Fodera

[gcbake]

I wish they would do some sort of income-based sliding scale for their instruments...Ironically, the poorest professionals have some of the most expensive tools.

 

[Heiwa]

Ironically, the poorest professionals have some of the most expensive tools.

Most bassists playing a Fodera have only one pair of shoes

 

[abarson]

...Ironically, the poorest professionals have some of the most expensive tools.

Huh?

 

[Katoosie]

Trade up.
Save.
Sell off gear.
Buy a used one.

It's doable!

 

[gln1955]

Nobody needs a Fodera.

 

[micguy]

I wish they would do some sort of income-based sliding scale for their instruments...Ironically, the poorest professionals have some of the most expensive tools.

They do. Anthony Jackson has to pay $30K, you can buy a cheap one if you want.

 

[Killing Floor]

I think the NFL should establish a sliding scale so when teams play my Falcons they don’t try as hard.

 

[FRoss6788]

Scrimp and save.

Work extra jobs, overtime, whatever.

Why should Vinnie and his craftsmen take a hit because someone does not want to do what it takes to acquire one of their instruments.

 

[FRoss6788]

...or hit the woodshed and become a trailblazing new bass phenom that every manufacturer wants playing their bass...

 

[krfoss]

I wanted an MTD so I sold a Ric and a ton of pedals then threw all the rest of my music budget at it. Finally got one and its basically one of two basses I have (MTD and a Fender P).

Sell everything other bass/ guitar/ uke/ castanets and save up, then spend weeks/ months looking for a deal on a used one. If the Fedora is your holy grail tone, sell everything so it is your everything.

 

[EdwardofHuncote]

What do you play now? What will a Fodera (or whatever) do that it can't?
I'm not saying don't bother; just prioritize. I did. It took me 14 months of folding up $100 bills after gigs just to put up the deposit for my Custom Alembic. It took another 23 months and 3 weeks to build and deliver. I don't regret a nickel spent or a minute waited.

But just so you know, I still sounded like me playing it. And 7 years later... I still do.

 

[Bonafide]

 

[Gizmot]

I have nothing whatsoever against Fodera but owning one isn’t a prerequisite for making music or sounding good. It’s just like saying that you have to drive a Mercedes, wear a Rolex and have a closet full of Armani suits. It’s a lifestyle choice.

Every time I look through the classifieds I see quite a few of them for sale, so finding one is easy.

 

[Tim Skaggs]

I wish they would do some sort of income-based sliding scale for their instruments

I believe Fodera is a for-profit company, so if they built an instrument based on a scale of incomes, the instrument built for those with a low income would likely have a very low cost basis. That means it would probably be built with lower cost materials and low labor cost. In other words, a Fodera built for someone with what is considered to be a low income would likely be the quality equivalent of other low cost instruments.

If you are wishing for Fodera to offer one of their top quality instruments at the price of a Harley Benton or a Squier, you are likely in for a disappointment. Fodera might contribute to charitable organizations, but those donated dollars will undoubtedly come from the profits realized by sale of their high quality instruments at existing prices.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

I wish they would do some sort of income-based sliding scale for their instruments...Ironically, the poorest professionals have some of the most expensive tools.

Possibly. More than likely however most do more with less. Like already posted, prioritize where you income is going and eliminate things you would be happy to do without if you could get your hands on a Fedora.

Ya know, one day I realized that I was spending almost $3,000 year for cable to watch 2 programs a week on TV, neither of which were that good. Another place I cut is fast food. No more coffee at the local SixBucks coffee chain. I brown bag, and found out I can make bar food with the best of them. Paying off my 10 year old car saves another $2,400 a year.

The point is, now that I can afford a Fedora I’ve found I’m pretty happy with my PB and a decent rig to play it through, not to mention a rising bank account balance.

 

[Kevin Hailey]

Fodera does have an artist relations program that will offer a substantial discount on one of their instruments. You gotta make the grade though!

 

[db59]

I think the NFL should establish a sliding scale so when teams play my Falcons they don’t try as hard.

Don't worry McKay and Blank are on it

 

[cxcxcx]

Weird. There’s never been a “why do Foderas cost so much” thread on this forum, ever. I think this one is the first!

 

[BassKees]

- Don't marry
- Don't have children
- Stay with your parents

 

[beatdatthang]

I hear Ali Express is in the Fodera business. You can get a yin/yang custom for like $350 or something like that. From 10 feet away, you probably can’t tell the difference.