Fodera Club Part V

[TapyTap]

...there's something about wood covers and some exposed pole pieces.

I'm with you on that one.

 

[Just Thumpin']

As we make them, or as they return to the shop for service, they will become part of the Newborn Section...

Another thing I'd find very interesting to see on the site...
How about a gallery, showing custom shaped instruments...those outside the usual fodera line of basses and guitars ?

 

[Christian Houmann]

Wow on all the newborns! I want one of these and one of that Many of the new basses have large frets. Are people mostly prefering large frets?

 

[smperry]

Showstopper!!!

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Gorgeous!!!

 

[Wilbyman]

I'm quoting myself to show you guys an incredible clip with Mitch Cohn. This is from when these guys were still in Berklee I believe. Incredible musicians! Unfortunately Mitch isn't doing anything like this any longer....a real shame. The drummer, Martin, went on to play with Hiromi, and the guitar player John Shannon is in NYC....one of my favorites. He's on Tony Grey's new cd. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FthjLXyK0U&feature=related

dude, i watched that.... that guy john shannon can play, but i checked out his singing/acoustic stuff and eh.... ?

 

[Bernie Connors]

For those of you who have played an Ash necked Fodera - does the prominent grain feel different than Maple under your fretting hand or is there no difference once it's finished?

 

[emjazz]

dude, i watched that.... that guy john shannon can play, but i checked out his singing/acoustic stuff and eh.... ?

I like it myself, but I also know John. The music really reflects a part of his personality, so when I hear it it makes perfect sense. Also, he's one of the most versatile musicians I've ever met. He can do most anything. He's also the guitar player for the tv show Louis, he's played with Hiromi's band, he used to play in Sonya Kitchell's band, I've seen him do free jazz and I've seen him do funk. He's done them all perfectly while still retaining his personal voice. Extremely talented guy. I have a great deal of respect for him...one of my favorite musicians for sure.

 

[Angus]

For those of you who have played an Ash necked Fodera - does the prominent grain feel different than Maple under your fretting hand or is there no difference once it's finished?

Since most people use significant grain filler with necks using ash or wenge, there really ends up being no difference in the feel in terms of texture.

 

[Bernie Connors]

Since most people use significant grain filler with necks using ash or wenge, there really ends up being no difference in the feel in terms of texture.

Thanks!

 

[Just Thumpin']

80% Large frets to 20% small frets (roughly)...

Wow on all the newborns! I want one of these and one of that Many of the new basses have large frets. Are people mostly prefering large frets?

 

[Just Thumpin']

We use ZERO grain filler on any ash neck, top, etc. This is one of the reasons that there is an upcharge for an Ash neck, Buckeye top, etc. Very porous materials require many more coats of lacquer which in turns requires a lot more sanding to make the surface perfectly smooth.

At the end of the day, our Ash necks feel exactly the same under your hand as do our Maple ones, but they take twice as long (labor-wise) to get that way.

BTW, the reason that we do not use grain fillers is because they make our instruments sound worse...in our opinion, of course.

Since most people use significant grain filler with necks using ash or wenge, there really ends up being no difference in the feel in terms of texture.

 

[emjazz]

80% Large frets to 20% small frets (roughly)...

Interesting. I wouldn't have guessed that. I've personally grown to love smaller frets myself.

 

[cnltb]

We use ZERO grain filler on any ash neck, top, etc. This is one of the reasons that there is an upcharge for an Ash neck, Buckeye top, etc. Very porous materials require many more coats of lacquer which in turns requires a lot more sanding to make the surface perfectly smooth.

At the end of the day, our Ash necks feel exactly the same under your hand as do our Maple ones, but they take twice as long (labor-wise) to get that way.

BTW, the reason that we do not use grain fillers is because they make our instruments sound worse...in our opinion, of course.

...and holes in tops such as buckeye are filled with dust and super glue before final sanding etc. ?

 

[Bernie Connors]

We use ZERO grain filler on any ash neck, top, etc. This is one of the reasons that there is an upcharge for an Ash neck, Buckeye top, etc. Very porous materials require many more coats of lacquer which in turns requires a lot more sanding to make the surface perfectly smooth.

At the end of the day, our Ash necks feel exactly the same under your hand as do our Maple ones, but they take twice as long (labor-wise) to get that way.

BTW, the reason that we do not use grain fillers is because they make our instruments sound worse...in our opinion, of course.

Thanks, Jason!

 

[Angus]

So in essence, it's just grain filled with lacquer.

 

[Just Thumpin']

Yes, which is completely different than grain filled with filler. At least that is what Vinny, Joey and (more recently) my ears tell us...

So in essence, it's just grain filled with lacquer.

 

[Just Thumpin']

It depends on the size of the hole...small imperfections in buckeye are filled with a mix of colored-matched epoxy, slightly larger ones with a hand mixed wood putty to best as possible match the color and imperfections roughly the size of a pencil eraser or larger are done by inlaying matching pieces of buckeye.

...and holes in tops such as buckeye are filled with dust and super glue before final sanding etc. ?

 

[Munjibunga]

Nice pu covers! ;-)

I think they did a nice job on these.

 

[Just Thumpin']

Thank you!! What are you doing up at this hour??

I think they did a nice job on these.

 

[Munjibunga]

I took a nap today.