Fodera Club Part XVI

[bassdoubler]

Originally Posted by Just Thumpin'

A couple of thoughts...

1. Our wooden pickup covers are larger than the plastic ones and, as such, require the pickup cavities to be re-routed. If wooden covers are made that will fit in the existing pickup routes, they will be too thin and will crack with use.

2. If it is an original Fodera ramp it is not glued on, it was installed with two-sided tape and can be removed.

Since it seems like you live in Brooklyn, I'd gladly show you in person how to take of the ramp without damaging the top...

Regards,

J

thanks Jason. We spoke about having wooden covers made a few weeks ago, but you told me Fodera doesn't make covers for the EMG shaped dual coils. My friend Jon Maghini of M basses says he's made several pairs of covers for other Foderas like mine and they've turned out great, so hopefully they won't be too thin. As far as the ramp, it may not be a Fodera ramp cause that thing ain't budging and leads me to believe there's a bit more than double sided tape holding it on there....maybe I'll roll by the shop next week when I get a second.

[Joelc73]

The Emp II in the New Born section made me weep a bit. Wow, that thing is nice!

[Joelc73]

Originally Posted by bassdoubler

As far as the ramp, it may not be a Fodera ramp cause that thing ain't budging and leads me to believe there's a bit more than double sided tape holding it on there....maybe I'll roll by the shop next week when I get a second.

Mitch

I have a ramp taped on mine. They do stick very tightly, but they do come off. I'd bet it's just tape -- especially if you're not seeing screw heads in it.

[nostatic]

fwiw the ramp on my MGS felt like it was really stuck on there. I just was patient and pulled up with slow/firm pressure. Eventually it came off. There was just a bit of glue from the tape left on the body. A little goo-gone and I was good to go.

[Baird6869]

Originally Posted by nostatic

fwiw the ramp on my MGS felt like it was really stuck on there. I just was patient and pulled up with slow/firm pressure. Eventually it came off. There was just a bit of glue from the tape left on the body. A little goo-gone and I was good to go.

Goo- gone worked and didn't damage the finish at all? No hazing, etc?

[nostatic]

*disclaimer* no warranty implied or expressed - your mileage may vary - offer void in New Jersey and Idaho

I used a very small amount and was very careful with it. I didn't notice any finish damage but it was used sparingly and gently. I got most of it off without the goo-gone, and just used that for the final bit of stickiness. Simple Green might work as well.

[bassdoubler]

awesome thanks guys I'll give it a try

[Baird6869]

Originally Posted by nostatic

*disclaimer* no warranty implied or expressed - your mileage may vary - offer void in New Jersey and Idaho.

Thanks. You are a brave man!

Good to know as I thought it was much more destructive.

[labex]

Hello
I cant wait to try my fodera "labex" signature at NAMM; am so excited ; counting the days ;
Fodera family see u there ; respect ; am so grateful;
Keep on gruvin .
Labex

[bassdoubler]

yeah, this ramp is def glued on. I'm giving this thing hell and I'm no wimp by any means (ha). It's not budging in the slightest. It also has absolutely no radius to it, in fact it slants higher towards the bridge pickup. Seeing as how this bass did not originally have a ramp, I'm gonna go with Jason and have to assume it wasn't made by Fodera and is glued on there. Damn....

[Just Thumpin']

The way my schedule looks to be working that week I will be in on Tuesday. Just email us at:

service.fodera.com

and Laura or one of the gang will set you up with an appointment!

Regards,

J

Originally Posted by gkbass13

Thanks for all the kind words, guys!

Jason, will you be around the shop Monday the 14th or Tuesday the 15th? I will be visiting my brother in Brooklyn and wouldn't mind sharing some thoughts and ideas for an Imperial Elite that have been floating around in my head for awhile...

[Just Thumpin']

I'm interested to see how they turn out! Good luck and if you like the way they turn out, I'd love to see them.

Regards,

J

Originally Posted by bassdoubler

thanks Jason. We spoke about having wooden covers made a few weeks ago, but you told me Fodera doesn't make covers for the EMG shaped dual coils. My friend Jon Maghini of M basses says he's made several pairs of covers for other Foderas like mine and they've turned out great, so hopefully they won't be too thin. As far as the ramp, it may not be a Fodera ramp cause that thing ain't budging and leads me to believe there's a bit more than double sided tape holding it on there....maybe I'll roll by the shop next week when I get a second.

[Just Thumpin']

I am pretty sure we can't wait to hear you play it even more than you cannot wait to play it!!!

See ya' at NAMM!!

J

Originally Posted by labex

Hello
I cant wait to try my fodera "labex" signature at NAMM; am so excited ; counting the days ;
Fodera family see u there ; respect ; am so grateful;
Keep on gruvin .
Labex

[tommixx]

Found this on the tube and had to share....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kGzQav6FJo

Looks like a bright future for this kid! This was posted a couple of years ago so who knows where he is now in his playing!

Peace,

T

[Just Thumpin']

BTW, that's not a Fodera that he's playing. That said, if he still is playing he's gotta be amazing!!

J

Originally Posted by tommixx

Found this on the tube and had to share....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kGzQav6FJo

Looks like a bright future for this kid! This was posted a couple of years ago so who knows where he is now in his playing!

Peace,

T

[Munjibunga]

Originally Posted by tommixx

Found this on the tube and had to share....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kGzQav6FJo

Looks like a bright future for this kid! This was posted a couple of years ago so who knows where he is now in his playing!

Peace,

T

That's Michael Pipoquinha. Future endorser? Signature bass?

[tommixx]

Originally Posted by Just Thumpin'

BTW, that's not a Fodera that he's playing. That said, if he still is playing he's gotta be amazing!!

J

Lol! I know that isn't a Fodera...yet! If he keeps at it I think he will get there!! I could definitely see an Emperor in his future!!

Peace,

T

[phishaholik]

I just posted this over in the Pickup section, but I wanted to get opinions from the Fodera club as well and I know a lot of people don't frequent that section.


I'm finally going to switch out the EMG PJ's on my Fodera Monarch. I've never really been happy with them and I know the bass can sound so much better than it does now. The EMG's are seriously over compressed and I'm missing that P-bass punch, since the pickups are wired in parallel instead of series.

I picked up a bridge pickup from Best Bass Gear. It's a 5% over Lindy Fralin Split Coil. They have a great price on it right now and I couldn't pass it up. This also seems to be the best bridge pickup available for a PJ setup as it's both hum cancelling and overwound, which will help with volume disparity often found in the PJ setup. I was going to get a Fralin Precision pickup, but all the clips I hear make it sound like it has very little low mids and a ton of upper mids. Very grindy and not nearly as punchy as other P pickups I've had.

I was looking at the Bill Lawrence Wylde pickups, but I was put off by a couple things. I didn't know how long it would take to get the pickups, I would have to order the flat radius which would take longer and I've heard that the P pickup is larger than most others and there is no way in hell I'm routing my bass. I am probably going to pick up a set at some point though.

I also tried the Nordstrand pickup in the past and I found it to be very scooped and modern sounding. I've heard a lot of people say the opposite, but that's definitely how it sounded to me.





So at this point, I'm trying to decide on which P pickup to get to go with the Fralin bridge pickup. I think I have it down to either the D. Allen pickup or the Lollar.





I'm happy to hear an ideas or thoughts.


Thanks!

Michael

[Randyt]

Im a huge fan of Jason Lollar pickups...takes alittle time to get your PUPs but very much worth the wait...call him ..and ask any question...he usually answers.

Good luck

[steubig]

i was gonna say nordstrand, but you're not into them. maybe watson?