hiram.k.hackenbacker

Yep, listened to it several times now and I like it.

I'm not sure that I see it as a flaw, odd yes, but not necessarily flawed. I presumed, that given their construction, there is supposed to be very little (if any) movement in the neck, even taking into account changes in temperature/humidity etc. Again my presumption, but would the neck relief be set reasonably low from the manufacturer, but you can still raise the string height if required? I have several graphite necked instruments myself and I can count of the fingers of less than one finger how many times I've had to mess with their respective truss rods. Maybe the answer is Modulus installs truss rods unnecessarily? I don't know. I'd really like to try one though.

I’ve often thought about getting a Vigier. I guess I’ve left it too late now. There’s a lovely Passion IV for sale, but I think I would prefer the pick-up position on the Arpege. That said, I’ve not played either, so it’s just pie in the sky for me really. Sad to hear Patrice is calling it a day, but nothing lasts for ever and he’s doing it on his own terms, so good luck to him.

….further dates in Belarus possible. Prospective candidates should be able to fit in with existing line-up, although any dates outside Russia/Belarus will have to be played with a dep drummer.

Two months gone and I'm still in. I'm bracing myself for failure at a moments notice though 😂

Yes. Is there something we should know?

One of those VEGA CD's sold for £17.99 on eBay recently. Probably a more realistic price point.

I have a tendency not to let the price sway me. If I like a bass enough to buy it, I will.

No notifications for me either. Posts don’t seem to take straight away either for some reason.

I messaged them a little while ago, certainly within the last few weeks about a bass they have for sale and the response was almost instant, coupled with follow up replies to further questions I had. I'd say your experience is unusual.

Well, it depends on the reasoning. If it was an authentic tribute band where the members were male, they may have a point. I presume this is not such a case?

Have you tried e-mailing Fodera directly? Every time I have done so they have responded quickly and with detail.

I have to say that although all your points are valid, I wouldn’t break it down for them other than making them aware of the distance involved. The price is the price. They’ll book you or they won’t. A detailed breakdown probably won’t sway them.

I'm not sure I would be going that far for an 80 cap gig. What is it? A private function of ticketed public affair?

Thought I had fallen into Guitarchat by mistake 😜

Yep 😎

Let me know how you get on. Would be nice to know how it stacks up against the Octabvre, which I’m pretty much given up on getting any time soon.

Used the Ken Smith for the first time through my gig rig last night and what a bass it is. I’m very impressed by the three band pre-amp which is extremely flexible. Nice and light, balances very well and has a really nice feel in the neck. I’m very tempted to go for a 5 string version.