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I seriously considered getting single coils in my upcoming because I really love that sound. I also love the SD dual coils and find them to be some of the closest sounding to single when split that I've heard. There's just something so "Fodera" with the dual coils installed; they just look right. I'd imagine I'll order another with singles at some point.
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On behalf of all of us here in Brooklyn, I want to thank you for the love, respect and interest that you show in what we do. It should be obvious that we cherish the opportunity to build our instruments and without you it would not be possible. Happy Holidays!
Jason (on behalf of the whole Fodera Team)
Jason (on behalf of the whole Fodera Team)
There's definitely a unique character that 36" scale brings to a bass. You can get close with other configurations but nothing hits that depth like it does. Add in the single coils and it's definitely a winner.
Here are videos of Watermelon Man and Chameleon if you're interested.
Here are videos of Watermelon Man and Chameleon if you're interested.
More about CITES, courtesy of the American League of Orchestras... good news and bad news. It looks like there may soon be a CITES exemption for musical instruments that are traveling with a musician for personal use. The bad news is that sales of instruments containing any type of rosewood will now require a permit (and the international sale of instruments containing Brazilian rosewood will remain prohibited. Have a look:
Relief as Rosewood Protections Increase
An original proposal related to the rosewood frequently used in crafting musical instruments would have subjected significantly more musicians to the burdensome travel permit requirements. Entering into the negotiations, Brazil, Argentina, Guatemala, and Kenya requested listing all species of rosewood (the scientific name of the genus is dalbergia) under Appendix II of the treaty, requiring permits for transportation of any rosewood items across borders without exceptions. While musical instruments that contain Brazilian rosewood already require CITES permits under the treaty's highest Appendix I level of protection and will continue to do so, very many stringed instruments that contain Indian rosewood tuning pegs and tail pieces have not been subject to CITES permit rules. As the underlying threat to rosewood species is driven by a demand for large luxury furniture items, the music community successfully [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] to add an exemption for the small quantity of rosewood found in musical instruments so that permits would not be required when instruments are merely transported across borders for performances and personal use. Sales of these items across borders, on the other hand, will now require permits.
The process of crafting the non-commercial exemption for musical instruments was a very complicated one, and up to the very last moment of deliberations it was unclear whether a real solution had been found. On the closing day of the CITES decision-making process, the U.S. delegation, led by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, took the highly visible and essential step of intervening during the proceedings to successfully obtain a clarification so that musicians traveling back and forth from their home countries with their instruments will find relief under the new rules. We are most grateful for this key leadership by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service which is consistent with the recent steps taken by the Obama Administration to find solutions for musicians under new domestic ivory rules.
The whole article is here.
CITES Treaty Negotiations Include Musical Instrument Policies - League of American Orchestras
Relief as Rosewood Protections Increase
An original proposal related to the rosewood frequently used in crafting musical instruments would have subjected significantly more musicians to the burdensome travel permit requirements. Entering into the negotiations, Brazil, Argentina, Guatemala, and Kenya requested listing all species of rosewood (the scientific name of the genus is dalbergia) under Appendix II of the treaty, requiring permits for transportation of any rosewood items across borders without exceptions. While musical instruments that contain Brazilian rosewood already require CITES permits under the treaty's highest Appendix I level of protection and will continue to do so, very many stringed instruments that contain Indian rosewood tuning pegs and tail pieces have not been subject to CITES permit rules. As the underlying threat to rosewood species is driven by a demand for large luxury furniture items, the music community successfully [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] to add an exemption for the small quantity of rosewood found in musical instruments so that permits would not be required when instruments are merely transported across borders for performances and personal use. Sales of these items across borders, on the other hand, will now require permits.
The process of crafting the non-commercial exemption for musical instruments was a very complicated one, and up to the very last moment of deliberations it was unclear whether a real solution had been found. On the closing day of the CITES decision-making process, the U.S. delegation, led by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, took the highly visible and essential step of intervening during the proceedings to successfully obtain a clarification so that musicians traveling back and forth from their home countries with their instruments will find relief under the new rules. We are most grateful for this key leadership by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service which is consistent with the recent steps taken by the Obama Administration to find solutions for musicians under new domestic ivory rules.
The whole article is here.
CITES Treaty Negotiations Include Musical Instrument Policies - League of American Orchestras
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hi. I'm taking a look at the following spec
Walnut Burl Emperor II 6 Elite
Anyone have experience with this wood combo? How is is 34 scale 19mm necks? Easy to navigate?
Thanks in advance!
Walnut Burl Emperor II 6 Elite
Anyone have experience with this wood combo? How is is 34 scale 19mm necks? Easy to navigate?
Thanks in advance!
Cool. I have had numerous 4 and 5 34/19 and loved them all. Cant picture how it would feel in a 6 though.
I have really moved to playing my mtd 6 lately. Not sure if anyone has abed neck dimensions/feel of mtd and 19/34 fodera 6, but would love to hear any feedback.
Looking to try an emperor 6 If anyone has any leads PM me! Thanks
I have really moved to playing my mtd 6 lately. Not sure if anyone has abed neck dimensions/feel of mtd and 19/34 fodera 6, but would love to hear any feedback.
Looking to try an emperor 6 If anyone has any leads PM me! Thanks
aren't the mtd basses 35-inch scale?
in terms of going to a 6 that is 34/19, i'd get ready for a little learning curve in terms of ergonomics, but also wouldn't go back forth between 4, 5 and 6.
for me, i went from 4-strings that were 34/19 to an aj6 that was 34/19 and pretty much never played anything but that.
in terms of going to a 6 that is 34/19, i'd get ready for a little learning curve in terms of ergonomics, but also wouldn't go back forth between 4, 5 and 6.
for me, i went from 4-strings that were 34/19 to an aj6 that was 34/19 and pretty much never played anything but that.
MTD makes some 34" scale instruments (as well as 35" scale 4-string). 634 is 34" scale, 635 is 35" scale.
I really don't like 19mm spacing in anything other than a 4. That said, whenever I play steubig's instruments I always think the same thing - Vinny knows how to make a neck that just plain works. More to it than just the measurements at the bridge, etc...
I really don't like 19mm spacing in anything other than a 4. That said, whenever I play steubig's instruments I always think the same thing - Vinny knows how to make a neck that just plain works. More to it than just the measurements at the bridge, etc...
As mentioned, they can make 34" also, but in the same vein, I think the six string MTDs are 18mm spacing, not 19mm like their 4s/5s.
If you like your MTD 6, michricker, but want a Fodera, order one with the same specs as your MTD. Same scale, same string spacing, then have them copy the neck profile. My Foderas all have an assymetrical neck profile because I wanted them to feel similar to my favorite neck (Tobias). They nailed it first time out. Just worth considering.
yeah, i would agree with this. i went with 34/19 because that was what i was used to. and still am. makes things easier in my world.
Then wait until inspiration hits and you find a need/niche. Don't order something until then, because you might find later that you need something different!
Got a monarch deluxe on the way to my by Friday!!! Can't wait
Give us the deets!
I still have yet to try a Deluxe. Both bolt on's I've owned were great, and my Elite is the nicest instrument I've ever touched. Have been curious about the deluxe though, given the reputation of attack and sustain being somewhere between the two more conventional built types, and the neck heel is insanely sexy!
From what I been told by the previous owner.
Cherry body with birdseye maple top. 1996 build with lane poor jazz pickups, 3 band preamp with passive tone, active passive switch, mute switch. Birdseye maple fretboard, dovetail construction, no tone block, 8.5lbs.
Cherry body with birdseye maple top. 1996 build with lane poor jazz pickups, 3 band preamp with passive tone, active passive switch, mute switch. Birdseye maple fretboard, dovetail construction, no tone block, 8.5lbs.
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