So I bought a Fodera...

[Dingus]

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1393936019' post='2385953']
Very true that... Taste is obvioiusly subjective but quality is undeniable.

I can appreciate the craftsmanship that's gone in to a bass regardless of it's resemblence to an ironing board...
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Maybe Anthony wanted a bass that would indeed double as an ironing board . If he is on tour and wants his shirts to look nice, it could be a very handy way to kill two birds with one stone!

[Dingus]

Funnily enough, the Fodera basses that I personally find most appealing are the more plain ones , with less ostentatiously figured woods , like Richard Bona's bass with the Olive Ash top.

[Beer of the Bass]

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1393935644' post='2385947']
It just goes to show you how tastes can differer, because I think that AJ Presentation model is absolutely beautiful, and have done right from the first moment I saw it. I like the way that essentially it is styled like an acoustic guitar, albeit a very big one. The new hollow body Fodera is even more exquisite.
[/quote]

Yes, this is what I thought about it. If you consider it from an acoustic instrument aesthetic and forget what electric basses are "supposed" to look like, it's an attractive instrument. I would expect it to be a joy to play with that level of attention to detail as well.

[Roland Rock]

I used to think that the AJ was ugly as sin, but have gradually come to appreciate it. It doesn't try to be elegant or stylish, just the best instrument it can be, and that in itself is attractive. If only it didn't have gold hardware I'd have two :-D

[UglyDog]

I'm sure Fodera would be only too happy to build you a dayglo orange AJ with lime green hardware if that's what you wanted

[karlfer]

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1393922494' post='2385746']
Glorious bass JBF. Being just a midges dick behind Mr. Magoo I failed to spot the dinks on this wondrous machine.
Basswood? Fender Japan use it rather a lot and there are few complaints about them
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Evidence m'lud, of Japan using Basswood! Not up there with a Fodera, but many would happily use one, especially with a decent (subjective ) amp.
[url="http://www.theguitaremporium.com/Fender-Japan-PB62-FJ-PB62.htm"]Fender® Japan PB62[/url]

[EMG456]

[quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1393882333' post='2385515']
. I am just not a fan of P pickups in general. Just being honest.
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Maybe over time, seduced by the dulcet tones of the EMG/ Fodera combo, you will start to enjoy the old split pickup and a whole new world of prospective bass purchases will be opened up to you!

Whatever happens enjoy your new bass- it looks great!

Cheers

Ed

[JazzBassfreak]

Unfortunately for you lot I've done something unspeakable! Can anyone spot it?

[Billy Apple]

You've put Rotosound strings on it?

[Myke]

You swapped out the J pickup.

[JazzBassfreak]

[quote name='Myke' timestamp='1394318387' post='2390334']
You swapped out the J pickup.
[/quote]

Yup! Problem? Sounds awesome. Love the non solder EMG pickups

[JazzBassfreak]

Vic did the same to one of his I think

[Myke]

[quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1394318583' post='2390339']
Vic did the same to one of his I think
[/quote]

Don't lie that's a picture of your bass taken at a different angle

[quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1394318506' post='2390337']
Yup! Problem? Sounds awesome. Love the non solder EMG pickups
[/quote]

I didn't realise they sounded different tbh. Thinking about it, I can see why they do.

Edited March 8, 2014 by Myke

[JazzBassfreak]

[quote name='Myke' timestamp='1394318754' post='2390342']


Don't lie that's a picture of your bass taken at a different angle
[/quote]

Erm I know? I'm just saying I think he did the same

[JazzBassfreak]

See.

[JazzBassfreak]

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1394318181' post='2390330']
You've put Rotosound strings on it?
[/quote]

Nope, wouldn't go near rotosounds. Theyr D'addario's..

[Myke]

[quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1394318824' post='2390343']
Erm I know? I'm just saying I think he did the same
[/quote]

Oh damn, I was making a joke (albeit a rubbishy one), I didn't realise it really was! Doh!

[JazzBassfreak]

[quote name='Myke' timestamp='1394319894' post='2390361']


Oh damn, I was making a joke (albeit a rubbishy one), I didn't realise it really was! Doh!
[/quote]

I think he uses the JVX pickups, don't know what model EMGs come on the YYS's anyone know?