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NBD: Fodera Emperor 5 Standard

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by soong, May 26, 2019.

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  1. May 26, 2019 #1
    soong

    soong

    May 10, 2007
    Sydney
    Picked this Emperor 5 Standard last week! The craftsmanship, playability and tone is mind blowing. The preamp is very natural and musical, and the coil tap gets a killer jazz bass sound. Demos to come.

    It's often said Foderas are overpriced and not worth it. Thats up to you to decide. I wonder how many people who say that have played one. The law of diminishing returns applies of course; but I can tell you this bass is amazing!

    All this being said, no bass is sacred to me. This bass will still get happily thrashed at pub gigs!

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  2. May 26, 2019 #2
    Reedt2000

    Reedt2000 Supporting Member

    Apr 26, 2017
    Central New Jersey
    Beautiful bass :drool:

    I just bought a Smith and I've been gigging it. I'm protective but I bought it to use.

    Congrats :thumbsup:
     
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  3. May 26, 2019 #3
    P. Aaron

    P. Aaron Supporting Member

    Sep 16, 2002
    Livin’ on a slab in Plano, TX
    Beautiful bass. Congrats.

    I would if I could.
     
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  4. May 26, 2019 #4
    Gigglingbuns

    Gigglingbuns

    Aug 26, 2017
    We saw it first on Insta, beautiful bass!
     
  5. May 26, 2019 #5
    soong

    soong

    May 10, 2007
    Sydney
    Oh you follow me? Thanks!!
     
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  6. May 26, 2019 #6
    soong

    soong

    May 10, 2007
    Sydney
    Congrats! Killer instruments!
     
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  7. May 26, 2019 #7
    Gigglingbuns

    Gigglingbuns

    Aug 26, 2017
    Yep that and on Youtube, your versatility and transcriptions inspire me man!
     
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  8. May 26, 2019 #8
    B-Mac

    B-Mac Happiness is a warm puppy and a great bass Gold Supporting Member

    Jan 7, 2017
    Lower Susquehanna Valley, Pennsylvania
    :drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:
     
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  9. May 26, 2019 #9
    soong

    soong

    May 10, 2007
    Sydney
    Hugely appreciated!
     
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  10. May 26, 2019 #10
    Dan_reeves

    Dan_reeves

    Jun 14, 2013
    The Great Plains
    Side note question: Are those DR Legends by chance? And if so, how do they sound?
     
  11. May 26, 2019 #11
    Dan_reeves

    Dan_reeves

    Jun 14, 2013
    The Great Plains
    Oh, and awesome bass btw! :)
     
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  12. May 26, 2019 #12
    kerrycares

    kerrycares Supporting Member

    Jan 17, 2006
    Michigan
    Beautiful bass, I’ve owned 6 of them back when you could get one for $2,500 - 3k.
    Enjoy.
     
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  13. May 26, 2019 #13
    skygzr

    skygzr

    Feb 23, 2015
    Southeast US
    Man that’s beautiful. Love the headstock schmetterling. Hope the gold hardware ages well.
     
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  14. May 26, 2019 #14
    PaulCISSA

    PaulCISSA Unsweetened, highly-caffeinated Gold Supporting Member

    Jul 10, 2014
    Northest New Jersey
    I was fortunate to find a beautiful Classic here from a local TB brother. It’s my first Fodera. They’re incredibly well made instruments with a unique character all their own. I get much joy from mine, hope you get the same satisfaction from yours. Congratulations!
     
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  15. May 26, 2019 #15
    soong

    soong

    May 10, 2007
    Sydney
    MTD steels :) Thanks!

    CHEAP!

    Thanks! and congrats to you too, playing a Fodera is definitely an experience.
     
  16. May 27, 2019 #16
    Kerem Koseoglu

    Kerem Koseoglu

    Aug 27, 2018
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Being a former Fodera Emperor Std 5 owner; I congratulate you for the purchase. A good decision if you need a wide variety of tones with Fodera quality.

    Here is my opinion on that: Is Fodera Worth The Money?
     
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  17. May 27, 2019 #17
    soong

    soong

    May 10, 2007
    Sydney
    Thanks! Yep I had a good read, nicely written. The discussion is a dead horse quite frankly, just play what you want and have fun...
     
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  18. May 27, 2019 #18
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    Enjoy the music above all else. I hope the bass really helps you enjoy the music you play.
     
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  19. May 27, 2019 #19
    interp

    interp

    Apr 14, 2005
    Garmisch, Germany
    Sweet bass! Until I bought my Marleaux Contra a Fodera was the finest bass I’d ever laid hands on. The Foderas are simply superb instruments. Congratulations.
     
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  20. May 27, 2019 #20
    nilorius

    nilorius Inactive

    Oct 27, 2016
    Riga - Latvia
    Have a good time !!!
     
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