The Fodera Emperor Elite is a top tier, American-handcrafted 5-string boutique bass that blends breathtaking visual aesthetics with immense tonal authority. Built by master luthiers in Brooklyn, New York, it features a premium alder body with a downright inspired buckeye burl top, delivering a striking natural look alongside a deeply resonant tone packed with tight, punchy lows and a rich, textured midrange. Its ultra-stable 3-piece hard rock maple neck and 24-fret compound-radius ebony fingerboard offer effortless playability, while the combination of Fodera/Seymour Duncan dual-coil pickups and an onboard active preamp provides massive sonic versatility, letting players easily switch between modern punch and classic passive warmth.

All instruments from Music Makers are professionally evaluated and set-up in our historic Galesburg, IL. storefront prior to shipping.

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