2025 - Fodera Monarch 4 Standard Special - Natural

The Fodera Monarch 4 Standard Special exemplifies boutique craftsmanship, premium tonewoods, and refined playability in a perfectly balanced solid-body bass. Designed for players who demand clarity, versatility, and elegance, this Monarch delivers the unmistakable Fodera sound in a beautifully understated package.

This instrument features a stunning Flame Redwood top paired with a walnut solid body, finished in a smooth satin that enhances both resonance and visual depth. A 3-piece hard rock maple neck provides excellent stability, while the ebony fingerboard offers a fast, articulate feel with mother-of-pearl dot inlays and matching side dots for classic aesthetics and easy navigation.

At its core, the Monarch 4 is equipped with a Fodera/Duncan dual-coil pickup set, delivering a wide tonal palette—from warm, punchy lows to crisp, articulate highs. The Monarch 3-band preamp offers powerful yet musical onboard EQ control, making this bass equally at home in studio sessions or on stage.

With a comfortable 34-inch scale length, 24 small frets, and 19mm bridge spacing, the Monarch provides exceptional playability and balance. Premium appointments such as black hardware, Gotoh tuners, and a Fodera custom bridge ensure rock-solid tuning stability and sustain.

Weighing in at just 8 lbs 10 oz, this bass is remarkably comfortable for extended performances and comes complete with a hard case for protection during transport.

Other specifications include:

• Walnut Solid Body
• Flame Redwood Top
• Satin Finish
• 3-Piece Hard Rock Maple Neck
• Ebony Fingerboard
• MOP Dot inlays
• MOP Side dots
• Fodera/Duncan Dual Coil Pickup Set
• 34-Inch Scale
• 24 Small Frets
• 19mm Bridge Spacing
• Black Hardware
• Gotoh Tuners
• Fodera Custom Bridge
• Monarch 3-Band Preamp
• Hard Case
• 8 lbs 10 oz
• #M4SS118

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