Fodera Emperor Elite 5 James Genus
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Fodera
Emperor Elite 5 James Genus
Product Info
Article Number:
588766
Brand:
Fodera
Model:
Emperor Elite 5 James Genus
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$13,189.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Fodera Emperor Elite 5 James Genus is a serious instrument for the discerning bassist. The combination of the ash body, Genus pickups, and Fodera electronics creates a sound that's both powerful and nuanced—perfect for players seeking a refined, professional tone across a range of genres from jazz to funk.
Product Description
- Fodera Emperor Elite 5 James Genus
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Ash with maple toneblock
- Special body thickness of 3.8 cm and extra rounded body edges
- Top: Maple
- 3-Piece neck-through-body neck: Maple
- Scale: Long scale (34")
- Fingerboard: Pau ferro
- Mother of Pearl Dot fingerboard inlays
- Rounded fingerboard edges
- Nut width: 46.8 mm / 1 27/32"
- Matching headstock
- 24 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Seymour Duncan humbuckers (James Genus Signature Position)
- Electronics: Fodera/Pope Custom 3-Band Emperor/Imperial
- Fodera Non-Locking bridge
- Gotoh machine heads
- 19 mm String Spacing
- Gold hardware finish
- Strings: 045 - 065 - 085 - 105 - 125 Nickel
- Colour: Natural matt
- Vintage tint
- Includes Fodera case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ash body provides a resonant, articulate tone with excellent sustain.
- • James Genus signature pickups deliver a powerful, defined low-end with clarity.
- • Fodera/Pope electronics offer exceptional tonal shaping and noise reduction.
- • The rounded body edges and Pau Ferro fingerboard ensure supreme playing comfort.
CONS
- • The 3.8cm body thickness contributes to a substantial, potentially cumbersome weight.
- • The long scale (34”) might be less comfortable for players with smaller hands.
- • The premium-priced nature limits accessibility for many working musicians.
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Key Features
Body Material
Ash with Maple Toneblock
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Pickups
Seymour Duncan James Genus Signature Humbuckers
Scale Length
34"
Frets
24
Strings
045 - 065 - 085 - 105 - 125 Nickel
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
James Genus collaborated with Seymour Duncan to create a pickup with a tighter low-end and increased clarity, specifically designed to cut through dense mixes while retaining warmth.
While Fodera necks are known for their comfortable feel, the Emperor Elite 5 has a more substantial profile than some modern basses; players seeking a very thin neck might find it a bit thicker.
Pau Ferro offers a slightly warmer and more 'woody' tone than Ebony, contributing to a more rounded and less aggressive character compared to an Ebony-boarded Fodera.
