Fodera Club Part XVI - Page 38

bassdoubler · #**741** 12-23-2012, 10:27 PM

Same here....I always keep my bridge pickups extremely close to the strings. Adds great articulation without having to roll off the neck pickup

kamakiriad7 · #**742** 12-23-2012, 11:13 PM

The only problem is when the strings clip the pole pieces. I'm tempted to order a set of non-exposed pole pickup covers for this reason.

kamakiriad7 · #**743** 12-23-2012, 11:14 PM

Also - happy Christmas Eve! I came across this video earlier tonight, it's a pretty awesome AJ performance from a Simon Phillips instructional video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vti-ufVDXc

sbabbaro1 · #**744** 12-24-2012, 12:15 AM

Hi Jason,

Sorry for disturbing you during your Xmas break but is there any particular reason why your Viceroy model doesn't come in the dovetail or neck- through version as yet.

Any future plans when those options will be available?

Merry XMas for those who celebrate and Happy Holidays for all.

S.

Steveman · #**745** 12-24-2012, 01:27 AM

I remember them saying that a neck-thru / dovetail Viceory would be extremely difficult to pull off because of either the detachable fretboard and / or the moveable pickups. I remember Jason saying something along the lines of "it'd be too expensive labor wise and not worth it" or something. I'm sure they'd have no problem with doing a Viceory shaped dovetail / neck-thru, just probably not with the detachable fretboard piece or moveable pickup.

nuwavedc · #**746** 12-24-2012, 06:25 AM

Never any pole piece / string interference problems. There isn't much displacement at the bridge pickup side. Neck side is another story. I think the downside is that it can theoretically damp the string more. Haven't experienced it though. I've heard it can create strange overtones too, but you'd be more likely to here that on the neck pickup being set close. It probably because it creates a sort of a tight node magnetically.

I'm kinda indifferent to Silly Sheehan, but I did see a video where he talked about the pickup acting as a ramp and helpful in the development of his three finger technique. Of course there are a lot of guys doing this sort of things with ramps Garrison, Willis, etc...

Randyt · #**747** 12-24-2012, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by nuwavedc

Never any pole piece / string interference problems. There isn't much displacement at the bridge pickup side. Neck side is another story. I think the downside is that it can theoretically damp the string more. Haven't experienced it though. I've heard it can create strange overtones too, but you'd be more likely to here that on the neck pickup being set close. It probably because it creates a sort of a tight node magnetically.

I'm kinda indifferent to Silly Sheehan, but I did see a video where he talked about the pickup acting as a ramp and helpful in the development of his three finger technique. Of course there are a lot of guys doing this sort of things with ramps Garrison, Willis, etc...

I see that you are using exposed core strings...AJ set?...since putting them on ...I cant find another string like it!!! totaly dig feel and sound.!!

nuwavedc · #**748** 12-24-2012, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Randyt

I see that you are using exposed core strings...AJ set?...since putting them on ...I cant find another string like it!!! totaly dig feel and sound.!!

I really like exposed cores. I'll have to check out the AJ set especially if the c string is exposed core.

Munjibunga · #**749** 12-24-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by sbabbaro1

Hi Jason,

Sorry for disturbing you during your Xmas break but is there any particular reason why your Viceroy model doesn't come in the dovetail or neck- through version as yet.

Any future plans when those options will be available?

Merry XMas for those who celebrate and Happy Holidays for all.

S.

Not speaking for Jason, but maybe no one has asked for that configuration yet. There have been only a few Viceroys built - I believe there's one on order now with all the standard specs. Then you have the original two, one of them Mike's. Mine is different in many ways, but still retains the bolt-on neck because I wanted the tonal characteristics of that configuration. I didn't even think to ask about different neck joints. I'm sure Jason will set us straight when he gets back from his sabbatical.

bootsyc2001 · #**750** 12-24-2012, 10:54 AM

@ Michele. Experiencing the same on my MGS. Out of the blue, and at the risk of sounding like I'm on goofers, a trance-like experience. I mean, I'm still playing my usual BS but from entirely different place. Out of body. Extraordinary. Again, I'm not on goofers.

Randyt · #**751** 12-24-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by nuwavedc

I really like exposed cores. I'll have to check out the AJ set especially if the c string is exposed core.

What type/name are you using presently>?..Fbass by chance?

nuwavedc · #**752** 12-24-2012, 11:11 AM

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What type/name are you using presently>?..Fbass by chance?

These are labella super steps. They sound ok, but I'd be interested in hearing about other brands too like the fodera ajs cause I've had quality / service issue with these. If it considered "off topic" a pm is fine.

Hope everyone has a real nice Holiday!

sbabbaro1 · #**753** 12-24-2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Steveman

I remember them saying that a neck-thru / dovetail Viceory would be extremely difficult to pull off because of either the detachable fretboard and / or the moveable pickups. I remember Jason saying something along the lines of "it'd be too expensive labor wise and not worth it" or something. I'm sure they'd have no problem with doing a Viceory shaped dovetail / neck-thru, just probably not with the detachable fretboard piece or moveable pickup.

That's right Steveman, I was indeed referring to Viceory shaped dovetail / neck-thru models without the detachable fretboard piece or moveable pickup e.g. the beautiful Koa Viceroy from Munjibunga posted above.

Cheers,
S.

Baird6869 · #**754** 12-24-2012, 03:54 PM

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all of the TBers that frequent the Fodera "Club" threads and to Jason and the rest of the great Fodera team.

gkbass13 · #**755** 12-24-2012, 08:16 PM

Merry Christmas fellow fodera fiends! ( how's that for alliteration?)

thepontif · #**756** 12-25-2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by gkbass13

Merry Christmas fellow fodera fiends! ( how's that for alliteration?)

And spelling! :-))

tommixx · #**757** 12-25-2012, 09:46 AM

Merry Christmas to you all and yours!

Peace,

T

gkbass13 · #**758** 12-25-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by thepontif

And spelling! :-))

Fiends was 100% intentional. I would love to consider you all friends, but know for certain that we are indeed fiends for these amazing instruments.

Steveman · #**759** 12-25-2012, 12:22 PM

Anybody find a Fodera under the tree?

Baird6869 · #**760** 12-25-2012, 12:29 PM

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Anybody find a Fodera under the tree?

Nope, but I DID get a $50 gift card from the retailer where I ordered my Emperor 5 Standard. I still owe a few bucks on the bass (due Feb) but the card will help me pay off ALMOST 1% of the bass.