Fodera Club Part XVI

[TapyTap]

Originally Posted by nostatic

Monarch Elite 5 (E-C) fretted
chambered walnut body, walnut tone block
Brazillian rosewood top (non-solid)
34" scale, 17.5mm bridge, 24 small frets
5-piece maple/bubinga neck w/ebony fingerboard
dual coil pups, Fodera/Pope 3-band preamp, D-tuner

Monarch Elite 5 (E-C) fretless
chambered walnut body, walnut tone block
flame walnut top (non-solid)
34" scale, 17.5mm bridge
3-piece ash neck w/unlined ebony fingerboard
dual coil pups, Fodera/Pope 3-band, D-tuner

The idea was to have a pair of "fraternal twins" that combine elements of my Yin Yang Deluxe 4 and MGS 5. I'll keep the YYD and likely sell the MGS when these are done. Then I should have all my basses covered (pun intended):

fretted and fretless 5s, E-C for comping/soloing
fretted 4 PJ (YYD) for most rock stuff
fretless 4 (Rob Allen) for upright vibe
fretted 4 JJ (Lull) for backup and if a bandleader insists on a "traditional" look

Everything 34" scale, the Foderas all chambered walnut body and ebony fingerboard. The only adjustment I have to make on a gig is if I'm swapping between 5 and 4 (19mm spacing vs 17.5mm spacing). I'm doing that now and it doesn't give me much of a problem.

Sounds like a plan!

The Walnut and Ebony is most appealing, and I can really appreciate the E-C approach...

[kamakiriad7]

Originally Posted by nostatic

That's why I'm getting two at the same time



Monarch Elite 5 (E-C) fretted
chambered walnut body, walnut tone block
Brazillian rosewood top (non-solid)
34" scale, 17.5mm bridge, 24 small frets
5-piece maple/bubinga neck w/ebony fingerboard
dual coil pups, Fodera/Pope 3-band preamp, D-tuner

Monarch Elite 5 (E-C) fretless
chambered walnut body, walnut tone block
flame walnut top (non-solid)
34" scale, 17.5mm bridge
3-piece ash neck w/unlined ebony fingerboard
dual coil pups, Fodera/Pope 3-band, D-tuner

The idea was to have a pair of "fraternal twins" that combine elements of my Yin Yang Deluxe 4 and MGS 5. I'll keep the YYD and likely sell the MGS when these are done. Then I should have all my basses covered (pun intended):

fretted and fretless 5s, E-C for comping/soloing
fretted 4 PJ (YYD) for most rock stuff
fretless 4 (Rob Allen) for upright vibe
fretted 4 JJ (Lull) for backup and if a bandleader insists on a "traditional" look

Everything 34" scale, the Foderas all chambered walnut body and ebony fingerboard. The only adjustment I have to make on a gig is if I'm swapping between 5 and 4 (19mm spacing vs 17.5mm spacing). I'm doing that now and it doesn't give me much of a problem.

Can't wait to see them!! When's your ETA?

[steubig]

Originally Posted by Rich Treat

Should have known

indeed ;-)

[nostatic]

Originally Posted by kamakiriad7

Can't wait to see them!! When's your ETA?

Necks glued up this week or next. Production start in March. Budget crushing not long after that

[DirtPoorRobins]

Wow tons of awesome basses in the newborn section, especially the new Labex signature model. This may be the answer to the question, can an active pickup work well with a passive pickup? I'd love to see how an EMG pbass pickup and a Duncan dual coil pickup work together.

So Jason, are we one step closer to thinking that setup would work well? How do you like the Labex setup?

[Just Thumpin']

Joey and I loved it in the shop but, as you all know, out on the gig is the only place that you can truly tell. Michel will be picking up the bass at our NAMM booth and gigging it during NAMM, so Joey and I will get to hear it in that context. After that, then we'll be in a position to know for sure!

Cheers,

J

Originally Posted by DirtPoorRobins

Wow tons of awesome basses in the newborn section, especially the new Labex signature model. This may be the answer to the question, can an active pickup work well with a passive pickup? I'd love to see how an EMG pbass pickup and a Duncan dual coil pickup work together.

So Jason, are we one step closer to thinking that setup would work well? How do you like the Labex setup?

[thehess]

Originally Posted by nostatic

fretted 4 JJ (Lull) for backup and if a bandleader insists on a "traditional" look

To club the bandleader over the head with, then to continue playing with one of the twins, or the YYD.

Your specs sound like they will fantastic. It's been quite a year for you, revamping your playing AND your arsenal. I really wish I was closer to CA to get the "nostatic" experience live, especially when the wonder twins arrive!

A belated Happy New Year to all - 2013 looks to be great musically for all of us.

[fivestringdan]

I know those feelings..lol Excitement and OMG

Originally Posted by nostatic

Necks glued up this week or next. Production start in March. Budget crushing not long after that

[DirtPoorRobins]

My madrone burl monarch should be in my hands in under a week! Man, the last week of waiting will be the longest!

[Lennard III.]

Originally Posted by DirtPoorRobins

My madrone burl monarch should be in my hands in under a week! Man, the last week of waiting will be the longest!

3-4 weeks here

[fivestringdan]

Ah, great news!

Originally Posted by Lennard III.

3-4 weeks here

[nuwavedc]

How much of a difference has anyone noticed between foderas with single coil j pickups and two hum buckers in single coil mode? Assuming the single coils are at the same spacing as the outer two coils of the hum buckers...

[Lennard III.]

Originally Posted by fivestringdan

Ah, great news!

hope so

incredible how fast a waiting time of 15/16 month can pass by

hows your Benavente doing ?

[Hou]

Originally Posted by Lennard III.

3-4 weeks here

Awesome!

[Hou]

Originally Posted by nuwavedc

How much of a difference has anyone noticed between foderas with single coil j pickups and two hum buckers in single coil mode? Assuming the single coils are at the same spacing as the outer two coils of the hum buckers...

Very close! But I feel my Ash body Emperor with singles coils have a bit more bite and punch than my Walnut Emperor with dual coils in single mode. But I believe that my single coils are in 70 spacing and the dual coils are the MG sweet spot.

[fivestringdan]

Yes it does go by fast then BAM! Your bank account is empty..lol

Still waiting for Chris to finish my instrument. I'm in no hurry as the bass he is making for me is not needed for gigs, just a luxury that I am fortunate enough to have.

Originally Posted by Lennard III.

hope so

incredible how fast a waiting time of 15/16 month can pass by

hows your Benavente doing ?

[steubig]

Originally Posted by Hou

Very close! But I feel my Ash body Emperor with singles coils have a bit more bite and punch than my Walnut Emperor with dual coils in single mode. But I believe that my single coils are in 70 spacing and the dual coils are the MG sweet spot.

if wood mattered, i'd say that some of that had to do with ash versus walnut . . . but that would only be if wood mattered.

[otto B]

Well it has being said that once you try a Fodera bass, you get hook up. I agree with that statement. I used to own the Fodera Emperor standard and I sold it because I wanted a Fodera Elite. Well I finally got the bass. Thanks to Jason, I have my Fodera Imperial elite coming home sometime next week.

[Stephent28]

WOW Otto, just WOW!
That wood is just incredible.

[oldfretless]

Congratulations, very, very nice!