A custom-crafted electric guitar handmade from premium tonewoods for a rich, resonant tone and modern playability.
The Fodera Imperial Custom electric guitar combines boutique craftsmanship with premium tonewoods for a rich, resonant instrument. Featuring a walnut body and top along with a mahogany neck, the Imperial Custom provides enhanced sustain and a thick tone. The dovetail neck joint allows for superior tone transfer between the neck and body. A rosewood fingerboard offers a smooth playing surface, while Seymour Duncan humbucking pickups provide a thick, articulate tone.
Premium Tonewoods for Superior Sustain and Resonance
The walnut body and top of the Imperial Custom provide enhanced sustain and resonance. Walnut is a dense, hard tonewood that produces a clear, articulate tone with strong mids and tight low end. The mahogany neck also contributes to the guitar's sustain and resonance. Together, these tonewoods produce a thick, rich tone with piano-like qualities.
Vintage-inspired tones with modern clarity
The Imperial evokes the rich sounds of 1950s guitars but with added definition. Its Seymour Duncan Alnico II neck pickup and Alnico V bridge pickup capture vintage warmth and brightness. The steel bridge-pickup mounting plate provides a fuller midrange, enhancing the punchiness of the bridge pickup. From bluesy neck-pickup tones to crunchy bridge-pickup tones, the Imperial delivers a dynamic range of sounds with vintage authenticity and modern articulation.
Innovative neck joint enhances clarity and sustain
The Imperial Custom features an innovative 3-piece neck and dovetail neck joint that provides exceptional clarity and sustain. The multi-piece neck and dovetail joint create a strong, stable platform for the tonewoods to resonate freely. This innovative design element generates a tone that rings out with bell-like clarity and resonance.
Handcrafted in Brooklyn, NY
Fodera has been handcrafting custom guitars and basses in their Brooklyn workshop since 1983. Combining precision craftsmanship with innovative design, Fodera creates instruments that produce a pure, resonant tone. The Imperial Custom is handcrafted to exacting standards using premium, hand-selected tonewoods. This boutique electric guitar is made for discerning musicians seeking an instrument with exceptional tone and playability.