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Fodera Club Part IX

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nostatic said:
At this point I'm seriously digging the "stunt bass" angle. The 24 frets, sick-fast neck, perfect balance, and the light VW string set encourage me to try things that I wouldn't imagine on another instrument.

I remember the mini TB-tempest when Victor's bass was lost in transit in Europe and Jason put a call out for a Fodera owner in the area to possibly loan their bass. Some of the haters suggested that VW shouldn't need a special bass and should be able to use anything. The reality is that Victor certainly *could* make an SX sound sick, but his bass allows him to more easily realize his sonic vision. The tools can make a difference. They aren't going to turn you into something you're not, but they can point you in certain directions and inspire you to go places you haven't been.
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That was simply a case of folks being themselves.
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#506
herr_rocket said:
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Koa...
WOW!
 
#507
leigh22 said:
I really hope I get to visit that shop one day! Looks like a great sensory over load for a bass/exotic wood nut!

And Jason! I don't think I have seen a picture of you yet where you don't look like you are having a great time working with those guys!

(Maybe I should strive to become a Fodera Artist before I make my first appearance though) :cool: :bassist:
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it's like going theaven. and you never know who might show up while you are there. I have met some amazing players while being there..
 
#508
nostatic said:
+1 (especially the for worse part :D). The YYS is what I'd considered to be a fairly voiced bass but I still don't sound like Victor when I play it. I *can* get some of the same tones - they're there for the taking, and I couldn't get them out of my Fender. But it is like a really clear mirror - it reflects every bit of what I do. And that can be a good thing or a bad thing. I think that there are some who play one and don't like it, in part because it is a brutally honest instrument. That is in contrast to for instance some other basses which you can pluck fairly indiscriminately and get a good tone. And that isn't to denigrate the player. It just can be a shock coming from other instruments.
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perfectly said...
 
#514
The Emperor would have a more elegant body shape, whereas the NYS is more Fender. To me the question then is does the NYC series remain or does it go away with the new STD as a replacement.

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#518
Top horn is shaped differently, forearm area is radiused differently, headstock is completely different, NYC stock has 21 fret and 2-band w/JJ pups. I could see the Emperor std being 24 fret, 19mm spaced 5-string with Pope 3-band and same body contour and headstock as the current Emperor. I could also see them discontinuing the NYC series - that just depends on margins and branding. One can argue that the NYC is a plus due to lower price of entry into the brand, and you can also counter with the argument that it dilutes the brand. No right/wrong answer and most high end builders have struggled with these choices.

Of course all of this is speculation and arm-chair management that will be rendered moot in a few days :D
 
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