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This thread inspired me to do a ridiculous mash-up.

It depends on the part. And what kind of attack you want.

I'm still having silly fun here. Yeah, yeah, I know -- it doesn't fit. I did it anyway.

That may be true but the comparison holds true , all things being equal, except that one is bolt on and the other neck through. I recently did that with a Ibanez Prestige. With no prejudice, was ready to get the neck though, but when I played the slightly less expensive bolt on version, (same wood, same shape, same pups) it simply had more punch.

Aesthetics are subjective. Personally, I find the Fodera shape looks a little awkward, or in the least, not "sleek." I would also think for my money I'd get a finish on the body. As it is, the body will start to show wear quickly, and not in the cool way like a nitro finish Precision. As for neck-throughs -- I don't see what makes there's any more special than bolt-ons because, in general, neck-throughs sound and feel inferior. Yes, I know, they require more work and therefore cost more and therefore should be better. But it's been my experience that neck-throughs play stiffer, have too much sustain (to the point where the notes run into each other) and lack punch. As to why that is and to what degree can be debated, but it seems rather consistent. So maybe the fact that they have to pay someone to screw the necks on by hand is the reason they cost six thousand dollars more than they should.

Quote: If Talkbass was as relaxed as here this place probably wouldn't have existed in the first place. There's a proper community spirit here. Interesting perspective.

Ah, going with the cryptic tactic I see. Not interested. Talk Bass seems like a clique of kids and mods who want to impose their authority. I'm not sure what that has to do with this post.

And the difference is...?

The idea was the joke -- which apparently a lot of people didn't get. And some were insulting to the effort, so...why bother.

LOL

I guess the concept "irony" isn't too big in these here parts. : )

Admittedly absurd. Never Mind. LOL

That's the equivalency, but it isn't analogous. A Fodera really isn't that much better than any high end ($1200 + ) bass. It's not a piano. 80% of the sound is the pickups and fancy wood doesn't necessarily sound or play better than ash or alder or even basswood.

You asked for it. : )

Tough crowd.