Fodera 40th Anniversary Emperor 4 Deluxe Electric Bass Japanese Maple Top

Celebrate four decades of Fodera’s bass building mastery with the 40th Anniversary Emperor 4 Deluxe electric bass. Since the early 1980’s, Fodera has handcrafted premium basses renowned for unparalleled tone, playability and aesthetics. This limited-edition 40th Anniversary model honors that legacy with a striking maple top, custom Fodera/Duncan pickups and elegant appointments. Plug in and experience the punch, growl and singing sustain that have made Fodera basses iconic.

Maple Top Resonates with Distinctive Warmth

The Emperor 4 Deluxe’s Japanese maple top gives it a stunning look and resonant voice. Maple provides balanced warmth and brightness, enriching the solid ash body’s natural sustain and punch. Together, these premium tonewoods generate the full, articulate sound Fodera basses are known for.

Custom Pickups Deliver Iconic Fodera Tone

Fodera worked with Seymour Duncan to design the dual-coil pickups in the Emperor 4 Deluxe. These custom pickups capture Fodera’s signature blend of growl, clarity and singing sustain. The bridge pickup delivers a punchy attack with rich low end. The neck pickup produces a warm, rounded tone perfect for melodic basslines and chording. Blend the pickups for the versatile sound heard on famous Fodera basses.

Hand-Selected Components Honor Fodera’s Craft

Fodera hand-selects only the finest components to complement their impeccable woodworking. The Emperor 4 Deluxe features a Gotoh bridge, Gotoh tuners, brass nut and ebony fingerboard. Its hard rock maple neck has a comfortable standard profile and dovetail joint for rock-solid stability. Black hardware and holly dot inlays complete the stylish look. A custom electronics system with treble, midrange and bass controls provides tone-shaping power.

Limited Edition, Lifetime Investment

As a limited 40th Anniversary edition, the Emperor 4 Deluxe lets you own a piece of Fodera history. Built to the same exacting standards as Fodera’s custom basses, it delivers an unparalleled playing experience and lifetime of tone. Fodera backs this investment with a transferable lifetime warranty.