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Fodera Club Part VII

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#823
nirio said:
Hey guys, this is my first post so be easy on me. Got a question that only you guys can answer. I'm playing a Dingwall super J 4 string right now. I love this bass but have a little issue with the neck. The g string keeps slipping off the neck if your not playing perfectly. Meaning if you slightly bend the string downward your off the neck. Here's the question. I'm really liking the NYC Empire 4. Do I go with the Fodera or do I try to make the Dingwall work for me? Mind you I've never played on in my life, but from what you guys say, it's the best bass bar none.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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I think Dingwalls are great basses and as good as any.
Different, yes, but the ones I have tried were most certainly as good in terms of built quality and finish IMHO.
So which bass to go with is more a taste thing than anything else I recon, and of what works for what for you.
Have you tried slotting the nut on your g string a little deeper to prevent it slipping off?
 
#824
Yesterday I've seen Victor Wooten live (2nd time already, 1st time it was with SMV) man, the tone of his Fodera is amazing, and that's without mentioning his amazing bass playing.

I wish I'll get to the point in my life where I can afford a Fodera and have a great use to it just like Victor, that was a very inspiring evening.

Anyhow, all of the above might be OT, but I have to say, I've seen Vic's bass up close, it's beautiful, you (Fodera) making amazing instruments.
Thumbs up to you :)
 
#826
Thank you very much for the kind words!!

Agito said:
Yesterday I've seen Victor Wooten live (2nd time already, 1st time it was with SMV) man, the tone of his Fodera is amazing, and that's without mentioning his amazing bass playing.

I wish I'll get to the point in my life where I can afford a Fodera and have a great use to it just like Victor, that was a very inspiring evening.

Anyhow, all of the above might be OT, but I have to say, I've seen Vic's bass up close, it's beautiful, you (Fodera) making amazing instruments.
Thumbs up to you :)
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#827
Sorry about that! Not sure what is going on because I am up to date on emails and unless someone is on vacation (which no one currently is), we never go longer than 24 hours without responding. So, could I trouble you to try again at:

[email protected]

or

[email protected]

Please indicate in your email that you are BassSaxMan so that I am sure we have received it. It is possible that your email is getting caught in our SPAM filter for some reason...

Regards and looking to connect today,

Jason

BassSaxMan said:
Jason, what is the best way to reach you? I sent an email through the Fodera web site, but no response for a few days.
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#828
Just Thumpin' said:
Sorry about that! Not sure what is going on because I am up to date on emails and unless someone is on vacation (which no one currently is), we never go longer than 24 hours without responding. So, could I trouble you to try again at:

[email protected]

or

[email protected]

Please indicate in your email that you are BassSaxMan so that I am sure we have received it. It is possible that your email is getting caught in our SPAM filter for some reason...

Regards and looking to connect today,

Jason
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+1. I've always been impressed when contacting Fodera with how quickly they get back to me, even on weekends.
 
#837
Actually, it's a true statement. Yes, it will cost some bucks and require a wait as we will have to dedicate a whole Production Slot to the repair, but we would all LOVE to have a crack at restoring this to original condition!!

J

P.S. As to the astoundingly positive comments you guys have made about me...a profound thank you, but I am just one guy and without the amazing people I work with nothing would really be possible...for customer service I may be the QB, but without the rest of the gang I would be useless.

Angus said:
Hahahahaha: "The lower bout can easily be repaired."

It's not a dent! Like 10% of the instrument is missing.
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#838
About how much would it cost you guys to fix? I think that's why I laughed at it- it's probably way more than the cost of the instrument itself, no matter how much he wants for it.

It's a very cool instrument- too bad about the current condition.
 
#839
It wouldn't cost anything near the cost of a new instrument...without having it in our hands, it is hard to guess, but probably in the $5,000 range, give or take...

Angus said:
About how much would it cost you guys to fix? I think that's why I laughed at it- it's probably way more than the cost of the instrument itself, no matter how much he wants for it.

It's a very cool instrument- too bad about the current condition.
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