No consensus was reached in any of those threads, so we obviously haven't discussed it enough.
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Fodera really worth the cost?
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No consensus was reached in any of those threads, so we obviously haven't discussed it enough.
I had one. Was very impressed in the shop.
Got bored with it after 2 months, decided it was not for me.
Sold it - and moved on.
BTW: I don’t understand people stating here that the resale value is good, it’s like almost every other instrument that you buy new, not. You will lose money on it.
To answer your question: Yes, they’re worth the costs.
Got bored with it after 2 months, decided it was not for me.
Sold it - and moved on.
BTW: I don’t understand people stating here that the resale value is good, it’s like almost every other instrument that you buy new, not. You will lose money on it.
To answer your question: Yes, they’re worth the costs.
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Bassists are cheap, at the end of the day. Electric basses are stunningly crude devices. Anybody can build one with a bandsaw, a few other tools, and a wee bit of maths.
One of these Saga kits basically gets the gist of it done:
Even a CS Fender is built along the same lines as these kit basses. Routing, screwdriver-ing, and hey presto.
A Fodera bass is absolutely worth it, because the level of craftstmanship, technical skill and quality of materials is there with that sort of bass.
I've never seen a thread on here asking what tuners to 'upgrade to' on a Fodera, or which pot values work better with the pickups... not to say it doesn't happen, but I don't recall ever seeing it.
One of these Saga kits basically gets the gist of it done:
Even a CS Fender is built along the same lines as these kit basses. Routing, screwdriver-ing, and hey presto.
A Fodera bass is absolutely worth it, because the level of craftstmanship, technical skill and quality of materials is there with that sort of bass.
I've never seen a thread on here asking what tuners to 'upgrade to' on a Fodera, or which pot values work better with the pickups... not to say it doesn't happen, but I don't recall ever seeing it.
No instrument at that cost has value based on the functionality, or even the quality. Both of those are available in a bass for far less cost.
At the Fodera price point you're paying for exclusivity, flexibility in the build, and status of the brand. In addition to total functionality and essentially perfect build quality.
This is the case with high-end esoteric items of all kinds.
Whether that is "worth it" is a decision for each buyer to make.
At the Fodera price point you're paying for exclusivity, flexibility in the build, and status of the brand. In addition to total functionality and essentially perfect build quality.
This is the case with high-end esoteric items of all kinds.
Whether that is "worth it" is a decision for each buyer to make.
I didn't ask the question. I just answered it.. And the guy who asked it was just trying to make a point.. Just like you are.. I knew what I as going in for..
Kind of like "My Squier is better than any MIA I've ever played" threads.No consensus was reached in any of those threads, so we obviously haven't discussed it enough.
You win.. I have no snappy comeback ..As long as someone isn't violating the TB rules, they are free to post about whatever they want. People can start yet another "is it worth it" thread as many times as they want and I can point out that it is a tired, beat to death topic as many times as I want.
I’ve often felt that some bassists get ultra high-end basses to give others the impression that they are better musicians than they actually are.
Some buy them because they imagine they will make them play better.
Some buy them because they imagine they will make them play better.
That is a good thing, right? You see threads on here all day, every day, with Fender (etc) owners looking to upgrade hardware and electronics. Fedoras seem to come 'fully formed', rather than in need of constant modification.
I think Sadowsky and and Fodera, are doing slightly different things, with different philosophies, even though they are both high end NYC custom shops that cater to pros. On weight, for example, Fodera flat out says they aim for a heavier instrument as they find that 10-11 pounds gives the sound they are looking for. Sadowsky is known for aiming light. For that matter, even within each company, there are enough options that you are going to get different vibes from different basses. As far as the price difference, I think a lot of it is that Foderas are potentially more complicated to build. I'm not sure that if you compared bolt ons with similar woods that the price would be far apart, but it just costs more to build a multi laminate neck through because of the labor invovled. Fodera also seems to do fancier inlay work. Talkbass has argued as long as I've been here about how much wood does/doesn't matter, but I promise the inlays don't for tone or playability.
In the end, from a functional standpoint, once you get above a certain price, you really aren't looking much at differences in quality so much as differences in taste
In the end, from a functional standpoint, once you get above a certain price, you really aren't looking much at differences in quality so much as differences in taste
I tell ya what.. If you have never played a bass that is built like a Fodera and you have the bread to spend .. Then yes it is worth the cost. If you have played other high end instruments then you may question ..
Compared to some basses Foderas retain their value pretty well in the used market.. Sure you are going to sell it for less then purchased but maybe not lose as much in the sale. I think that is what people mean when they make that statement.
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If you purchase a Fodera (assuming new or well-taken care of) you'll be receiving a well made, quality instrument put together by dedicated builders. Their customer support, from what I've heard from many people, is marvelous.
As I understand it, all their employees receive medical benefits and a retirement plan. That is excellent.
Do their instruments speak to you? Well...
As I understand it, all their employees receive medical benefits and a retirement plan. That is excellent.
Do their instruments speak to you? Well...
I got myself a Fodera also this year and this was something I always wanted to have. All I can say is that it worth every penny I've put in it and the one I got is an Elite model, so that's a lot of pennies to worth for. So for me the answer is Yes it does.
