This is not he first smelly grabber - mine smells really weird too.
Got it from my uncle in '91 , he claimed that their drummer puked in the guitar's case in the early 80's.
I always thought that story was made up, smells more like an old hooker - a fine blend of wet basement,
unwashed panties and cheap perfume.
The case has been washed thoroughly many times after, but it's still a quite funky grabber to this day.
Nice player, though..
Good luck with a fine bass!