Chinese Fodera Copy Part 2

[@planetsypherrecords]

It's a Fauxdera

[@Michael-kx2bn]

clever

[@tweeycontrabajo]

Fakedera :p

[@gimmeagig]

I did the same thing to my Brice 6 string. It sounded horrible when I found it at the Pawn Shop, but the neck felt great and the fret work was top notch. I figured it had potential and I bought it. For those of you who are interested: I installed EMG pickups and EQ , Hipshot brass bridge. I changed the pickup location to the 70s fender jazz position.That was huge. I also took a graph tech nut blank and shaped it to fit. Seemingly insignificant but again, big improvement in tone.True oil finish on the rosewood fingerboard. Unusual, but it sounds more like maple now. Very much like my 74 Fender Jazz . I eliminated the string through, put a maple block in it's place underneath the bridge. In other words I totally went to town with this thing. Still under 1000.- and it is a beast. People always ask me what kind of bass that is and how good it sounds. And I tell them that it's just a cheap Chinese bass that I found at the pawn shop. :)

[@corazongruperooficial]

Thanks God for pawn shops

[@snewonhoj]

Hey man cool video I'm glad you put it out there I have a fake fordera as well that I bought off a friend who didn't want it for $150. It didn't work at all so after a year just letting it sit in my closet I decided to put a little money into it I spent around $500 got emg soapbar pickups Bart preamp and 3 coil tap switches the base is absolutely amazing now!! I don't know why people hating most of the people that's against people buying what these instruments don't even own a $12,000 fodera and don't even plan on buying one. I think fodera are great basses but I can come up with a couple of hundred dollars to buy a bass alot easier then go spend $12,000 on top of that almost every bass that we (bass kats)play especially Jazz basses ARE copies of fenders and so it's really a bunch of Hypocrites out there!!

[@wallace_nelson]

Thanks for posting part 2 I actually purchased the same Bass guitar and I agree that when you get it you're going to have to pull work in it I'm putting EMG pickups and tone monster pre amp In mine. thanks again for the video I appreciate

[@craigdouglas9979]

I reckon the original pick ups sounded better. Was there a reason for changing the bridge out? I would turfed the electronics and used Lace Alumitones.

[@grauchomarx343]

Thanks for the sensible review. I purchased one myself and I cannot wait for it to arrive. Not all of us can afford to spend eight grand on a Fodera,

[@edennard1]

I call mine a Chindera.. it's a neck thru body of Maple and Walnut and it definitely needed a few things done to it make it really playable especially a fret level , better nut, better rewiring but I had expect to have to put another $450.00 in it to get it to what I wanted it to sound and feel like but that was the beauty of it IMO.. so I added a real Wilkerson gold brass bridge , Bartolini 59 J's pickups and a old Sadowsky Preamp I bought of a fellow player about 15 years ago for $70 bucks.. what's weird is that the fb is real rosewood with real abalone block inlay and it probably weighs about 10.5 lbs and as you stated the tuners are fine ..nonetheless it sounds really good for what it is..but that was the beauty of it IMO.. so I added a real Wilkerson gold brass bridge , Bartolini 59 J's pickups and a old Sadowsky Preamp I bought of a fellow player about 15 years ago for $70 bucks.. what's weird is that the fb is real rosewood with real abalone block inlay and it probably weighs about 10.5 lbs and as you stated the tuners are fine ..nonetheless it sounds really good for what it is.. My main axe right now is the German ( Warwick ) Sadowsky Metroline Express 24 fret JJ 5 string which is obviously a complete different than the Chindera project bass nonetheless the Chindera is a blast to play for what it isn't than what it is.

[@bassmanx357]

I did the same thing to my Butterfly 3 years ago. Emg pickups, audere pre. Still going strong !💪🏿

[@djcoolcliff]

I just did a SX from Rondo music. Bass Mods PUPS and a Audere preamp with a Four band eq!!! She sounds great!!!!!!!

[@Basstank]

Hey Jonni, ... awesome review ! Great skills and a very natural but also entertaining way how you present the videos. Keep it up and best regards from germany!

[@basscliff55]

It does have a more fuller sound to me- how can I get one of those Japan bass? Sounds like an interesting deal..

[@madmaxx5612]

3 yrs later...where can I find one

[@LivingWithTheCoopers]

Great video, great playing, the worry I have is the precedent that these basses are setting, in this case you’ve used a very extreme example, as the original is so much more expensive and the build quality is so much better, but when you get to the cheaper basses they copy there won’t be as much difference, that’s when these illegal copies start becoming dangerous to the original companies.

[@robertpurdy4452]

That looked like a fun project.

[@michaelbosi8104]

Great Vid! Great presentation. (great playing!)

[@johncallison5262]

im in shock so he sounds KILLER

[@robertwood2342]

Where did you buy that. Looks like a fun project.

[@peterbaker3878]

Thanks so much for this video series, I cant afford no real one but I love the look and for a fraction of the price I can get a real Sweet Bass that looks like the real thing. Very informative information thanks again!

[@jonnilightfoot]

www.dhgate.com/product/one-piece-set-neck-through-body-butterfly/395243628.html#s1-0-1;searl|0860316066

[@Sir_P]

is that body wrapped or is it the real wood please?

[@kennyjames2610]

I got 1 from AliExpress maple board ,Body and neck were fine ,Maybe mine was made on a Thrusday,lol BUt iI will be honest ,after I changed the PU and pre to Bartolini ,OMG What a game changer ,Mines sounds amazing ,I think for what you invest you get as good of a deal as when you buy others that are also made in China but ,the companys doesnt want you to know that .Bottom line get what you can afford and play it like it cost 8k.

[@jamesobrien8529]

It sounds so much better with the aguilars

[@jamessmith-zk4co]

Thanks for the videos. You really made that bass sound good. Great players can make anything sound good. How reliable is that truss rod?

[@gregpruitt1647]

Not a problem. Most of us cannot afford a $15,000.00 instrument. Seems like a great project bass.

[@sydneypanda]

I have to say this baby worth every penny, just think it is a luxury DIY kit (well it might be even cheaper than those very basic DIY kit on the market), $219 plus a few hundred more to build yourself a great bass why not? You can even custom your pups, logo, fret inlay, etc.

[@Bass.Player]

You know it sounded pretty good before the mods.

[@pbasswil]

It'd be easier to judge if he took a direct line to the vid's audio. But yeah, there was a defined, growly throatiness to the original electronics that is _gone_ now. :^/

[@MarkFowlerthefunkee1]

Bass Player I’m with you!

[@Sir_P]

Prefer it before the mods tbh

[@jaimeramos1273]

Can I get the website that you order the bass?

[@anthonystio5404]

What do you mean by the bow in the neck is common in Utah? Thanks. Great video.

[@jonnilightfoot]

In Utah its really Dry, so the dry air tends to bow the neck, and is referred to the Utah hump.

[@jaybbuilder]

Wow! sounds way better. Cool looking bass!

[@kriko8790]

woow, amazing ! Do you recomend upgrade a Squier jazz bass afinitty ???

[@johnclement8913]

Amazing how they're getting away with stealing other companies designs and getting away with it too. I know the original cost a lot more but look at how buying knockoffs will cost people their jobs we don't want the world to be China world right.

[@bepitan]

@@johnclement8913 ..i cant see how people with next to no spare cash getting knockoffs is sucking money away from the established manufacturers who have waiting lists?

[@powerforward1955]

I would really like to buy a Chinese 6-string I saw on-line but I don't know how to do all the mods...thought of trying it anyway but that usually leads to frustration. So, enjoy your bass and don't apologize for enjoying how you spend your money. Peace.

[@damoywright5643]

Where did you buy the pickups and other stuffs

[@cw5059]

Did you see the pickup pole pieces are actually painted on dots?

[@daveharris514]

I agree, its a great platform to work with to do up a bit. In SA a genuine Fender 5 string jazz bass will set you back about R35 000!!! Thank you very much, I went to Aliexpress and bought a copy and its cool, in fact I bought a 2nd one and its even better! (i just love jazz basses, in fact all basses (almost)) They have great action and even the crummy entry level jb pup knockoffs arent bad, but better pups will make them a lot better.

[@larreetheexhortationist8878]

You saved about 8k! It ain't that bad for a cheap bass. I play high-end basses as well but, I'd buy one and put a Tone Monster pre-amp and Badass bridge on it to make it SLAM!

[@pumpkinheadghoul]

Okay, so I realize I'm really late to this party. Maybe even a bit more than fashionably. However, you seem like the go to guy to ask, so here it is. I've been playing guitar for over 30 years, having grown up a total 80's metal head. Now I have a 14 year old son who I'd love to get started on the bass to see if he takes to it. Just mentioning it to him he claims he isn't really interested, but then again neither was I when my parents bought me my first guitar, and here I am 45 years later still playing. However, my son isn't me, and there's a pretty good change I might be shelling out the cash for him to use it as a corner prop in his bedroom. On the flip side, if HE doesn't take to it, then at least I'll have a bass if I ever want to do any writing and recording. So my question is what would be a great first bass for as little cash as possible, AND what would be a good starter bass practice amp that isn't going to sound like we're playing through a tin can? I mean, as for budget, I'd like to spend no more than $250 to $300. At least that's what I can probably convince my wife to spend on it since there's a huge chance our son won't take to it. He does love music though, so I have a feeling once I show him a couple of simple things, he'll be off and running. I mean, we all remember the feeling of learning that very first riff. It was almost like discovering you have a super power you didn't know you had. Anyway, sorry for rambling, but I'd appreciate if someone could help me out with this, as I know plenty about 6 string guitars, but literally NOTHING about bass guitars.

[@caddelworth]

It's a real pity you couldn't DI the bass. Apart from B sounding generally "beefier" in tone, unfortunately both before and after sound like a bass being played from across the room! Still, it really shows how those of us on a budget can get a danged good sound by replacing the cruddy parts with quality parts. I still have to think about pickups etc. on my '74 Ibanez R--k copy, but the GraphTech Black Tusq nut (about $10) made a crazy big difference for the money, ditto the Hipshot bridge (about $150) - TRULY adjustable unlike the horrible pot metal original - transformed the tuning up and down the neck, and I recently swapped out the tuners for Gotohs which were the only ones that matched my bass fittings (about $90). So a total of about $250 in upgrades over the past year or two, plus decent strings of course (Thomastik JF344s are my weapons of choice) have made my already much-loved instrument into something even nicer to play and to listen to, even if my acoustic-bass-high action invariably gets me into big arguments with luthiers >sigh

[@ska2dt]

GReat channel and reveiw. Guitar player here looking for a cheap bass just to mess around with. For that price I think it is great right out of the box. Add some mods down the road and it should do the trick. Sounds like you have some Mark KIng influence there.

[@jonnilightfoot]

www.dhgate.com/product/one-piece-set-neck-through-body-butterfly/395243628.html#s1-0-1;searl|0860316066

[@Bubinga5]

Im not saying this is a great bass. But the people who own a proper Fodera MUST be thinking. Hmmm. If this is lets say $700 with the upgrades, sounds great. Where did my $13000 go.? I repeat...... $13000. Oh it must be the build quality it must be this it must be that. No your paying for the name. There is no way on the earth that a Fodera is worth well over $4000 more (in terms of build quality) than lets say a Sadowsky NYC or a Celinder, or a Smith. Its just nonsense. And the people who buy them are falling for it. IMO.

[@gimmeagig]

I just saw a video with Scott Devine where he did a blindfold test. Fodera against a Sire. Not knowing which was which, I liked the Sire's sound better. And that was with just the front pickup. So there are many other sounds available. The Fodera only has one pickup and no tone controls.

[@CordScott]

It went to support people making a good wage in a good work environment. Fodera, from everything I've ever heard, treats their employees very well. They also offer great long-term support for the instrument.

[@bradbarker4041]

You are paying for a workshop and its employees and owners to stay in business. Whether that is worth $12k for the consumer, who knows. It could pressure them to open an overseas line, if enough people bailed.

[@Autos_ena_miden]

Not a single a bass can cost more than 3-4.000 bucks. It's just the butterfly on the headstock and Victor Wooten's great skills that walked hand in hand with this brand. And, NO, there are not plenty of people on this planet who can bail 13-14-15.000 bucks in a blink of an eye, in order to watch the prices go down. And to be honest, i'm not sure that when they see plenty of people giving that huge amount of money, that they will lower their price tags.

[@CordScott]

​@@bradbarker4041 Well, they've been things like this since 1983, so I guess its working for them. The real reason they can sell basses for $13k is that enough people, for a few decades now, are willing to pay it. Their cost to produce it is irrelevant if people are willing to pay that price. Sometimes the worst thing a boutique/high-end brand can do is make a budget version. It kills the mystique.

[@claycastillo7634]

Are you willing to sell?? even without all the mods or with them ?? I live in new york

[@jonnilightfoot]

Yes i would be if you are serious send me an email or you can find me on all the socials medias.

[@claycastillo7634]

@@jonnilightfoot I reached out thru Instagram check your inbox I also followed you

[@ultramutt8278]

So now it´s a $219 bass + Aguilar upgrade... and it sounds worse than ever. How did you manage that?

[@tomlbass]

How many basses do you have that just sits for one reason or another. Bass players love basses and are obsessed for the need of just one more bass. lol

[@garyshannon6379]

Where you get this from? Dh or Ali? Don't sound bad.

[@jonnilightfoot]

Ali, however i would sell if you were interested, I would sell it with all the updates for a good price. I got it only for the KZbin video's. If you would like to talk please let me know. Thanks, Jonni

[@jonnilightfoot]

@@garyshannon6379 make me an offer, [e-mail]

[@jonnilightfoot]

Gary do you have Facebook? I looked for yu but could not find you. If you do find me and request...Let's talk.

[@やしろ食堂ッ]

We can get a bass what is able to adjust low and high tones, but we can control only them. Unfortunately, there are no middle tone neither various kinds of essentials called groovy bass sound.

[@jasonbenford3427]

Sounds Great after improvements!! I have purchased a Chicenbacher. One thing I noticed on mine, was the truss rod was really, really tough to move. Wonder if you experienced same issue.

[@jonnilightfoot]

No, my truss rod has normal movement on it.

[@quiquicampos]

Wayyyyyyyyyy better plenty of punch and growl and way louder!!also the notes articulate way better looks awsome great bass

[@craigburden1383]

Did you have to do any routing for the pups/preamp

[@jonnilightfoot]

No i didn't however, i had to put 6 string size pickups in it instead of 5 string size pickups because they cut it wrong.

[@iamalpharius9483]

The haircut made it all.

[@TheRemixGeneration]

are you related to the songwriter lightfoot? if yes does the city of vienna mean anything to ya?

[@jcfiallos]

Hi Bro!, where can I buy one of those chinese copies? best

[@jonnilightfoot]

dhgate.com

[@jonnilightfoot]

www.dhgate.com/product/one-piece-set-neck-through-body-butterfly/395243628.html#s1-0-1;searl|0860316066

[@sidbates3423]

Bro the only thing making this bass sound good is your chops!!! I get it though being a fellow bass player I’ve got an American Fender Deluxe 5 with Alder body and Pau FERA fret board and that’s my go to but I’m always looking to tinker with other lower costing bass it’s just fun and also your making them what you want them to sound like

[@PoleyB1]

Where did you order it from. I need a new project to play with.

[@jonnilightfoot]

www.dhgate.com/product/one-piece-set-neck-through-body-butterfly/395243628.html#s1-0-1;searl|0860316066

[@tomnealon1030]

Do you have a link to the site where you bought it?

[@jonnilightfoot]

www.dhgate.com/product/one-piece-set-neck-through-body-butterfly/395243628.html#s1-0-1;searl|0860316066

[@bradbarker4041]

That with a Sadowsky preamp would be killer.

[@mateomarcillaud2498]

Where did you buy the Fauxdera tho

[@jonnilightfoot]

www.tradetang.com

[@maxsokolov7863]

Yeaaahh... But how about neck anchor, frets, neck wood, etc? I know basses 300-400 dollars that you can grab and go on tour and not be afraid of popping frets, neck stability, etc. I'm not sure this fedora bass can accept this challenge. IMO, of course.

[@CarlCumby]

Every time you order one of these things from Alibaba or Aliexpress or whatever site, you also run the risk of losing your money since if customs opens it, it can be seized as counterfeit goods given it has an actual Fodera logo on it. You buy at your own risk.

[@steveo7767]

Anybody ever heard of Austin Basses? Found one at a pawn shop its a 5 string it looks and feels amazing but I am assuming it will sound like trash but I want to get it and hot rod it!

[@jamesdenny4734]

went to that store/ website, and didn't see a fodera bass for $220 ... they were $400 and up

[@DigiTechFX]

James Denny m.aliexpress.com/item/32863703946.html?pid=808_0000_0101&spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.32863703946&aff_trace_key=c85616d3f4d84872b2eeda5b862bdc5b-1551813893575-04164-UneMJZVf&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=8285amp-pFwAw_K4qFnHCRVVQMNavg1557164417356

[@jonnilightfoot]

www.dhgate.com/product/one-piece-set-neck-through-body-butterfly/395243628.html#s1-0-1;searl|0860316066

[@rickyman2307]

Great video

[@theonecalledvino8165]

Great gig beater... I never take my $3k Zon Legacy out to some of these clubs I play in.

[@octabass86boyd34]

POSITIVELY JEALOUS I WAS GOING TO TO GET THOSE PICK UPS ... IM THIN KING ABOUT PUTTING A HIPSHOT BRIDGE ON MY BASS WITH HIPSHOT TUNER KEYS

[@daveydoodle1916]

I Liked the sound before the change

[@Killenmachine05]

I'm not going to lie, it sounded better as it came from the factory.

[@RyMuEntertainment]

I thought I was tripping for thinking that. lol

[@Killenmachine05]

@Bruno Serralheiro well, the thing is, i think china needs to start getting the credit it deserves, theres guys making these instruments that have been doing it for just as long and are just as passionate as the guys working in the usa factories, yes absolutely some of the chinese made ali ex guitars are junk, but theres some that are really well made instruments, and the cost comes from saving money on the electronics and hardware which are almost intended to be replaced anyway, just because its from china doesn't means its impossible for it to be good.

[@scotchfillet]

Good experiment. Thanks for doing the background work. But save your time and money and just get a Sire.

[@tomlbass]

Liked yoyr video. Nice job. I don'r rhink I could resolve in my mind thar it came all hay-wired in rhe electonics.. They are sure good wood workers. Just not good lurhieres. At least Indonesian luthiers have good qualiry control. Alliexpress is always getting bad bass reviews. That's not good advertisement for Alliexpress.. I question qualiry on China made bass guitars and guitars. Thanks for the warning.

[@johnpick8336]

You cannot buy the raw wood for $219.00.

[@izzysantiago978]

Chindera. Sounds better. Good Job.

[@kgamaseg]

The new sound has a VERY COMPRESSED sound: really taught, punchy bass.

[@tomlbass]

But have you ever bought a good playing flawless Fender Bass . There is always flaws that have to be addessed. It is rhe American Standard made of roughed in guitars that I typically see at Guitar Center and orther music stores. Prices are controlled in the general catagories of different quality basses. As much as I like ro be hopeful for rhe best. Something for nothing leaves nothing. Except maybe a boat oar.

[@cw5059]

I think the company that made it should have their name on it instead of Fodera's trademark.

[@denfinch5694]

I know I'm really silly but l preferred the original sound!...LOL

[@georgesdelville3297]

You're not alone !

[@joe700700]

Hey me too..lol.

[@olegyangurov1748]

Me too. 😀

[@Wtfdawg321]

Yep

[@danielirvine7468]

Lol same I’m sure if he recorded in to an audio recorder it would pick up proper audio not just camera mic or phone mic what every this was recorded on

[@NCPPGpilot]

How bout a linky Jonni?

[@jonnilightfoot]

www.dhgate.com/product/one-piece-set-neck-through-body-butterfly/395243628.html#s1-0-1;searl|0860316066

[@jjjjjjjj7n]

First one better from here, maybe live it's different, also how it sounds in a mix

[@RallyFlowBro]

Great idea dude! Keep rocking hard! Just gained a sub!

[@victorhugod387]

My heroi...

[@darkmatters6378]

The audio on this video doesn’t really allow for a fair comparison.

[@johngoins1902]

The fret work is the biggest turn off. To fix the frets can be a lot of work. If you have 600 dollar just go get an ibanez or esp 5 string that looks similar and slap a butterfly sticker on it cause I guarantee the fret work will be much better

[@snakeplissken44]

Aguilars got some nice zing

[@warwick170]

Can you send me the link where to buy china made fodera bass

[@jonnilightfoot]

www.dhgate.com/product/one-piece-set-neck-through-body-butterfly/395243628.html#s1-0-1;searl|0860316066

[@erlonsilvadeoliveira6133]

Ficou muito maneiro, timbre que lembra os Ken smith

[@jurav5107]

Thanx pal! You made a great job!

[@IStruggleWithGuitar]

Nice looking finish on that guitar. You should post more of your playing. You got some skills. We're waiting... ;-)

[@daveharris514]

It's totally worth it. Great bass! 🙂

[@cindyhuang5026]

Cool

[@afterthefox7]

Should have used Mike Pope or Bartolini pickups , electronics and BadAss bridge on it, now that would have been a real Fodera bass.

[@Foghat1961]

Yea!!! Centered bridge!!!

[@michomicho7668]

ALL THAT IS IMPORTANT IS CAN U REPAIR IT IF IT GOES BOW ON YOU ,,HOW YOU THOUGHT ON PICKUPS AND EQ ALL BUT FORGET MAIN THING ,,IS IT SERVICABLE WHERE IT IS IMPORTANT,, ALL U CAN FIX TRUSS ROD ON NECK THRU NOT,,, PLS DO TEST MAN

[@michaelb.42112]

To me, it sounds nearly identical after the $300-$400 mods. There's still that annoying fret buzz from the truss rod not being turned enough, but I'll have to watch the video to the end to get a better idea. EDIT : At the end it sounds FANTASTIC !!!!

[@craigdamage]

I would rather get a Yamaha TRBX605FM with all the listed upgrades here.

[@victorrodriguezbass]

The sonido is very best

[@curbowbass6124]

Why are you yelling at me? 🤣🤣

[@goofparade]

Great vid, excellent bass playing. I think if i owned this bass, i would remove or cover the logo because i would be forever be explaining to people that its not really a Fedora. Plus, Fedora, the company probably isnt super happy to see fake logos running around...they have lawyers...right?

[@marsR89]

Link ?????‼️‼️‼️‼️🧐🧐🧐🧐🤔🤔🤔🤔🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jonnilightfoot]

Hi Cristian. I just looked for it again on the site dhgate.com. This bass was not there but there are plenty of different basses on the site. Best of luck with your search.

[@NelsonMontana1234]

Foderas are like Rolex watches. They're no better than a watch costing a fraction of the price but people who own them think that others are envious of them. So a faux Fodera is like a faux Rolex. It's even lamer because it's trying to be pretentious and being doubly phony. But hey, you sound good and if the bass delivers, why not? But I'd change the headstock logo and just call it a custom made bass. That's classier.

[@bdking57]

Nelson, you should get informed. Rolex watches are worth every penny more then lesser brands. but Rolex isnt a top brand in watches. Its just funny that reality is different then what you believe/ People that can afflrd a Rolex know that rolex is just an entry level luxury watch. Same goes with basses. If you want to live in some ridiculous state of denial unable to except that hand built instruments arent really any better then some mass produced production line garbage just so you can feel better about the situation dont expect us all to jump in that boat with you. There is in fact such a dramatic drop off in quality with nice baases. The actually time and effort put into something generally is at its lowest point on the discount end.

[@NelsonMontana1234]

@@bdking57 You seem confused Brian. Let me simplify it. I use the comparison of a Rolex as an example, not the gold standard. ( I actually have a Vacherone Constantin). And these days it's just jewelry. They tell no better time than a $200 watch. You're also wrong about the "hand built" concept though I understand your being ill informed. It's a common misconception. ALL basses are in part hand made and ALL basses are in part made with machines. Better models use better parts and more selective wood for the necks and fingerboard, But they're not hand carving those! They go through a lathe, just like a Squier does. It's also funny that some of the greatest recordings by the greatest bassists are on stock instruments. Well, at least those who had to buy them themselves. Wooten and Anthony Jackson had theirs custom made by Fodera for free and honestly as amazing as they are, as players, their sound is nothing special. I think Anthony sounded better on the 4 string Gibson. The Fodera has been around for over 30 years and who's talking about that great Fodera sound? It's just snob appeal and you bought into it. Don't be a sucker. I've owned many basses, including a Fodera and I will say to anyone who is listening, they are nothing all that great. At all. But feel free to pay ten times more than they're worth if that makes you feel better.

[@atom1962]

He should plug in real Fodera to compare......

[@jennyroca2332]

Al Tomanec nothing to compare, brother Chang ain’t got nothin on Vinnie!

[@e.apollis2877]

next time use a d.i into the pc soundcard

[@EddieG1888]

I had one the exact same as this, utter waste of money. Heavier than shit, sounded about the same, neck was like playing a 2x4.

[@stillrainband8588]

You bought a counterfeit product and basically made a commercial supporting a company that blatantly disregards US copyright laws.

[@johnniecameron8829]

I'll give you 50$ for it

[@armandstreilihs3489]

I don't understand this. I can't imagine any professional musician buying himself a copy of a Chinese Fodera. What's the point? It would be like wearing a cheap Rolex replica. If you can't afford the original then there are hundreds of other good bass guitars, though Sire, Fender, etc. This money can be spent on a better instrument.

[@poppasquat8483]

Life these days is all about appearances, that's why

[@lanceunderpants]

Im not a pro and I want one just to have it. Im not wealthy and ill never have the money to justify buying a fodera so ill get one of these. Not like im going to show it off and tell people its real.

[@jonnilightfoot]

I never played it out, i got it only for the KZbin demo. I wanted to show people what yu get when you buy one, and also if you did buy one and want to upgrade it. I mentioned this in the videos i did.