera here:
https://fodera.smugmug.com/Newborn-Gallery-Vol-II/Newborn-612/i-f84FVrk

Bass comes with original teardrop HC (older model and used).

Asking price 8.000 Euro + shipping. Bass is located in Duesseldorf/ Germany.