Recent content by Bernie Connors

Hey sorry for the delay in this. I had a 30.75” bass previously and I have an upcoming bass that is 31” so I wanted my Bustard to be consistent with the other bass I’ll have at the same time. They’re just comfortable to me and easier on the joints. I know players that have played 34” and up...

If a representative of a company, any company, is single-handedly mistreating customers and it’s a known problem, then it’s incumbent upon the company to step in and make it right. If the issue(s) were never resolved, then either the issue(s) weren’t issues at all or they messed up. The problem...

In all of the correspondence I’ve had with Mike, he was nothing but cordial, understanding, and helpful. His reply time was always lightning quick and I knew that when Mike was involved, things would get done. I’m saddened that he’s no longer a part of Fodera. He had a long history there with...

Anyone have the neck measurements handy for an Emperor Standard 5? Thank you!

It’s always cool to see behind the veil and how basses are built. Some have big buildings and others have a relatively small setup. Different approaches but the end product is magic.

So cool! That had to be a heck of a fun visit. Thank you for the pictures! My bass is looking great. Your two are going to be so good.

The lighting really accents how well this top and body match color-wise. Love it!

Are you going with the being surprised in person route for your basses instead of having pictures of the finished builds?

Your bass sounds killer! I love the Rhea shape and Mun Ebony is one of my favorite wood species. What’s the timeframe for your build? Haha yeah definitely not in the Eric Johnson line of thinking. He’s an outlier and while I certainly believe that he can tell the difference between some...

That would be awesome! You'll see this there if you do.

I had a 30.75" scale bass previously so I'm familiar with that setup and I have a Fodera on the way that's 31" scale so I wanted to maintain continuity as much as I can. For the control cavity cover, matching wood is cool but I'm fine with the aluminum cover and it's laser etched which is...

Hello! I answered the asymmetrical carve question in the previous post so please reference that one, as well. For set-neck vs neck-thru, I can’t say I really have a preference for one vs the other; this bass just kind of developed as a set-neck and I never questioned it or changed it. Geoff is...

Hello! The inspiration comes from Mike Bendy’s Fodera Mini MB Presentation. I emailed him about how they developed this specific neck carve as it’s unique compared to most, like you said. Here’s part of his response. Mike and I have similar sized hands and my issue with some necks in the past...

I don't think I posted this yet but I have a new build started! Bustard 6 string Set-neck Headless 31” scale 16.5mm spacing 26 frets Roasted Poplar body Dark accent laminate Spalted Curly Cocobolo top Heel accent TBD by Geoff One-piece Roasted Maple neck Dark East Indian Rosewood fingerboard...

Awesome! I'd like to see the pics you have if you're willing to share them.