Fodera Club Part XVII - Page 8

Belka · #**141** 01-15-2013, 03:08 PM

Oh wait, silly me, I see that that is the Emperor standard layout. How does that work , then, stacked knobs?

otto B · #**142** 01-15-2013, 07:07 PM

Is there any difference between the Moodys 4” and Italia leather straps 4”

20db pad · #**143** 01-15-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Belka

Any pictures of that?

Also, what's going on with the preamp in that new bass of Will's? On the newborn page it says that bass has the standard Pope preamp and Emperor standard layout but I only see four knobs. Is it passive or is it one of the older NYC two band preamps? Or could it be the new Pope three band but without a knob for one of the bands (mid maybe, which would be strange considering his signature Sadowsky is the only Sadowsky with a mid control). Interesting...

No pics, this was over 15 years ago. I don't even have the VHS tapes anymore ! I'd love to see it but I doubt even Fodera has pics of it. Beautiful bass though, and it sounded great in Uncle Will's hands.

This isn't the one I'm talking about, but it is another Fodera Will owned. I've seen him in NYC with another one too, but I forget the specs.
http://www.bassgear.co.uk/products-p...-30-pre-owned/

carlis · #**144** 01-15-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nostatic

I have both Levy and Moody (4"). Frankly, I use the Levy more often as I find it more comfortable. Maybe I haven't beat up the Moody enough (it is stiffer - mine is leather backed) but the Levy 4" padded leather is really good and a lot less money. ymmv.

I have been using Moody 4" straps since 6-7 years ago and now I own four. But I have to agree with you. While the first one was jaw-dropping comfortable (made in around 2005), every new strap later was a bit more disappointing than the previous. I bet their quality control is not as good as they used to be, which is unacceptable given the price tag.

I would love to give Levy's a try after reading your opinions about them.

Munjibunga · #**145** 01-16-2013, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Belka

Oh wait, silly me, I see that that is the Emperor standard layout. How does that work , then, stacked knobs?

What did I just say?

**bassam0222** · #**146** 01-16-2013, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by carlis

I have been using Moody 4" straps since 6-7 years ago and now I own four. But I have to agree with you. While the first one was jaw-dropping comfortable (made in around 2005), every new strap later was a bit more disappointing than the previous. I bet their quality control is not as good as they used to be, which is unacceptable given the price tag.

I would love to give Levy's a try after reading your opinions about them.

Absolutely, Moody's +1

Just Thumpin' · #**147** 01-16-2013, 03:51 AM

The vast majority of usable settings are available on the preamp instructions download here:

http://www.fodera.com/PublicPages/Pr...ectronics.aspx

Regards,

J

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Originally Posted by DELACIUS

It would be awesome if somebody can post all the jumpers settings. Or we can just put our ideas and settings, and then see how many we got.

Just Thumpin' · #**148** 01-16-2013, 03:54 AM

Yes, the bass and treble knobs are stacked...

J

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belka

Oh wait, silly me, I see that that is the Emperor standard layout. How does that work , then, stacked knobs?

Just Thumpin' · #**149** 01-16-2013, 03:58 AM

So, yesterday Joey and I were playing Monarch Standard #2 and we both loved the tone so much that it tipped me decisively into the Ash body column for my upcoming build. Yes, Brazilian is subtly different than Pau Ferro, but the overall theme of Ash with a warming influence on the FB really sounds fantastic to me, so, final specs are...

Ash Body / Chestnut Tone Block
5-piece Maple Neck
Brazilian FB
Crotch Walnut Top (non-solid)
J/J Single coils in Walnut Covers

Hardware color will be selected once the bass is built.

Thanks to all of you for the help!!!

Jason

OliveFodera · #**150** 01-16-2013, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Just Thumpin'

So, yesterday Joey and I were playing Monarch Standard #2 and we both loved the tone so much that it tipped me decisively into the Ash body column for my upcoming build. Yes, Brazilian is subtly different than Pau Ferro, but the overall theme of Ash with a warming influence on the FB really sounds fantastic to me, so, final specs are...

Ash Body / Chestnut Tone Block
5-piece Maple Neck
Brazilian FB
Crotch Walnut Top (non-solid)
J/J Single coils in Walnut Covers

Hardware color will be selected once the bass is built.

Thanks to all of you for the help!!!

Jason

I can say with authority that My Olive 6 is one of the best sounding basses I have ever played and your new build shares some of the same spec's. It's going to be one killer Monarch.

Have we seen the top photo yet?

Lennard III. · #**151** 01-16-2013, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Just Thumpin'

So, yesterday Joey and I were playing Monarch Standard #2 and we both loved the tone so much that it tipped me decisively into the Ash body column for my upcoming build. Yes, Brazilian is subtly different than Pau Ferro, but the overall theme of Ash with a warming influence on the FB really sounds fantastic to me, so, final specs are...

Ash Body / Chestnut Tone Block
5-piece Maple Neck
Brazilian FB
Crotch Walnut Top (non-solid)
J/J Single coils in Walnut Covers

Hardware color will be selected once the bass is built.

Thanks to all of you for the help!!!

Jason

well done J.

But I would still be interessted of seeing a "Quartermatched" top...it's really hard for me to imagine

Is someone here who is good at Photoshop ???

CH Design · #**152** 01-16-2013, 06:21 AM

Quartermatched Veneer

Lennard III. · #**153** 01-16-2013, 06:35 AM

thanks

LugzyDee · #**154** 01-16-2013, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by fretless_guy

Quartermatched Veneer

Nice...I like the Walnut. Ok, I like the Myrtle Burl too..

steubig · #**155** 01-16-2013, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Just Thumpin'

so, final specs are...

Ash Body / Chestnut Tone Block
5-piece Maple Neck
Brazilian FB
Crotch Walnut Top (non-solid)
J/J Single coils in Walnut Covers

no sunburst?

:-(

iwearpumas · #**156** 01-16-2013, 09:02 AM

I can't wait to hear your bass man. You gotta post a video.

nostatic · #**157** 01-16-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by steubig

no sunburst?

:-(

he still could put flats on it so there might be some hope

**MostlyBass** · #**158** 01-16-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by otto B

Is there any difference between the Moodys 4” and Italia leather straps 4”

Great question! I haven't used a Moody's but I did do a review of the 4" Italia strap on my website:

http://petertambroni.com/mostlybass_...guitar-straps/

**MostlyBass** · #**159** 01-16-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by fretless_guy

Quartermatched Veneer

Ah! That's quartermatched. Very cool. I like the myrtle best.

Robin Ruscio · #**160** 01-16-2013, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just Thumpin'

So, yesterday Joey and I were playing Monarch Standard #2 and we both loved the tone so much that it tipped me decisively into the Ash body column for my upcoming build. Yes, Brazilian is subtly different than Pau Ferro, but the overall theme of Ash with a warming influence on the FB really sounds fantastic to me, so, final specs are...

Ash Body / Chestnut Tone Block
5-piece Maple Neck
Brazilian FB
Crotch Walnut Top (non-solid)
J/J Single coils in Walnut Covers

Hardware color will be selected once the bass is built.

Thanks to all of you for the help!!!

Jason

That's a lot like mine outside of the TB- mine is the mahogany to get some more mids. I'm sure you'll love it!