Fodera Victor Wooten '83 Monarch Classic.

[flippyfloop]

I love this bass and it's by far the best bass I've ever owned or played.
Due to financial peril at present I may have to sell it
Just wanna see if there is any interest at present.
It's a Fodera Victor Wooten '83 Monarch Classic 4 string, Mahogany body / Burl top, Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, EMG's and Mike Pope pre. Made in 2005.
The neck and condition is superb. Was like new when I bought it two years ago and has been very well looked after.
There are a few knots of wood on the burl top that have been filled and are noticable on close inspection. I would like to get these redone at some point. It's a minor thing but on a bass as perfect as this, I kind'a wanted to get them sorted.
I cannot stress how amazing this bass plays and sounds. I'm not a rich person and had to go all out to buy it. I'm sure I'll regret selling it and everybody I know is advising me against selling it. They get more expensive every year so a great investment.

£4,100. ( Was £4,300 )

I think this is a very fair price for a Fodera. Bassgear.co.uk have a pre-owned for £6,999 !

I'm firm on the price as I cannot justify letting this go for less.

PM me if you are interested.

Cheers.






The offending filled bit ! My flash has made this look a hundred times worst than in the flesh. But at least it's not being hidden, for sure !

Edited April 26, 2011 by flippyfloop

[bubinga5]

at this sort of price point you really do need to show the bass..

Edited September 5, 2010 by bubinga5

[flippyfloop]

[quote name='bubinga5' post='946225' date='Sep 5 2010, 03:11 PM']at this sort of price point you really do need to show the bass..[/quote]
......nothing wrong with a bit of fourplay

[visog]

>There are a few knots of wood on the burl top that have been filed and are noticable on close inspection.

What on earth do you mean?

(This bass would have been flawless leaving the makers.)

Also, does it have ramp by any chance?

Visog

[flippyfloop]

I know what you mean. I was shocked to see the fills. Every luthier that I've spoken to has informed me that it's nigh on impossible to find a piece of this burl without holes.
Like I said, it does distract from a perfect bass, hence the price.
No ramp at present although I'm waiting for one to be built. Will include it of course.

Edited September 5, 2010 by flippyfloop

[Hutton]

Honestly, what is the point of posting here with a 'feeler' for a bass of this type and price without any pics. Are you just messing about?

[waynepunkdude]

[quote name='Hutton' post='946266' date='Sep 5 2010, 03:40 PM']Honestly, what is the point of posting here with a 'feeler' for a bass of this type and price without any pics. Are you just messing about?[/quote]



If you don't like then don't buy it there is no need to be rude.

[stingrayPete1977]

[quote name='Hutton' post='946266' date='Sep 5 2010, 03:40 PM']Honestly, what is the point of posting here with a 'feeler' for a bass of this type and price without any pics. Are you just messing about?[/quote]
I agree that I would like to see pics but only to be nosey and anyone seriously interested in gear of this price level only need a nod that its available its never going to be done via paypal on this site like a £150 squier.So +1 no need to be rude!

[flippyfloop]

I'll try and get some pic's up later today. Relax everybody ;-)

[Clarky]

Best if you let people know whether you mean filed or filled ( re-read OP) as it obviously means two different things!

[flippyfloop]

Thanks for the heads up Clarky. Post edited ' filled '

[JMT3781]

[quote name='Hutton' post='946266' date='Sep 5 2010, 03:40 PM']Honestly, what is the point of posting here with a 'feeler' for a bass of this type and price without any pics. Are you just messing about?[/quote]

Are you the for sale post police today

[flippyfloop]

Please note that this is very much a feeler still. I've just put a new set of DR High Beams, cleaned the fingerboard and bass. Feels and sounds amazing. I will only sell as a last resort to my financial peril. I love this bass...

[flippyfloop]

I'll post some better photo's soon. Rushed these a bit.

[molan]

These are just amazing basses

I'm really surprised by those flaws in the finish - has it always been like this or have you noticed deterioration over time?

Is this a regular Monarch with an upgraded top or a Victor Wooten Signature?


Also - just for reference, a 'pre-owned' Fodera is a very different beast from any other manufacturer's previously played stock.

They remove every single piece of hardware & all the electronics, they then totally go over the surface finish to ensure it's absolutely immaculate & fit brand new hardware and the very latest version of their electronics & pickups.

I've seen two of these 'pre-owned' basses and they look like a brand new bass without the slightest mark anywhere on the body - usual Fodera level of craftsmanship of course!

Doesn't detract from yours (and it seems a fair price to me) but it does show why their 'pre-owned' basses are relatively high priced. Ones I've seen in the US seem to sell for maybe 15% - 20% less than a brand new one, mostly because they are indistinguishable from new but also because a new one carries a 24 month build time.

Edited September 5, 2010 by molan

[Rayman]

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='946269' date='Sep 5 2010, 03:44 PM']If you don't like then don't buy it there is no need to be rude.[/quote]

Well said that man.

[sockdeluxe_mikey]

I'm sure Andre will not mind me chipping in, but I've seen this particular bass in person and it really does look as a good as in the pictures - no joke.l It just looks unspeakably lush (down to that incredible neck joint!) and I genuinely only noticed the filled in knots when he pointed them out to me, and even then they just seemed to look part of the finish. I really wouldn't have noticed otherwise.


Mike

[merello]

:wub:

[Hutton]

[quote name='Rayman' post='946547' date='Sep 5 2010, 07:15 PM']Well said that man.[/quote]

Just a post to offer apologies for my earlier nonsense. I got what I deserved and regret my post. All the best with the sale!

[molan]

[quote name='Hutton' post='946617' date='Sep 5 2010, 08:13 PM']Just a post to offer apologies for my earlier nonsense. I got what I deserved and regret my post. All the best with the sale![/quote]

Good man - we all say stuff at times that either came out the wrong way or was just on the spur of the moment.

However, not many of us say sorry afterwards. . .

[munkonthehill]

[quote name='Hutton' post='946617' date='Sep 5 2010, 08:13 PM']Just a post to offer apologies for my earlier nonsense. I got what I deserved and regret my post. All the best with the sale![/quote]

Bravo, well said.

[stingrayPete1977]

[quote name='Hutton' post='946617' date='Sep 5 2010, 08:13 PM']Just a post to offer apologies for my earlier nonsense. I got what I deserved and regret my post. All the best with the sale![/quote]

And again,You will have to buy it now to show you really are sorry!

[wombatboter]

Despite all the basses I have had I still want to have this kind of Fodera (and it has the perfect finish, I love buckeye burl). I used to have a Fodera Monarch but only bass/treble boost/cut and I missed the mid-tones a bit.
But this one has it all..
All those thoughts like "you only live once", etc. rush through my head again :-)

[Rayman]

[quote name='Hutton' post='946617' date='Sep 5 2010, 08:13 PM']Just a post to offer apologies for my earlier nonsense. I got what I deserved and regret my post. All the best with the sale![/quote]

Fair play to you.

Bump for a super stunning bass.

[wesfinn]

Im making a ramp for Andre at the moment for this. The bass is absoltely stunning and this is a great price. The 'offending areas' of the finish really arent that noticable to the naked eye and it doesn't detract from the quality of the bass at all.