I have a Fodera Imperial Elite 5 (Matt Garrison shape). It is strung B-G and has a 33" scale length and 19 mm spacing at the bridge. I got the bass in the fall of 2016 and took it to the Fodera shop, where they checked it out and cut a new nut for it. Other than the new nut, the bass is all original.
I really love this bass - the combination of the walnut top and the gold hardware is stunning. It also has the 5-piece neck option, which is expensive and not seen too often. It's also quite lightweight for a Fodera at 9 lbs, 5 oz. It's not a museum piece - there are a number of small dings on the back and bottom of the bass, as one might expect from a 17-year old bass that has been played and enjoyed a lot. It comes with a Fodera hard case. As far as functionality and playability go, it's top-notch. It currently has light-gauge Fodera nickel strings on it (.40-.120).
Sale Price: $7200 Shipped CONUS (PayPal OK).
Trades: Other Fodera 33"/34" scale, MTD 534-24 or 634-24, Sadowsky NYC 5-string (all +/- cash as appropriate)
Please send any questions via PM to avoid cluttering the thread.
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Body Woods:
• Imperial
• Mahogany Body
• Quilted Maple Tone Block
• Curly Walnut Top
Neck Woods
• 5-pc Maple w/ Bubinga Stringers
• Ebony Fingerboard
• No Dot Inlays
Construction Specs
• 33″ Scale Length
• 5 String Configuration (19 mm Spacing)
• 24 Frets
Electronics Options
• Fodera / Pope Custom 3-Band Preamp
• Bartolini Soapbar Pickups
• Imperial Control Layout
I really love this bass - the combination of the walnut top and the gold hardware is stunning. It also has the 5-piece neck option, which is expensive and not seen too often. It's also quite lightweight for a Fodera at 9 lbs, 5 oz. It's not a museum piece - there are a number of small dings on the back and bottom of the bass, as one might expect from a 17-year old bass that has been played and enjoyed a lot. It comes with a Fodera hard case. As far as functionality and playability go, it's top-notch. It currently has light-gauge Fodera nickel strings on it (.40-.120).
Sale Price: $7200 Shipped CONUS (PayPal OK).
Trades: Other Fodera 33"/34" scale, MTD 534-24 or 634-24, Sadowsky NYC 5-string (all +/- cash as appropriate)
Please send any questions via PM to avoid cluttering the thread.
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Body Woods:
• Imperial
• Mahogany Body
• Quilted Maple Tone Block
• Curly Walnut Top
Neck Woods
• 5-pc Maple w/ Bubinga Stringers
• Ebony Fingerboard
• No Dot Inlays
Construction Specs
• 33″ Scale Length
• 5 String Configuration (19 mm Spacing)
• 24 Frets
Electronics Options
• Fodera / Pope Custom 3-Band Preamp
• Bartolini Soapbar Pickups
• Imperial Control Layout
