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Fodera Club Part XI

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Well most of my life I've played 6 string, have Smith CR6 and had two Ritters 6-ers, but when I got MG (E-C) realized this is it, but then again a lot of pop recording people wanna low B, so can't say how it would affect the nut since low B is much thicker then light E string, probably would have to switch the nut too.

And also did any one of you switched from E-C tuning and then to B-G and back again, looks like it could be confusing..?

that's why I'm thinking 6-string... no switching in my head :)
 
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gkbass13 said:
I didn't mean that it would, necessarily. Just that there was probably an intentional reason jn building it that was as opposed to using the 15mm spacing in a larger case. I'm in the same boat ad you as far as preferences in the two shapes, hence my purchase o a different emperor 5 over the one being discussed.
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seems interesting, because if i want duncan duals, i want the sound that im familiar with. the duncan duals ive had have been one of my favorite sounding pickups. i know when carey nordstrand makes duals in an emg case he keeps the same coil spacing. if it werent for the wider aperture, i would have bought a set of the off the shelf duncan duals already as i might like the alnico 2 they use even better.
 
#545
I know I feel guilty about the money I spent on a computer which I'm using to type this. I wish I had given that money to starving children. Don't you wish you had fed starving children rather than spent money on a computer you use to post stuff on talkbass?


Noak2 said:
I wish I had the money to buy a Fodera. But if I bought one I'd probably feel guilty for not giving the money to starving children or something. I wish I had money for both, I guess.
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fivestringdan said:
I know I feel guilty about the money I spent on a computer which I'm using to type this. I wish I had given that money to starving children. Don't you wish you had fed starving children rather than spent money on a computer you use to post stuff on talkbass?
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Hehe, great post....
 
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fivestringdan said:
I know I feel guilty about the money I spent on a computer which I'm using to type this. I wish I had given that money to starving children. Don't you wish you had fed starving children rather than spent money on a computer you use to post stuff on talkbass?
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I suppose. I'm not certain what you're getting at. Starving children is a high priority, but then again, internet is good?
 
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DELACIUS said:
Well most of my life I've played 6 string, have Smith CR6 and had two Ritters 6-ers, but when I got MG (E-C) realized this is it, but then again a lot of pop recording people wanna low B, so can't say how it would affect the nut since low B is much thicker then light E string, probably would have to switch the nut too.

And also did any one of you switched from E-C tuning and then to B-G and back again, looks like it could be confusing..?

that's why I'm thinking 6-string... no switching in my head :)
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I switch between E-C and B-G because I have tried sixstring basses and was not satisfied with them. Most of the time I use the low b tuning anyway, but you get accustomed to the E-C tuning very smoothly. The only thing that might get confusing is gigs with sight reading. You have to bring a bass you are absolutely comfortable with, so I go with a four string anyway or the Low B tuning.
 
#551
I believe that it is pure physics...the number of windings that are needed to match the sound of the "normal" Fodera Dual coils cannot be obtained in the EMG cases without the poles of the magnets being farther apart. The tonal difference caused by the poles being 5mm extra apart is less than if the windings were altered...

narud said:
any reason why you guys dont have duncan space them the same when in emg covers so that theres tonal consistency? with as much thought you guys put into wood choice and its effects on tone, a wider aperture humbucker is going to be a pretty big deal.
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#552
Sold yesterday afternoon...

J

gkbass13 said:
Maybe the intention was to get an emg/Duncan combo vibe going...

I have to admit, I was close to contacting the shop about that bass, but found one at Austin bass traders that lined up better with the specs I had in mind. I hope it is there next week though! Would love to take it for a spin and provide comments on the difference between the two pickups.

Grady
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#553
Ahhh. Congrats to the new owner whoever it may be! My real curiosity is with the imperials though.
I will be taking delivery of my emperor 5 on Thursday(come on fedex!) but would like to order a custom at some point, and have always loved the imperial shape.
 
#554
Just Thumpin' said:
I believe that it is pure physics...the number of windings that are needed to match the sound of the "normal" Fodera Dual coils cannot be obtained in the EMG cases without the poles of the magnets being farther apart. The tonal difference caused by the poles being 5mm extra apart is less than if the windings were altered...
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you guys have them building them in a 45dc case right? the normal 5 string dual coil case is only about a 10th of an inch longer and while the flatwork extends the length of the case, the bobbin doesnt. the windings only extend slightly past the outside edge of the pole pieces.
 
#555
Judging by the picture it looks like a 40dc case. 4 inch not 4.5 inch.


narud said:
you guys have them building them in a 45dc case right? the normal 5 string dual coil case is only about a 10th of an inch longer and while the flatwork extends the length of the case, the bobbin doesnt. the windings only extend slightly past the outside edge of the pole pieces.
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#557
Another one of my favorite Foderas that used to be on their old website. Another piece that made me crave a crotch walnut top. I also dig how the headstock doesn't match the top! (unless that's just an illusion from the lighting)
 

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#558
The reason that I started my answer with "I believe" is that I was answering early this morning and did not have a chance to run it by Joey. But I just did and his answer was exactly the same as mine....

Regards,

J


narud said:
your right! if theyre keeping the coil height and the number of windings the same, it still seems like the windings would extend the same distance past the outside of the pole pieces and be the same length.
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#559
I wish I knew more to help. It may be worth calling the guys at the Duncan custom shop. When I worked for Gibson I spent hours on the phone with them trying to get "artist" orders in line with spec. They were nothing but cool and helpful.


narud said:
your right! if theyre keeping the coil height and the number of windings the same, it still seems like the windings would extend the same distance past the outside of the pole pieces and be the same length.
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fivestringdan said:
I wish I knew more to help. It may be worth calling the guys at the Duncan custom shop. When I worked for Gibson I spent hours on the phone with them trying to get "artist" orders in line with spec. They were nothing but cool and helpful.
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theyre an interesting bunch over there. its kind of just my general interest in pickups that has me curious. with my own dealings with the custom shop, i wouldnt be surprised with any reason they chose. they can be artsy bunch like the luthiers. dont even think about getting a meaningful answer out of customer service though. ive gotten straight up wrong info from them.
 
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