Forty years... a milestone in the history of a small guitar building company!

On March 14th 2023, Fodera Guitars reached its 40th birthday as a continuously family owned and operated business. To celebrate this achievement, the artisans at Fodera created the Masterbuilt - Ruby.  Designed primarily by Vinny Fodera, but with the invaluable artistic input from the entire Fodera team, the anniversary bass represents the finest expression of the craft.

Specifications:
Quilted Sapelle Body w/ Figured Maple Toneblock

Multi-piece Figured Walnut, Mahogany, Madrone, Japanese Maple, and Holly Top

Magnetic Inlaid Truss Rod Cover

9 piece Roasted Maple Neck w/ Wenge Stringers
Flamed Ebony Fingerboard

Custom Monarch Shape
Neck Through Construction
34″ Scale Length, 24 Frets (Large)
5 String Configuration (19.0mm spacing)

Monarch 3 Band Preamp - Custom Layout
 Seymour Duncan Apollo Linear Jazz Humbucker

Fodera x DR 45125 SS Strings

• Contrabass: pays homage to Anthony Jackson
• 168 Ave O: the location of the first Fodera shop's location
• Monarch 4 string: the first Fodera model
• Yin Yang: representing our relationship with Victor Wooten
• Ladybug: honoring Rita Fodera, Vinny's late wife and Laura's mom 
• Drill & Soldering Iron: Joey's blue Makita drill which he's used since day one on all of the electronics that he has worked on throughout the years
• Flower: Yellow Forsythia which is the official flower of Brooklyn
• 40 Heart: representing our milestone anniversary and inlaid in 14k Gold
• "Joey's Clippers" which he has used every day and were his father's
• Chisels and gauges: symbolizing hand craftsmanship 
• Ruby suspended in headstock: was part of one of Laura's rings; rubies are the official gift for 40th anniversaries
• Butterfly pickup cover: hand sculpted and quarter matched Japanese Maple
• M Inlay: Masterbuilt inlay 
• Top boasts a sampling of exotic woods that we have used throughout the years (Holly, Box Elder, Madrone Burl, Mahogany, Walnut)
• Acanthus leaves: symbolizing longevity