Fodera Club Part XVI - Page 30

tommixx · #**581** 12-17-2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtPoorRobins

So did anyone else catch that premier guitar stated that the 30th anniversary monarchs will be the basis for a new monarch standard? Did they misquote Fodera, or is it true? They also stated that they are intorducing a new guitar line at NAMM this year.

From what I have read they already alluded to a new Monarch Standard. I think it is basically the same as the Yin Yang Standard setup without the Yin Yang Design Scheme and will have the same woods used on the Emperor Standard. I LOVE my YYS so this should be a home run as well!

Peace,

T

steubig · #**582** 12-17-2012, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nostatic

I think they hinted at a 6-string standard.

you had me at "6-string standard"

nostatic · #**583** 12-17-2012, 01:47 PM

I'm reading between the lines of this:

"Naturally, the luthier’s products have evolved over the years. In fact, Fodera’s first project was a 6-string guitar. He and Lauricella built Fodera #1 as a custom order for a friend. It was loaded with intricate inlays and featured a body with flamed and bird’s-eye maple. In retrospect, Fodera says he would use different woods if he were to build that guitar again today, but experimentation and evolution have helped define his instruments over the years. Besides, that first guitar was more of a showpiece to drum up orders for the fledgling company. It turns out that lots of orders came in—but for basses, not guitars. There wasn’t much of a boutique-guitar market then, so Fodera became known as a premier bass builder. Today, roughly five percent of guitars made by Fodera are 6-strings, but they’re hoping to change that with the introduction of a guitar line at winter NAMM 2013."

So either they are introducing guitars, or a 6-string standard bass. On second read, I think it might be guitars but I guess we'll find out in Jan.

Lennard III. · #**584** 12-17-2012, 01:53 PM

I would really love to see a custom line Fodera guitar....

I'm not a fan of too many standart lines

jasonbraatz · #**585** 12-17-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nostatic

So either they are introducing guitars, or a 6-string standard bass. On second read, I think it might be guitars but I guess we'll find out in Jan.

Considering that the magazine is a guitar mag, I'd be confident they're talking about skinny-stringers.

steubig · #**586** 12-17-2012, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nostatic

On second read, I think it might be guitars but I guess we'll find out in Jan.

i expect so. in fact i thought you might have done so as i remembered that line.

but . . . a boy can wish, can't he???

DELACIUS · #**587** 12-17-2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonbraatz

Considering that the magazine is a guitar mag, I'd be confident they're talking about skinny-stringers.

Skinny-stringers :-)

If it's 6 string bass. I'm in trouble :-)

DirtPoorRobins · #**588** 12-17-2012, 07:27 PM

I was referencing the last page of the article where they talk about Vic's old monarch and how they are making 5 of them for NAMM but they will be making a new monarch standard based on them eventually.

DirtPoorRobins · #**589** 12-17-2012, 07:28 PM

...and yes, I think they meant they are introducing a new guitar line too. I bet you are right about them being standards too.

Baird6869 · #**590** 12-17-2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DELACIUS

If it's 6 string bass. I'm in trouble :-)

+1.

If Fodera releases a 6 string Standard (Monarch/Emperor shape-ish) that is 34/35" scale and in the price range of the current Standards (excluding the MG Standard)... My 2013 budget is so screwed....

Same with a maple 5er Standard Monarch/Emperor.

My other basses and vintage Hiwatt guitar stack are hiding as I type.

Brad Johnson · #**591** 12-17-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MostlyBass

What's a fortune? I got mine from http://dknob.com/puramp.html

Thanks. Saved that link.

Brad Johnson · #**592** 12-17-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Lennard III.

I would really love to see a custom line Fodera guitar....

I'm not a fan of too many standart lines

It'll be interesting to see how that's received. Guitarists are different animals.

Baird6869 · #**593** 12-17-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad Johnson

It'll be interesting to see how that's received. Guitarists are different animals.

Agreed.

I have played with dozens (probably over 100) of guitarists and most of the "gear heads" GAS for weird amps and boutique effects.... But rarely guitars other than Gibson, Fender, Ibanez, PRS, G&L, Gretsch, etc. MAYBE the odd Pensa/Suhr or Valley Arts, but not even close to the weird boutiquey stuff we bassists play.

Jazz guitarists may be the rare exception with the Monteleones and other boutique jazz boxes.

In any case, Sadowsky and Alembic seem to do fairly well with guitars....

kamakiriad7 · #**594** 12-17-2012, 08:59 PM

Brent, it seems we're on the same track here. I inquired about having a ramp made from Fodera a little while ago and Phil & Jason have been really helpful. I've been saving up for one and it looks like in the new year I'll be placing an order for a Pau Ferro ramp to be made. It'll help big time with my playing style...I seriously can't wait.