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When I read the thread title, my first thought was:

But that Fodera looks awesome already! I really like that top, it's very plain and simple and yet so elegant. I like the clean look of the instrument, it's not as overly flashy as some other high-end instruments (like Fodera). Lovely bass!

yes you did that on my last Butterfly thread too

But hey, I need to have one of those too :lol:

Stunning instrument! Is the headstock unique to this bass or has Fodera used it before? Odd configuration with the tuning pegs.

beautiful!!

Love that paddle extended B headstock.

Stingray5 wrote:

Stunning instrument! Is the headstock unique to this bass or has Fodera used it before? Odd configuration with the tuning pegs.

Yes - they have used this configuration a lot in the past - if I'm honest I don't care if this helps the B or not (some may say yes, some may so no

) but I LOVE the headstock shape - so I had to go with that

The angle of the B string right after the nut is the same like if it would have been wound on the first tuning key (I was a little afraid that it's not) -so it only has a little more tension (I guess LOL) - the B is pretty good anyway

Author:	Jules1 [ January 20th, 2013, 7:06 am ]
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Just want to share some pics of my upcoming 5 string - if everything will work out as planed they will ship the Bass this week right before they'll leave for NAMM The Bass will be basically a 5 string version of my favorite Jazz Bass Viceroy body shape (the 4th bass ever made with this shape which is a mix of the Emperor and Monarch shape) Bolt-On Ash body Holly top (I wanted to have some simple but elegant/timeless looking top and I'm not into figured woods anymore - plus I LOVE white basses ) 25 year old Pao Ferro fretboard (Vinny recommended me this wood when we talked about my goal of sound) Mother of Pearl Block Inlays 34' maple neck custom spacing at the nut - ( 1 26/32" at the nut while keeping the 19mm at the bridge) 22 frets Extended B Headstock (I love the shape of the headstock) Chrome Hardware Passive - no preamp - only Vol./Tone and Blend chrome pots Seymour Duncan Vintage Singlecoils in 60ies spacing That's it

Author:	slybass3000 [ January 20th, 2013, 9:41 am ]
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This looks like it is gonna be a very serious axe my friend. Congratulations and I look forward to the final. +1 for the Pao Ferro. The perfect blend between ebony and rosewood. I have that on my first custom 5.

Author:	fivebass52 [ January 20th, 2013, 6:59 pm ]
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Nice! Looking forward to seeing it fully assembled....

Author:	gravesbass [ January 21st, 2013, 12:46 am ]
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Very Very cool, Jules.....

Author:	Jeroen [ January 21st, 2013, 1:28 am ]
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When I read the thread title, my first thought was: But that Fodera looks awesome already! I really like that top, it's very plain and simple and yet so elegant. I like the clean look of the instrument, it's not as overly flashy as some other high-end instruments (like Fodera). Lovely bass!

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Author:	Jules1 [ January 21st, 2013, 2:45 am ]
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Jeroen wrote: When I read the thread title, my first thought was: But that Fodera looks awesome already! I really like that top, it's very plain and simple and yet so elegant. I like the clean look of the instrument, it's not as overly flashy as some other high-end instruments (like Fodera). Lovely bass! yes you did that on my last Butterfly thread too But hey, I need to have one of those too

Author:	Addison [ January 21st, 2013, 9:49 pm ]
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Dude... I have to say, I LOVE your design aesthetic and thought process behind everything. Very personal and stylish, but also very practical and utilitarian... totally love it man. I hope you're able to do a couple of videos or sound samples with it... you're a fantastic player, so I'm sure you'll make it sing. Congrats man!!

Author:	Jeroen [ January 22nd, 2013, 12:03 am ]
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Jules1 wrote: yes you did that on my last Butterfly thread too But hey, I need to have one of those too Oh crap, the joke's getting old already I completely forgot!

Author:	Jules1 [ January 28th, 2013, 11:37 am ]
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Bass has landed today and it KILLS !!!!

Author:	Jeroen [ January 28th, 2013, 11:49 am ]
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Author:	fivebass52 [ January 29th, 2013, 10:56 pm ]
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It's definitely a beauty! Congrats!

Author:	funky42 [ January 30th, 2013, 9:24 am ]
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TOTALLY AWESOME!!!! STUNNER!!!!

Author:	Frenchy-Lefty [ January 30th, 2013, 9:33 am ]
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Yes, and simplicity, me like.

Author:	Matt R. [ January 30th, 2013, 10:07 am ]
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How beautiful. Congrats!

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Author:	Jules1 [ January 31st, 2013, 3:46 pm ]
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Here are some better pics from their webside :

Author:	gravesbass [ January 31st, 2013, 5:16 pm ]
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beautiful!! Love that paddle extended B headstock.

Author:	Stingray5 [ January 31st, 2013, 9:13 pm ]
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Stunning instrument! Is the headstock unique to this bass or has Fodera used it before? Odd configuration with the tuning pegs.

Author:	Jules1 [ February 1st, 2013, 7:07 am ]
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Stingray5 wrote: Stunning instrument! Is the headstock unique to this bass or has Fodera used it before? Odd configuration with the tuning pegs. Yes - they have used this configuration a lot in the past - if I'm honest I don't care if this helps the B or not (some may say yes, some may so no ) but I LOVE the headstock shape - so I had to go with that The angle of the B string right after the nut is the same like if it would have been wound on the first tuning key (I was a little afraid that it's not) -so it only has a little more tension (I guess LOL) - the B is pretty good anyway

Author:	Jules1 [ February 1st, 2013, 7:08 am ]
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gravesbass wrote: beautiful!! Love that paddle extended B headstock. Thanks Yes, it's the most sexy headstock shape I've ever seen (after the Fender headstock of course )

Author:	Stingray5 [ February 1st, 2013, 10:38 am ]
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Jules1 wrote: Stingray5 wrote: Stunning instrument! Is the headstock unique to this bass or has Fodera used it before? Odd configuration with the tuning pegs. Yes - they have used this configuration a lot in the past - if I'm honest I don't care if this helps the B or not (some may say yes, some may so no ) but I LOVE the headstock shape - so I had to go with that The angle of the B string right after the nut is the same like if it would have been wound on the first tuning key (I was a little afraid that it's not) -so it only has a little more tension (I guess LOL) - the B is pretty good anyway Cool yeah I looked at the Fodera site and saw they use this configuration on a couple of their signature models. It would probably take me a while to get used to the 'out of order' tuning process!