Fodera Club Part XVI

[iwearpumas]

Originally Posted by DirtPoorRobins

If I'm not mistaken, I think the wait time is down to 13 months.

I think the wait time differs on the model. I believe 13 months is the wait for an artist signature model, but 18 is the wait for full custom. I could be wrong, ill definitely look into it.

[Steveman]

Originally Posted by iwearpumas

I think the wait time differs on the model. I believe 13 months is the wait for an artist signature model, but 18 is the wait for full custom. I could be wrong, ill definitely look into it.

I've never heard of there being a difference in wait between an artist signature model and full custom, it's just get a ticket and wait in line (or buy into a dealer slot).

I could be wrong though

[iwearpumas]

Yeah, it's on the website price list.

[gkbass13]

I think artist signature basses are part of the custom build schedule. Shouldn't be a time difference between them and custom instruments if that is the case. Of course, this is all interpretive and Jason will set it straight shortly, I'm sure.

Grady

[DirtPoorRobins]

Here's the quote i was referencing which implies all builds are 13 months currently. You are correct that the price list has two different approximate wait times for artist/non-artist custom bulids, I wonder why that is.

Originally Posted by Just Thumpin'

BTW, one of our very first goals we set for ourselves was to be realistic with build dates and to get the wait time on Customs down from the 30+months it was in the Fall of 2009 to 12 months. We are almost there!!! As of this moment we are running at 13 months for new orders...

Cheers,

J

[kamakiriad7]

Likely because artist builds are non-customizable, like the standard series. I can imagine that an exact "by the books" artist representation already has neck billets set aside for when someone might order it. (Or something similar to this). Absolute custom build times might vary depending on the complexity of the order... although it's all hyperbole from me, since I'm guessing.

[Munjibunga]

Originally Posted by kamakiriad7

Likely because artist builds are non-customizable, like the standard series. I can imagine that an exact "by the books" artist representation already has neck billets set aside for when someone might order it. (Or something similar to this). Absolute custom build times might vary depending on the complexity of the order... although it's all hyperbole from me, since I'm guessing.

Well, kinda. I'm pretty sure you can get custom options on artist models. I sure got a bunch on my Viceroy. It has a lot in common with Mike Pope's (body wood, scale, ebony board, bolt-on maple neck, Fodera/Duncan pickups), but also a lot of differences (5-string, no movable pickup, no removable frets, no extended B headstock - Garrison 3+2 style instead). To a certain extent, the guys at Fodera will do whatever you want on a custom. BTW, mine came in right on time.

Here's a comparison.

[iwearpumas]

I humbly stand corrected.

[Munjibunga]

Originally Posted by iwearpumas

I humbly stand corrected.

I'm just guessing.

[Johannes Oehl]

Originally Posted by Hou

WOW!

http://www.fodera.com/Main/NewBornDe...uredItemID=532

Should sound great, too.

[LugzyDee]

Originally Posted by pnchad

Just wondering if a proper evaluation can be made for insurance purposes without the bass going to NYC?

I have an Imp 5 FL 36" (looks like Mahogany body w/some figuring on the top) - that a bought from an individual - 2 tiny dings in the headstock.

Absolutely, I asked Jason the same question and Fodera can supply you with a formal insurance appraisal for a nominal fee; You'll need to submit photos and serial numbers. Many thanks to Jason and Phil, the service was ultra-fast and definitely worth it.

Cheers...

[Lennard III.]

Originally Posted by iwearpumas

I think the wait time differs on the model. I believe 13 months is the wait for an artist signature model, but 18 is the wait for full custom. I could be wrong, ill definitely look into it.

I believe they just made the mistake and did not update the waiting time for the Customs... they also should be 13-15 month or whatever it is right now...

What I do know is that there are only 1-1.5 months left for my new Custom now

[Baird6869]

Originally Posted by Lennard III.

What I do know is that there are only 1-1.5 months left for my new Custom now

Cool!

My Emperor Standard is the same time away but my wait has been pretty reasonable.

I don't know how people wait 2+ years (or 30+ months like a few years ago) for a new Fodera. Guess I just don't have the patience.

[Just Thumpin']

You can email us at:

service@fodera.com

With photos and a serial number, we can perform an insurance appraisal for you.

Regards,

Jason

Originally Posted by pnchad

Just wondering if a proper evaluation can be made for insurance purposes without the bass going to NYC?

I have an Imp 5 FL 36" (looks like Mahogany body w/some figuring on the top) - that a bought from an individual - 2 tiny dings in the headstock.

[Just Thumpin']

No, Standards are generally 6 months or less and ALL Custom instruments are roughly 13 months right now.

Regards,

Jason

Originally Posted by iwearpumas

I think the wait time differs on the model. I believe 13 months is the wait for an artist signature model, but 18 is the wait for full custom. I could be wrong, ill definitely look into it.

[Just Thumpin']

The reason for two different delivery times on the Price List is because yours truly can be a bit of a bubble head sometimes! LOL. Artist models are built in exactly the same time as full customs...sorry for the confusion!!

Jason

Originally Posted by DirtPoorRobins

Here's the quote i was referencing which implies all builds are 13 months currently. You are correct that the price list has two different approximate wait times for artist/non-artist custom bulids, I wonder why that is.

[Hou]

Still gassing for a transwhite Fodera

[Hou]

Funky

[Just Thumpin']

An updated price list will be posted later today. Thanks for pointing out the incorrect delivery times!

Cheers,

Jason

[DirtPoorRobins]

Looks like the Amboyna burl namm bass has sold... I guess we can all stop dreaming now.