Fodera Emperor Standard 5
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Fodera
Emperor Standard 5
Product Info
Article Number:
507125
Brand:
Fodera
Model:
Emperor Standard 5
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$8,239.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Fodera Emperor Standard 5 is a serious instrument—a workhorse bass built for players who demand premium tone and feel. The bolt-on neck and carefully chosen woods make it incredibly responsive, while the Fodera pickups and preamp deliver a powerful, defined sound ideal for modern funk, jazz, and rock. It’s a top-tier option for the discerning bassist.
Product Description
- Fodera Emperor Standard 5
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Alder body
- Walnut top
- Bolt-on 3-piece maple neck
- Long scale
- Pau ferro fretboard
- 24 Large frets
- Clay dot fretboard inlays
- Fodera dual coil pickup
- Fodera/Pope standard 3-band preamp
- Emperor standard control layout
- Gotoh machine heads
- Fodera non-locking bridge
- Black hardware
- Colour: Natural matte
- Includes Fodera case
- Made in the USA
PROS
- • Alder/Walnut combo delivers a focused, articulate, and warm tonal foundation.
- • Bolt-on neck provides a snappy, responsive feel favored by many players.
- • Fodera dual coil pickups offer a balanced, punchy tone with excellent clarity.
- • Fodera/Pope preamp provides precise EQ control for sculpting your sound.
CONS
- • The alder/walnut construction can feel a bit dense, potentially tiring in long sessions.
- • The natural matte finish, while beautiful, is susceptible to fingerprints and smudges.
- • The limited pickup selection restricts versatility for players needing extreme sonic contrasts.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder top with Walnut veneer
Neck Material
3-piece Maple
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Pickups
Fodera Dual Coil
Scale Length
34 in
Frets
24 Large
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 11 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The alder/walnut construction offers more clarity and articulation than mahogany, resulting in a more focused and less 'woody' tone.
While bolt-on necks generally have slightly less sustain than set-neck designs, the quality of the woods and construction here compensate, offering plenty of resonance.
It's a very musical preamp—not overly aggressive—allowing for subtle tonal shaping and a natural, balanced sound; it's a step above many standard preamps.
