Fodera Unveils Masterbuilt Cherry Blossom Bass

Fodera Masterbuilt Cherry Blossom Bass

Just in time for the blooming trees, Fodera has revealed the latest in their Masterbuilt series with an instrument called the Cherry Blossom. The one-of-a-kind bass is built using their Monarch design with a multi-piece fanned Flame Maple top with gorgeous inlay work.

“The top is comprised of over 150-pieces Pink Mother of Pearl, Stone, and Desert Ironwood to create its Cherry Blossom inlays. To make sure that nothing disrupts the pattern, its single Fodera / Duncan Dual Coil pickup is camouflaged within the top by a matching wooden pickup cover that allows for continuity within the lines of the fan pattern.”

Fodera followed up on the minimalist theme by forgoing their standard preamp and utilizing passive electronics with matching wooden knobs. Other features include a Black Limba body, a flamed ebony fingerboard, and a flamed maple tone block matched with a five-piece maple and wenge neck.

Fodera Masterbuilt Cherry Blossom Bass Specs:

Construction:Dovetail
Scale:34″
Body Shape:Monarch
Body Wood:Black Limba
Tone Block:Flame Maple
Top:Flame Maple
Neck:5-piece Maple w/ Wenge Stringers
Fingerboard:Flame Ebony
Frets:24
Spacing:19mm
Pickups:Fodera / Duncan Dual Coil
Electronics:Passive
Control Layout:Volume/Tone

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