FS/FT Pedulla RB-J2 5

A.Scovanner · #1 10-15-2008, 01:52 AM

SOLD

I rescued this beauty from a GC in the midwest earlier this year. The story went that it was in their "boutique" store (i.e. one of only a few in the country that stock(ed) Pedulla and certain other high end brands) for a couple years, a "new" instrument, but with a few dings and scrathes from being handled by countless people who wanted to try it but never buy it. I acted interested, they offered me a deal I couldn't refuse, and I decided to give it a good home. Touching story, no?

Pics are below (sorry my digital cam really sucks, bad resolution and time/date stamp is way off) -- There's one good chip in the paint, but it's on the back and is not visible while holding the bass in a typical rocking-out fashion. The trussrod cover is missing from the headstock, but is available from Pedulla for $35 plus frieght. I will pay for the replacement and have it drop shipped to whomever should buy or trade for the bass. The clearcoat around the bridge was raised and cracking in a few spots between the actual bridge and the bridge p/u, quite obviously the clearcoat was not completely cured before the hardware was installed. (A nice female voice that returns calls from Pedulla assured me this was an unfortunate mistake on a few basses that occured during a brief period of time in which Mr. P himself stepped away from overseeing all aspects of build. She says he's back fulltime now.) My "tech" here locally removed the bridge and did a repair with black laquer, albeit matte rather than glossy. Not the ideal fix, but a functional one that nobody has ever noticed without me pointing it out first. There's a tiny spot where the clearcoat is also starting to come up at the heel where the neck bolts on, but I left this one alone, as it's much smaller, and again not visible while rocking out.

The bass plays and sounds fantastic, with the dual Bart J's & active volume-pan-treble-bass controls. Comes with the proper Pedulla truss rod adjustment tool, will ship in a non-Pedulla HSC (GC wanted an extra 125 for the original Rapture case even though it had bum hinges so I left it there).

ASKING $1350, shipped to CONUS, eCheck/M.O./cashier's check. Would prefer to sell as my new-ish bride used her special female powers

to trick me into admitting this was a purchase more of want than need, so I will negotiate, but I will not hesitate to trade for the right 55-94 or a pair of Ep. UL310's (+ a bit of currency, as necessary), or a light DJ5 with Audere pre, as long as you promise not to tell said bride.

SOLD

west*coast*bass · #2 10-15-2008, 10:12 AM

You should rework your ad and place the pictures under one another instead of next to each other!!!

A.Scovanner · #3 10-15-2008, 01:08 PM

There ya go Mark, the pics are under each other.

Also, thanks for the PM's, only interested in a 55-94 in trade, though. Forgot to include, the string spacing is indeed 19mm.

A.Scovanner · #4 10-16-2008, 11:43 PM

Bumpers

B.C. · #5 10-17-2008, 02:01 AM

Amazing!

xparis001 · #6 10-17-2008, 09:03 AM

even tho I have this exact bass in cherry / maple, is it wrong that I want the black one??

kaputsport · #7 10-17-2008, 09:21 AM

No. I have cherry sunburst.maple and I want this one too...

Straight trade???

Mushroo · #8 10-17-2008, 09:22 AM

Ha... my Pedulla is also missing the truss rod cover. I get lots of comments on the "WARNING: READ INSTRUCTIONS" sticker!

Bump for a great bass.

A.Scovanner · #9 10-18-2008, 04:10 PM

le Bump

Supertanker · #10 10-20-2008, 04:43 PM

Free bump for my brother y'all!

The best groove player in Cincy and man resposible for my Lakland addiction!

Ralphdaddy · #11 10-20-2008, 06:26 PM

You know what's funny? I have the exact same story as you. I walked into the GC in Arlington Heights, IL, saw it on the floor with a "Clearance" tag on it, got them to sell it to me for 300 UNDER cost, and walked out the door with a less than 1 year old Pedulla with no issues. Best bass I've ever owned, bar none including my Lull and particularly sweet sounding Warwick. These things are simply incredible basses. I've had a couple soundmen tell me I should never, ever sell this bass. My tech told me to let him know if I ever decide to get rid of it and he'll pay me whatever I'm asking. They're freaking sweet and 1400's a good deal on one of these. Someone should snap it up, good luck bro!

p0k · #12 10-20-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralphdaddy

You know what's funny? I have the exact same story as you. I walked into the GC in Arlington Heights, IL, saw it on the floor with a "Clearance" tag on it, got them to sell it to me for 300 UNDER cost, and walked out the door with a less than 1 year old Pedulla with no issues. Best bass I've ever owned, bar none including my Lull and particularly sweet sounding Warwick. These things are simply incredible basses. I've had a couple soundmen tell me I should never, ever sell this bass. My tech told me to let him know if I ever decide to get rid of it and he'll pay me whatever I'm asking. They're freaking sweet and 1400's a good deal on one of these. Someone should snap it up, good luck bro!

+1 these are awesome basses...and the B string is phenomenal. you won't believe its a 34" scale.

A.Scovanner · #13 10-23-2008, 04:36 PM

BUMP ***price drop***

fretless_guy · #14 10-24-2008, 10:48 AM

Bump for GAS pains.

csala · #15 10-26-2008, 11:56 AM

Great bass. I had the exact same bass (color, etc) in a 4 string version. I regret getting rid of it. Great neck, very thick bottom end for an active bass, just a sweet instrument. Someone will be pleasantly surprised if they haven't played one before. GL with the sale.

A.Scovanner · #16 11-01-2008, 03:32 PM

wekkend bump

Limpingbass · #17 11-01-2008, 04:57 PM

Out of all the basses in the classified here, I would buy this if I had the money. I played pedulla rapture a long time ago and it was/is still my dream bass. I literally felt I could play twice as fast (although I am not too fast to begin w/). And it's one of my favorite color combos too!! Just need a black or black pearloid PG. And a 5-string!!

I came very close to getting a rapture a year ago but it slipped through and I ended up getting a fender 4-string jazz. I am very happy w/ it but I would definitely get a rapture in the future.

Sadly, I won't be in a position to buy expensive basses for years to come....good luck w/ the sale!

Eminor3rd · #18 11-01-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralphdaddy

You know what's funny? I have the exact same story as you. I walked into the GC in Arlington Heights, IL, saw it on the floor with a "Clearance" tag on it, got them to sell it to me for 300 UNDER cost, and walked out the door with a less than 1 year old Pedulla with no issues. Best bass I've ever owned, bar none including my Lull and particularly sweet sounding Warwick. These things are simply incredible basses. I've had a couple soundmen tell me I should never, ever sell this bass. My tech told me to let him know if I ever decide to get rid of it and he'll pay me whatever I'm asking. They're freaking sweet and 1400's a good deal on one of these. Someone should snap it up, good luck bro!

Weird, I just got a Thunderbass from Burbank's Sam Ash at a ridiculous used price. Not damaged, but still, sounds like these retailers are giving these things away, lol.

bslayton · #19 11-02-2008, 02:35 PM

Hello,

Please e-mail me and leave me you phone number.
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Brian Slayton

rythmicillusion · #20 11-05-2008, 04:07 PM

Free Bump.

I was playing a Pedulla Thunderbolt 6 for several months that I bought here on Talkbass. Hindsight being 20/20, I realize that it was by far the nicest bass I've owned and one of the nicest I've ever played. Tons of punch, excellent build, and I really dig the funky-but-not-way-over-the-line look.

If I had the money, this would be my bass.