Trade feeler- early Ken Smith 4 string for 5 string???

What we have for your consideration is Ken Smith #41 which has been played and played and played til the finish is gone. Chips and gouges everywhere, an extra Dunlop strap lock socket installed in the back to support my own crude harness system...
This is one of the basses with the rosewood encased blade humbuckers! If she were a 5 string I'd protect her with seven armies, however I am saddened every time I pick her up and can't play my



usual 5 string regimen.
Only like quality Ken Smith 5ers wil be considered, no Burners etc...
Certainly like condition is important, however I have seen her sisters on EBay with asking prices of $5000.00- this one is in need of some TLC and a refin...

 

Ya- HAZ labs passive preamp, with a blend pot that's sorta failing....

 

Brooklyn Era..."Vinnie Fodera was my employee at the time..." per Ken Smith.

American Soft Rock Maple body with all kinds of hippy sandwich exotic woods...dont forget the Rosewood encased Bill Lawrence humbuckers!

Beat to hell and back, but plays like buttah!

Only 5 string neck through Smiths, Foderas considered. Pedulla? I'm a 5 player now...

Own a piece of history, get it restored?

Original hardshell case included- guaranteed to give you carpel tunnel.

Would prefer deal in the Northeast, meet at a rent by the hour practice space and everyone gets to play the other bass...

 

Bump

 

Post a pic of 151 for posterity! These Brooklyn era Smiths are unparalleled- trust me I wish I wasn't so dependent on a B string...