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SOLD: Fodera NYC Empire 5 string, Black, big price drop
£1490

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£1199 for straight sale- Limited time!

For sale, a fantastic [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]Fodera NYC Empire, made in 2006 (I believe). I can't imagine that it would be possible to get any other Fodera for a price this low! Comes with black hard case and free insured shipping within UK. Happy to ship to EU if buyer pays difference in shipping. Would much prefer a sale, but could consider a trade if cash coming my way...[/color][/font]

[font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]The body is alder, painted black, with transparent clear pick guard, a three piece maple neck with angled matching headstock (like customs ones), rosewood fingerboard, Seymour Duncan single coils in 60s position, 2 band Pope preamp with pasive tone, 35" scale, 4.4kg fully equipped with Fodera hardware and black hard case.[/color][/font]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The bass sounds and plays very good, and the preamp works very well in this bass. Sound like a fine classic jazz bass in passive, very fat if you want in active mode, and plays like a custom Fodera. The frets don't have noticeable wear, the truss rod works fine, and it can be adjusted with very low action.[/font][/color]

[font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]The neck on this bass is incredible, the best 5 I've ever played. The bolt on joint is solid as a rock and provides an incredible amount of sustain with no dead or even slightly weak spots that I can find anywhere on the neck![/color][/font]

[font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]​There are many signs of use: as is the case with fantastic basses that play well. There's buckle rash on the rear of the bass, a couple of small chips and dings to the finish, light marks to the front of the bass, but the front is in good condition. There is some signs of fret wear, but not even close to needing any attention. The neck is in fantastic condition with only a couple of very small marks/dings that do not affect playability at all. The tip of the headstock has a couple of chips.[/color][/font]

[font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]​Overall this is an incredibly playable bass with a great low B, some mojo, and lots of superb tone at a fantastic price. Just shout if you need any more photo's etc...[/color][/font]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Photos:[/font][/color]
http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/musashimonkey/library/Fodera%20NYC

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Hi fingerz
String spacing is approximately 19mm, it's an adjustable high mass Fodera bridge so can go from 18-20mm I believe. The string spacing at the nut is approximately 9.75mm. I will try and get some sound clips recorded later today.
Thanks for your interest.

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Thanks for the info. Neck radius is something only a professional could measure I think, how you describe it makes perfect sense to me though! Nice one, thanks for getting back to me, I can PM you an email address if it's easier for sound samples. No rush, busy all day will get back to you soon.

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Thanks Jordi. :)

I've got a hasty and rough sound sample down, if anyone is interested then PM me your email and I'll send it over...

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Some interesting trade offers, keep them coming... Black Friday: £1399 for a straight sale!
For trade offers I need at least £600 coming my way I'm afraid.

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I had a Fodera MG5 with a very similar neck (just the addition of stringers and through body obviously). The neck on this bass looks every bit as well constructed - a thing of real beauty. The neck is worth the asking price alone - then there's the circuit and pickups and bridge etc. I'd seriously consider parting this out - can't believe it's still here (incidentally I was joking about parting out!)

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Thanks for the kind comments guys. Yep a real bargain here for parts alone! I'm having second thoughts, if I didn't need the money I really wouldn't be considering selling this.

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Bump for a very nice guy with an amazing instrument(too bad I can't send you money from Athens ;) )
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There is way if you want....
Cheers

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Last price drop: £1199...! Pre-Christmas straight sale offer with free UK shipping. (Ask for EU shipping quote).

I've got lots of interesting trade offers, but do need some cash coming my way on trades. Thanks to everyone. All PM's replied.

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Absolutely unbelievable price (IMO) - I'm selling a US Spector Shorty on here and thought that it was the best value bass on the site. I have to admit though, it won't be until this sells. I'm genuinely stunned that this is still here

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Thanks three, I appreciate your kind words. Definitely an incredible bargain here for someone! Your US Spector Shorty (which is amazing) may well soon become the best value bass on the site...

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