Sibob Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Hi all, Well, it is with sadness, but much excitement (read on), that I put my 2015 Fodera Matt Garrison Standard up for sale......as if there's anything 'standard' about it. There may be some eye rolling surrounding this, however the reason is not due to unhappiness with the instrument, it's stunning and everything I could ask for in a bass! However, I am expecting my first child in April (that's the exciting bit) and I want to free some cash from this bass in order to start building some more substantial savings. Ultimately I feel lucky to have owned this, I visited the Fodera factory in New York during its construction with the Fodera family being so welcoming and lovely to us. It will forever be a benchmark, but at this point in my life, more important things are afoot. Onto the particulars: Body: Walnut body wings Alder Tone block Non-solid Madrone Burr Top Neck: Madagascar Kingwood Fingerboard 3-pc Hard Rock Maple Neck Mother-of-Pearl Dot Inlays 28-100 Nickel Strings Construction: Neck-Through Construction (same as Elite spec custom models) Angled headstock (same as custom models) 33" Scale 5 String Configuration (strung E-C, but low B tuning possible with change of nut) 17.5mm string spacing De-tuner Straplocks Fodera Hardcase Electronics: Fodera / Pope Custom 3-Band Preamp Fodera / Duncan Dual Coil Pickups Full product page is here: [url="http://fodera.com/matt-garrison-standard/"]http://fodera.com/ma...rison-standard/[/url] The Madrone top on mine is stunning, it has quilt, Birdseye, flame, you name it! The Kingwood (rosewood specie) fingerboard is dark with some subtle figuring. The three-piece maple neck is rock maple on the sides with a flamed maple centre piece. I'll also include a Klondyke bass strap and as mentioned, 2 sets of Fodera 28-100 strings The bass is in mint, as new, condition. It has been gigged, but looked after perfectly! Please feel free to ask questions, for specific photos etc. Cash (bank transfer) is king, I will likely replace this at some point after sale with something of lesser value, but I haven't decided what (if at all) that will be. However, try me on part-ex, you never know. Photo gallery (with difficult lighting): [url="http://postimg.org/gallery/2r2vmpvcu/"]http://postimg.org/gallery/2r2vmpvcu/[/url] I am located in Welwyn Garden City or High Wycombe, UK. Obviously seeing/trying the bass will likely be preferable for you, I'm sure we can sort something out. I will ship at your expense, we can discuss that, but would obviously prefer meetup/collection due to the worth of the instrument. Even if you're in France or Belgium for example, it would likely be cheaper/less stress to Eurostar to London for the day to collect. [b]SOLD[/b] Many thanks Sibob (dad to be) Also struck me that this is a wedge of cash, and those who don't know me might want to see my buying/selling feedback: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/2871-feedback-for-sibob/page__pid__2917130__st__30#entry2917130"]http://basschat.co.u...30#entry2917130[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Congratulations on expecting your first child A great shame about having to sell this... I fear my collection may head the same way when the time is right for me and Mrs C. GLWTS... Not that you'll need it with a keen price like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 What Rob said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I had to sell mine for financial reasons too but now things fixed and I'm on my way to my second Fodera. Wish the same to you. GLWTS and conratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Oh man, congratulations, and sad to see you sell this beauty. A true work of art. I've had a quick go on this and it's superbly playable and very attractive indeed. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 Thanks for the kind words guys. I should point out that I don't HAVE to sell (at this point anyway), there's no gun to my head from Mrs Sibob, far from it. I just feel it's the right thing for me to do at this moment! Many thanks Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) Hi Si, by comparing my situation I didn't mean you are forced to sell but probably I came out that way. I apologize for that. Anyway GLWTS Edited November 12, 2015 by michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 [quote name='michele' timestamp='1447335613' post='2906800'] Hi Si, by comparing my situation I didn't mean you are forced to sell but probably I came out that way. I apologize for that. Anyway GLWTS [/quote] No apology necessary . A windy Sunday bump Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippyfloop Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Congratulations & commiserations. A truly stunning work of art. Top of my wish list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 Cheers bud, someone will really enjoy this bass as I have! Rainy Tuesday bump Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cascanicoff Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Well, if you are not a pro, once the child is there you will not have so much time to play it anyway. So my experience Only congratulations. Such a special occasion will provide much -sleepless and enslaving - happiness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 (baby) bump Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Bump Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chardbass Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Congrats on the Dad-to-be bit and tbh when your baby arrives, any second thoughts or regrets about parting with the bass will be blown away. It's the BEST thing Anyway, you can't be a proper Dad with a 33" scale necked bass. It has to be 35" with 19mm spacing . I jest. GLWTS but even more good luck with the journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Sibob are you sure? It's only my opinion but this is sort of the only bass you need, a bit like bass utopia. Fatherhood is truly great but you might still need this bass in your life? Anyway if you don't someone will end up with an epic bass, it really does do it all. Glwts and glwtb (baby) 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Thanks for the kind words guys! Yeah I'm looking forward to being a dad for sure Cheers Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebass66 Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Shame mate! Amazing what the littles dudes do to us isn't it?! Even before they're here! 👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted December 26, 2015 Author Share Posted December 26, 2015 Boxing Day bump. As in main post, price is OVNO. Will consider px's, but most likely no more than £1000 Cheers Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Bump, potential trades of interest would be a 24 fret 5 string, MM Stingray (vintage preferable or single 'H' version), Peavey T-40....or hit me up with what you've got. No more than 2k in part-ex worth Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Bump Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Bump, potential trades of interest would be a 24 fret 5 string, MM Stingray (vintage preferable or single 'H' version), Peavey T-40....or hit me up with what you've got. No more than 2k in part-ex worth Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Bump Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) [i]Niiiice[/i]...have a bump Edited January 31, 2016 by TheGreek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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