Fodera Club Part XVII - Page 11

Rich Treat · #**201** 01-20-2013, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by iwearpumas

Just curious, is every Mike Pope preamp in a Custom Fodera customized meet the sound desired by the buyer?

If you ask them to set it up a certain way they will. For example, one of the switches can be a mute switch, or a frequency selector. I asked for mine to be a mid-select. If you don't state a preference, I'm not sure if they have a "standard" setting, or if they pick frequencies that will work well with your wood choice.

Munjibunga · #**202** 01-21-2013, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by iwearpumas

Just curious, is every Mike Pope preamp in a Custom Fodera customized meet the sound desired by the buyer?

Certainly within the variable parameters inherent to the preamp. One switch is convertable between mid-shift and mute, and there are numerous options on center frequencies for the low, mid, and high EQ. Here's a link to the preamp options, which are user-changeable. I've switched a couple of the center frequencies on mine and converted the mute switch to a mid-shift switch.

Now, whether there are any "double-secret options" available, I don't know.

Hou · #**203** 01-21-2013, 01:27 AM

Here will be some really nice basses

http://ultimatebasses.ca/bass10.htm

Just Thumpin' · #**204** 01-21-2013, 04:52 AM

Not unless the customer has specifically asked us to do so. But we certainly would / do if requested! Standard set-up for the switches is that one is a mid-selector and the other other is active / passive. Prior to early 2011 we set up the switches as mute and active/passive.

Regards,

J

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Originally Posted by iwearpumas

Just curious, is every Mike Pope preamp in a Custom Fodera customized meet the sound desired by the buyer?

ian_s · #**205** 01-21-2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Hou

Here will be some really nice basses

http://ultimatebasses.ca/bass10.htm

Three cheers for Ultimate Basses. I bought my YYS through Dave and it was simply a pleasure working with him.

Baird6869 · #**206** 01-21-2013, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Hou

Here will be some really nice basses

http://ultimatebasses.ca/bass10.htm

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Originally Posted by ian_s

Three cheers for Ultimate Basses. I bought my YYS through Dave and it was simply a pleasure working with him.

Good to know!

I might order my next Fodera from Ultimate as they are fairly close to me. Seem like great folks.

I just booked a NY March Break vacation and I am excited that I am going to the Fodera shop to discuss a Monarch 5er... And meet the folks.

Also, my Emperor 5 Standard ships next week.

Is only Monday, but great week so far!

kamakiriad7 · #**207** 01-21-2013, 09:05 PM

Enjoy your Emperor Standard! You won't be able to put it down.

b-for-beatles · #**208** 01-22-2013, 09:58 AM

My Fodera Monarch 4 Standard #1 arrived today. Very high standard indeed.

mrbassman_de · #**209** 01-22-2013, 10:06 AM

One tech question to the 36" owners: I own an Imperial 6 with 24 frets and 36" scale. Just wanted to tighten the truss rod a bit and I found that the truss rod screw sits about 1-2 inches deep in the pocket - about just below the first fret - not flush with the brass nut... Never seen that before on a Fodera.

I'm wondering whether this is usual. Anyone else who owns such a model and can tell me how that truss rod is configured ? I'm afraid - If my truss rod has been replaced once ago with a wrong, shorter one - tightening it might result in some damage...

kamakiriad7 · #**210** 01-22-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by b-for-beatles

My Fodera Monarch 4 Standard #1 arrived today. Very high standard indeed.

#1?? Congrats man! We need pictures..

Hou · #**211** 01-22-2013, 01:56 PM

Fodera New Product Announcment is on the program a few times. It that a new product every time?

DirtPoorRobins · #**212** 01-22-2013, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by b-for-beatles

My Fodera Monarch 4 Standard #1 arrived today. Very high standard indeed.

Wow, you've got #1!? That's awesome! Pics soon please.

thehess · #**213** 01-22-2013, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Baird6869

Good to know!
Also, my Emperor 5 Standard ships next week.

Very cool. What serial # are you? I know mine's in the next batch pipeline, so I should have it before Victor's Bass/Nature camp in April.

Mulebagger · #**214** 01-22-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Baird6869

Also, my Emperor 5 Standard ships next week.

I love mine. Truly amazing and versatile.

Baird6869 · #**215** 01-22-2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by thehess

Very cool. What serial # are you? I know mine's in the next batch pipeline, so I should have it before Victor's Bass/Nature camp in April.

Mine is #65.

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Originally Posted by Mulebagger

I love mine. Truly amazing and versatile.

Cool. I have yet to hear a bad thing about ANY of the standard Series.

I was going to order a Emperor custom last year, but the price was prohibitive for me. When I realized the E5S was exactly what I wanted in a custom except for nice to haves like 35" scale and set neck, I pulled the trigger.

Just Thumpin' · #**216** 01-22-2013, 05:10 PM

Joey and I were nuts about your bass. I know I really shouldn't say that about something that I was part of bringing into the world, but we made several changes to the production model (compared with the prototype) and we just really liked the way it came together. We went back to traditional "70's" PUP spacing, but we are using 60's wound PUP's. Play it in good health!!!

Jason

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Originally Posted by b-for-beatles

My Fodera Monarch 4 Standard #1 arrived today. Very high standard indeed.

Just Thumpin' · #**217** 01-22-2013, 05:12 PM

The rectangular nut of the truss rod should be set to sit directly under the brass nut at the end of the FB. The truss rod should NOT be all the way in the neck as far as it can go...

Jason

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Originally Posted by mrbassman_de

One tech question to the 36" owners: I own an Imperial 6 with 24 frets and 36" scale. Just wanted to tighten the truss rod a bit and I found that the truss rod screw sits about 1-2 inches deep in the pocket - about just below the first fret - not flush with the brass nut... Never seen that before on a Fodera.

I'm wondering whether this is usual. Anyone else who owns such a model and can tell me how that truss rod is configured ? I'm afraid - If my truss rod has been replaced once ago with a wrong, shorter one - tightening it might result in some damage...

Just Thumpin' · #**218** 01-22-2013, 05:12 PM

No, we will be showing the Imperial Guitar, the Monarch 4 Standard and the Hybrid...

Jason

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Originally Posted by Hou

Fodera New Product Announcment is on the program a few times. It that a new product every time?

Lennard III. · #**219** 01-22-2013, 05:47 PM

I feel that it's the perfect time for a guitar line. Since Vinny is a guitar player I'm sure that it always has been a wish for him to have also a line of beautiful guitars....

Will it also be available in different body shapes since Vinny lately also built some guitars with the Monarch shape ... ?

I would love to see a guitar with the new Hybrid body ...somehow like a Jazz Guitar

Just Thumpin' · #**220** 01-22-2013, 06:22 PM

The first ones that we are showing will be the Imperial Guitar. But, yes, down the road (or even for order now) will be other shapes, including the Monarch.

We are also planning some fun things for our bass playing friends that turn us on to their guitar playing buddies! Let's just say that we plan on making it worth your whiles to talk with your guitarists into becoming part of the Fodera Family...

J

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Originally Posted by Lennard III.

I feel that it's the perfect time for a guitar line. Since Vinny is a guitar player I'm sure that it always has been a wish for him to have also a line of beautiful guitars....

Will it also be available in different body shapes since Vinny lately also built some guitars with the Monarch shape ... ?

I would love to see a guitar with the new Hybrid body ...somehow like a Jazz Guitar