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well, I did add the caveat. Plus I have a production slot that comes up next spring 
Oh wait, about 6-strings...
Oh wait, about 6-strings...
Tom7
I'm so bright, my mom called me son! ;-)
No need to apologize for the basement or being unshaven and unshowered. That SHIRT however... [wink]
Enjoyed the clip, especially around 1:25. It seems like you settled into your solo a bit more. Thanks for posting it.
Tom7
I'm so bright, my mom called me son! ;-)
Loved the clip, really did. That's a great trio there. Someday they'll all build recording devices that actually care about audio quality, including the lower frequencies, but until then I think I can still hear it's a great sounding bass.The Emperor 5 Standard is mind-blowingly good. Frighteningly great sounding.
I had a wonderful experience in June when I picked up my bass in person, and Joey was very careful to make sure I understood the parts of the instrument and that the setup was perfect. Furthermore, upon realizing I forgot to pack a patch cable (I was getting a week's worth of lessons while there), I asked Joey if the shop sold cables, to which he shook his head no. But then he left the room for a sec and returned with an old cable he had dug out of a drawer in the back. He handed it to me, smiling, and said "free of charge". I couldn't believe the generosity!
Of course, the last day of the trip, I made a trek out to Brooklyn to bring the cable back. Fair is fair, after all.
I had a handful of great lessons with a few teachers, among them Lincoln Goines and Chris Tarry. Both thought the bass sounded wonderful. In fact, it turned into a pretty Fodera-heavy trip, as I got to see Tony Grey and Mike Pope play at Shapeshifter Labs (and I got to meet Matt Garrison as well).
Finally, I managed to record me playing with a local jazz trio at a gig last week, and it turned out pretty ok (the lower bass register doesn't really come out that well on the recording), but check it out to hear how great the Emperor Standard sounds! It's killer.
Last night I was practicing and spent a bit of time swapping back and forth between instruments. I've also had a fairly constant gig schedule as well so the instruments have had time under fire. I can honestly say that last night I was thinking that I really don't have any GAS at this point, and I've not been let down by my instruments or felt wanting. I've sold off the instruments that didn't really speak to me and only have one bass that isn't getting used (Rob Allen Deep 5). I can cover any of my gigs with the current arsenal and frankly don't want any other instruments taking time from these. For any particular gig I can pick a pair depending on the band and know that I'm covered. RA Deep 4 fretless, YYD, Monarch 4, MGS - any combination will kill. So it's all on my shoulders now...I can't blame the bass or spend my time/energy chasing "the one." They're already here.
Of course I reserve the right to change my mind tomorrow
Todd- That's awesome. Your sound is as dialed as anyone on the planet, which is a great accomplishment. Now its just gig and shed time. . .
Actually way more the latter. And that is part of the problem. I started working with Anthony at the beginning of the year to tear down my playing and start over. But I also have been averaging 2-3 gigs a week. So I had the situation where I'm doing specific practice every day but also then having to perform where I kinda have to fall on old habits to cover the tunes. Combine that with churning through a bunch of gear chasing and refining what I want - well, that ends up being a lot of energy. Now at least I feel like I've got tools that match my goals and won't get in the way of me achieving them. So I can focus on the process and the journey instead of the widgets.
In other words, no excuses are left
Spoken by the man who stays with one bass.
Quoted by the man who just sent in his deposit for an Emperor 5 Standard.
thehess said:Spoken by the man who stays with one bass.
Quoted by the man who just sent in his deposit for an Emperor 5 Standard.
Win.
Damian Coccio
Supporting Member
Tom7 said:
Thanks. I agree...Shirt needs to go on the trash. Be glad you can't smell through the net....
If you guys are iPad fans, the apogee jam is amazing. It's a great way to get down ideas quick in garage band. The quality is amazing for the price.
There's a koa emperor 5 bolt-on in the classifieds right now. With black hardware. I had the phone in my hand to sell a kidney before I saw the extended B and put the phone back down. I can't handle that extended B. 
But it's okay, because I have no money right now
(That's quite possibly the most contrived silver lining I've ever tried to come up with.)
But it's okay, because I have no money right now
(That's quite possibly the most contrived silver lining I've ever tried to come up with.)
There's a koa emperor 5 bolt-on in the classifieds right now. With black hardware. I had the phone in my hand to sell a kidney before I saw the extended B and put the phone back down. I can't handle that extended B.
Funny i have to stop lurking here, i get that FODERA fever, i saw that one in the ad, the extended B i can handle, KOA i cant. Had a KOA bass once, Hated it. Nice bass nonetheless for sale.
There's a koa emperor 5 bolt-on in the classifieds right now. With black hardware. I had the phone in my hand to sell a kidney before I saw the extended B and put the phone back down. I can't handle that extended B.
But it's okay, because I have no money right now
(That's quite possibly the most contrived silver lining I've ever tried to come up with.)
What does the b string being wound around a hight peg do? I am guessing it makes it tighter, but it does not change the scale of that string, so I don't see how it makes much difference. I am sure you know what your talking about, that's why I'm asking. I'm just curious about it, I've seen it on other Fodera basses and its interesting to me. Thanks.
Hi, nice playing and your ES5 sounds great. It doesn't matter that the recording didn't pick-up on all the low end detail, the bass sits in well within the mix.
If I were looking for an entry point to Fodera it would be the ES5.
Enjoy in good health..
If I were looking for an entry point to Fodera it would be the ES5.
Enjoy in good health..
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