So for about 1/75 of the price you can get 70 percent of the bass. And arguably the shape is the most unique part of this bass so that's gotta be worth half the appeal. I understand people want to pay 15.000$ to have a piece of authentic luthieristic art, but don't try telling me it's 12.000$ technically better than everything else in the market. It's a piece of art, but not a portal to a different musical universe. But then again, the two most primitive guitars in production the les Paul and Stratocaster are the staples of guitar music.

@adam5781

2 жыл бұрын

That arguement could definitely be made about the highest of the high priced instruments from most boutique makers. If you get into their more entry level instruments without all the bells and whistles and compare them to the less expensive brands the extra money spent makes a complete difference. They are just a better quality product.

@AlexOnBass

8 ай бұрын

When you get into custom instruments like fodera you’re getting something COMPLETELY tailored to your taste. Woods, pickups, scale length. Not just a bunch of off the shelve parts. And honestly that’s not for everyone. Most people are happy with mass produced instruments, and that’s fine, but to own a custom instrument is a treat.

The pickup selector did not sound like it was backwards. First sounded like neck, second bridge.

@CedrickGamble

5 жыл бұрын

silverdroid i agree. It’s not backwards. Pickup switch is bridge-down, neck-up.

@leesbassment6393

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, three way toggle isn't backwards at all.

@AngeloDopwell

5 жыл бұрын

i think.over this

@Trump-rn6dq

5 жыл бұрын

One would think he would know that ...he got talk and nuff notes tho

@athmaid

3 жыл бұрын

I play guitar and it sounded to me like neck was up and bridge was down, just like he said. Doesn't the neck PU sound more bright?

It's ethically dubious. I like that there's an affordable alternative with the unique Fodera style, but they shouldn't use the butterfly logo and pretend to be the real thing.

@pat8437

5 жыл бұрын

I mean, could one also consider it ethically dubious for any company to be able to effectively cease means of production and limit the ability for lower popularity boutique brands to become successful in comparison?

@Surfer8652

5 жыл бұрын

@@pat8437 I don't think I understand, could you give an example? Is the company ceasing its own production or ceasing production of other boutique brands?

@peterjanjanin9883

5 жыл бұрын

Charging 15k for a bass is ethically dubious

@bacicinvatteneaca

5 жыл бұрын

Private property of a company is unethical

@Surfer8652

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it should be illegal for a company to sell a bass that I can't personally afford.

This guy went to a fight last night as i see his head with a punch mark. Warrior by heart bassist at art with attitude.

@Direwoof

2 жыл бұрын

ye bass plyers is tuff. were teh tank of teh band :D

@sabiirizarri

Жыл бұрын

😂

I'm excited to see your upgrades, like you I love to mod these low cost imports

Actually, no one in China buy these fake things except idoits. We hate it. We have awesome brands like BQW, DTC, DFW,etc. You guys can check out these brands on youtube. They are worth every penny.

@merqury5

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you pointed this out!

@takitezy7

5 жыл бұрын

I was going to buy a fake Rickenbacker bass... I still want it and believe I can modify it to sound decent, thanks for the comment

@Celtundrica00

5 жыл бұрын

Where can you buy those brands? BQW, DTC, DFW?

@user-kw1oq5ho8x

5 жыл бұрын

@Airik Luna Yeah, these $220 are good for learning and modifying but somehow they're built with wrong construction or detail for their low cost. Thus you may never be able to learn the right way to build one of your own or to modify properly. Maybe warmoth can satisfy you most! Please help us to keep the fake away! They are not good for those people who devote themselves to this career! If the $220 basses are designed by their own, I would say nothing on it!

@user-kw1oq5ho8x

5 жыл бұрын

@@Celtundrica00 As these three, you can find "dfw_custom_bass_guitar" ,"dtcbass" and "bqw_bass" on ins. Leave the comments or message directly. They will reply you nearly everyday. But I don't think BQW will reply you as he focus on building bass very much and he seldom use these platform. If you want, I can help to get his email!

All open pots, both PUs, sounds really great.

For $219 I would buy an old Peavey Foundation that will actually sound great.

@asuntos.publicos

5 жыл бұрын

Peavey Founations yes, they sound great but if you could find one, they will cost arround 300 USD

@WilDBeestMF

6 ай бұрын

​@@asuntos.publicos Damn straight. A Peavey Millenium is on my list of must haves, and they're amazing. But they're not $600 AUD amazing.

Nothing like China’s lack of regard for patents, copyrights, or anything 😂

@grandmastervoodoo5604

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah,China is the only country that makes fake stuff

@alexkna8808

4 жыл бұрын

well, there is no shape that looks exactly like this one at fodera, and it's just a butterfly, not their logo But some of them actually have the real logo =))))))

@michaelb.42112

7 ай бұрын

HAHA !! Great comment because it's TRUE ! They went for the gold and said fuck it, if we do it, we may be the new "MIJ" status, so there's no downside.

@johnhughes3796

23 күн бұрын

They haven't sold it as a Fodera, it's just that shape and style. Just like P and J copies .

Cool video! Look forward to pt2

You might find that they have used 4 string pickups so the magnets are too far away from the B string to get much volume from it. Had a similar problem with a kit bass.

@haroldbrooks4235

2 жыл бұрын

Makes perfect sense. You can pretty much hear that the pickups are not there

@strada21_

10 ай бұрын

Good point 👍

Pulls up to practice* “no low grumbling today boys”

You can play Obviously... but the bass sounds HORRIBLE!!!!

@Ilovereharm

5 жыл бұрын

I agree

Great playing by the way

Indonesian luthiers make awesome guitars n basses...any model..super low action...I did order a custom 33" n fully satisfied...

What about the neck, machines, and overall build?

Is it me or is that bridge not lined up? That A string is not centered over the dots. Great playing mind!

Hey brother. Any idea what the U.S. Customs/duties fees are ballpark figure maybe?

Nice BASS BRO I HAVE THE 6 STRING FODERA COPY FROM ALIEXPRESS AND ALSO HAD EMG45DC PICKUPS INSTALLED IN MINE

@marklowe7431

5 жыл бұрын

Your caps lock key is stuck

@chadbierman8058

5 жыл бұрын

MIMO DA BOAT Boyd does it sound good? Do you like it!

@octabass86boyd34

5 жыл бұрын

@@chadbierman8058 straight out the box it had a little buzzing due to the fret leveling was a little high . I took mine to Guitar center and had the fretboard and truss rods adjusted . China Bass Guitars are Good for upgrading and depending on the climate change and area youre in ,You should get great sound. I took the liberty of having EMG45DC pick ups installed along with the EMG BQS 5 Knob preamp system as well so yes they are worth the trouble.

@chadbierman8058

5 жыл бұрын

MIMO DA BOAT Boyd thanks for the info! Sounds good! God bless!

@octabass86boyd34

5 жыл бұрын

@@chadbierman8058 Youre very Welcome.

Somehow I can't get rid of the impression that the wood patterns are simply printed on it :)

@athmaid

3 жыл бұрын

Might be but surprisingly they can get stuff like that for fairly cheap in China

@Fili2009able

7 ай бұрын

Looks like a wall paper not real wood

i bought one ，perfect one

Hey my friend how do you communicate with these guys.I want to buy one of those bass an put the to batteries pack in that bass.

You and that bass deserve each other.

I mean, im impressed by the quality this seems to be, but even still, would you want to own a fake ferrarri? owning the real thing is kinda the whole point no?

The switch was wired normal...... The thing sounds awful, needs new hardware and electronics. .. But these sound great when modded.

Sounds like a $219 bass too. If I want a Fodera, I'll save for it. Warwick does me just fine.

it sounds buzzy on the frets it sort of sounds almost as good as a stingray. But your bass skills are amazing

sounds like a entry level ibanez lol

Where can I buy a Fodera copy?

Which company you use to buy that chinese base?

How much ? What’s the website name?

Spend $219 on ALMOST any bass and you'll be swapping electronics anmaybe some neck work. I've been thinking of ordering a knock off. Where did you order from?

@jonnilightfoot3354

5 жыл бұрын

www.dhgate.com/product/one-piece-set-neck-through-body-butterfly/395243628.html#s1-0-1;searl|1629241736

Cool. switchable 4/5-string 😎

Every go spend 600 and get a sire bass. They r greeeeeat

Can you do a china ken smith review

4/5 string switch! OMG, that is funny. I think you just coined a new term.

Hey, I know it's been 3 years but, could you tell me what Chinese company you ordered the FAKE FODERA from? I'd still buy one and put all new guts in it.

@blaqbull3

2 жыл бұрын

check ebay

I don't think the pickup switch is backwards

Pity you've recorded this with a camera/phone/laptop mic, it'd prob sound a lot better recorded direct and with finger playing not slapping the heck out of it. I always think that slapping and popping makes all basses sound terrible. Most of these Chinese basses are ok, it depends where you buy them from. But they almost all need a bit of work, some just a decent setup, like almost any expensive bass would. I have two lefty 5 string jazz basses off AliExpress and they're both usable, the one is actually pretty good. I sold all my Ibbys and Corts after that coz they sounded lousy and they had some bad dead spots.

Where can i order a Chinese fake Fodera bass?

It can be useful to switch off the B string if your muting technique needs improvement.

You get what you pay for. There's just no way around it. You pay up front or you pay in the end to correct the very thing you were trying to save money on. I had to learn that the hard way.

LOL!!!!! Where did you get Ali?

The pole pieces on the pickups are painted on silver dots lol lol lol lol lol lol

That pickup selector switch is not wrong. Neck is upward and bridge is downward.

this is crazyyy

One thing that ruins the illusion for me is the tuner holes are mis-located, so the strings are not straight. Every Ali bass I have seen online gets that wrong.

Who made the Bass?

Where would one find such a potential gem Jonni? No cookies-N-milk for you after leaving out those details. ~8^)

@jonnilightfoot3354

5 жыл бұрын

www.dhgate.com/product/one-piece-set-neck-through-body-butterfly/395243628.html#s1-0-1;searl|0860316066

Copy Cats!😡... Sounds ok... Great playing though!

OMG not even the bridge is installed centered.

Cool

I've never ordered a bass that was wired wrong...that's pretty bad and not worth it. If I buy a bass, I want it to work from the start. It does look cool, though.

Killer chops

yeah man

I was going to order one of those & the yin yan one like Victor Wootens too. I didn't tho brought a Yamaha instead

@fenderfetish

5 жыл бұрын

Wise choice =^)

See what a Mike Pope preamp cost, that's what the real fodera bass has. I guess when you go the cheap route, you better have some standby cash ready to go, cause practically every Chinese copy of American high end basses almost always have some disappointing electronic issues. When you spend $2-$350, if you have to spend maybe $500, more, you still came out good. A real fodera cost ( depending on model) cost $5 - $7000 dollars 😢

I sound better that I would expect

Total firewood.

Dude, how can anyone tell ANYTHING about a bass, when you're playing it unplugged and slapping it???

A fauxdera?

I didn’t know Dane Cook played bass!

@rocknrollcowboy1620

5 жыл бұрын

His face reminds me of Fieldy

If it didn't have the trademarked butterfly logo, I'd be cool with it. I wouldn't buy one, but I wouldn't be all keyboard warrior "but it's an illegal counterfeit" about it either.

5 string with a 40Hz HPF, genius

@norvillerodgersspeaks

5 жыл бұрын

60hz would be appropriate for a 5 string

maybe it's made in SHANDONG in China，we call that 鲁蝶

You get what you pay for, it seems. Thanks

Where do you find it?

@jonnilightfoot3354

4 жыл бұрын

on www.Tradetang.com, however I'm willing to sell it if you are looking.

Slapada bass

You play great. The bass sounds bad

The only thing about those copy,s is that there is no angle on the neck

I think they were born to copy~

😁😁😁 This preamp is... 😮😕 . Would throw out to the thrash... Nice wood however Fodera logo is a little bit 😠...

It resembles a Fodera in looks and that’s about all. Sorry play a real Fodera and know the difference.

That thing is a Nodera-use it as firewood.

Why by copies? Even made in China? You can get a better-sounding bass, not a Fodera, for $250. Fodera should find ways to sue those folks who are copying its products.

NO! don't support these pirates! LOL hope you're well, pal!

@bacicinvatteneaca

5 жыл бұрын

Why?

@dr_bassius

5 жыл бұрын

@@bacicinvatteneaca the Chinese manufacturer that builds this bass is doing something illegal. Don't support criminals. That's why. Jonni knows, he's just making this vid for community awareness. Lol.

@franktalarico689

5 жыл бұрын

They're 15000 dollar basses. This is a 300 dollar bass. Their business is not being affected at all.

@dr_bassius

5 жыл бұрын

@@franktalarico689 it's illegal. Don't support criminals.

Looking forward to the next Video!!

1997 called...

Glad i watched this first cuz i found one if these "po-deras" on wish.com for like $150 and WAS considering it

Awesome. Love pirates. If you don't agree than don't buy them. No one is forcing you to buy them, so let people spend their money the way they please.

@franckmuller-astruc5673

5 жыл бұрын

And continuing destroying the world forest to 'hancraft' those kind of crapy shit, making people beleive every body have the right & budget to eat Caviar and drive a Maserati on a daily basis... humans rights ;-(

Has anyone noticed the lump on his forehead?? That doesn’t look comforting

@mohitmorris

5 жыл бұрын

I got a lump in my ear just listening to that bass! Maybe he hit himself in the forehead with the bass after listening to how it sounded.

Nothing is sacred. I'm guessing a law suit is a waste of time. Buying a used one no a danger to be aware of. Serial check.

It has a nicer finish than a real Fodera.

raise the action to stop the fret buzz and string rattle... It would sound decent. The string action is too low and any bass with action set like tha which allows string rattle and buzzing at the frets sounds terrrible, and no matter the craftsmanship or price.

Haha it sounds nothing like a fodera

you can shine up a turd, but its still a shinny turd.

sounds like 219 dollars

Shitdera🦋

Stay away from these

Just in case anyone cares, music used to be about playing worthwhile music and one's ability to do so. Great music is not at the mercy of inexpensive guitar copies. A good musician can make a cheap guitar sound fine. A very expensive guitar can't help the unmusical cretins among us.

Knock off fedora. FACTS

When you buy these knock offs you are supporting and encouraging people who steal builders ideas. It is a lot of work to build a custom bass or guitar for some jerk to rip off a design someone put there heart into. Yes it looks kind of like the original but for the same money you can buy a squier or Ibanez that is better quality and not encourage criminals to rip off peoples designs.

@foxybrown2

5 жыл бұрын

You are not going to get a Ibanez or a Squier for 219.00.

@7caesar719

5 жыл бұрын

Fat Owl Bass great Comment Brotha!!

I hope you got your money back lol it looks good but looks are not everything

China is not known for electronics, Japan is..

Man that thing sounds AWFUL!

@PhuckHue2

5 жыл бұрын

shit pickups and strings

@PhoenixFlight94

5 жыл бұрын

@@PhuckHue2 shit everything

@frontbum420

5 жыл бұрын

i bet victor would make it sound just fine

M'bass *tips fedora**

Phodera

fedora is a hat. It's FOH-DAR-AH.

@basstrom88

5 жыл бұрын

THAT'S-THE-JOKE

@splix85

5 жыл бұрын

@@basstrom88 lol sorry I guess I missed it. Woosh!

Any advantage to that bass having that ugly body shape? Sonically?

@klapsigaarenbasgitaar1931

3 жыл бұрын

If you mean the single cutaway: I understand that that way there is more connection between the neck and the body which makes for better definition in the higher register, more sustain and better neck stability.

It's ugly. So is the real one.