Well, I play Fodera, wear the t-shirts and play in a rock/metal trio but until David Geffin gets his cheque book out I'll never be a big name endorser.. I'm just really proud to be a Fodera owner, hopefully I qualify to be part of the Fodera family.
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+1, Cheers Brad
Sorry, I skipped your main question. Having been an admirer of the brand and currently an owner, my original perception of Fodera was of a truly great product but primarily more adept to styles like Jazz, fusion & R&B simply because most of the named endorsers played those styles.
Truth is, you don't need an instrument of the caliber of a Fodera for rock and metal, those styles don't necessarily require the subtleties of tone and timbre a Fodera can unlock and when your playing at excessively loud levels and wearing ear-plugs; I mean, why bother spend big bucks??
There's a plethora of more cost effective brands to choose from that'll do the job, but I can tell you first-hand that there's no better musical buzz than playing a class instrument in any setting and that's what a Fodera brings to the table. I'm sure there are guy's who read the Fodera club threads who think "Great basses but maybe not for Rock," all I can say is try a few (with configs that allow for your style) and when you do, you might be pleasantly surprised.
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Sorry, I skipped your main question. Having been an admirer of the brand and currently an owner, my original perception of Fodera was of a truly great product but primarily more adept to styles like Jazz, fusion & R&B simply because most of the named endorsers played those styles.
Truth is, you don't need an instrument of the caliber of a Fodera for rock and metal, those styles don't necessarily require the subtleties of tone and timbre a Fodera can unlock and when your playing at excessively loud levels and wearing ear-plugs; I mean, why bother spend big bucks??
There's a plethora of more cost effective brands to choose from that'll do the job, but I can tell you first-hand that there's no better musical buzz than playing a class instrument in any setting and that's what a Fodera brings to the table. I'm sure there are guy's who read the Fodera club threads who think "Great basses but maybe not for Rock," all I can say is try a few (with configs that allow for your style) and when you do, you might be pleasantly surprised.
Sorry, I skipped your main question. Having been an admirer of the brand and currently an owner, my original perception of Fodera was of a truly great product but primarily more adept to styles like Jazz, fusion & R&B simply because most of the named endorsers played those styles.
Truth is, you don't need an instrument of the caliber of a Fodera for rock and metal, those styles don't necessarily require the subtleties of tone and timbre a Fodera can unlock and when your playing at excessively loud levels and wearing ear-plugs; I mean, why bother spend big bucks??
There's a plethora of more cost effective brands to choose from that'll do the job, but I can tell you first-hand that there's no better musical buzz than playing a class instrument in any setting and that's what a Fodera brings to the table. I'm sure there are guy's who read the Fodera club threads who think "Great basses but maybe not for Rock," all I can say is try a few (with configs that allow for your style) and when you do, you might be pleasantly surprised.
Good point.
I play just about every type of music but lately I have been having lots of fun playing mainly bar gigs with a cover band that plays metal/country/80's/Top 40/funk/blues, etc. I find that my Fodera E55 cuts thru sooooo much better than my '70's Fenders and also better than the amazing MTD 535 I gigged with for 6-8 months. I sold the MTD and ordered a Custom Monarch. I miss the sound of my P with flats for blues, but the E5S does blues pretty well surprisingly.
I don't know of many other basses that sit so well in a live mix either. Sadowsky comes to mind, but I prefer Foderas over the 3 Sadowskys I have previously owned.
I may not be mainly a jazz guy (as many Fodera owners seem to be), but I know a great sounding bass that cuts thru the mix when I play one.
besides weddings and society "soft" jazz gigs my foderas have been playing classic rock, blues and top 40 since 1983. Sound guys never have had problems. Really never been a problem though i do keep them close in some seedy biker type bars...
Good point.
I sold the MTD and ordered a Custom Monarch. I miss the sound of my P with flats for blues, but the E5S does blues pretty well surprisingly.
when you get the custom, put flats on the e5s. simple, problem solved.
no need to thank me ;-)
That was my impression of the E5S, that it could basically nail any genre really well without compromise. An amazing bass.
Good point.
I play just about every type of music but lately I have been having lots of fun playing mainly bar gigs with a cover band that plays metal/country/80's/Top 40/funk/blues, etc. I find that my Fodera E55 cuts thru sooooo much better than my '70's Fenders and also better than the amazing MTD 535 I gigged with for 6-8 months. I sold the MTD and ordered a Custom Monarch. I miss the sound of my P with flats for blues, but the E5S does blues pretty well surprisingly.
I don't know of many other basses that sit so well in a live mix either. Sadowsky comes to mind, but I prefer Foderas over the 3 Sadowskys I have previously owned.
I may not be mainly a jazz guy (as many Fodera owners seem to be), but I know a great sounding bass that cuts thru the mix when I play one.
it will get close to the p bass. You might what to think about series wiring especially on the neck pup and/or change the cap to 47 as i think it is 22 on the standards
Too right, always protect your crown jewels.. Hows goes the work on your spalted top Emperor 4, I love the P-J pup config are you going to update the pre?
I play in a very popular Regional Touring band and do a little bit of everything. We play for crowds of a couple hundred to over 20,000 4 to 8 shows a week year round. We have a 300 plus songlist that covers a LOT of different types of music from Beach Music, Blues, Soul, Old School Funk, R&B, Motown, Old and New Country, Rock, Southern Rock, Big Band, Swing, Rockabilly, but very little Jazz. I have a Yin Yang Standard and an Emperor 5 Standard with an Emperor 5 Standard Special in the build Que. I have consistently gotten more compliments on my tone since I started playing my Foderas from other professional Production guys and musicians than at any time in my 36 year career. I attribute this to the clarity and depth of tone that I get from my Foderas. There is just something extra that I get from these basses that is just not there in my other basses. It seems that I get more of everything I am looking for in a bass from the Foderas.
I am not the typical Fodera player in that the style of music we play is more meat and potatoes playing with virtually NO soloing or crazy runs in the music. Just good, solid fundamental playing with a great bass tone that carries the music forward very clearly and very effortlessly. The owner of the band told me just a couple of weeks ago that he has gotten more compliments on my playing and my tone in the last few months than he got about the guy I replaced in the 8 years or so he was with them. I think that says everything that needs to be said! In the end for me I HAVE to have the best tools for the job I do that speak clearly and sound great and that is what I get from my Foderas. They are a pleasure to play and feel incredible.
We typically do at least 75 to 90 minute sets and some of them go for 2 to 2 and a half hours in a festival setting. We do about 230 shows a year (PLUS Studio sessions!) and I need something that will not wear me out and will be comfortable in that setting and the Foderas give me that. I do not get fatigued at all like I have in the past with other basses even though the weight on my ES5 is over 9 lbs and I am playing her for the time I have to on a daily basis. I do not know what the secret ingredient is in the overall scheme of things but I have made up my mind that Fodera IS my ONLY bass of choice at this point in my life. We are playing 5 festivals and a wedding this week and the Foderas will handle them all with ease and sound and feel great doing it!!
I have NO complaints about ANY aspect of the Fodera instruments I own and play and I have not gotten ANY from any one else. The guys in the band LOVE my tone and they are all seasoned pros who have been doing this at this level for many years and I get compliments from them at just about every gig we do. I think that speaks volumes about what Fodera is putting out these days!! I say it really doesn't matter what genre of music you are playing, you WILL get a great tone and feel from any bass that has the Fodera name on it. I couldn't be happier with my basses and I can't wait for the next one!
BRAVO Jason and crew!!!
Peace,
T
I am not the typical Fodera player in that the style of music we play is more meat and potatoes playing with virtually NO soloing or crazy runs in the music. Just good, solid fundamental playing with a great bass tone that carries the music forward very clearly and very effortlessly. The owner of the band told me just a couple of weeks ago that he has gotten more compliments on my playing and my tone in the last few months than he got about the guy I replaced in the 8 years or so he was with them. I think that says everything that needs to be said! In the end for me I HAVE to have the best tools for the job I do that speak clearly and sound great and that is what I get from my Foderas. They are a pleasure to play and feel incredible.
We typically do at least 75 to 90 minute sets and some of them go for 2 to 2 and a half hours in a festival setting. We do about 230 shows a year (PLUS Studio sessions!) and I need something that will not wear me out and will be comfortable in that setting and the Foderas give me that. I do not get fatigued at all like I have in the past with other basses even though the weight on my ES5 is over 9 lbs and I am playing her for the time I have to on a daily basis. I do not know what the secret ingredient is in the overall scheme of things but I have made up my mind that Fodera IS my ONLY bass of choice at this point in my life. We are playing 5 festivals and a wedding this week and the Foderas will handle them all with ease and sound and feel great doing it!!
I have NO complaints about ANY aspect of the Fodera instruments I own and play and I have not gotten ANY from any one else. The guys in the band LOVE my tone and they are all seasoned pros who have been doing this at this level for many years and I get compliments from them at just about every gig we do. I think that speaks volumes about what Fodera is putting out these days!! I say it really doesn't matter what genre of music you are playing, you WILL get a great tone and feel from any bass that has the Fodera name on it. I couldn't be happier with my basses and I can't wait for the next one!
BRAVO Jason and crew!!!
Peace,
T
LOL! Thanks for that! You sir are too kind...Actually the guy is a great player and great guy. I have known him for years and he is a monster. He just moved to Nashville a month or so ago (the reason I replaced him) to be a full time session player. It's not that I am a better player than he is at all it's just the way I play and the tone I have. I get that tone from the Foderas I play...
Peace,
T
Phew! Now that's what I call busy.. LoL
Enjoy..
Indeed! I have mastered the art of living on a few hours of sleep a day but I am truly blessed and life is great!! Thanks!!
Peace,
T
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Question for those of you that travel with Foderas....
I have a few days of corporate gigs coming up later this month at the Anaheim Conference/Convention Center. Not sure if I want to bring my E5S (in its original case), bring my fretless beater Squier or just add a bass to our back line rental. I would love to bring my Fodera but am a tad concerned.
I will be flying Air Canada from Toronto to John Wayne direct if it makes any difference.
Any advice? Recommendations?
Thanks!
I have a few days of corporate gigs coming up later this month at the Anaheim Conference/Convention Center. Not sure if I want to bring my E5S (in its original case), bring my fretless beater Squier or just add a bass to our back line rental. I would love to bring my Fodera but am a tad concerned.
I will be flying Air Canada from Toronto to John Wayne direct if it makes any difference.
Any advice? Recommendations?
Thanks!
how bad is the customs thing with canada these days? i flew up there back in 2010 or so, can't remember. i do recall that they get really concerned with people coming up there to sell stuff? is that correct?
i would not fly with the bass in the hardshell casethey'll want to check it and then all bets are off. if i went with the bass, i'd do with a gig bag as it's easier to get into an overhead. have done that more recently to nyc and then back through chicago (but done in/out to nyc, plus trip to some oil town in canada).
you could research air canada to see what their record is. you might also want to see if you can figure out the plane.
i try to make sure i'm at the back of the plane and get on earlier, then get on back and get the bag in an overhead.
be nice to the flight attendants (unless they're jerks).
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