First Fodera (NBD)

[Rifflection]

Walnut body, redwood top. Maple neck, ebony fretboard.

I wasn’t sure what to expect. Incredible instrument, wonderful neck. Just a big wow all around. Going to be fun learning all the knobs and switches.

 

[tb-player]

Beautiful. Congrats. I had one of those and they're made so well. The sound is fantastic too. I'm sure you'll get years of enjoyment out of it.

 

[Rifflection]

Is it true that the color deepens with time?

Beautiful. Congrats. I had one of those and they're made so well. The sound is fantastic too. I'm sure you'll get years of enjoyment out of it.

 

[tindrum]

That’s just freaking spectacular! Congrats!

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Very nice!!

 

[bassist4dalord]

Incredible, congratulations. I can’t imagine that feeling!

 

[Element Zero]

I have GREAT memories of my first Fodera. Welcome to the club.

 

[SharpCat]

I'm sure this is one of those "If you have to ask...." moments, but what does such a beauty weigh?

 

[telejojo5]

Looks great but way out of my price range...............

 

[Swipter]

Wow. That's a seriously beautiful bass.

 

[jeffb28451]

Congrats. I have a Monarch Standard Special with Amboyna top, Otherwise, same. It’s a great working bass: stays in tune, keeps a set up, etc.
I bought it because it was the “end-all, be all” boutique bass. I’ve had a lot of boutiques and some cost a good bit more, but nothing I’ve played in 50 years checks all the boxes for me like my Fodera.

You have a gorgeous and very useful bass there. Play it like you mean it and it will be a point of pride and a very practical working tool.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Walnut body, redwood top. Maple neck, ebony fretboard.

I wasn’t sure what to expect. Incredible instrument, wonderful neck. Just a big wow all around. Going to be fun learning all the knobs and switches. View attachment 7229512

That is a classy looking bass. I hope it is a lifelong acquisition.

 

[alembicbones]

The Emperor Standard series from Fodera is a real winner. You will enjoy the bass thoroughly.

The electronics on the bass are pretty intuitive. 3 band active EQ with a blend and passive tone control. Then the switches are the coil tap and active/passive mode. I have a 5 string version of the Emperor Standard and love it.

Enjoy your new bass for many years. Congrats!

Bones

 

[Rifflection]

Congrats. I have a Monarch Standard Special with Amboyna top, Otherwise, same. It’s a great working bass: stays in tune, keeps a set up, etc.
I bought it because it was the “end-all, be all” boutique bass. I’ve had a lot of boutiques and some cost a good bit more, but nothing I’ve played in 50 years checks all the boxes for me like my Fodera.

You have a gorgeous and very useful bass there. Play it like you mean it and it will be a point of pride and a very practical working tool.

Thank you for the comment.

 

[Rifflection]

I'm sure this is one of those "If you have to ask...." moments, but what does such a beauty weigh?

Almost 9, I went for the heavier one.

 

[ClassicJazz]

The Emperor Standard series from Fodera is a real winner. You will enjoy the bass thoroughly.

The electronics on the bass are pretty intuitive. 3 band active EQ with a blend and passive tone control. Then the switches are the coil tap and active/passive mode. I have a 5 string version of the Emperor Standard and love it.

Enjoy your new bass for many years. Congrats!

Bones

Actually his is a Monarch. The Emperor is equally as nice!

 

[oldfretless]

Congratulations!

 

[FatOwlBass]

Congrats on a super nice bass! Whenever a person gets a new Fodera, an Angel gets its wings.

 

[D to the C]

Welcome to the club!

 

[embellisher]

Very nice! Enjoy that beautiful bass.