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Fodera Club Part XIII

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Musicman20 said:
I think it's a bit if a fad personally and won't be popular in 10 years or so.
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Umm...it isn't popular now. Even on talkbass, only just a few people have basses with fanned frets. Only boutique builders do them. No major manufacturers do fanned frets. As for being gone in ten years, well a lot of that probably depends on Sheldon Dingwall.
 
#342
I saw this bass (at Bass Specialties, in Bensalem, PA). It was one of the last that I considered, primarily because something told me that it was special. When I did finally get it in my hands, my hypothesis (and your collective Fodera compliments) were confirmed. This bass feels fantastic. The fit and finish are perfect. It sounds wonderful unplugged; you nestle in, and really feel the resonance. Then, I plugged it in. One note. Sold.

It's one of the last NYCs made. The top is Imbuia (the only NYC made with it), a dense southern-Brazilian wood. From what I have read, Fodera had a wonderful example for this bass, as the color is deep chocolate brown. Here are the rest of the specs, which are standard for the NYC series.

Anthony Wellington is going to chuckle at my next lesson - I told him that I knew I should not touch a Fodera unless I was ready to buy it!

I wanted a jazz bass. True single coils, simple electronics (if any), maple board, nice spacing. There are nearly infinite variations available. If I went with the "conventional" wisdom of the TB masses, a brand new Fodera NYC would not have been on my radar. "Weak preamp", "No resale value", "not made 100% in the US, and it's not custom".


Screw the masses. I want to make music, and this instrument speaks to me.

Todd - a gateway drug indeed...

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I commented this morning to my wife that the bass smelled like a fine spice store (like spicy funk!). It seem that that's the Imbuia top, which "has a characteristic, spicy scent when being worked." Seriously - the bass smells good!

Glad to come aboard, and excited to work to make my playing worthy of this instrument.
 
#344
And I had no idea - looking in the newborns, the only other bass with Imubuya/Imbuia happens to be....Joey's first Fodera, from 1989. There might be others floating around out that use Imbuia, but that is a pretty special connection (one it's neat to find out about AFTER having the bass choose me!)
 
#345
Man, we are sooooo thrilled that this bass found its way to a good home. I spent a lot of time with her during set-up and Joey and I both really, really dug it. I remember when Joey and I picked out the block of wood for the top.

Play it in great health and welcome to the Fodera Family!

Jason

thehess said:
I saw this bass (at Bass Specialties, in Bensalem, PA). It was one of the last that I considered, primarily because something told me that it was special. When I did finally get it in my hands, my hypothesis (and your collective Fodera compliments) were confirmed. This bass feels fantastic. The fit and finish are perfect. It sounds wonderful unplugged; you nestle in, and really feel the resonance. Then, I plugged it in. One note. Sold.

It's one of the last NYCs made. The top is Imbuia (the only NYC made with it), a dense southern-Brazilian wood. From what I have read, Fodera had a wonderful example for this bass, as the color is deep chocolate brown. Here are the rest of the specs, which are standard for the NYC series.

Anthony Wellington is going to chuckle at my next lesson - I told him that I knew I should not touch a Fodera unless I was ready to buy it!

I wanted a jazz bass. True single coils, simple electronics (if any), maple board, nice spacing. There are nearly infinite variations available. If I went with the "conventional" wisdom of the TB masses, a brand new Fodera NYC would not have been on my radar. "Weak preamp", "No resale value", "not made 100% in the US, and it's not custom".


Screw the masses. I want to make music, and this instrument speaks to me.

Todd - a gateway drug indeed...

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I commented this morning to my wife that the bass smelled like a fine spice store (like spicy funk!). It seem that that's the Imbuia top, which "has a characteristic, spicy scent when being worked." Seriously - the bass smells good!

Glad to come aboard, and excited to work to make my playing worthy of this instrument.
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#346
thehess said:
Todd - a gateway drug indeed...
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I know nothing!!!

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Great color combo. I like the last NYC headstock design.

And countdown to emailing Jason for a custom in 3, 2, 1... :D

btw, I figure some blocks of alder and walnut should be getting worked on about now :eek:
 
#348
nostatic said:
Great color combo. I like the last NYC headstock design.

And countdown to emailing Jason for a custom in 3, 2, 1... :D
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I will admit that having a true butterfly in the headstock contributed 1.73% to the attraction. :)

As for the custom - I am going to be picking up an (ahem) more affordable US-made 6-string from another builder. Fodera has made/is making some stellar 6's, and before I ordered anything on the custom track, I'd want to know whether I'd go 5 or 6. That will be a few years down the road. In theory. :ninja:

(Speaking of 6's: I was in Philadelphia for Patrick Pfeiffer's/Mike Visceglia's bass Immersion Day yesterday. Patrick plays a gorgeous fretless Fodera 6, and Mike Pope was one of the clinicians as well. His signature Viceroy sounded amazing. He's pretty good on a four-string upright, too!)
 
#352
Yeah I understand. After I sent my deposit I started a savings account and put the balance in as fast as I could! So hopefully in 12 weeks Fodera will be calling me and I'll be sending them a good chunk of cash. Then comes the praying that fedex wont lose/damage the bass..lol


nostatic said:
oh, I didn't even notice that. Mine says 6/1/12. Guess I better break open my piggy band :eek:
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If you count the fret where the upper horn attached, you may know why. Yours is at 15th fret and recent models are 14th. I prefer recent one because it gives me easy left hand stretch. Hope it helps.


mrbassman_de said:
Hi Jason,

Hm, may be. But the top views do not look angled. If you squeeze the pics by a factor of about 13% then they become more realistic.

Here is one of my Imperials, correct dimensions compared to the real thing:

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And here is your newest Imperial (they all look similar):

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Does anybody else realize a difference in the dimensions or is it just dust on my display ?

I can't believe that the difference comes from an angled view...

Not that it is important in any way. Only wanted to know whether you are aware of that. I think it could be fixed quite easily. But if it is only my personal problem then forget this post... ;)

Cheers
R.
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