Ollllld Pedulla- Am I sitting on trash or treasure?

[bucket222]

I bought a Pedulla Buzz bass off of Craigslist a couple of years ago because I've always wanted a fretless. I've owned this bass for a couple of years here, but, regrettably, haven't played it that much.

I was considering selling it, until I started researching this bass a bit. The serial number on this fella is 0916, which puts it at a manufacture date of 1984. Not only that, but it looks like Pedulla usually uses Bartolini pickups. This guitar is outfitted with Smith pickups.

I thought I'd submit to some minds that are brighter than I- does anyone know about Pedulla basses from this year? Any info would be appreciated. For all I know I could have accidentally stumbled onto a really special instrument. Or, I could have just another beat-up used bass. Or something in between. Not really sure. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[ZombieBRAINS!!]

Pics always help the process, but we cant tell you what it's worth, just general info. Because you aren't a supporting member.....yet

 

[Hoover]

The serial number on this fella is 0916, which puts it at a manufacture date of 1984. Not only that, but it looks like Pedulla usually uses Bartolini pickups. This guitar is outfitted with Smith pickups.

By 1984 Mike was already building at a fairly steady clip; he'd been making basses under the MV Pedulla monicker since 1977 at least. (And those original late 70's Pedullas had Dimarzios.) Perhaps what you have is a 3rd party modification, i.e., the previous owner added the Smith pickups after the fact?

 

[Freddels]

Go to a local Barnes & Noble or other big book store and look for a book on vintage instrument value. I have an old Pedulla and did the same a few years ago. I was surprised to see that it's not worth all that much. In fact, it was listed as being worth less than I paid for it new back in '79 or '80. My serial # is 026 (IIRC).

 

[Eminor3rd]

Email or call Pedulla. They're really good about answering questions about specific builds.

 

[Marley's Ghost]

TB Basses forum Rule #1

No pics = no bass!

 

[smcd]

Old Pedullas don't bring that much money.

 

[MoBeach]

Old ones are interesting but I prefer brand new Pedulla's!

 

[Mike Dimin]

I had #033. It was a pre "buzz" fretless. It was a great bass, but resale on it was next to nothing. But I bought it in late 70's for $375 and sold it in the late 90's for about 750.00.

Mike