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FODERA / Imperial 5 [I51069]
The Imperial is one of Fodera's best models, with a single cut that gives it the beauty of a work of art.
While many multi-string models appear on the market, this time a 5-string model is newly arrived.
The first thing that catches the eye is the body, which appears to be a bright Buckeye burl top, and the stunning maple through neck, which uses two pieces of maple wood as wings, is a work of art. This is a standard material for this model.
A Lane poor JB5 PU is installed. You can enjoy the clear and transparent NYC sound that seems to embody the word "quality. The original preamp with orthodox 3-band EQ is a perfect match, and it is no wonder that it is loved by many studio musicians.
The core main components remain untouched, though it lacks strap pins.
However, the neck is currently in good condition. The truss rod is a bit stiff, but about half a turn of adjustment was confirmed. Since the included genuine wrench makes truss rod adjustment difficult, we verified the adjustment using an L-shaped wrench of the same specification.
The Fodera is a representative of high-end basses, and although it is a standard material, there are probably only a handful of people who have actually had the opportunity to hold one in their hands.
Please take advantage of this opportunity to purchase one.
Neck condition: No problem
Truss Rod: Inoperable
Fret remaining: 50 to 60%.
Country of manufacture: U.S.A.
Case: Hard Case/Genuine
Accessories: Wrench
Serial Number: I51069
Other:Tape mark near Vol knob
Weight:4.77kg
Weight:4.77kg
* Due to the nature of this product, it cannot be moved between stores.
* Due to the nature of this product, it is not displayed in stores during normal business hours. Please ask our staff at the storefront when you purchase.
Product Rank: B: Fairly scratched and used, but no problem in normal use.
Serial Number: I51069
Case: Hard Case
Accessories: wrench, screwdriver, strap
Weight: 4.77kg
Truss Rod: Note that the neck is currently fine at the limit of the rod.
Fret Residuals: Defective, need to consider replacing next time when repairing.
String Height on bass string side: 2.6mm above 12th fret
String height on treble string side: 2.0mm above 12th fret
Strings at setup: RICHARD COCO STRINGUS RC 5CXLN / .045-.125 set
Repair and maintenance parts: Cleaning, string replacement, rod adjustment, octave adjustment, string height adjustment, rubbing, removal of sticking saddle screws
* Please note that there are scratches, dents, etc. that are difficult to see in the photos or that are not shown in the description. Please note that there are scratches, dents, etc. that are difficult to see in the photos or that are not listed.
* If the truss rod, remaining frets, or string height is indicated, it was measured by our staff at the time of setup, and may change due to climate, humidity, or other environmental factors.
The values are intended to be used as a reference at the time of purchase, and we do not guarantee that they will be the same when you receive the instrument.
* This item is a one-of-a-kind item and is listed on multiple malls at the same time, including in-store displays. We try to delete product information as soon as possible, but this is not always in real time.
We apologize in advance if the item is sold out after you place your order.
*** The shipping cost to most countries is included in the listed price ***
All musical instruments we sell have been checked and adjusted for playability. The pictures in the listings are of the actual item so please have a look for an idea of the cosmetic condition. As they are used instruments they may or may not have some scratches or wear to the finish. Please note: Ishibashi will not accept returns or refunds in the case of dents, scratches, or cosmetic wear that were originally detailed either in the pictures or description. Thank you for your understanding.
Condition: Some scratches, dents and marks. If you would like to know more about this specific instrument, or have general questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Accessories: Please confirm the picture.
Precautions for electronic instruments that use a power supply
The voltage in Japan is 100 V, it is different from most of other countries, you need confirm the voltage of your country and in some cases you have to get locally an adaptor for converting the voltage before use it in your country.
Please note!
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We will check the condition of the items that we received order over before shipping it out. The usual wait time for our shipping is 7 to 10 days worldwide. We are open from Monday to Saturday 11:00am until 6:00pm (Tokyo time zone) 6 days a week, closed on Sunday.** Please note that all items for sale on here are also available at our retail stores in Japan. There is a chance that they may sell out in our retail location beforehand. We update our information daily, but there is still a chance this may occur. In this event we will cancel the order and refund any payments received. Thank you for your understanding.
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In general we do not accept returns unless in the following exceptional circumstances:
In the case of any of these reasons, please email our staff within 24 hours and make the subject of your email "Return request". Please be as specific with the details as possible.
Do not discard any of the packaging, manuals, papers, parts or accessories the item has been supplied with, and in particular, please do not remove protective film from any of the instruments pickups, pickguards, control plates, etc.
A full refund of the purchase price (minus bank costs, PayPal fees, shipping costs, duty and tax) of the goods, or exchange will be made once the goods are returned to us in the same condition as when they left our premises.
Please note! We do not accept returns for any other reasons. This means that you can not return an item simply for not being satisfied with what you purchased and we therefore suggest you to do enough research about the specific model prior to ordering.We will gladly provide our expertise beforehand to make your decision easier. We always check every item before shipping out in order to confirm instruments are in perfect working condition. If you have any problems with an instrument once it arrives please contact us and we will work together to resolve the issue.
Please do not return any merchandise without first having gotten an RMA from us.
About Us
Ishibashi Music Corporation.
Ishibashi Music Corporation is one of the largest and most respected Musical Instrument retail chain stores in Japan. The company is highly regarded world wide as a reliable seller of top quality USED and VINTAGE instruments. Domestically the Ishibashi Music Corporation also handles a large amount of NEW inside of Japan. We have over 12 stores around Japan including Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima and Fukuoka. The items listed are stocked at each store and will be shipped from the store after inspection. The usual wait time for our shipping is 7 to 10 days worldwide. We are open from 11:30am until 8:30pm (Tokyo time zone) 7 days a week.
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