molan Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 (edited) NOW SOLD I’ve realised that, despite its outstanding beauty, I’m really not playing this amazing bass anywhere near enough to keep it. It deserves to be cherished and played regularly! It is in immaculate condition as far as I can see and comes with the, upgraded, USA custom teardrop case (much higher quality than the standard versions). Not sure exactly where Fodera prices stand these days but, with this spec and the highly figured top, I’d imagine it would be pushing £10K new. Here’s the full description from Fodera: This Monarch 4 Deluxe was build for one of our international dealers and features the same tone wood and pickup combination as our Victor Wooten Classic: A Mahogany body, Indian Rosewood fingerboard, and EMG P/J’s. This bass delivers a rich, articulate tone with deep, warm lows, clear, bell-like highs, and an overall modern vibe. This bass also features a dark Buckeye Burl top with lost of dark, intricate figure, as well as tulip inlays at the 12th and 24th frets! Specs for the Buckeye Burl Monarch 4 Deluxe: Body Woods • Monarch • Mahogany Body • No Tone Block • Buckeye Burl Top (Solid) Neck Woods • Indian Rosewood Fingerboard • 3-pc. Hard Rock Maple • Mother-of-Pearl Dot Inlays w/ Tulips on 12th and 24th frets Construction Specs • Birth Date - October 2014 • Dovetail Construction • 34" Scale Length • 4 String Configuration (19.0mm Spacing) • 24 Frets (Large) Electronics Options • Fodera / Pope Custom 3-Band Preamp • EMG P / J Pickups • Monarch Control Layout Will come set up with a brand new pack of Fodera strings. Any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask! Edited January 14, 2023 by molan Sold 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 @hiram.k.hackenbacker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 That’s lovely Barrie… 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Just now, bassfan said: @hiram.k.hackenbacker Yeah, I know mate. Already had a chat with Barrie before it was listed. Lovely bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 20 minutes ago, bassfan said: That’s lovely Barrie… 😍 Having played, and owned, a few Foderas through the store, I think this is the prettiest top I’ve ever had. It hangs on the wall right next to where I work every day and every time I look at it, I smile. However, it just seems a shame that it’s not being used enough when I’m sure there’s someone out there that would play it regularly 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 The buckeye top may see itself as star of the show but that rosewood board has to take a bow for best supporting role. Absolutely gorgeous throughout - I’d love to play this. Alas, shorties only for me now. Just for fun… what’s the nut width and string spacing on this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 1 minute ago, three said: The buckeye top may see itself as star of the show but that rosewood board has to take a bow for best supporting role. Absolutely gorgeous throughout - I’d love to play this. Alas, shorties only for me now. Just for fun… what’s the nut width and string spacing on this? 19mm string spacing, but can be adjusted obvs. I would imagine the nut width would be standard Monarch size. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippyfloop Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 The holy grail of 4 string basses 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 8 hours ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: 19mm string spacing, but can be adjusted obvs. I would imagine the nut width would be standard Monarch size. Yes, it’s that ‘in between’ size of around 1.625”. I can’t get my tape measure to get an exact figure but it’s somewhere between a classic thin J nut and a chunkier P. As a J player in the main, I’ve never noticed it being particularly wider when playing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 Received a couple of offers on this already but not quite reaching a price at which I want to sell. Feel free to hit me up with a price offer for a quick sale though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 14 hours ago, three said: The buckeye top may see itself as star of the show but that rosewood board has to take a bow for best supporting role. Absolutely gorgeous throughout - I’d love to play this. Alas, shorties only for me now. Just for fun… what’s the nut width and string spacing on this? The nut width on mine is 40.3mm. One would presume it would be very close to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 1 minute ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: The nut width on mine is 40.3mm. One would presume it would be very close to that. Sounds about right, 1.6”. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 A few questions from outside of UK. I have a multi-currency bank account. It’s currently set up to accept € & $, as well as £, but I can usually add other major currencies as well. Happy to ship internationally at buyer’s cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 ON HOLD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxlo Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 hi the bass is stil available? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share Posted January 14, 2023 On 13/01/2023 at 10:35, Maxlo said: hi the bass is stil available? thanks Payment cleared today so it’s heading to Hong Kong next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MungoBass Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 On 06/01/2023 at 00:20, molan said: It hangs on the wall right next to where I work every day and every time I look at it, I smile. How can you possibly work when this beauty is right next to you!!! 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_geezer Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 So whats going to be her replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 27 minutes ago, joe_geezer said: So whats going to be her replacement? Sitting next to it is are 2 Ritter Cora’s, an NYC Sadowsky and a pair of early 60’s Fender Js so there’s some choice already available. Another Ritter is calling out to me though. . . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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