Big price drop!! Now asking $4400 shipped in the US
This is a 1995 Fodera Emperor 5 bolt-on in great condition.
Body wood is white ash with a curly ash top. It seems to go from a quilt at the neck end to a flame at the bridge. Beautiful birdseye maple fingerboard. Mike Pope preamp with Lane Poor pickups.
Apparently the original Lane Poor pickups were replaced, probably with Seymour Duncans though I haven't been able to confirm that yet
Included are two custom made ramps. These were mounted with double sided tape and I've removed them. In doing so I discovered the only issue with this bass. There is some discoloration from where the ramps were mounted, primarily between the pickups. I don't think this is due to the adhesive, I think it's because the ramps were presumably mounted a long time and the area outside the ramp has yellowed somewhat. It looks to me like a center section on a neck-thru and never bothered me but it's there and I feel I've reflected that in my price. Of course if you like having a ramp then it won't bother you at all!
There is some slight tarnishing on the tuners.
Bass sounds and plays as you would expect from a Fodera.
Comes with a OHSC that's seen some bumps and bruises but protects the bass well.
I'm asking $4900 shipped in the US. Not really looking for trades but you can ask. It would have to be something really special and involve some cash from you
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