Fodera Imperial 6 Fretless - Chestnut Burl Top - SOLD £5200

[mrbassman_de]

Fodera Imperial 6 Fretless Chestnut Top

This is a rare Fodera Fretless with an even rarer Chestnut Burl Top. Chestnut is not available anymore at Fodera. It looks like a mix of Buckeye Burl and 3D Flamed Maple, yet warm coloured and fading more towards amber than green.

The condition is absolutely flawless. Neck is straight, action super low, everything works as expected.

I owned two other Fodera Fretless' and they did not really kick me. This bass is different to them. It has a beautiful Mwah and provides a groundshaking huge low end on the B string. Never heard such a dominant and clear, deep B string on a bass before (and I heard a lot).

As a 6-string it is not played as much as others here, so I consider to part with it to fund a new - non-bass related - project...:-) ... If for any reason that project becomes obsolete before this bass sells I will most likely withdraw this offer.

The 36" scale might put off some players, but you won't believe how easy intonation becomes with that longer scale. Together with the tasty wooden lines it makes fretless playing a wonderful experience even for fretless amateurs - some talent assumed...

Specs:
Exceptional and very rare Chestnut Burl Top (not available anymore, was a 2.000 USD upgrade formerly)
Mahogany Body
Ebony Board, Fretless with 24 "lines" (factory original)
36 scale
Black Hardware
Buckeye Burl Ramp (Not original)
Seymour Duncan Dual Coils in Mahogany covers
Pope preamp
Weight: 5,0 kg

The original teardrop case is included and in good condition too. Strung with Fodera Nickels.

SOLD - pending payment

Pics here:
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Edited June 18, 2014 by mrbassman_de

[fclef4life]

Great bass Rainer! Good luck with the sale.

[mrbassman_de]

Thanks Denis :-)

The sound even tops the look ! I remember I have a nice record with this bass somewhere - will post it here as soon as I found it.

[mrbassman_de]

Bump

[mrbassman_de]

SOLD - pending payment

Edited June 18, 2014 by mrbassman_de