Pedulla quandary

[tom dicus]

Good day bass mates!
Looking for opinions regarding Pedulla basses.
Can anyone give me an opinion about the sound, build, feel?
I loved the one I checked out, but for 3 grand, I'm a little scared.
Looking to make a deal with an awesome guy in Anchorage. Just hoping for a little input.
Cheers my friends!!!!

 

[Bob_Ross]

Only three grand? I'd buy it in a heartbeat if it's in good condition.

Mike Pedulla's basses are some of the finest instruments made.

 

[tom dicus]

Only three grand? I'd buy it in a heartbeat if it's in good condition.

Mike Pedulla's basses are some of the finest instruments made.

Thank you for such quick response! This bass is 35 years old but looks brand new.

 

[bholder]

Well they won't be going down in price, no longer made.

 

[Bad Bob]

If you check out the Pedulla Club thread, you’ll find that Pedulla basses are treasured by those of us fortunate enough to get one before Mike retired. Feel, fit, finish, tone, comfort, and an absolute pleasure to play.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I suspect you can find one under three grand because I do not believe they were that popular for the last several years. If they were, I think he would have worked out a licensing arrangement like Sadowsky or Ken Smith.

 

[graphics1988]

I am fortunate enough to have many higher end basses. About 3 months ago I got a beauty MVP4, ....it has more than blown me away. The neck is amazing and tones are thick and insanely aggressive.
I would call this one of my top 3 favs of all time.
I am on the hunt for a trans black one in great shape incase someone has one they want to sell/trade etc

 

[NOVAX]

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Absolutely zero relation to the seller But if I had a grand

 

[Dr. Cheese]

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Absolutely zero relation to the seller But if I had a grand

Wow! That is as good a deal one will ever find!

 

[Obese Chess]

I don't necessarily "have" a grand either, but that's tempting regardless.

They are incredible instruments. Michael Pedulla was one of the best to ever do it.

 

[subtlestew]

The MVPs and Buzz basses (fretless version) were the higher-end basses of Pedulla's line, and were (and are) more expensive than the Thunderbasses, especially if they had exotic woods. I'd expect to pay in the $2K range for a solid or natural MVP/Buzz but $3K and up if it's flamed with a trans finish. Thunderbasses are more likely to be found $1K-$2K, in my experience.

(I miss the MVP I sold years ago!)

 

[tom dicus]

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Absolutely zero relation to the seller But if I had a grand

How do I get ahold of this seller?
I think you sent a screen shot.
Thanks
Tom

 

[moon-bass]

I had an MVP fretless that I very much regret selling. It was an amazing instrument.

 

[tom dicus]

I appreciate all the great responses!!! Thanks to you all!!!!
Tom

 

[tom dicus]

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Absolutely zero relation to the seller But if I had a grand

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Absolutely zero relation to the seller But if I had a grand

Not sure how to find this seller.

 

[NOVAX]

Los Angeles CL

 

[Artman]

My 1982 Buzz JB can do pretty much anything that any of my other basses can do, except be easily or affordably replaced. A whole lotta tones in there, and a neck that is pure heaven to play. Solid construction too.

 

[garrett77]

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I’m just here sitting in West LA… trying not to contact that seller. About to put my phone down.

 

[getBAK]

Pedulla makes spectacular instruments. I've only gotten to play a couple in my time and both were world-class. IMHO The Buzz Bass is THE fretless standard

Don't be fooled by the video, the bassist is Mark Egan on a Buzz Bass

 

[matante]

I suspect you can find one under three grand because I do not believe they were that popular for the last several years. If they were, I think he would have worked out a licensing arrangement like Sadowsky or Ken Smith.

Pedulla was upfront about his pride that all his basses were made in the US and there were never any licensed Pedullas. Pretty clear that he considered licensing a form of selling out or at least cheapening the brand, so I wouldn't attribute the lack of licensing to a lack of popularity. They went through a phase of being so popular that he stopped doing the work himself. Later he resumed doing all the work himself and announced it on his site.