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Fodera Club Part XXVI

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I remember seeing some references earlier in this thread to some youtube videos that provided really good side by side tonal comparisons of some different Fodera wood combinations. Can anyone point me to them?

Lonnybass
 
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ursusaltered said:
I was wondering what are the best amp/cabinets for fodera basses in peoples humble opinions?

I have been looking at Glockenklang, Thunderfunk, and Walter Woods recently, but would love to get some insight from other people. I play a lot of funk and jazz. Lots of slapping and tapping.
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Firstly I should say I'm a little biased as I work in a bass store (we are a Fodera dealer) but it does mean we get a chance to try quite a few amp and cab setups.

My current favourites are the new Demeter mini head or a Jule Monique with the Demeter power amp.

Both of these really allow the core tone of any instrument to be heard with lovely clean clear tones and plenty of muscular power. Both are different but, to my ears, equally nice.

For a lower cost alternative I find the Aguilar Tone Hammer is a great little workhorse head. It's a lot more coloured than either of the above though.

I think in general most higher end amps are going to sound pretty good with a quality instrument. Personally I find these days that I'm preferring a much more neutral amp to allow the bass to shine through :)
 
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Lonnybass said:
I remember seeing some references earlier in this thread to some youtube videos that provided really good side by side tonal comparisons of some different Fodera wood combinations. Can anyone point me to them?

Lonnybass
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If you go to youtube and search on fodera tone or sound, vids will come up by Fodera, Ultimate Basses, Bass Club Chicago, Robin, Christian and myself, etc. They aren't A-B comparisons but they give some general direction. Hope that helps.
 
#289
Anthony Wellington names my bass.

My student, Sandy Winnerman, just picked up this badass Fodera Emperor II that they showed at NAMM. Holly is one of my favorite woods. I like that this wood is so white that it looks painted. But it's not! That's all wood!!!

Sandy's bass is definitely a STAR and I think I have the perfect name for his bass,...

Hollywood!!!
 
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sanwin17 said:
Anthony Wellington names my bass.

My student, Sandy Winnerman, just picked up this badass Fodera Emperor II that they showed at NAMM. Holly is one of my favorite woods. I like that this wood is so white that it looks painted. But it's not! That's all wood!!!

Sandy's bass is definitely a STAR and I think I have the perfect name for his bass,...

Hollywood!!!
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Te peak of classiness is a holly/ebony combo on a Fodera. Basses look different, but they never look better, imo. Yours is perfect. :D

That isn't the reason you buy a Fodera- you do that for how they play and sound- but if you are already spending the money, might as well make it pretty.
 
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Had a strange but fitting comment on my new Monarch from a keys player that has been around for many years....

"Your bass doesn't really sound like anything.... It sounds like everything". He couldn't believe how well the highs cut as well.

He thought it did a P, a Jazz and basically everything else extremely well.

Enough of my blabbing about my new bass, but thought that was kinda cool.:bassist:
 
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Kinda like a Chameleon...bass.:cool:
Dan

Baird6869 said:
Had a strange but fitting comment on my new Monarch from a keys player that has been around for many years....

"Your bass doesn't really sound like anything.... It sounds like everything". He couldn't believe how well the highs cut as well.

He thought it did a P, a Jazz and basically everything else extremely well.

Enough of my blabbing about my new bass, but thought that was kinda cool.:bassist:
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A few days ago, when I announced that I made a deposit and yelled out my specs like a a teenage girl who was in love and just didn't care who knew it, Mark (docbass) extended an extremely generous offer to me. He instantly provided me with his number and offered to chat about my build, because it dawned on him that the bass I was spec'ing out is nearly identical to his. He enthusiastically told me to call whenever worked for me so we could talk about the bass and I could ask questions.

I spoke with him today and he was so enthusiastic, genuine and helpful. He told me about how he came to own his current Monarch (which is a really cool story!) and raved bout the bass. Told me stories about other bassists, who were otherwise loyal to other boutique brands, great impressions of it, and over all, just got me extremely excited and confident I made the right decision to go with Fodera. He even said I should come to his house and play it, offered me a couch to sleep on! I was dumfounded and froze up because of how incredibly generous this offer was. I still am.

As a result, I couldn't let him lending me his time and his generous invitation go unrecognized. Thought he deserved another thank you and some recognition. Thanks Docbass!
 
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LakeEffect said:
A few days ago, when I announced that I made a deposit and yelled out my specs like a a teenage girl who was in love and just didn't care who knew it, Mark (docbass) extended an extremely generous offer to me. He instantly provided me with his number and offered to chat about my build, because it dawned on him that the bass I was spec'ing out is nearly identical to his. He enthusiastically told me to call whenever worked for me so we could talk about the bass and I could ask questions.

I spoke with him today and he was so enthusiastic, genuine and helpful. He told me about how he came to own his current Monarch (which is a really cool story!) and raved bout the bass. Told me stories about other bassists, who were otherwise loyal to other boutique brands, great impressions of it, and over all, just got me extremely excited and confident I made the right decision to go with Fodera. He even said I should come to his house and play it, offered me a couch to sleep on! I was dumfounded and froze up because of how incredibly generous this offer was. I still am.

As a result, I couldn't let him lending me his time and his generous invitation go unrecognized. Thought he deserved another thank you and some recognition. Thanks Docbass!
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Same here. Mark and a few others were nice enough to talk to me on the phone or via email/IM about my new bass and/or upcoming build specs.

I was in New York last week picking up my Monarch and I had at least 5 NYC area TBers offer to take me out to see a band, jam to compare my new bass with a couple of their Foderas, go out for dinner, visit their work (a museum), etc. Kinda hard to do with a 15month old, but very cool.

The Fodera community is full of just amazing people.

Not often that you get to pick up a bass from a luthier, drink great wine at their office and get invited out for dinner with their team either.:)
 
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