Fodera Richard Bona Imperial 5
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Fodera
Richard Bona Imperial 5
Product Info
Article Number:
552477
Brand:
Fodera
Model:
Richard Bona Imperial 5
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$16,379.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Richard Bona Imperial 5 is a statement instrument, built for the serious player who demands top-tier tone and feel. The combination of the ash body, olive top, and EMG pickups delivers a powerful, articulate sound with plenty of growl, perfect for funk, fusion, and any genre needing a commanding low end. It's an investment, but the craftsmanship and sonic character are undeniable.
Product Description
- Fodera Richard Bona Imperial 5
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Ash body
- Olive wood top
- Neck-thru-body 3-strip maple neck
- Birdseye maple fingerboard
- Ebony dot fingerboard inlays
- Ebony fingerrest
- Scale: Long Scale
- 24 Frets
- Matching headstock
- Pickups: 2 EMG 40 J
- Fodera/Pope Custom 3-band Emperor/Imperial electronics
- Gotoh tuners
- Fodera Non-Locking bridge
- 19 mm string spacing
- Gold-plated hardware
- Serial no. PO 12505
- Colour: Natural matte
- Incl. Fodera case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ash body delivers a focused, articulate tone with excellent sustain.
- • Olive wood top adds visual elegance and subtly sweetens the overall timbre.
- • EMG 40J pickups provide a powerful, modern sound with exceptional clarity.
- • Fodera/Pope electronics offer precise EQ shaping for a wide range of tonal possibilities.
CONS
- • The neck-thru design, while comfortable, can be more delicate than bolt-on construction.
- • The long scale and heavy construction will be fatiguing for players with smaller hands.
- • The premium-priced nature limits accessibility for most working musicians.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
3-strip Maple
Fingerboard
Birdseye Maple
Pickups
EMG 40 J
Scale Length
34 in
Frets
24
Strings
5-String
Weight
11.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The olive wood adds a subtle warmth and complexity to the ash's inherent clarity, rounding off harsh edges without sacrificing articulation.
EMG pickups are readily serviceable, and replacement parts are widely available, so you won't face any major maintenance headaches down the line.
Like all neck-thru instruments, it’s important to maintain stable humidity levels; a good quality case and occasional conditioning will help preserve the neck’s integrity.
