Masterbuilt Ruby
COMMEMORATING OVER 40 YEARS IN BUSINESS

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

The fingerboard, which has been affectionately dubbed 'the Fodera Tree of Life' incorporates symbols of Brooklyn as well as Fodera company history.
Symbol Key
- 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







