Fodera Club Part XVII

[Just Thumpin']

He's got a set of EMG-X Gold PUP's in the bass at the moment...

J

Originally Posted by bassdoubler

Did Vic only change the back pickup or are those the new EMG PJs?

[Just Thumpin']

Not yet. We will announce that via Club Fodera when we've finalized everything.

Regards,

J

Originally Posted by DirtPoorRobins

So Jason, did you guys reveal what those fun things were at NAMM? Or is that still down the road?

[jumbodbassman]

Originally Posted by steubig

jules was there friday and that was it. i mentioned that i thought you were there saturday but he was already on the way.

one of the high points of the nammage experience this year was seeing vinny's wife react to the whole thing. as far as i know she'd never been to cali, let alone namm.

i think it must have been a trip for her to see that her husband is a *legend* . . .

SO COOL!!!!

[otto B]

Question, I was reading on an add that if some jumpers get move in the pre-amp. I would get a more punchy low end. Is that true?

[Lennard III.]

my new Bass has finally landed in my hands - without any doubt this Bass KILLS !!! They nailed exactly my tonal goals - the Bass KILLS in the mix, warm, punchy, attack, incredible sustain (for those who think only necktroughs do have great sustain )the neck plays itself, the bass is light, the smell is INCREDIBLE... the look is timeless & classy - I LOVE this Bass

Viceroy shaped Bass nr. 4

[cnltb]

Originally Posted by Lennard III.

my new Bass has finally landed in my hands - without any doubt this Bass KILLS !!! They nailed exactly my tonal goals - the Bass KILLS in the mix, warm, punchy, attack, incredible sustain (for those who think only necktroughs do have great sustain )the neck plays itself, the bass is light, the smell is INCREDIBLE... the look is timeless & classy - I LOVE this Bass

Viceroy shaped Bass nr. 4

The white one looks very nice!
When you say 'The bass is light', can you be a bit more specific?
What are the spec on this instrument?
Very nice looking indeed!

[fivestringdan]

Wonderful Julian! The bass sounded fantastic too! You should post some clips here.

Originally Posted by Lennard III.

my new Bass has finally landed in my hands - without any doubt this Bass KILLS !!! They nailed exactly my tonal goals - the Bass KILLS in the mix, warm, punchy, attack, incredible sustain (for those who think only necktroughs do have great sustain )the neck plays itself, the bass is light, the smell is INCREDIBLE... the look is timeless & classy - I LOVE this Bass

Viceroy shaped Bass nr. 4

[Baird6869]

I play right but if you gave me these I would learn and only play left... I promise!

Wow, I love that white Fodera!

Originally Posted by Lennard III.

my new Bass has finally landed in my hands - without any doubt this Bass KILLS !!! They nailed exactly my tonal goals - the Bass KILLS in the mix, warm, punchy, attack, incredible sustain (for those who think only necktroughs do have great sustain )the neck plays itself, the bass is light, the smell is INCREDIBLE... the look is timeless & classy - I LOVE this Bass

Viceroy shaped Bass nr. 4

[DELACIUS]

I can say anything else about the bass that all you guys wrote, fantastic! and great sounding (well it's a great player so... figure)

You should post that clip there so people can drool as I am... man it's really punchy and has sustain... I was blown how whole bass is passive and sounds like it doesn't need preamp

But again have to say that case look awesome!!!

Too bad it's not a righty

Congratz Julian!!!!

[ursus]

Congrats from another lefty to a fantastic looking bass and it probably sounds very good to. Soundclips?

[Lennard III.]

Originally Posted by DELACIUS

I can say anything else about the bass that all you guys wrote, fantastic! and great sounding (well it's a great player so... figure)

You should post that clip there so people can drool as I am... man it's really punchy and has sustain... I was blown how whole bass is passive and sounds like it doesn't need preamp

But again have to say that case look awesome!!!

Too bad it's not a righty

Congratz Julian!!!!

haha - thanks guys

please give me a few days to get used to my new baby (although this Bass feels incredibly familiar from the first note - never experienced this before....)

[bassdoubler]

I know that feeling and it's a wonderful one....congrats dude!

[LugzyDee]

Originally Posted by Lennard III.

my new Bass has finally landed in my hands - without any doubt this Bass KILLS !!! They nailed exactly my tonal goals - the Bass KILLS in the mix, warm, punchy, attack, incredible sustain (for those who think only necktroughs do have great sustain )the neck plays itself, the bass is light, the smell is INCREDIBLE... the look is timeless & classy - I LOVE this Bass

Viceroy shaped Bass nr. 4

Dude, congratulations it looks beautiful.
I thought we would have seen it at the weekend, but I guess you got straight down to playing it.

You we're right about the white pup cases, black looks great. So, let us know all about the joy's of pure passive tone in the next few weeks.

Glad you mentioned the smell.. The new cases and the fresh smell of the finished bass just makes lovely scent there's nothing like it..

Enjoy in good health..

[iwearpumas]

Is Fodera going to post videos from Namm?

[Baird6869]

Originally Posted by LugzyDee

Glad you mentioned the smell.. The new cases and the fresh smell of the finished bass just makes lovely scent there's nothing like it...

Funny you mentioned the smell.... My Emperor is shipping this week and even though I am pretty low maintenance generally, I made it crystal clear to my retailer that he does not even think about unpacking my bass until I get there! first glimpse, touch.... And yes... Smell... ALL MINE!

[LugzyDee]

I can just imagine two guy's opening up a guitar case, then just starring and sniffing at what's inside. If you knew what the old cases smelt like, then this is bliss.

FWIW, here's a story I related to my distributor Dave Scovell of Ultimate Basses, a wonderful gent..

"I had an unfortunate accident with the MG. I got through customs and was waiting for a cab and decided to have a coffee. I placed my large Samsonite case next to a table & chair and stood the bass on end against them. This old guy (sorry, I'm not really ageist) comes along with a trolley of cases and tries to wade between tables, so the other guests ask him can't he go round the outside. I swear I thought he was backing up so I took my eye off him for a few seconds only to hear guitar case crash to the floor, it literally pole axed on it's side. What happened is that a young girl one table away decided to move the chair that my case and guitar were sitting against ... Boy was I not amused! She apologised and the old guy didn't say a word just shoved his 10 case trolley further into nest of tables. On inspection it looks fine although there's a little grazing to a couple of frets where the case lid & neck support were tight, but it's a great endorsement for the new styled case".

Originally Posted by Baird6869

Funny you mentioned the smell.... My Emperor is shipping this week and even though I am pretty low maintenance generally, I made it crystal clear to my retailer that he does not even think about unpacking my bass until I get there! first glimpse, touch.... And yes... Smell... ALL MINE!

[Munjibunga]

Originally Posted by Lennard III.

my new Bass has finally landed in my hands - without any doubt this Bass KILLS !!! They nailed exactly my tonal goals - the Bass KILLS in the mix, warm, punchy, attack, incredible sustain (for those who think only necktroughs do have great sustain )the neck plays itself, the bass is light, the smell is INCREDIBLE... the look is timeless & classy - I LOVE this Bass

Viceroy shaped Bass nr. 4

The epitome of class. Fantastic! Congratualations. Have you posted the specs? Interesting control layout.

[Lennard III.]

Originally Posted by Munjibunga

The epitome of class. Fantastic! Congratualations. Have you posted the specs? Interesting control layout.

Thanks Mike

specs are :

Viceroy body shape

Bolt-On

Ash body (it's a 1 piece body)

Holly top

old growth Pao Ferro fretboard

Mother of Pearl Block Inlays

34' maple neck

custom spacing at the nut - ( 1 26/32" at the nut while keeping the 19mm at the bridge)

22 frets

Extended B Headstock (I love the shape of the headstock)

Chrome Hardware

Passive - no preamp - only Vol./Tone and Blend chrome pots

Seymour Duncan Vintage Singlecoils in 60ies spacing


I got the idea with the Layout when I saw this Bass here :

http://www.fodera.com/Main/NewBornDe...uredItemID=108

[Munjibunga]

That holly top is so clean - I'll bet it looks even better in person. I considered that at one time, but was afraid it might look like a painted bass - it doesn't. It looks rich and creamy.

[cnltb]

Originally Posted by Lennard III.

Thanks Mike

specs are :

Viceroy body shape

Bolt-On

Ash body (it's a 1 piece body)

Holly top

old growth Pao Ferro fretboard

Mother of Pearl Block Inlays

34' maple neck

custom spacing at the nut - ( 1 26/32" at the nut while keeping the 19mm at the bridge)

22 frets

Extended B Headstock (I love the shape of the headstock)

Chrome Hardware

Passive - no preamp - only Vol./Tone and Blend chrome pots

Seymour Duncan Vintage Singlecoils in 60ies spacing


I got the idea with the Layout when I saw this Bass here :

http://www.fodera.com/Main/NewBornDe...uredItemID=108

VERY nice indeed!
Sorry for a bit of a geeky question, but what kind of pots are on your bass?