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Fodera Club Part XVI

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iwearpumas said:
I think the wait time differs on the model. I believe 13 months is the wait for an artist signature model, but 18 is the wait for full custom. I could be wrong, ill definitely look into it.
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I've never heard of there being a difference in wait between an artist signature model and full custom, it's just get a ticket and wait in line (or buy into a dealer slot).

I could be wrong though
 
#424
I think artist signature basses are part of the custom build schedule. Shouldn't be a time difference between them and custom instruments if that is the case. Of course, this is all interpretive and Jason will set it straight shortly, I'm sure.

Grady
 
#425
Here's the quote i was referencing which implies all builds are 13 months currently. You are correct that the price list has two different approximate wait times for artist/non-artist custom bulids, I wonder why that is.


Just Thumpin' said:
BTW, one of our very first goals we set for ourselves was to be realistic with build dates and to get the wait time on Customs down from the 30+months it was in the Fall of 2009 to 12 months. We are almost there!!! As of this moment we are running at 13 months for new orders...

Cheers,

J
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#426
Likely because artist builds are non-customizable, like the standard series. I can imagine that an exact "by the books" artist representation already has neck billets set aside for when someone might order it. (Or something similar to this). Absolute custom build times might vary depending on the complexity of the order... although it's all hyperbole from me, since I'm guessing.
 
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kamakiriad7 said:
Likely because artist builds are non-customizable, like the standard series. I can imagine that an exact "by the books" artist representation already has neck billets set aside for when someone might order it. (Or something similar to this). Absolute custom build times might vary depending on the complexity of the order... although it's all hyperbole from me, since I'm guessing.
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Well, kinda. I'm pretty sure you can get custom options on artist models. I sure got a bunch on my Viceroy. It has a lot in common with Mike Pope's (body wood, scale, ebony board, bolt-on maple neck, Fodera/Duncan pickups), but also a lot of differences (5-string, no movable pickup, no removable frets, no extended B headstock - Garrison 3+2 style instead). To a certain extent, the guys at Fodera will do whatever you want on a custom. BTW, mine came in right on time.

Here's a comparison.

3Viceroys.jpg
 
#431
pnchad said:
Just wondering if a proper evaluation can be made for insurance purposes without the bass going to NYC?

I have an Imp 5 FL 36" (looks like Mahogany body w/some figuring on the top) - that a bought from an individual - 2 tiny dings in the headstock.
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Absolutely, I asked Jason the same question and Fodera can supply you with a formal insurance appraisal for a nominal fee; You'll need to submit photos and serial numbers. Many thanks to Jason and Phil, the service was ultra-fast and definitely worth it.

Cheers...
 
#432
iwearpumas said:
I think the wait time differs on the model. I believe 13 months is the wait for an artist signature model, but 18 is the wait for full custom. I could be wrong, ill definitely look into it.
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I believe they just made the mistake and did not update the waiting time for the Customs... they also should be 13-15 month or whatever it is right now...

What I do know is that there are only 1-1.5 months left for my new Custom now :hyper:
 
#434
You can email us at:

[email protected]

With photos and a serial number, we can perform an insurance appraisal for you.

Regards,

Jason


pnchad said:
Just wondering if a proper evaluation can be made for insurance purposes without the bass going to NYC?

I have an Imp 5 FL 36" (looks like Mahogany body w/some figuring on the top) - that a bought from an individual - 2 tiny dings in the headstock.
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#435
No, Standards are generally 6 months or less and ALL Custom instruments are roughly 13 months right now.

Regards,

Jason

iwearpumas said:
I think the wait time differs on the model. I believe 13 months is the wait for an artist signature model, but 18 is the wait for full custom. I could be wrong, ill definitely look into it.
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#436
The reason for two different delivery times on the Price List is because yours truly can be a bit of a bubble head sometimes! LOL. Artist models are built in exactly the same time as full customs...sorry for the confusion!!

Jason

DirtPoorRobins said:
Here's the quote i was referencing which implies all builds are 13 months currently. You are correct that the price list has two different approximate wait times for artist/non-artist custom bulids, I wonder why that is.
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