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Whenever Victor Wooten takes the stage or steps into the studio, we expect nothing less than world-class musicianship. So it comes as no surprise that Mr. Wooten’s signature Fodera bass is a serious, ultra-premium instrument. Fodera, after all, enjoys a reputation as the Ferrari of boutique basses. The Fodera Yin Yang 5 Standard Mahogany gives you the superior playability, sonics, and build quality of Victor’s Deluxe model, in a more affordable axe. Premium tonewoods ? an alder body, mahogany top, 3-piece hard rock maple neck, and ebony fingerboard ? combine with EMG P/J pickups and proprietary Fodera/Pope Standard 3-band preamp to deliver sculptable high-fidelity bass tone that will grace any music genre. Bassists at Sweetwater are blown away by the Fodera Yin Yang 5 Standard Mahogany. We know you will be, too.





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Sonic supremacy





Based on Victor Wooten’s signature custom Fodera bass, the Yin Yang 5 Standard takes the series to a new level of sonic supremacy. Premium tonewoods are used throughout, including a resonant alder body, a rich mahogany top, a hard rock maple neck, and a slick ebony fretboard. EMG active P/J pickups deliver premium tone, with versatile sound-shaping provided by the Fodera/Pope Standard 3-band EQ.





Hybrid pickup spacing for punch and warmth





The Fodera Yin Yang Standard Special features a pickup spacing that is in the sweet spot between typical ’60s and ’70s spacing. The neck pickup is positioned optimally to deliver the muscular low-end girth you expect from a vintage P-style split-coil. Dial in the growl with the J-style bridge pickup, which has the perfect amount of midrange presence, along with ample warmth and body. This pickup combination is ideal for finding your place in a dense mix and punching through the track.





Fodera: superior playability, tone, and build quality





Established in 1983 by custom luthier Vinny Fodera and pro bassist Joey Lauricella, Fodera enjoys a reputation as the Ferrari of boutique basses. Fodera basses give you the superior playability, sonics, and build quality of the custom models played by bass legends such as Victor Wooten, Anthony Jackson, and Oteil Burbridge ? in a more affordable axe. Handcrafted in the US with the same materials by the same top luthiers, Fodera “production’ instruments offer no options, allowing them to be built in small runs instead of one-offs, thus holding down the cost. Play a Fodera and take a step up to boutique quality. You’ve arrived.





Fodera Yin Yang 5 Standard Mahogany Bass Guitar Features:


Chambered alder body increases resonance and lessens weight


Mahogany top delivers extra richness and warmth


EMG P/J pickups produce classic, punchy sounds


19mm bridge spacing gives you more room to work


3-band EQ lets you customize your sound


3-piece maple neck, ebony fingerboard, and standard carve feel familiar in your hand


Active/passive toggle switch provides extra tonal flexibility