Fodera Club Part XVI

[Lugzy]

A few quotes/misprints have raised some questions for me. I think they meant Vinny left Spector to work for ken smith, not Spector left to work for smith correct? I won't ruin the article for you, it just mentions new things to be released at NAMM this year, and what may become a new standard down the road.

Thanks for sharing the link. It's always great to read new articles on your favourite builder, but agreed, those few mistakes/misquotes detract from what should be a stellar read i.e "The Anthony Jackson Presentation a $20,000 5-string contrabass"?

After the howler by Bassplayer magazine for releasing the details of the new standard line way in advance, I would've thought that press releases/articles would be returned to Fodera for final approval before publishing. It would save for a lot of head scratching...

 

[dickup]

someone saw this top？so beautiful
http://www.fodera.com/Main/NewBornDetails.aspx?FeaturedItemID=509

 

[cnltb]

Now that you mentioned him, it could have been Michael Tobias who told me that, but it was a luthier from Germany who has a lot of experience working with the finest woods.

Which luthier was it?

 

[iwearpumas]

someone saw this top？so beautiful
http://www.fodera.com/Main/NewBornDetails.aspx?FeaturedItemID=509

Man, that top is gorgeous. I wanted a buckeye, but I think I changed my mind for this one.

Fodera has such a huge selection of woods. Its gonna be tough to narrow it down to one.

 

[Munjibunga]

Man, that top is gorgeous. I wanted a buckeye, but I think I changed my mind for this one.

Fodera has such a huge selection of woods. Its gonna be tough to narrow it down to one.

Better start now on getting a second mortgage on the house. That Brazilian rosewood is rather dear.

 

[iwearpumas]

Better start now on getting a second mortgage on the house. That Brazilian rosewood is rather dear.

I know. I'm looking to spend no more than $13k on a custom bass.

 

[iwearpumas]

I know. I'm looking to spend no more than $13k on a custom bass.

After I get it, ill most likely be done.

 

[Munjibunga]

After I get it, ill most likely be done.

Uh huh.

 

[iwearpumas]

Uh huh.

I don't believe it either.

 

[DELACIUS]

I don't believe it either.

No way.. Then madness starts

 

[DirtPoorRobins]

Better start now on getting a second mortgage on the house. That Brazilian rosewood is rather dear.

Yeah, I remember talking with Jason, and he mentioned some Brazilian rosewood tops they had were $2-3k, beauty has quite a price sometimes.

 

[iwearpumas]

Yeah, I remember talking with Jason, and he mentioned some Brazilian rosewood tops they had were $2-3k, beauty has quite a price sometimes.

I guess I won't go that route.

 

[anonymous111813]

Which luthier was it?

It was Mr. Jäger (Human Base), I discussed the subject with him- I ended up ordering three basses from him.

I guess I won't go that route.

Just keep in mind that unlike Buckeye Burl, Brazilian Rosewood is just about the best tone wood you can get. It resonates beautifully (I got a bass with a BR top- very nice).

Since it is so rare (and the supply very limited), I expect BR equipped basses to gain value in the next years.

 

[cnltb]

It was Mr. Jäger (Human Base), I discussed the subject with him- I ended up ordering three basses from him.

Sigi's instruments are exceptional I think!
Very fine indeed and like fodera they do very much have a distinctive tone to them(well,the ones I tried from both companies did ).
A tone I like a lot!
Any pics of the basses he made for you?

 

[DELACIUS]

My friend has the baseX 6er. That is a bit very nice bass.
But it's a way different then Fodera but not in a bad way. I liked it a lot when I first tried it.

 

[anonymous111813]

Sigi's instruments are exceptional I think!
Very fine indeed and like fodera they do very much have a distinctive tone to them(well,the ones I tried from both companies did ).
A tone I like a lot!
Any pics of the basses he made for you?

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Station Music is also the largest Fodera dealer in Germany.

They have this wonderful Elite. I am not a fan of spalted maple, but this one is truly outstanding.

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[cnltb]

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Station Music is also the largest Fodera dealer in Germany.

They have this wonderful Elite. I am not a fan of spalted maple, but this one is truly outstanding.

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Nice those two!
Thanks for the pics .
I know station music.
They have a lot. From when I went my impression was that they Possibly had too much to really take proper care of the instruments there.

 

[Baird6869]

Michele,

I have owned multiple 700RB-II (at least 3) and Ampeg (SVT-CL, SVT-VR, SVT-II, vintage SVTs) tube amps and think Monique is better than anything made by either. Just IMO/IME, but Monique really does give big tube warmth but with super clear articulation. Sounds almost like a very articulate SVT.

Also, it seems to work with any bass.... My vintage Fenders, Modulus, MTD 535, Spector, etc (my Fodera won't be delivered until February).

Also, it isn't super expensive IMO. I run mine with a $350 (new) Crest poweramp and it sounds amazing and has more than enough headroom.

The only thing Monique won't do is crazy raunchy distortion, but there are pedals for that!

Truly a great amp IMO. I have no need for anything else.

Definitely see a Monique in my future.

Currently enjoying my MGS through a Gk 700rbII

..... That rich harmonic complexity, that feeling of "notes jumping out from the fingerboard"...

 

[anonymous111813]

They have a lot. From when I went my impression was that they Possibly had too much to really take proper care of the instruments there.


I know what you mean. Most of the Foderas do not stay long, though. Cant say the same about the high priced Alembics

 

[Ivan M]

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Station Music is also the largest Fodera dealer in Germany.

They have this wonderful Elite. I am not a fan of spalted maple, but this one is truly outstanding.

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Now this right here is GORGEOUS, Not over the top or anything.....Just PERFECT! I need to start saving up for an elite, it is by far my favorite of all FODERAS.