Fodera Club Part XII

[jumbodbassman]

Originally Posted by Hou

Jason - I once saw a picture of a bass Vadim had made. Still a Fodera but a different shape. Do you know that bass?

I saw him play it at the 25th anniversary. IIRC bolt on

[steubig]

that is a nice vid.

cool to see them all speak so passionately about what they do.

also funny/cool to see anthony adjusting his bridge.

[jumbodbassman]

Originally Posted by basswalker2004

Hey all,
here is a beautiful documentary on Fodera. I think they did a great job. It was done by two local (to NY) film students.

Fodera - YouTube

enjoy

What a great video. Knowing the guys for 29 years all i can say is that really is them. no scripts, BS etc.. Just a love for what they do and the new guy has caught up ....

Jimmy

[Lennard III.]

Originally Posted by jumbodbassman

I saw him play it at the 25th anniversary. IIRC bolt on

I remember that Bass too - Vadim was holding it when he was featured on the old "Friends of the Family" section, right ?

GREAT vid by the way !!! I wish it would be longer

[tommixx]

Originally Posted by basswalker2004

Hey all,
here is a beautiful documentary on Fodera. I think they did a great job. It was done by two local (to NY) film students.

Fodera - YouTube

enjoy

Amazing look at the people who make these instruments what they are! I see that feeling they have in the details of my Fodera every single time I pick her up...May you never lose your obsession, Please! Thank you all for who you are and for what you have achieved I congratulate and salute you!! There are certainly a few more Foderas in my future!!!

Peace,

T

[nickbass79]

Originally Posted by basswalker2004

Hey all,
here is a beautiful documentary on Fodera. I think they did a great job. It was done by two local (to NY) film students.

Fodera - YouTube

enjoy

Very interesting. Hearing Vincent Fodera talk about being inspired by watching his father was particularly interesting. It's always good to learn about what first inspired artists, especially when the inspiration comes from the family.

[nostatic]

Originally Posted by Tom7

"I think people today need to hang out in museums more. You need to look at magnificent stuff and get turned on by it."

Classic. Perfect. Immortal.

You'll find that quote places other than talkbass, I guarantee it.

My fiance says things like that all the time. And she met Vinny and Joey a few months back when she was in NYC and she totally gets the "it's a compulsion" thing. Her current show (shameless plug - final week):

Shoshana Wayne Gallery - Current Exhibitions: Shirley Tse - Vital Organs & Other Stories

(and yes, those are bass strings in one of the pieces)

[-Timothy-]

In.

[b-for-beatles]

Originally Posted by -Timothy-

In.

That's beautiful , Tim

[Just Thumpin']

Yes, he has made a couple. Are you talking about the green one?

J

Originally Posted by Hou

Jason - I once saw a picture of a bass Vadim had made. Still a Fodera but a different shape. Do you know that bass?

[Just Thumpin']

Actually that was Anthony adjusting a customer's bridge. We delivered a Presentation the week that they were shooting and AJ was there doing final setup...

J

Originally Posted by steubig

that is a nice vid.

cool to see them all speak so passionately about what they do.

also funny/cool to see anthony adjusting his bridge.

[vibhas_2310]

I think that's a really cool thing. Anthony doing the setup on a customer's presentation. I read a great article titled ' Contrabass Conception ' sometime back. Great article. Anthony mentioned it took him a long time to learn how to setup his bass properly. That was a real eye-opener for me.

Personally, and correct me if I am wrong here Jason, but I have heard that Anthony plays every single ' true ' Presentation model before it ships out to the customer. By ' true ' presentation, I mean a bass that has EXACTLY the same specs on # 10 i.e. one pickup, 36" scale, no electronics, etc. I think that's taking the term ' Signature bass ' to a whole new level. It's unbelievable for me to think that a man like Anthony Jackson would actually take time out of his busy schedule to play and check my instrument if I ordered a Presentation. That's unheard of. I think it's one of things that make Fodera so special.

Aother question for Jason and I'm sorry if this has been answered before, what is the status on # 12 ?

[jsbarber]

Originally Posted by vibhas_2310

I think that's taking the term ' Signature bass ' to a whole new level. It's unbelievable for me to think that a man like Anthony Jackson would actually take time out of his busy schedule to play and check my instrument if I ordered a Presentation. That's unheard of. I think it's one of things that make Fodera so special.

And one of the things that makes Anthony so special - compulsive pursuit of perfection.

[vibhas_2310]

Absolutely!

[Just Thumpin']

We make every human effort possible to have AJ play and be involved with the final set-up of every Presentation (which by definition has only his specs). That said, if AJ is going to be out on the road for a long time and it would impact a delivery date to a customer by more than 2-3 weeks, we give the customer the option of waiting for AJ's return or having the instrument shipped without AJ's involvement.

And just to proactively answer...AJ's compensation for doing this = $0. Nothing. He is a true artist and wants every Presentation to be all that it can be for reasons that run completely counter to what many might expect in our present day rather cynical, commercial world...

As for #12, we are in the process of testing out some new ideas and features on a customer's bass (with his knowledge, of course) that is due to be complete in April. Once that instrument is finished and AJ gets a chance to play it and weight the merits of some of the new designs we will then begin #12 in earnest. I am pretty sure that #12 will be completed this year, however, I have no idea when...

Cheers,

J

Originally Posted by vibhas_2310

I think that's a really cool thing. Anthony doing the setup on a customer's presentation. I read a great article titled ' Contrabass Conception ' sometime back. Great article. Anthony mentioned it took him a long time to learn how to setup his bass properly. That was a real eye-opener for me.

Personally, and correct me if I am wrong here Jason, but I have heard that Anthony plays every single ' true ' Presentation model before it ships out to the customer. By ' true ' presentation, I mean a bass that has EXACTLY the same specs on # 10 i.e. one pickup, 36" scale, no electronics, etc. I think that's taking the term ' Signature bass ' to a whole new level. It's unbelievable for me to think that a man like Anthony Jackson would actually take time out of his busy schedule to play and check my instrument if I ordered a Presentation. That's unheard of. I think it's one of things that make Fodera so special.

Aother question for Jason and I'm sorry if this has been answered before, what is the status on # 12 ?

[vibhas_2310]

Cool.

[Hou]

Originally Posted by Just Thumpin'

Yes, he has made a couple. Are you talking about the green one?

J

Hmm. I believe it had buckeye top or so! I'm have also seen the green fanned fret 6 string

[Hou]

Originally Posted by -Timothy-

In.

Just amazing! A 5 string version of this is very high on my list

[nostatic]

Originally Posted by Just Thumpin'

And just to proactively answer...AJ's compensation for doing this = $0. Nothing. He is a true artist and wants every Presentation to be all that it can be for reasons that run completely counter to what many might expect in our present day rather cynical, commercial world...

Maybe I've been lucky with who I've met, but it seems that a higher percentage of bass players have this attitude in life. I suppose it goes along with the nature of the instrument - support and bridging (rhythm and harmony). It would be an interesting study to try and determine if that is nature or nurture...I'm willing to bet it is a little from column A, a little from column B.

[Jin Kim]

I am very honored that my upcoming basses were shown on that vid. I can feel these are mine by instinct. Thanks folks that making great basses on the planet. Can't wait to play soon.