Hello, I am looking for a NYC Empire. Because of my favourite sound, the 70th Jazz bass Sound, I would like to buy a NYC only with theses these features: 4...
Purple heart will sound and feel allot like ebony.Do you like Ebony for slap tones.I prefer maple for a brighter crisper tone with a faster attack. ... From:...
well, i taped my practice today to go back and critique what im liking or not. i deleted the old chambers and put up this one from practice. i added some...
Hello bass dudes, I was wondering if anybody can put pictures of there fodera bass cases and gig bags. I want to purchase one but I never saw what they look...
What type of fingerboard is on that fretless Beezelite? The one that looks like Claro in your photo folder?. Is that base completely passive. And, is that an...
... <wilser_ramirez@y...> wrote: Actually, jatoba is very stable. Much more stable than ebony. As far as weight issues, a 1/4" fingerboard adds very little...
I agree that it is a very fine wood indeed, that's why I'm using it for a top and headstock of a bass I'm building. But fact is that it is a very porous wood,...
... <wilser_ramirez@y...> wrote: I understand your thoughts but it is nowhere near as porous as wenge, at least the pieces I've used haven't been. I've played...
I'm not Dave, but I do know from talking to him about his fretless that it has only the passive section of the Pope preamp in it, and that is indeed an Aero...
I may just be showing signs of age here,so just forgive me if this rubs you the wrong way. I have been reading posts in this group for the better part of 2 ...
Everywhere I look nowadays, I see another boutique builder ripping off the Emperor II single cutaway design. What gives? Have any of these builders asked...
These posts don't bother me at all. In fact, I think that- in part- one of the purposes of this forum should be to provide precisely the kind of information...
Yes but.....the Fender look alikes at least improve on certain aspects (Active electronics, 5 strings, graphite reinforced necks, Maple tops, etc...) the...
Hey folks, Thought I'd post a pic of my little 33" scale 4 string Emperor Elite. It is in the "Bejahu" folder. This bass started out its life in 1986 as one...
Hi sopranze- I was thinking about that very same thing the other day. Ken Lawarence-R bass-Benevente-Nordstrand etc... Ken lawarence was very quick to...
Unbelievable. NO similarities? I know this is the Fodera Forum, but for crying out loud, that Benevente is a DEAD ringer for the Emperor II that is on...
... Hey,What's up! My board is Kingwood and the bass is completely passive.I have learned over the years that if you really know what your looking for you can...
Hey I want to apologies about certain questions I asked, somebody today pointed it out to me. Ok bravo you may know more than others I'm just a rookie in the...
I dont think anyone here was picking on "those other builders".We merely made an observation about them all copying Vinnie's bass designs. ... From: shaft87b ...
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