【used】Fodera / Richard Bona Imperial 5 4.865kg #153088N【GIB Yokohama】

Fodera is one of the most respected high-end bass brands in the world.

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.

Their clients include world-class musicians such as Victor Wooten, Richard Bona, Marcus Miller, and Anthony Jackson. (Titles omitted)

The breathtakingly beautiful finish justifies the high price tag.

This is the Imperial, a signature model made for Richard Bona.

The body is the familiar combination of Olive and Ash.

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

The pickups are EMG 40J, and the preamp is a Fodera original.

The tuning machines, pickups, and finger ramp show little signs of use, and the overall condition is very clean, suggesting it has been well cared for. Regarding the paintwork, weather-checking-like cracks are visible mainly on the back of the body.

It's incredibly easy to play, and the sound, typical of Fodera, is undeniably superb—smooth and direct.

At the same time (or perhaps because of it), its aesthetic beauty is also striking.

This is a guitar where you can feel Fodera's unique aesthetic sense at work in both the sound and the looks.

It's not only appealing to fans of the brand and fans of the player, but it also possesses high value as a supreme high-end bass.

We highly recommend seeing it in person.

The frets have approximately 50% remaining.

The truss rod is in good condition.

The neck is in good condition.

Weather checking is visible throughout the body and paintwork.

The electronics are in good condition.

No obvious modifications were observed.

Controls: Master Volume/Master Tone, Balancer, Bass, Middle, Treble, Middle Frequency Switch, Active/Passive Switch
Nut Width: 47.0mm
Bridge String Spacing: 20.0mm
Scale Length: 34 Inch
Year of Manufacture: Unknown
Country of Manufacture: USA

During setup, we use Pitbull Strings, which we import and sell.

These are high-quality strings that produce a natural sound and bring out the best in the instrument's performance and character, so please enjoy them.

GIB craftsmen will adjust the instrument for easy playability before delivery.

Accessories: Hard Case

Text: Ryoma Terao

Inspection 담당: Oshima

Product Photos: Tei

GIB 3-Month Warranty Included

◯GIB, TONIQ Warranty Information

●Lifetime Free Maintenance

Instruments purchased from our store are eligible for lifetime free ""String Vibration Setup"" (normally ¥4,400). (Reservation Required)

* Please present your warranty card with your name filled in.

* This offer is only valid for the original purchaser at a GIB or TONIQ physical store or online shop.

* Please note that shipping and other related expenses will be your responsibility.

● Buyback Price Guarantee

If you sell your purchased item within 6 months of purchase, we guarantee the buyback price. The price is 50% for new items and 70% for used items.

● Defect Warranty

Basic Co., Ltd. provides a warranty against defects for products sold by the company. Excluding some items such as consigned goods, we will repair (or refund if repair is not possible) any malfunctions that occur during normal use within a certain warranty period from the date of purchase free of charge.

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 damages caused by transportation, movement, dropping, etc.

* Replacement of consumables.

* In case of malfunction or damage due to 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.)

● Up to 15% OFF with Trade-in

When purchasing, you will receive a 10% discount on the sales price when you use our trade-in service. (Consignment items are excluded. Applicable only if the trade-in value is 15% or more of the sales price.)

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

We will ship with sufficient packaging.

We also ship internationally.

We will ship with sufficient packaging.
We ship internationally.
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email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045 594 7308

●Price includes VAT & Duties & Shipping Fee
Free Shipping Worldwide. All import duties and taxes are included in the price. There are no hidden fees upon delivery.

If you return a product, you will be responsible for all shipping and customs fees.

Note: All electronic devices, such as effect pedals and amplifiers, are set for use in Japan.
Please be sure to check the voltage and power specifications of your country before purchasing and using.

Contact Information

LINE: vwj2699r
Email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045 594 7308