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fodera alteratives?

#101
lamarjones said:
BTW, it's my opinion, but when people say a Fodera isn't worh the money, I usually think it means they can not afford a Fodera. And I don't mean that in a bad way, why does everyone necessarily have to be able to work the budget in for a Fodera? They are kick ass basses just like many others, but I hear sour grapes more than I hear plausible reasons. And this happens a LOT in life in general.
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Most people, sure. I could afford a Fodera. I cannot afford many Foderas.
 
#102
bongomania said:
There are many, many "high class" builders, at price points from $2K to $50K USD. "Worth" and "public perception" are dreams, vapors, illusions, headaches, a bad smell.

Do not get hung up on smells and fogs, and do not get hung up on the idea of spending a bankroll on something that other people will admire and covet for being "high class", and at the same time they will not dismiss as "overpriced".
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+ 1,000,000 I would hate to get a scratch on a $10,000 Fodera playing some gig at a local bar or outdoor festival
 
#103
maurilio said:
Since Nordstrand is being call out, I wanna make a sure there is no misunderstanding.
If by 'parts bass' is being intended as assembled from parts bought or made by other companies, some of the brand mentioned are indeed 'parts bass'.
At Nordstrand the only thing bought 'as is' is the hardware. Everything else (bodies, necks, pickups, pick-guards, block inlays...) is being made in house from scratch, raw material and it can be customized as per your desire (to a certain point).

To the op, it might be out of your price range, tho….

Lots of great alternatives on today's wold!

M
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My mistake. Please accept my humblest apologies.
 
#104
mjac28 said:
+ 1,000,000 I would hate to get a scratch on a $10,000 Fodera playing some gig at a local bar or outdoor festival
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Why? That's why they are built - to be played.

Festival:

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Local bar:

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Restaurant:

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#107
awesomesawyer said:
So I was thinking about getting a fodera (NYC deluxe with J pickups), but I have started to see that a lot of people think that foderas are not worth the money. So my question is, what other high class manufacturers are there, that build instruments as well as fodera (maybe even better) that are generally more well recieved by the public and cost what they are legitimately worth?

thanks!

Ps. it will be about a year before I can actually afford a fodera, so there is lots of time for me to change my mind!
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What about a Ken Smith? Awesome basses, awesome sound & as good a build quality as a Fodera. They have a their own sound.
 
#108
Why exactly is the OP looking at Fodera and that style of boutique bass?

I mean, he's coming from a Fender Jazz style bass. A good Yamaha would be a decent step up and you'd have plenty of cash left over to buy a really nice amplifier and pay a dude to help you load/unload for your gig! Or get a micro-rig and save the money for paying for your parking spots in the city! ;-)

Fodera are beautiful basses. At one time I spoke to them about possibly locating a used Fodera in NYC for me as I couldn't afford to have one made for me. They are a brilliant bunch of people. However, one just doesn't head in that direction without some sort of "guidance".

I'd love to know the psychology behind how the Fodera name ended up in his sights.
 
#112
frankie5string said:
Why exactly is the OP looking at Fodera and that style of boutique bass?

I mean, he's coming from a Fender Jazz style bass. A good Yamaha would be a decent step up and you'd have plenty of cash left over to buy a really nice amplifier and pay a dude to help you load/unload for your gig! Or get a micro-rig and save the money for paying for your parking spots in the city! ;-)

Fodera are beautiful basses. At one time I spoke to them about possibly locating a used Fodera in NYC for me as I couldn't afford to have one made for me. They are a brilliant bunch of people. However, one just doesn't head in that direction without some sort of
"guidance".


I'd love to know the psychology behind how the Fodera name ended
up in his sights.
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I chose fodera because their NYC line of basses was fairly similar to what I wanted, and it was coming from one of the most renowned bass builders in the world. But since they are very expensive, I have been trying to see what basses I can get that are even better for me and cost less or the same, such as a mahogany and quilted maple sadowsky NYC (currently my favourite), a Pedulla rapture, or a markeaux votan XS with a quilted maple top.
 
#113
awesomesawyer said:
I chose fodera because their NYC line of basses was fairly similar to what I wanted, and it was coming from one of the most renowned bass builders in the world. But since they are very expensive, I have been trying to see what basses I can get that are even better for me and cost less or the same, such as a mahogany and quilted maple sadowsky NYC (currently my favourite), a Pedulla rapture, or a markeaux votan XS with a quilted maple top.
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Have you checked out the Lakland small-body J-Bass?
I believe it used to be called the Darrell Jones model it's kind of a streamlined jazz bass shape. They'll make it with whatever wood top you like.

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#117
If you're not hung up on the actual jazz shape, Chris Stambaugh could certainly build you a souped up jazz style with the mahogany body (one of his favorite body woods) and quilted maple top.

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Of course, if you ARE hung up on the jazz bass shape he can do that as well.

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If you definitely want the jazz bass shape another guy I would absolutely talk to is Nino Valenti. Great prices and workmanship.
 

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