Fodera Emperor 5 Standard Special - Limited Run, Spalted Maple

Special Emperor 5 with Upgraded Tonewoods
It's easy to imagine that this limited-run Fodera Emperor 5 Standard Special 5-string bass came out of Fodera's custom shop, and in a manner of speaking, it did. That's because Fodera's top luthiers build all their instruments selecting the same top quality tonewoods as they use for custom models. In this case, that's an enchanting spalted maple top on an ash body, along with a quartersawn hard rock maple neck topped with bird's-eye maple - a stunning combination for both looks and tone. Top it off with Fodera's dual-coil pickups and their go-to 3-band preamp, and you've got all the tone you could ask for in a bass that plays like it was made just for you.





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Fodera Emperor 5 Standard Special 5-string Bass at a Glance:

Upgraded tonewoods make this a truly special 5-string Fodera
In-house dual-coil pickups meet Fodora/Pope electronics
Built in Brooklyn, New York, by Fodera's top-notch luthiers

Upgraded tonewoods make this a truly special 5-string Fodera
The reason Fodera can afford to make their Standard Series instruments for a relatively low price is that they only offer a few models, limiting options and cost. Once in a while, the luthiers cut loose and decide to make a run of special basses like this Emperor 5 Standard Special, and the results are among the finest instruments in Sweetwater's Guitar Gallery. This Emperor 5 Standard Special trades the flame maple top for one made of spalted maple, a naturally clear tonewood that looks astonishing. At the same time, they've outfitted it with a bird's-eye maple fingerboard, balancing astonishing aesthetics with an extra dose of harmonic complexity. Together, these tonewoods deliver a look and feel that's second to none.
In-house dual-coil pickups meet Fodora/Pope electronics
Forget about outboard EQs or studio magic - when you're rocking an Emperor 5 Standard Special, the magic happens in the bass. That's because the Emperor 5 Standard Special features Fodera's acclaimed dual-coil pickups and a Fodera/Pope Standard Preamp with 3-band EQ. Together, these elements let you craft an absolutely massive range of bass tone, from deep and round R&B tones to bright and popping slap bass punch. What's particularly cool about this combination is how clean and clear the tone is, so no matter how dramatically you tweak your tone, you don't have to worry about noise.
Built in Brooklyn, New York, by Fodera's top-notch luthiers
When you're a small instrument company like Fodera, you don't have a custom shop for high-end orders and a main production shop for standard models - you simply have a shop, and the same guys crafting the made-to-order instruments make the production models, like the Emperor 5 Standard Special. In fact, each Emperor 5 Standard Special is handcrafted with the same materials used for custom orders by the same people who make them, and if you wanted to order a custom model with these exact specifications, you'd get the exact same bass. Pretty cool, right? That gives you well over three decades of master craftsmanship behind literally every instrument that leaves the shop, and you'll feel it in every note you play.
Fodera Emperor 5 Standard Special 5-string Bass Features:

A breathtaking, handcrafted 5-string bass guitar with active electronics
Built by top luthiers using the same materials found in Fodera's custom models
Medium-weight ash body topped with spalted maple looks and sound superb
1-piece, quartersawn hard rock maple neck sports a gorgeous bird's-eye maple fingerboard
Fodera dual-coil pickups and Fodera/Pope 3-band preamp provide endless tone

Treat yourself to exquisite sound and astonishing looks with a Fodera Emperor 5 Standard Special bass!


Tech Specs



Body Shape
Emperor II


Left-/Right-handed
Right-handed


Number of Strings
5


Color
Natural


Body Material
Alder body with Spalted Maple top, Ash tone block


Body Finish
Acrylic Lacquer


Neck Material
3-piece Maple


Nut Width
1.843"


Nut Material
Brass


Fingerboard Material
Pau Ferro


Fingerboard Inlay
Mother-of-Pearl dots


Number of Frets
24


Scale Length
34"


Bridge/Tailpiece
Fodera black custom bridge with 19mm spacing


Tuners
Gotoh tuners


Neck Pickup
Fodera Dual Coil


Bridge Pickup
Fodera Dual Coil


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


Strings
45125 Stainless steel


Case Included
Hardshell case


Manufacturer Part Number
EII5 Select/Spalted Maple




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