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Fodera Club Part VIII

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nostatic said:
Congrats. Interested to hear your thoughts. I'm on the fence about the super light strings but will wait to gig with them on Fri before I change them. Am wondering about going to an "intermediate" step like 40/60/80/100 set of instead of my usual 45/65/85/105.

Looks like a ton of flam, and nice grain in the body.
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I'm actually liking the lighter strings for this bass. I've never used anything but the typical 105-85-65-45 sets, but I could get used it.

The top does have a nice grain to it.

Here are the keywords I'd use to describe it:

* Full
* Versatile
* Killer
 
#882
It certainly makes bends easier. I'm able to consider some different things with this bass (maybe resurrect some of my guitard days :p), and it is a departure from my Rob Allens. Again, I'm always hesitant to judge too much until I get it into a band situation, but the eq seems particularly potent with the bass able to fill out the bottom with just a slight twist and the mid able to give some cut. I also like the "passive tone" being functional even with the bass active.

How does it compare with your TJ4? I was a Zon guy for a bunch of years but have migrated for a variety of reasons (GAS being one of them).
 
#883
Quick question that I am sure 'Just Thumpin' or any of you other fine fodera users could answer for me...

Do the guys at Fodera actually think there is much benefit in the B extension style of tuner placement even given the String angle between the nut and the tuning peg? I have commonly been under the impression strait pull can be just as good as (Better than?) string length.... Then again maybe the whole thing is nit picky.

Anyway, Just wondering if there can be any light shed on the matter?
 
#885
leigh22 said:
Quick question that I am sure 'Just Thumpin' or any of you other fine fodera users could answer for me...

Do the guys at Fodera actually think there is much benefit in the B extension style of tuner placement even given the String angle between the nut and the tuning peg? I have commonly been under the impression strait pull can be just as good as (Better than?) string length.... Then again maybe the whole thing is nit picky.

Anyway, Just wondering if there can be any light shed on the matter?
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Now that you've opened the can, may I have my opener back?

This is an old question, but a good one. I'm sure you'll get some rhythm from it. Generally makes for a pretty interesting discussion.
 
#886
joe vegas said:
From my experience, the low-A detuning lever works best when it's a bit lubed...
i squirt a tiny bit of WD-40 in the gears twice a year. the placement is of course a short throw from nut to peg, but that doesn't seem to be any source of funky logistics.
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Maybe somebody else can confirm or deny this, but.... My understanding is that wd-40 is a cleaner, and not a lubricant. So if you use wd-40 you could actually be cleaning all of the lubricant off!
 
#888
Congratulations. We look forward to working with you! We are no longer offering Barts on new instruments...

I will let others get into the tonal differences between them here, or you can always call me at the shop and I'd be happy to chat in real time (much easier to do than type! -- LOL).

J

dashulic said:
Hey guys,

I'm about to order a custom Fodera (yepi!!!) but there are a couple of confusing things. Can someone tell me the difference between Bart and Duncan pups? What is, in your opinion, the best one for finger style, but not ignoring slap?

Thanks a lot!
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#889
My personal choice is our 100/80/60/40 Ni set. I find that it offers a lot of the benefits of Vic's set (i.e. great bends and feel) but with a bit more meat and heft to the low end...of course it is such a highly personal thing that I'd recommend trying all three sets to see which is your personal favorite. Way back when, when I was new to things Fodera, that's what I did and after playing each set for several weeks I determined that I preferred the 40-100's. My son, on the other hand, cannot stand them and uses Vic's set...so, to each his (or her) own!

J

nostatic said:
Congrats. Interested to hear your thoughts. I'm on the fence about the super light strings but will wait to gig with them on Fri before I change them. Am wondering about going to an "intermediate" step like 40/60/80/100 set of instead of my usual 45/65/85/105.

Looks like a ton of flam, and nice grain in the body.
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here is a pic from my last tour setup......
 

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Just Thumpin' said:
My personal choice is our 100/80/60/40 Ni set. I find that it gives me a lot of the benefits of Vic's set (i.e. great bends and feel) but with a bit more meat and heft to the low end...

J
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Yeah, that's what I'm thinking as well. After playing the YYS my Fender seems on the verge of unplayable :p

Spent part of the evening so far 'shedding, the other part accompanying my son while he practiced piano. He kept looking at me funny when I played Norwegian Wood as a funk waltz...
 
#895
Hi Rich-
naw, good ol' WD is a great lube and protectant (as described in the pic here). with almost zero viscosity so it doesn't gunk up, unlike some other oil-based lubes... it's great for gears, hinges and the like..
i've used it ultra-sparingly on the low-A lever, and it keeps the action nice & even. Prior to that, i was getting a bit of uneven movement which always seemed to knock the tuning a few cents off. With a little lube, problem solved.

((( Disclaimer: i don't work for or do paid advertising for WD-40, nor would i if i were asked to do so. However, i usually do buy a case for stocking stuffers, come holiday season. ))))
 
#897
Ah, thanks. I worked with a sound guy for a few years now that always swears that it is not a lubricant, but a cleaner. I don't know if I'll take on the battle to correct him on this. Thanks for the info though.

joe vegas said:
Hi Rich-
naw, good ol' WD is a great lube and protectant (as described in the pic here). with almost zero viscosity so it doesn't gunk up, unlike some other oil-based lubes... it's great for gears, hinges and the like..
i've used it ultra-sparingly on the low-A lever, and it keeps the action nice & even. Prior to that, i was getting a bit of uneven movement which always seemed to knock the tuning a few cents off. With a little lube, problem solved.

((( Disclaimer: i don't work for or do paid advertising for WD-40, nor would i if i were asked to do so. However, i usually do buy a case for stocking stuffers, come holiday season. ))))
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