John Pattitucci got his Smith back.

[Dr. Cheese]

https://youtube.com/shorts/OCmolyeShes?feature=share

This is a nice story because JP is not some super rich Pop Star, and he radiates human decency too.

 

[Leo Smith]

In the late 90s that very instrument was for sale on consignment at the whatever the bass shop was in Bethlehem or Allentown PA. At the time they wanted about $6000 for it.

 

[Bob_Ross]

Boy, that long pause before JP answers the "Do you still play it?" question... priceless.

 

[winston]

Wow, someone bought it and gave it back to JP? Classy!