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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