{"product_id":"2008-emperor-ii-elite-6","title":"2008 Emperor II Elite 5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe pinnacle of boutique basses: Fodera's Emperor II Elite!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Fodera was founded in 1983 in Brooklyn, New York, by Vinny Fodera and Joey Lauricella.\u003cbr\u003eVinny Fodera is also known as Stewart Spector's very first apprentice, and from the late 70s to early 80s, he crafted basses alongside Ken Smith.\u003cbr\u003eFodera is a manufacturer whose excellence and high performance are guaranteed, beloved by legendary bassists like Victor Wooten, Anthony Jackson, Felix Pastorius, and many others.\u003cbr\u003eFurthermore, all Fodera Bass basses are fundamentally customizable, consistently delivering the highest quality to meet the user's exact specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e This instrument is the Emperor II 5-string model, a single-cut version of the Emperor bearing the \"Emperor\" name.\u003cbr\u003eThe top features beautiful figured Claro Walnut, with Walnut also used for the back. The neck is a 3-piece maple through-neck construction, and the fingerboard is Rosewood.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e It is equipped with Agular pickups, though these are likely not the original factory-installed ones.\u003cbr\u003eSince Agular pickups were originally an optional customization for Fodera, and the wood cover appearance aligns with that, this modification, while not factory-installed, is considered to follow the Fodera ethos.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Additionally, it appears a fretboard extension modification was once performed. There are visible signs of repair: a patch of rosewood filling where the fretboard end was cut, and a wood filler repair mark on the body surface. The repairs are very clean and barely noticeable up close, and of course, there are no functional issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e The rich resonance of the low B string, characteristic of a single-cutaway design, produces an enveloping, deep low end.\u003cbr\u003eIt boasts the crisp definition expected of a high-end instrument, with a finely detailed clarity across all frequency ranges and rich sustain. The sound is delicate and warm, reminiscent of a piano.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e While there are traces of some modifications, this is an instrument that has been played with care.\u003cbr\u003eThis Bass makes you think, \"I want to find a place where this Bass can truly shine.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 【SPEC】\u003cbr\u003eBODY: Walnut Top\/Walnut Back\u003cbr\u003eNECK: 3P Maple\u003cbr\u003eFINGERBOARD: Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eP.U: Agular\u003cbr\u003ePREAMP: Original\u003cbr\u003eCONTROL: Volume\/Tone, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Active\/Passive Switch, Mute Switch\u003cbr\u003eWEIGHT: 4.83kg\u003cbr\u003eNUT WIDTH: 46mm\u003cbr\u003eSCALE: 34\" \u003cbr\u003ew\/Original Hardcase\u003cbr\u003e※Pickup Replacement\u003cbr\u003e※Fingerboard extension marks present (repaired)\u003cbr\u003e※Knobs replaced\u003cbr\u003e※6th string peg replaced\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e ※Neck and electronics both maintained by our repair technician and in good condition\u003cbr\u003e※Action set to approximately 1.6mm at the 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e※Parts disassembled and cleaned\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e 【Peace of Mind Service for Mail Order Customers】\u003cbr\u003ePlease take your time to try the item at home for 6 days after arrival.\u003cbr\u003eIf it's not what you expected... no worries\u003cbr\u003eWe will refund the product cost if you cover the round-trip shipping fees.\u003cbr\u003ePlease take advantage of this service.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e ※Comes with a 5-year adjustment guarantee for peace of mind, thoroughly adjusted at our store.\u003cbr\u003e※For detailed product information, please feel free to contact our staff.\u003cbr\u003e※We will repurchase items purchased from our store at a high price.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Attn: Oda\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sVxQI3DUGmM?si=Eq9wduE8-Y0ZGxqq\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fodera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49413460492525,"sku":"20845","price":1870000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/1321\/3933\/files\/2008-emperor-ii-elite-5-3855325.jpg?v=1771189390","url":"https:\/\/tcgakki.com\/en\/products\/2008-emperor-ii-elite-6","provider":"TC楽器 - TCGAKKI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}