This is my favorite bass I've ever owned: a custom Fodera Emperor Deluxe 5 String. When I'm recording, this is the bass that I pick up the most. I've played some gigs with it too, where it has performed wonderfully.
This bass has a roasted Ash body, light flamed Koa top, 3pc maple neck, Macassar Ebony fingerboard, and is outfitted with the Fodera/Duncan Dual Coils and the custom preamp with the 3 band EQ. Fodera Newborn Gallery Link: https://fodera.com/pages/emperor-photo-gallery#emperor-deluxe-e54904d
About the sound examples: These sounds were recorded direct, into a Focusrite Clarett with minimal processing. I did this in order to present what I think is the most uncolored tone of the instrument. For those that are going to ask: These strings are Elixir Nanowebs, Nickel, 45-130 and they were a year and two months old at the time of recording.
This is a series of videos I'm making about instruments and gear that I can't do without. Things that show up in (nearly) all of my workflows. It doesn't only include basses, so check my other videos about drums, saxophones and accessories, pro audio gear, and more.
I should say openly: I am an artist for this company, although they did not ask me to make a video about this bass. These thoughts and opinions are all my own.
00:00 Introduction
01:16 Specs
04:49 Unique Specs
07:02 Sound Demos
09:28 What would I do different on the next build?
10:03 Random Thoughts
11:05 Outro music