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AzWhoFan
 Post subject: 1984 fodera ACK-ACK-ACK
PostPosted: November 22nd, 2011, 10:15 pm 
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Excuse me while I choke on the furballs in the title ...

Are you kidding me?
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 Post subject: Re: 1984 fodera ACK-ACK-ACK
PostPosted: November 23rd, 2011, 8:26 am 
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Ok...

I completely admit that I am a sucker for the "mystique" that surrounds all that is Fodera Bass... the signature sound, impeccable craftmanship, 3-year wait time, MVP artist roster...

But, um... $10K for a plain ash body set neck 4-string?

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Keep dreaming!

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 Post subject: Re: 1984 fodera ACK-ACK-ACK
PostPosted: November 23rd, 2011, 8:58 am 
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Yeah, although Fodera current list prices and wait times are crazy, who in the world would pay $10K for that bass. I think that $6K is more reasonable, and even at that price it would take some time to sell.

I had a '92 Monarch that I bought and sold for $3K. I deeply regret it. That was one of those one in a lifetime deals. The bass was indeed superb. The only thing I didn't like was that it had a slab body, no arm cut, so that made it a bit less comfortable than a Fender. I can't even remember why I sold it. GAS, I suppose. :roll:

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 Post subject: Re: 1984 fodera ACK-ACK-ACK
PostPosted: November 23rd, 2011, 10:12 am 
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I wonder what that 1984 Fodera cost new?
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 Post subject: Re: 1984 fodera ACK-ACK-ACK
PostPosted: November 23rd, 2011, 12:22 pm 
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This must be with the 900% left upcharge
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 Post subject: Re: 1984 fodera ACK-ACK-ACK
PostPosted: November 23rd, 2011, 1:21 pm 
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Lefty007 wrote:
Yeah, although Fodera current list prices and wait times are crazy, who in the world would pay $10K for that bass. I think that $6K is more reasonable, and even at that price it would take some time to sell.

I had a '92 Monarch that I bought and sold for $3K. I deeply regret it. That was one of those one in a lifetime deals. The bass was indeed superb. The only thing I didn't like was that it had a slab body, no arm cut, so that made it a bit less comfortable than a Fender. I can't even remember why I sold it. GAS, I suppose. :roll:

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Dang, that must have been some G.A.S. attack!!
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PostPosted: November 25th, 2011, 4:33 pm 
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markcv wrote:
I wonder what that 1984 Fodera cost new?


My friend bought a (righty) Monarch in '84, and his was $900.

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 Post subject: Re: 1984 fodera ACK-ACK-ACK
PostPosted: November 26th, 2011, 11:05 am 
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So... being that it's the same year and a very simple instrument... if we tack on the lefty upcharge maybe a grand when it was new?
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 Post subject: Re: 1984 fodera ACK-ACK-ACK
PostPosted: November 30th, 2011, 9:02 pm 
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Maybe. My friend's looks a little more fancy than the lefty; gold hardware, neck-thru, fancy top.....here, I have pics:

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 Post subject: Re: 1984 fodera ACK-ACK-ACK
PostPosted: November 30th, 2011, 10:19 pm 
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you can see the Ken Smith influence in the neck joint. Anyone have a clue how long Vinnie F worked for Smith?
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 Post subject: Re: 1984 fodera ACK-ACK-ACK
PostPosted: December 1st, 2011, 1:04 am 
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Geez... that righty is very nice indeed. $900? Not too bad at all. Of course, 1984 dollars were worth what? Ten times more than today's dollars... so there you go... $9000... guess this guy is only a LITTLE high then... ;)
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