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Old 11-10-2020, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Franck Slama View Post
Hi
I'm new to this forum and I'm located in France.
I'm looking for information about the new Ken smith I just purchased and that sound fantastic.
The serial number is :F4TN528006VP
I'm trying to understand what VP means?
F: fretless
4: strings
TN: tigro negro
5280: bass number
06: build date (2006)
VP: ?
Moreover, is this bass has graphite in the neck? Any other informations about this bass will be welcome.
Thanks in advance
Franck

VP =

V=5 piece body wings
P= 4A presentation grade. One grade below 5A exhibition.



All Black Tiger basses have Graphite inlaid necks.



This bass has the Oil/Varnish finish, different than the Elite model which is a harder lacquer finish.
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