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Since 1983, Fodera has been hand-building custom guitars and basses in Brooklyn, New York. Combining precision craftsmanship, innovative technology, and a deep passion for music and the art of luthiery, Fodera has created a family of instruments that sing with a sweet, pure voice. The Imperial is their take on iconic single-cutaway, two-pickup design, but with additions and improvements, like the tone-thickening, steel bridge-pickup mounting plate, that take it far beyond it's 1950's roots while delivering the bright, punchy tones you expect from an instrument inspired by that lineage.

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Fodera Guitars Emperor HSH Electric Guitar Clear Satin Finish
Fodera Guitars Emperor HSH Electric Guitar Clear Satin Finish
Fodera Guitars Emperor HSH Electric Guitar Clear Satin Finish

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  • Seymour Duncan JB/'59 pickups, vintage and modern tones
  • Maple/mahogany body, ebony fingerboard: warm, balanced tone
  • Steel bridge plate, enhances sustain and string resonance
  • Handbuilt in Brooklyn, innovative tech and craftsmanship
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Body
  • Body shape: Double Cutaway
  • Body type: Solid Body
  • Body material: Solid Wood
  • Body wood: Alder 
  • Body finish: Satin
Neck
  • Neck shape: Standard
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Dual-action
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fingerboard
  • Material: Maple 
  • Radius: Compound
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Dot
  • Nut width/material: 1.65 in. (42 mm) TUSQ
Electronics
  • Configuration: HSS
  • Neck: Lollar Single Coil
  • Middle: Lollar Single Coil
  • Bridge: Lollar Humbucker
  • Control layout: Master volume Individual tone
  • Pickup switch: 5-Way
  • Special electronics: Bridge pickup on/off
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Floating 2-point Fulcrum tremolo
  • Tuning machines: Locking High-ratio
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Case: Hardshell Case
  • Orientation: Right Handed
  • Country of Origin: United States

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