Fodera Club Part V

[pierreganseman]

Hello to all ppl in fodera club... sadly i don't own one of those.... but hope one day... (sei basses are AWESOME anyways...)

Just wanted to share...

Have seen jame genus live... yesterday night with herbie hancock...

Great tone... awesome sounding (i think it was an EMPEROR) bass...

I'm even more looking forward to maybe own one... some days...

cheers!!

I must admit... considering the work of "just thumpin..." if one day I have the cash... I wouldn't hesitate at ALL ... to go for it... and go thru the ordering process..

 

[bassface33]

What's the spaicing of Tom Kennedys?

 

[syw902]

What's the spaicing of Tom Kennedys?

He seems to use a standard 19.0mm bridge.

 

[thepontif]

WHAT?????

No offense...it wasn't the English. It was the imagery. Very colorful.

 

[Just Thumpin']

19.0mm x 3!

J

since bridge spacing is being discussed...
How about lincoln goines ,anthony jackson and james genus's bridge spacings?

 

[cnltb]

19.0mm x 3!

J

Thanks!

 

[basswalker2004]

19.0mm x 3!

J

Jason, you sure are a wealth of knowledge... you are appreciated...

 

[KJung]

He seems to use a standard 19.0mm bridge.

+1 I've played this bass (since Tommy is an old St. Louis guy like me). The body is downsized a bit from the standard II, and of course, the neck pickup is pushed back ala Ken Smith (sort of), and it is a really lightweight one. String spacing is the 'regular' Fodera 19mm.

 

[kerrycares]

i've owned:
1 imperial 5
1 monarch 4
1 emperor elite 5
3 bolt on emperor 5
1 emperor deluxe 5

all time favorite Fodera would be an emperor deluxe 5 w/21 fets

 

[mhduffl]

i've owned:
1 imperial 5
1 monarch 4
1 emperor elite 5
3 bolt on emperor 5
1 emperor deluxe 5

all time favorite Fodera would be an emperor deluxe 5 w/21 fets

pics please please

Thanks.

 

[Rich Treat]

James Genus is on John Beasley's album called "Positootly" (w/ Jeff "Tain" Watts, Bennie Maupin and Brian Lynch) which is up for a Grammy! I've only listened to a little bit of the album, but from what I've heard of it it is very cool.

 

[funkometer]

Hehe, dont know the spacing on your own bass? Was hopin Just Thumpin would chime in......

Oteil's spacing is llike mine is now which is not standard. I don't know what it is, though.

 

[Lennard III.]

I think here are some people that don't care about the spacing question as long as it feels just right to play when they pick up a Bass

 

[Christian Houmann]

Hey Guys,

I wrote a blog for vintageandrare.com which featuring my first Fodera. This is the first and there will be more about my basses and my Fodera and the new one when arrives

Also with pics!

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[thepontif]

Hehe, dont know the spacing on your own bass? Was hopin Just Thumpin would chime in......

It's narrow. 17mm or 17.5mm. Something like that.

 

[kamakiriad7]

i've owned:
1 imperial 5
1 monarch 4
1 emperor elite 5
3 bolt on emperor 5
1 emperor deluxe 5

all time favorite Fodera would be an emperor deluxe 5 w/21 fets

This is fascinating to me. All are beautiful and have their own unique features, so I find it interesting when people prefer one over others. Why do you prefer the emperor over the others? And deluxe vs. elite - is there that much of a difference in tone?

 

[Just Thumpin']

Mike -- yours is 17.5 mm. You make me laugh. I know everything about my basses...just cannot seem to make 'em sound quite like you! Wanna trade!?!

It's narrow. 17mm or 17.5mm. Something like that.

 

[Christian Houmann]

What can the 19 mm bridge be adjust to and what the 17.5 mm to? Does that make sense

 

[basswalker2004]

Mike -- yours is 17.5 mm. You make me laugh. I know everything about my basses...just cannot seem to make 'em sound quite like you! Wanna trade!?!

That's exactly what I thought when I saw Mikes post.. LOL His talent is so amazing things like bridge spacing are trivial..
feel better soon Mike...

 

[thepontif]

I just installed the Fodera bridge on my bass this morning. I had some Allparts thing on there or something. Anyway, what a HUGE difference it made. More responsive, better sustain, more even, wider frequency response. I'm pretty blown away. I'm glad to have the actual Fodera design in the narrow 17.5mm spacing finally.