FS Only: Fodera Emperor Elite 6 and Yin Yang Standard Serial #6

[Radial]

Due to painful financial necessity I am going to have to put these two beauties on the block:

https://picasaweb.google.com/1106274...eat=directlink

I'm looking at $6500 for the Edwards Elite 6 (Emperor-like style with extended B headstock, purple heart over swamp ash, brazilian rosewood fingerboard, rosewood covered fodera/duncan dual coils john east u-retro deluxe preamp, 35" scale, 24 frets, 19mm string spacing, worn OHSC) and $4800 for the YYS - Absolutely mint, OHSC, signed back plate with plain replacement to avoid signature wear. Photo-bombing kitten not included in the price. No trades please.

[Radial]

Bump.

[nickbass79]

I want the YYS, but I have to sell my Harley first. Hope it sells soon and good luck on your sales. Great looking Foderas

[DOCK DILLARD]

your 6 string Fodera is a edwards model, not a emperor.

[Radial]

My impression was that the Edwards model is a custom Emperor model with an extended B 3+3 headstock rather than the standard 3+3, in the same manner as the 5 string Emperors can be 2+3 or 3+2, but if it's classed as a separate model entirely, my mistake.

[Radial]

Bump.

[Mulebagger]

Bummer for your financial woes. Wish I snatched that purple heart 6er when it was at the Lowend. Free bump for some sweet basses.

[Radial]

Thanks. Hopefully down the road once everything is settled with my move/down payments and so on I'll be able to get back in the Fodera game. Fingers crossed.

[Radial]

Bump.

[MPSGODOY]

Daaamn, I wish I could play the bass like your cat :/
Just kidding... Nice basses.
Good luck with the sale.

Best,
MP

[LowWay]

What is the weight on the YYS?

[Radial]

I don't have weighing scales handy, but the standard weight is around 9lb, and it feels dead on. They don't really vary more than a hamburger's worth either side of that. It's light, but not too light - from what I understand of their weight design standards they feel that much below 8 3/4 is too light to provide the tone they are looking for, but want to keep it not too far above that weight for the sake of comfort.

[LowWay]

That unfortunately keeps it off my plate. I have a nerve problem in my shoulder and struggle above 7 pounds. I have a 6.5 pound Beordwell that is a dream, but I always wanted to try a Fodera to see what all the hype is about. I hate that these 2 pounds matter to me. :-(

[Radial]

That sucks, I definitely feel your pain there. I had to stop playing for years due to nerve damage - hence the sn haha. Luckily for me the weight from the strap is over my other shoulder so it doesn't cause any problems.

[Radial]

Bump for tempting fate and re-wrecking my arm. Also price drops.

[Radial]

Bump.

[tri33]

Beautiful basses! I am curious about the 6 string. So the model is called an " Edwards"? When did Fodera produce it?

[DOCK DILLARD]

the edwards is a custom order bass. I was told from Fodera it is a chambered bass, and they would build them by custom order.

[Radial]

Thanks Dock, I'm far from an expert on all things Fodera. The details given are those on their records for the bass, beyond that I am out of my depth!

[Radial]

Bump.