{"product_id":"863804","title":"Fodera USED Imperial 5st (Chestnut Burl Top) '93","description":"[Consignment sales service (used goods)]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Superb chestnut top!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This vintage Fodera features chestnut burl, once the brand's top wood and now unavailable for order due to its scarcity, placed on a high-quality ash body and combined with a rosewood fingerboard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This guitar features Bartolini soapbar pickups, a characteristic of this era, and a 2-band HAZ active circuit. The ash wood naturally has a bright, resonant tone, and simply boosting the low end on the EQ produces a fat, active sound reminiscent of early models, making it great for slap bass as well. Compared to more recent models, it feels much more versatile and can be used in a variety of styles, not just jazz.\u003cbr\u003e Despite being 36 inches, the Imperial series offers a comfortable and well-balanced design that is truly unique to the brand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The condition is such that, due to the thin water-based lacquer finish characteristic of vintage Fodera guitars, there are paint chips and dents on the neck and body, buckle scratches, and weather checking. However, there is no stickiness due to paint softening, which is common in older Fodera and Smith guitars, and it can be said to have a charming, aged appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This locking bridge from that era is still highly regarded by Fodera enthusiasts, and this particular guitar is a rare find, with no missing screws and all functions working perfectly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The frets, neck condition, and truss rod are all in good condition, and there are no concerns about the electronics either.\u003cbr\u003e The hard case has your name painted on it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fodera, a brand that continues to fascinate not only bass enthusiasts but also top players worldwide, presents a particularly popular Imperial model with a superb chestnut top, now available in good condition as a used item!\u003cbr\u003e Don't miss it!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003caccessories\u003e Original hard case, English instruction manual, wrench x2, J\/D strap lock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspecifications\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ■Body: Chestnut Burl Top \/ Ash Back with Ash Tone Block\u003cbr\u003e Neck: 3pc. Maple\u003cbr\u003e ■Fingerboard: Rosewood\u003cbr\u003e ■Scale: 36 inches\u003cbr\u003e ■Frets: 24F\u003cbr\u003e ■Finish: Natural (Lacquer)\u003cbr\u003e ■Pickup: Bartolini Soap Bar\u003cbr\u003e ■Electronics: Fodera \/ HAZ Custom Circuit (2 BandEQ\/9V)\u003cbr\u003e ■Controls: Master Vol, PU Blend, Bass, Treble, Standby-SW, Preamp Thru-SW\u003cbr\u003e Weight: ≒4.5kg\u003c\/specifications\u003e\u003c\/accessories\u003e","brand":"Fodera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43694287388785,"sku":"863804","price":7492.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/863804_01.jpg?v=1784947376","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/es\/products\/863804","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}