FS - Pedulla Thunderbass ET 6-string fretless

[Bass Thunder]

MV Pedulla Thunderbass ET 6-string fretless - exotic top AAAAA quilted maple and ebony laminate.

$1,535 shipped to ConUS
Reduced to $1,425

Complete with original case and truss rod tool.



I bought this beautiful bass in March 2006 from a bass shop and the ebony ramp(s) was(were) already installed. I don't know who did it but they did an awesome job in workmanship and matching ebony woods. Unique addition.






Details/Options:
Body Material ET: Soft maple back with AAAAA Quilted Maple ET (exotic top with additional ebony laminate and matching headstock - ebony on the headstock too).
NECK: Capillary (neck-through), 5 piece laminate (ET)
SCALE LENGTH: 34 inches
FINGERBOARD: Ebony
NUMBER OF FRETS: 24/24 inlaid white markers
INLAY: Mother of Pearl, 5mm dots
NUT: Bone
TRUSS ROD: Single rod, double-acting adjustable with two stiffening bars
STRINGS: .030, .045, .065, .080, .100, .128
STRING SPACING: 17.5mm
WEIGHT: range from 9 to 10 lbs
HARDWARE COLOR: Gold
BRIDGE: 3-way adjustable machined brass with adjustable saddles
MACHINE HEADS: M.V. Pedulla/Gotoh
STRAP PINS: Gotoh
PICKUPS: Made for M.V. Pedulla by Bartolini
ELECTRONICS: Active, Bartolini
CONTROLS: volume, pan, bass boost/cut, treble boost/cut, Thunderguts low mid switch (toggle)
CONTROL KNOBS: Anodized aluminum (black with marker)
FINISH: ET -oil urethane satin

The serial number marks it as one of the last basses made in 1995. Its been well cared for and now needs a new home.

[MrLenny1]

Wow, wicked bass, wicked good price.
GLWTS

[mtb777]

Wow.

[Bass Thunder]

Thanks. I agree on the 'Wow' part, the 'wicked bass' part, and the 'wicked good price' part!

Here are some better pics in natural light - shows the true natural color better.

[Bass Thunder]

Neck pics

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Back pics

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Additional pic

[j.kernodle]

some crazy priced pedulla's lately. they are no compromise quality basses.

[lsu921]

Man, I was so excited until I saw "fretless".. Dang!!

[ChrisCassisi]

That is a gorgeous bass. If you are ever interested in trades let me know.

[Bass Thunder]

Thanks but not interested in trades right now. If that changes I'll let you know.

[agfrag]

Does the Thunder fretless buzz as well as the Buzz bass? Or is it set up differently? I'm looking for a real "mwah" oriented bass, and haven't ever heard a Thunder fretless before...

[Bass Thunder]

The Pedulla Buzz basses get their distinctive sound from the epoxy coating over their (typically) ebony fingerboard.
This Thunderbass doesn't have any coating on the natural ebony board. Ebony is the wood used on most good double basses so you can dial in all the mwah you need.

[joebar]

i just bought a used rapture and it is the best bass i have ever heard and played.
pedulla's are serious instruments.
this is killing me...

[mtb777]

This is so tempting if I didn't have 4 fretless basses already. I'm looking for fretted myself. If it were a little cheaper, I could go the Pedulla conversion route which would add about $750 plus shipping to and from Pedulla each way at $90 a pop. Wheels turning, I smell smoke........this bass is stunning to say the least. Uggggggh.

[mtb777]

Originally Posted by Bass Thunder

The Pedulla Buzz basses get their distinctive sound from the epoxy coating over their (typically) ebony fingerboard.
This Thunderbass doesn't have any coating on the natural ebony board. Ebony is the wood used on most good double basses so you can dial in all the mwah you need.

Michael will refinish any Pedulla bass with the Polyester he uses for a nominal fee plus shipping both ways. He also will put his finish on non-Pedulla bass fingerboard as well. I'm getting ready to send in my PentaBuzz for a fingerboard refinish and I'm going to change colors at the same time for a few hundred more dollars. New set up and strings etc.
Check their services page for costs on all that stuff. He does great work.

[Bass Thunder]

I've also thought about sending her in for a fret conversion but I already have an MVP 6 that I'm very happy with so it doesn't really pencil out for me.
It's a great possibility though.

[eybababass]

Hey there,
Just PM'ed you.
Thanks

Originally Posted by Bass Thunder

MV Pedulla Thunderbass ET 6-string fretless - exotic top AAAAA quilted maple and ebony laminate.

$1,535 shipped to ConUS

Complete with original case and truss rod tool.



I bought this beautiful bass in March 2006 from a bass shop and the ebony ramp(s) was(were) already installed. I don't know who did it but they did an awesome job in workmanship and matching ebony woods. Unique addition.






Details/Options:
Body Material ET: Soft maple back with AAAAA Quilted Maple ET (exotic top with additional ebony laminate and matching headstock - ebony on the headstock too).
NECK: Capillary (neck-through), 5 piece laminate (ET)
SCALE LENGTH: 34 inches
FINGERBOARD: Ebony
NUMBER OF FRETS: 24/24 inlaid white markers
INLAY: Mother of Pearl, 5mm dots
NUT: Bone
TRUSS ROD: Single rod, double-acting adjustable with two stiffening bars
STRINGS: .030, .045, .065, .080, .100, .128
STRING SPACING: 17.5mm
WEIGHT: range from 9 to 10 lbs
HARDWARE COLOR: Gold
BRIDGE: 3-way adjustable machined brass with adjustable saddles
MACHINE HEADS: M.V. Pedulla/Gotoh
STRAP PINS: Gotoh
PICKUPS: Made for M.V. Pedulla by Bartolini
ELECTRONICS: Active, Bartolini
CONTROLS: volume, pan, bass boost/cut, treble boost/cut, Thunderguts low mid switch (toggle)
CONTROL KNOBS: Anodized aluminum (black with marker)
FINISH: ET -oil urethane satin

The serial number marks it as one of the last basses made in 1995. Its been well cared for and now needs a new home.

[Bass Thunder]

Thanks or the offer - please see my reply.

[Bass Thunder]

Happy Monday Price Reduction!

$1,425 shipped ConUS