I don't usually read the reviews in BGM as I find that there's nowhere near enough info in one article to help me decide on what gear I should buy, but this month they have reviewed Fodera's new Monarch 4 string which comes in at a staggering £11,000, so I read the article and have been left none the wiser as to how a bass guitar can be given such a high price tag. This isn't a dig at BGM's reviewers, it's more of a criticism of Fodera's pricing. I understand that they are one of the world's finest instrument builders, that their basses are played by some of the world's finest bassists. I also understand the craftsmanship and time involved in making one of these basses. Combining all these factors still does not explain an eleven grand price tag. Not to me anyway...