FS/FT Fodera Imperial 5 Elite

[bassdoubler]

Ok so I was at the Fodera shop the other day and got to play a 33" scale MG standard. While I hated the C string instead of the B, I realized that the smaller scale and string spacing is really the way I want to go. So I'm seeing if anyone has a 33" scale Fodera that they're willing to trade before I just go ahead and sell mine to fund a new one.

What I'm REALLY looking for is basically a MG Imperial 5 but with the extended B headstock and is strung B-G. However I'm pretty flexible as long as it's a 33" scale and smaller string spacing. Just had this bass appraised for $11,500 so I'd be comfortable selling for $8500 + shipping if I can't find a bass to trade for. It's in incredible condition. Here are the specs:

34" scale
19mm spacing
Ash body
Flamed maple tone block
3 piece maple neck
Birdseye maple fb
Olive non-solid top
Duncan/Fodera dual coils (fit to EMG shape)
ebony ramp
2011 Pope pre
10.1 lbs.

[bassdoubler]

All PMs replied!

[petierdei]

Hi Bassdoubler,

Can you put up link to newborn gallery, please?

Regards,

[bassdoubler]

sorry, but the bass was built in 2005 so it doesn't appear in the newborn gallery! I was equally disappointed when the guys at Fodera told me this. However, the bass was updated in 2011 with the newest Pope preamp.

[bassdoubler]

all PMs replied! Lookin like it's gonna be a sale rather than a trade here....

[Hankenstein]

Yeah, man, the 33 in scale with 17.5 spacing rocks! Got it on one of my Foderas and love it. You will, too

[bassdoubler]

oh don't I know it!

[DELACIUS]

Man, beautiful bass!!!!!
Hope you find what you are looking for....

[bassdoubler]

thanks dude, me too!

[bassdoubler]

sale fell through bump!

[bassdoubler]

Price drop!! Not goin any lower!!

[bassdoubler]

hmmm....had a couple possible deals fall through and now nobody's biting....I may have to take this as a sign and keep the bass. It's the most incredible 5 string I've ever played and as much as I'd like a 33" scale Imperial I can't really see parting with this bass right now and waiting 15+ months for a new one! I'll keep this page up until the weekend and if it's not gone by then I'm closing the thread!!!!

[bassdoubler]

bumpp

[bassdoubler]

keeping it....guess I'll just have to start saving for another one!

[mjac28]

Gorgeous bass if I had nine grand I would help you out.

[bassdoubler]

thanks dude!

[otto B]

I wish I had a 33" 17.5 to trade you but mine its an Imperial 35" at 19mm