I need another bass

[quindecima]

I need another bass, (like I really need one) and am torn between a used Pedulla MVP4 and a Rick 4003/4. I think I could get one for about the same price. Unfortunatly I can't get my hands on either to play. What is the overwhelming consensus from the knowledgeable TB members?

 

[Chasarms]

If you like the tone of a ric, nothing else will scratch your itch.

The pedulla is a very high quality varient of a "normal" bass.

 

[Tari]

A Rick is a classic. Wth is a Pedulla?

 

[garp]

Both could be infested with borer worms. Breathe deep, and explore the true source of your "need."

 

[bholder]

No, you don't. But get one anyway.

 

[Ulf_Hansson]

You need a bass? No kidding?

But that are two completely different types of basses you are contemplating.

 

[RyanOh]

Both have been around for decades. Distinctly different basses though. What are your pros and cons for each?

 

[Kmrumedy]

Those basses couldn't be more different from one another. Neither is a " Swiss Army knife" instrument. I can't think of a musical situation where I would consider a Pedulla and Ric in the same thought.

What kind of music do you play?

 

[quindecima]

You need a bass? No kidding?

But that are two completely different types of basses you are contemplating.

I know they are different, I can find lots of info on the Rick but little on the Pedulla. I'm not adverse to getting a high quality "normal"bass

 

[quindecima]

Blues and classic type Rock

 

[BAG]

I need another bass

Don't we all??

 

[Chasarms]

Blues and classic type Rock

The MVP is a PJ at heart. I'd go there.

 

[Anachronism]

I have both a 4003 and a 4004, so here are some thoughts on each.

4003: Much more versatile than it's given credit for. It does the stuff you know from Rush and Yes, but it also has the sounds that Sir Paul used a Rick for, and much more. Dead sexy. Old bridge design can make setups annoying, but once set up they're stable instruments. QC issues are hugely exaggerated, other than some minor finish problems.

4004: Older versions had a different neck profile than the 4003, now they're the same (though RIC's production methods mean that there is more variation between necks than most brands seem to have). Address most of the complaints about the 4003 line by using modern bridges, humbuckers and a contoured body. Basic sound is often described as an angry P-bass, which is pretty accurate. Neck pup can be huge and growl or be deep and thud. Bridge can be sharp or smooth.

 

[mdogs]

Most people are going to go against the Pedulla, mostly I suspect due to the fact that they have never played one. 20 some years ago, I had my sights set on getting an Alembic. So. I go to the store to buy it, played it for quite a while and on a whim, I picked up a Pedulla. I walked out with the Pedulla and never had another moment of lust for an Alembic...

 

[Oddly]

You don't need one.
You want one.

Why?
What have you got now?
What's wrong with it?

Ask yourself these, and see which bass fixes the problem.

 

[BurnOut]

Now that you mention it, I need another bass too, and a amp, and more cabs, and a couple pedals, and a................

 

[quindecima]

Now that you mention it, I need another bass too, and a amp, and a cabs, and a couple pedals, and a................

 

[quindecima]

I have 2 basses now, a '97 American P and a custom. I like the P bass but the custom is too growly for me but has a nice, easy to play neck. I'd like a nice big bottom end, nice and smooth to play bass

 

[Zooberwerx]

Pedulla given your situation.

Riis

 

[levis76]

You don't need another bass, you NEED a tort guard on that P, then you'll be all set.