Fodera Essence.

[funkometer]

So where can i get the pope preamp without spendin $4000?

 

[Mark Wilson]

So where can i get the pope preamp without spendin $4000?

I think they're only available in Foderas and basses involved with Fodera

 

[narud]

So where can i get the pope preamp without spendin $4000?

mike will make you whatever you want but it aint gonna be cheap. great pre though.

 

[KJung]

I think they're only available in Foderas and basses involved with Fodera

Mike sells preamps direct to consumers and luthier's. I had a wonderful 4 band Pope pre, with dual mid bands, each with two switchable frequencies in my Stambaugh. VERY nice pre, although quite pricey (they really are handmade by Mike).

I've had the honor of a few email discussions with him, and he is TOTALLY cool to work with regarding voicing the pre to what you are looking for, etc.

K

 

[Mark Wilson]

Mike sells preamps direct to consumers and luthier's. I had a wonderful 4 band Pope pre, with dual mid bands, each with two switchable frequencies in my Stambaugh. VERY nice pre, although quite pricey (they really are handmade by Mike).

I've had the honor of a few email discussions with him, and he is TOTALLY cool to work with regarding voicing the pre to what you are looking for, etc.

K

Could you PM me with the price you paid? if you don't mind.

 

[basswalker2004]

Hey Bruno,
what's up man. I'll check out your myspace deal when I get home later.. Myspace is blocked at work.
Wow.. camp sure seems a long time ago.
I am lovin this site... I am a new so just finding my way around.
peace
Guy

 

[Coelho]

Guy has one of the coolest Foderas around. Also a great bass player!

 

[basswalker2004]

Nice bass Chris

Guy

 

[T-MOST]

My Sadowsky J and ken Smith were G.A.S enough!! I'm soooooo glad I don't have G.A.S for a Fodera. I couldn't explain 8k to "myself" not to mention my wife!!

 

[Baird6869]

Ditto. I always say I wouldn't dare play a Fodera; I'd be afraid to discover they're actually worth it, which would be a bad thing for me.

+1. I already made the jump from cheap basses to $1000 Fenders to $2000 Sadowskys. Realizing that what I really "need" is a $8000 Fodera isn't something I want to try to explain to the wife! Also, playing a few times a month for $100 and a few beers makes justifying one even more difficult.

 

[Just Thumpin']

+1. I already made the jump from cheap basses to $1000 Fenders to $2000 Sadowskys. Realizing that what I really "need" is a $8000 Fodera isn't something I want to try to explain to the wife! Also, playing a few times a month for $100 and a few beers makes justifying one even more difficult.

Funny, I followed the same progression, but I got my first Fodera BEFORE my first Sadowsky. I must say I am happy that I have both and as great as the Foderas I own are, I still love the Sadowsky. The Fenders on the other hand, with the exception of my 1964 / 1965 Jazz are listed on eBay as we speak...I just don't see any reason to play them any more. They are good basses, but the Sadowsky and the Foderas are frickin' amazing!