Fodera 40th Anniversary Emperor 4 Deluxe Electric Bass Japanese Maple Top

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Fodera 40th Anniversary Emperor 4 Deluxe Electric Bass Japanese Maple Top E45420D

Name: Fodera 40th Anniversary Emperor 4 Deluxe Electric Bass
Brand: Fodera
SKU: L99270000001000
Price: 9300.00 USD
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Overview

Celebrate four decades of superb American luthiery and design with a truly special anniversary bass.

Celebrate four decades of Fodera's bass building mastery with the 40th Anniversary Emperor 4 Deluxe electric bass. Since the early 1980's, Fodera has handcrafted premium basses renowned for unparalleled tone, playability and aesthetics. This limited-edition 40th Anniversary model honors that legacy with a striking maple top, custom Fodera/Duncan pickups and elegant appointments. Plug in and experience the punch, growl and singing sustain that have made Fodera basses iconic.

Maple Top Resonates with Distinctive Warmth

The Emperor 4 Deluxe's Japanese maple top gives it a stunning look and resonant voice. Maple provides balanced warmth and brightness, enriching the solid ash body's natural sustain and punch. Together, these premium tonewoods generate the full, articulate sound Fodera basses are known for.

Custom Pickups Deliver Iconic Fodera Tone

Fodera worked with Seymour Duncan to design the dual-coil pickups in the Emperor 4 Deluxe. These custom pickups capture Fodera's signature blend of growl, clarity and singing sustain. The bridge pickup delivers a punchy attack with rich low end. The neck pickup produces a warm, rounded tone perfect for melodic basslines and chording. Blend the pickups for the versatile sound heard on famous Fodera basses.

Hand-Selected Components Honor Fodera's Craft

Fodera hand-selects only the finest components to complement their impeccable woodworking. The Emperor 4 Deluxe features a Gotoh bridge, Gotoh tuners, brass nut and ebony fingerboard. Its hard rock maple neck has a comfortable standard profile and dovetail joint for rock-solid stability. Black hardware and holly dot inlays complete the stylish look. A custom electronics system with treble, midrange and bass controls provides tone-shaping power.

Limited Edition, Lifetime Investment

As a limited 40th Anniversary edition, the Emperor 4 Deluxe lets you own a piece of Fodera history. Built to the same exacting standards as Fodera's custom basses, it delivers an unparalleled playing experience and lifetime of tone. Fodera backs this investment with a transferable lifetime warranty.

Features

Japanese maple top for warmth and brightness
Custom Fodera/Duncan pickups for iconic tone
Gotoh bridge and tuners ensure stability
Ebony fingerboard and brass nut enhance playability Limited 40th Anniversary edition with lifetime warranty

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Specs

40th Anniversary Emperor 4 Deluxe Electric Bass Specifications:

Series

Model: 40th Anniversary Emperor Deluxe
Anniversary model: 40th Anniversary
Date ordered: 12/21/2022

Body

Body type: Solid
Body material: Ash
Top wood: Maple (Japanese)
Top finish color: Clear satin
Main hardware color: Black
Binding: None
Pickguard: None solid

Neck

Neck material: 3-piece maple hard rock
Neck profile: Standard
Neck joint: Dovetail
Neck finish: Satin
Scale length: 34"
Truss rod: Bass - medium (regular) - custom
Nut material: Brass
Neck pickup: N/A (included with set)
Middle pickup: N/A
Truss rod cover: Regular
String tree: None

Fingerboard

Material: Ebony
Number of frets: 24
Fret size: Large
Inlays: Holly dots
Side dots: Holly

Electronics

Electronics type: Custom, 3-band v.3
Bridge pickup/set: Fodera/Duncan dual coils
Controls: Not specified
Switches: N/A
Output jack: Top jack (bass)

Hardware

Bridge type: Gotoh
Bridge design: 4S-BL-19.0-CU
Tailpiece: N/A
Tuning machines: Gotoh
Hardware color: Black
Straplocks: Black
Knob color: Black
Backplate: Large

Other

Instrument type: Bass - solid body
Number of strings: 4
String spacing: 60's
String material: 45-65-85-105 SS
Action: Low
Case: ATA - reg/long
Special features: 40th anniversary plaque, matching top wood, large butterfly with holly 'f'

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