I was fortunate to have a go on fodera a couple of years back , can't remember the model ,looked great ,played it ,didn't like it ,but I did think about investing some money into something like that at one point as investment I'd been left some money ,but came to my senses and buggered of to Cuba for two weeks which was more enjoyable and left money in the bank ,if your a pro bass player you'll get them for nowt probably, it a fickle business this music business π€