【used】Fodera / imperial 5 Elite Natural 2023 5.020kg #I55372N【Consignment】【GIB Yokohama】【price included SHIPPING & IMPORT TAX & VAT】

Fodera is one of the world's most popular high-end bass brands.

Founder Vinny Fodera began his career in his teens.

After working at top workshops such as Spector and Ken Smith, he founded Fodera Guitars in 1983.

Top bass players worldwide, including Victor Wooten, Richard Bona, and Anthony Jackson, use their instruments. (Titles omitted)

This is the Imperial, a representative style of Fodera.

This is a relatively recent 5-string model, manufactured in 2023.

The body is a familiar combination of Olive and Ash.

The laminated neck, mainly made of Maple, is joined using a neck-through construction.

The fingerboard is BirdsEye Maple.

It is assembled with high-quality woods, resulting in a very beautiful and refined look.

The pickups are Fodera/Duncan Dual Coils.

The preamp is original.

The playability is extremely smooth, and the beautiful, clear, and straight sound, typical of Fodera, is captivating.

At the same time, its aesthetic beauty is also very striking.

This is a guitar that demonstrates Fodera's unique aesthetic sense in both sound and appearance.

It's a guitar that will truly impress you when you see it in person.

Please come and see it.

The frets have approximately 80% remaining.

The truss rod is in good condition.

The neck is in good condition.

The body and paintwork are in clean condition with no noticeable scratches. There is a clear sticker near the neck pickup.

The electronics are in good condition.

No obvious modifications were found.

Controls: Master Volume/Master Tone, Balancer, Bass, Middle, Treble, Middle Frequency Switch, Pickup Wiring Switch (Series/Parallel), Active/Passive Switch
Nut Width: 47.2mm
Bridge String Spacing: 20.0mm
Scale Length: 34 Inch
Year of Manufacture: 2023
Country of Manufacture: USA

This guitar will be delivered after being adjusted for easy playability by a GIB craftsman.

This is a consignment item, so shipping costs may differ from the usual.

Accessories: Original hardshell case, wrench, locking pins, cloth, spec sheet

Text: Tomoki Hayakawa

Inspection 담당: Hirayama

Product Photos: Tei

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The warranty period is 3 months for used items and 1 year for new items.

Please note that the following cases will incur a charge even within the warranty period:

*Malfunctions and damage caused by transportation, movement, dropping, etc.

*Replacement of consumables.

*Malfunctions and damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.

* In case of malfunction or damage caused by handling contrary to the precautions described in the instruction manual.

* In case of malfunction or damage to parts repaired or modified by a party other than our company.

* If the warranty card does not have your name, model name, serial number, etc. filled in, or if the wording has been altered.

* If the warranty card is not presented or is lost.

(Warranty is only provided for purchases made in Japan.)

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Furthermore, if you trade in an instrument eligible for our monthly buyback campaign, the discount rate will be 15%.

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