Fodera Imperial Elite, NAMM 2017 Display - Redwood Burl

Ultimate Fodera
When Fodera displayed this one-of-a-kind Imperial Elite 5-string bass at Winter NAMM 2017 to show off some of the great things they can do without design restrictions, Sweetwater's bass gurus were blown away. Playability is off-the-charts. The 5-piece red oak neck with wenge stringers topped with Macassar ebony plays effortlessly. Whether you're rocking a marathon set onstage or sitting in a recording session for five hours, the ribbon-striped mahogany body, topped with gloriously figured redwood burl, feels just right. This axe is a tone demon. Its Fodera/Pope Standard 4-band preamp and Seymour Duncan dual-coil pickups deliver perfectly fat and punchy bass tone — from shiny modern cleans to classic vintage growl. If you have the budget for an ultra-high-end bass, the Fodera Imperial Elite NAMM 2017 is the ticket.















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A supreme expression of the luthier's art
Fodera was established in 1983 by custom luthier Vinny Fodera and pro bassist Joey Lauricella. With their custom models played by bass gods such as Victor Wooten, Anthony Jackson, and Oteil Burbridge, Fodera enjoys a reputation as the Ferrari of boutique basses. This Imperial Elite's headstock is signed by both Vinny and Joey — which marks this instrument as something very special. For bass, this is as good as it gets. Just add chops.




Fodera Imperial Elite NAMM 2017 5-string Bass Features:

Ultra-custom bass, headstock signed by both Vinny Fodera and Joey Lauricello
Custom NAMM 2017 plaque inlay
34" scale length, neck-through design, standard Fodera neck profile
Ribbon-striped mahogany body with redwood-burl top
Ash tone block, 19mm string spacing
5-piece red oak neck with wenge stringers, Macassar ebony fingerboard
Acrylic satin finish, matching headcap
Fodera custom bridge, Gotoh tuners, black hardware
Fodera/Pope Standard 4-band preamp
Seymour Duncan dual-coil pickups
'70s pickup spacing (with bridge pickup closer to bridge)
Matching wood pickup covers, no pickguard
Comfortable, fast low action
Fodera stainless steel strings: 45-65-85-105-125





Additional Media
Bass Guitar Buying Guide


Tech Specs



Body Shape
Imperial Elite


Left-/Right-handed
Right-handed


Number of Strings
5


Color
Natural


Body Material
Mahogany with Ash tone block and Redwood Burl top


Body Finish
Acrylic Satin


Neck Material
5-piece Red Oak with Wenge stringers


Radius
Compound


Nut Width
1.843"


Nut Material
Brass


Fingerboard Material
Ebony Macassar


Number of Frets
24


Scale Length
34"


Bridge/Tailpiece
Fodera Custom bridge with 19mm spacing


Tuners
Gotoh


Neck Pickup
Duncan Dual-coil pickup, matching wood cover


Bridge Pickup
Duncan Dual-coil pickup, matching wood cover


Controls
1 x Master volume/Tone (stacked), 1 x pan control, 3-band EQ, active/passive switch, coil tap switch, mid range switch


Strings
Fodera .045, .065, .085, .105, .125


Case Included
Custom XL Hardshell case


Manufacturer Part Number
Imperial Elite, Prod 6781




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