Fodera Emperor Standard 5 FL LTD
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Fodera
Emperor Standard 5 FL LTD
Product Info
Article Number:
546916
Brand:
Fodera
Model:
Emperor Standard 5 FL LTD
Category:
Premium Basses
Price:
$8,459.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Fodera Emperor Standard 5 FL LTD is a serious instrument for the discerning fretless player. The combination of walnut and primavera provides a rich, complex tone, while the Pope preamp gives you incredible control. It’s built for players who want a refined, vintage-inspired fretless experience with modern precision.
Product Description
- Fodera Emperor Standard 5 FL LTD
- 5-String Fretless Electric Bass
- Thomann Limited Edition
- Body: Walnut
- Selected top: Primavera
- Bolt-on 3-piece neck: Oak
- Scale length: Long scale
- Fretboard: Premium ebony
- Without fretboard lines
- Pickup: Fodera dual coil
- Fodera/Pope Standard 3-band preamp with Emperor Standard control layout
- Gotoh machine heads
- Fodera non-locking bridge
- Black hardware
- Plain headstock
- Colour: Natural Matt
- Incl. a Fodera case
PROS
- • Walnut/Primavera body delivers exceptional warmth and resonance, a Fodera signature.
- • Fodera dual coil pickups offer a focused, articulate, and powerful tone.
- • Oak neck provides stability and a smooth, fast playing experience characteristic of Fodera.
- • Pope Standard preamp allows precise tonal shaping across the entire frequency spectrum.
CONS
- • The long scale and fretless design limits versatility for certain modern playing styles.
- • Walnut body makes the bass notably heavy, requiring strong playing technique.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Walnut with Primavera Top
Neck Material
Oak
Fingerboard
Premium Ebony
Pickups
Fodera Dual Coil
Scale Length
34 inches (Long Scale)
Frets
Fretless
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ebony fretboard is exceptionally smooth, but Fodera’s fret leveling process ensures a consistent feel across the entire neck – it's remarkably playable.
Yes, matte finishes are more susceptible to marks than gloss. Proper care and a quality fretboard conditioner are essential to maintain its appearance.
The Standard version provides a classic, balanced EQ curve, less aggressive than some of the more modern Fodera preamp designs, leaning towards a more vintage tone.
