Fodera Club Part XIX

[Vic]

Interpretation: "dibs on #2" ?

 

[Baird6869]

Well played.

+1.

Just don't come out with a Fodera "Studio" a la Gibson!

 

[Vic]

DeSalvo Signature model!

 

[nostatic]

Interpretation: "dibs on #2" ?

I pinged Jason about this idea some time back and he said there had been some talk of it. If I didn't have two impending, I probably would already own the prototype

 

[curt basner]

Cool! What are you getting? Pics?

I was looking for my older post(s) about the new bass, but can't find 'em. So, I'll recreate the specs:

34" Imperial Elite (MG Shape) 5 (B-G)
Brazilian Fretboard (handpicked by Jason), no inlay, 24 large frets
Solid top Chestnut (the last piece of Chestnut ever!)
17.5mm spacing
5 piece Maple neck with Walnut stringers
Walnut body/Alder tone block
Duncan Dual Coils, '60s spacing
Gold Hardware
Thomastik-Infeld flat strings

Pictures forthcoming as soon as it arrives!

 

[Baird6869]

Interpretation: "dibs on #2" ?

Or... "You'll get what we ship you"!

 

[curt basner]

Congratulations my friend!!

Thank you, sir. I'm still telling you...go for the Holly!

 

[curt basner]

Curt -- no caffeine for you between now and then!!!

LOL!!! Enjoy. Methinks you will be pleased!!!

J

Ya think????? Methinks, too!!!

 

[nostatic]

Thomastik-Infeld flat strings

I have to admit I'm pondering this for the Monarch 5 fretless...

 

[jumbodbassman]

me thinks i need # 3

 

[Angus]

I was looking for my older post(s) about the new bass, but can't find 'em. So, I'll recreate the specs:

34" Imperial Elite (MG Shape) 5 (B-G)
Brazilian Fretboard (handpicked by Jason), no inlay, 24 large frets
Solid top Chestnut (the last piece of Chestnut ever!)
17.5mm spacing
5 piece Maple neck with Walnut stringers
Walnut body/Alder tone block
Duncan Dual Coils, '60s spacing
Gold Hardware
Thomastik-Infeld flat strings

Pictures forthcoming as soon as it arrives!

Sounds amazing. Congrats!

I wish I didn't have to get another car soon, as I'd like to order another Fodera.

 

[iwearpumas]

So you're the guy with the last piece of chestnut.

 

[Mitchthebassplayer]

haha let's kick his ass!

 

[iwearpumas]

He is a wanted man

 

[Kmrumedy]

I was looking for my older post(s) about the new bass, but can't find 'em. So, I'll recreate the specs:

34" Imperial Elite (MG Shape) 5 (B-G)
Brazilian Fretboard (handpicked by Jason), no inlay, 24 large frets
Solid top Chestnut (the last piece of Chestnut ever!)
17.5mm spacing
5 piece Maple neck with Walnut stringers
Walnut body/Alder tone block
Duncan Dual Coils, '60s spacing
Gold Hardware
Thomastik-Infeld flat strings

Pictures forthcoming as soon as it arrives!

Wow. I can't wait to see that!

Quick question about the Braz boards - Is there concern about travel abroad with a Braz board and the Lacey Act? I noticed a number of Braz boards on Foderas. Just curious.

 

[Rich Treat]

I
Solid top Chestnut (the last piece of Chestnut ever!)

I've heard that a few times before. they seem to keep finding another one hiding somewhere in the shop,... Hehe

 

[Rich Treat]

Sweet! If you went with SD single coils, I'd seriously consider ordering one.

The M4S is not, but we are in serious discussions about building a 4-string fretless with an Ebony FB, based on the "Standard" concept...

J

 

[steubig]

I have to admit I'm pondering this for the Monarch 5 fretless...

as you know, i'm a fan. they are different though.

 

[steubig]

We are not in love with the term "Standard" either, but over the past two years we have yet to think of anything better. Besides on one level, it is kind of cool that these are our "standards."....

J

i don't mind the name at all. it tells people what to expect and there is the other implication you mention.

totally better than the nyc deal.

 

[Mitchthebassplayer]

that whole Lacey act deal was a bunch of BS. We all bugged when they raided Gibson, but it turns out, the head of Gibson has some really bad blood with a Senator or congressman (can't remember) and it was basically a personal vendetta. Have we heard anything about that since?

I fly with my basses (domestically and internationally) on average, 6 times a month. I've never once been stopped and asked about the wood of my basses. I would have to say for the most part, we're all safe. Plus, without paperwork, you can just say it's "jimmy wood" or Indian rosewood and you're cool. But please correct me someone if I'm just talking out of my ass!