Fodera Emperor Bolt-on 6st Custom 2019 Buckeye Burl Top Macassar Ebony FB & Pickup Cover 5.0kg "Near-Mint"
Description
Fodera Guitars is the pinnacle of high-end basses, loved by many big-name artists and a coveted brand for bassists. Founder Vinnie Fodera began making and adjusting guitars as a young teenager, and was headhunted by Spector founder Stuart Spector for his unique talent. He later collaborated with Ken Smith to launch the KenSmith brand, and in 1983, co-founded his own brand, Fodera Guitars, with bassist Joey Lauricella. As the butterfly motif logo on the head logo suggests, all model names are derived from butterflies, including Monarch, Emperor, Imperial, and many artist signature models.
This time we would like to introduce a rare 6-string version of the Emperor, which is extremely popular as Fodera's flagship model. Based on the Bolt-on model that focuses on sound, this luxurious custom order model uses MacArthur ebony for the fingerboard and PU cover on the finest buckeye burl top. If you order it now, it will cost well over 2 million yen, making it an extremely high-end base.
First of all, as for its luxurious specs, the top of the body uses Fodera's most popular buckeye burl, but its bewitching and exotic heather has different contrasting knots, making it different from other buckeyes. A wonderful material is used that makes it stand out even compared to the individual crowbar tops. The body back is made of carefully selected alder, which is a custom USA Fodera product and is difficult to obtain from other brands. It is made of high-quality Takamine grade material with high density. The neck has a strong 5P structure, and is laminated with high-quality maple that is thin but has a glare, and is laminated with Purple Heart (also known as bio-redwood), which is characterized by strong rigidity and beautiful color, and is designed with not only the sound but also the appearance in mind. . The fingerboard is made of MacArthur ebony, which is a rare and high-quality material, and the contrast varies depending on the location, so you can feel a high sense of style when matching it with the back eye burl. In addition, the pickup cover is also made of MacArthur ebony, making it a very luxurious spec. The headstock uses the same back eye burl as the body, and has a beautiful butterfly inlay made from Avalon, which symbolizes the Fodera brand. For other models, the neck joint is bolt-on, but when it comes to Fodera, there is almost no difference in price compared to set-neck or through-neck models, and the choice is simply based on the player's preference. By intentionally making it a bolt-on spec, even the high-end sound includes elements of traditional Vintage Fender with a sophisticated taste. The neck is also made thicker than usual to match the bolt-on. Pearloid dot marker on the side of the fingerboard, brass nut, 24F specification, truss rod cover with Fodera lettering engraved on it, Fodera original 19mm adjustable bridge on the bridge, custom-made part for the pickup cover with Brazilian rose like the body top, butterfly. Paddle pegs with the logo, black purfling at the wood joints, black back panel with Fodera lettering engraved, and all hardware are unified in black for a cool finish.
As for the sound, it boasts a wonderful individual sound that makes you feel that this is the best high-end bass Fodera.Even though it is a 6-string model, just a light slap reverberates through the entire body, and the sound comes from the neck with strong vibrations. I'm going to go through it. On the output side, Fodera's familiar and highly acclaimed AeroDualCoil pickup 2 is equipped with a custom preamp with 3-band EQ. The output can only be described as a monster sound. A thick low-mid with a violent vibration reminiscent of the earth's tremors, a gorgeous and hard tone and taste from a high-quality buck eye crowbar, a sense of harmonic overtones and a wide range unique to alder, and the sharpness and speed of rise created by the bolt-on specification. , the extended sustain, and the thickness of the line that is unique to the thick neck, making it perfect for all bass players. It is no exaggeration to say that the sound produced not only by carefully selected materials but also by Fodera's unique high-quality construction and high sense, is a unique and intense sound that completely overshadows other bass brands. Particularly in recent years, many bolt-on models have been produced, probably because of these wonderful individuals. This one is one of the best among the ones we have handled in the past, and it has a unique sound that not only has high-end quality and explosive power, but also the essence of Vintage Fender. Even when using effects such as intense drive or modulation, you will be able to enjoy the highest level of high-end sound without losing the sound effect at all. The controls include a stack-style master volume, master tone, PU balancer PAN, 3-band equalizer control for Bass, Middle, and Treble, as well as a coil tap, active-passive switch, and midrange switch, allowing for an extremely wide range of sound making. will do.
Finally, regarding the condition, although this is a product made in 2019 and 4 years ago, it is in excellent condition and does not show that at all. Even if I look around nervously, there are extremely thin scratches that I can't bear to call picking scratches, minute dents on the side of the body that I wouldn't even notice, and a small cloudy spot on the side of the joint screw. However, this is probably something that has been around since new, and depending on the angle, you may or may not be able to see it. In terms of playing, the neck condition is good, the truss rod has plenty of room, more than 9 frets remain, and there are no electrical problems. Overall, the condition is at the mint level, but since it is a young model, we have given it a conservative description of near mint. The accessories include a certificate with autographs from both Vinny Fodera and Joey Lauricella, a complete set including special tools (see image), and of course the original hard case.
Color natural wood grain
Manufacture year 2019
Optional items Custom made to order
Number of strings: 6 strings
pickup passive
Pickup configuration: 2 humbucker types
Number of frets: 24 frets
Weight 5.00kg
Body material Others
Fingerboard material ebony
Neck joint detachable bolt-on
Accessories: original hard case, certificate, special tools, complete set of accessories (see image)
This time we would like to introduce a rare 6-string version of the Emperor, which is extremely popular as Fodera's flagship model. Based on the Bolt-on model that focuses on sound, this luxurious custom order model uses MacArthur ebony for the fingerboard and PU cover on the finest buckeye burl top. If you order it now, it will cost well over 2 million yen, making it an extremely high-end base.
First of all, as for its luxurious specs, the top of the body uses Fodera's most popular buckeye burl, but its bewitching and exotic heather has different contrasting knots, making it different from other buckeyes. A wonderful material is used that makes it stand out even compared to the individual crowbar tops. The body back is made of carefully selected alder, which is a custom USA Fodera product and is difficult to obtain from other brands. It is made of high-quality Takamine grade material with high density. The neck has a strong 5P structure, and is laminated with high-quality maple that is thin but has a glare, and is laminated with Purple Heart (also known as bio-redwood), which is characterized by strong rigidity and beautiful color, and is designed with not only the sound but also the appearance in mind. . The fingerboard is made of MacArthur ebony, which is a rare and high-quality material, and the contrast varies depending on the location, so you can feel a high sense of style when matching it with the back eye burl. In addition, the pickup cover is also made of MacArthur ebony, making it a very luxurious spec. The headstock uses the same back eye burl as the body, and has a beautiful butterfly inlay made from Avalon, which symbolizes the Fodera brand. For other models, the neck joint is bolt-on, but when it comes to Fodera, there is almost no difference in price compared to set-neck or through-neck models, and the choice is simply based on the player's preference. By intentionally making it a bolt-on spec, even the high-end sound includes elements of traditional Vintage Fender with a sophisticated taste. The neck is also made thicker than usual to match the bolt-on. Pearloid dot marker on the side of the fingerboard, brass nut, 24F specification, truss rod cover with Fodera lettering engraved on it, Fodera original 19mm adjustable bridge on the bridge, custom-made part for the pickup cover with Brazilian rose like the body top, butterfly. Paddle pegs with the logo, black purfling at the wood joints, black back panel with Fodera lettering engraved, and all hardware are unified in black for a cool finish.
As for the sound, it boasts a wonderful individual sound that makes you feel that this is the best high-end bass Fodera.Even though it is a 6-string model, just a light slap reverberates through the entire body, and the sound comes from the neck with strong vibrations. I'm going to go through it. On the output side, Fodera's familiar and highly acclaimed AeroDualCoil pickup 2 is equipped with a custom preamp with 3-band EQ. The output can only be described as a monster sound. A thick low-mid with a violent vibration reminiscent of the earth's tremors, a gorgeous and hard tone and taste from a high-quality buck eye crowbar, a sense of harmonic overtones and a wide range unique to alder, and the sharpness and speed of rise created by the bolt-on specification. , the extended sustain, and the thickness of the line that is unique to the thick neck, making it perfect for all bass players. It is no exaggeration to say that the sound produced not only by carefully selected materials but also by Fodera's unique high-quality construction and high sense, is a unique and intense sound that completely overshadows other bass brands. Particularly in recent years, many bolt-on models have been produced, probably because of these wonderful individuals. This one is one of the best among the ones we have handled in the past, and it has a unique sound that not only has high-end quality and explosive power, but also the essence of Vintage Fender. Even when using effects such as intense drive or modulation, you will be able to enjoy the highest level of high-end sound without losing the sound effect at all. The controls include a stack-style master volume, master tone, PU balancer PAN, 3-band equalizer control for Bass, Middle, and Treble, as well as a coil tap, active-passive switch, and midrange switch, allowing for an extremely wide range of sound making. will do.
Finally, regarding the condition, although this is a product made in 2019 and 4 years ago, it is in excellent condition and does not show that at all. Even if I look around nervously, there are extremely thin scratches that I can't bear to call picking scratches, minute dents on the side of the body that I wouldn't even notice, and a small cloudy spot on the side of the joint screw. However, this is probably something that has been around since new, and depending on the angle, you may or may not be able to see it. In terms of playing, the neck condition is good, the truss rod has plenty of room, more than 9 frets remain, and there are no electrical problems. Overall, the condition is at the mint level, but since it is a young model, we have given it a conservative description of near mint. The accessories include a certificate with autographs from both Vinny Fodera and Joey Lauricella, a complete set including special tools (see image), and of course the original hard case.
Color natural wood grain
Manufacture year 2019
Optional items Custom made to order
Number of strings: 6 strings
pickup passive
Pickup configuration: 2 humbucker types
Number of frets: 24 frets
Weight 5.00kg
Body material Others
Fingerboard material ebony
Neck joint detachable bolt-on
Accessories: original hard case, certificate, special tools, complete set of accessories (see image)