Pedulla vs. Warwick

[pmaraziti]

All,

Anybody A/Bed the Pedulla ET5 and the Warwick Streamer Stage I five strings ?

I'm thinking of trading selling my Stingray 5 HH for a wider neck funky axe...

Thanks, Paolo

 

[Rano Bass]

I don't know what model that Pedulla is but the Streamer Stage I is a great bass.

 

[maurilio]

Hi,
the Pedulla has Ebony fb and custom Bartolini electronic. The pups are in somewhere the J placement. The neck is very confi and the bass is decently balanced.
The Streamer has a chunky neck, Wenge fb, somewhat neck diving and the pups are closer to the bridge (KenSmith/Sadowsky/Roscoe style). Electronic wise the W has MEC or Bartolini, I don't know what option you're looking at ...
Pedulla has 18 or 19mm strings spacing option
Streamer 20mm!!! it has a little room for adjustment (min ~19mm).
If you are used to the MM spacing, the Streamer will give you some troubles in the beginnings!

Both Maple body/neck

Esthetically I like the Streammer the best. But the Pedulla is more easy and relaxing to play ....... but it's just ME...

M

 

[pmaraziti]

I don't know what model that Pedulla is but the Streamer Stage I is a great bass.

I meant a Pedulla Thunderbass 5... Rano you have a SR5 HH, how would you compare it to the streamer stage 1?

Thanks Paolo

 

[pmaraziti]

Hi,

If you are used to the MM spacing, the Streamer will give you some troubles in the beginnings!

Hey, thanks a lot. I actually have some troubles with the narrow spacing of the SR5, anyway I'll try a 20mm before buying one... it's just that there's no easy way to find one here around...

 

[maurilio]

Hey, I totally understand! I've never considered a Pedulla till Mike started the 19mm option!
I have big hands and I have troubles with narrow string spacing. I had a Fodera Monarch 5, years ago, and I loved the 20mm spacing...
Right now I've a Roscoe with the 19mm spacing....Love it!

Buena Suerte

M

 

[Rano Bass]

The Warwick has a sound closer to a Ken Smith which i like, but the neck was really wide for my hands, the Ray sounds like a Ray if you know what i mean.

 

[Gene Leone]

I can't speak for the Streamer but I do have a Thunderbass
ET5 (w/Zebrawood top) and it is just a phenomenal instrument in every possible way.

I also have a Warwick Thumb 4 BO which is great, but if the Thumb is anything like the Streamer, then Pedulla blows it away.

I believe my Pedulla (1991) is the 17mm spacing, but it is also offered in a 19mm now also.

 

[Christov]

My vote would be for the Pedulla as well. My last two MVP 5 string Pedulla basses both had the 19mm string spacing. I have found the Pedulla to be one of the most comfortable basses I have ever played. The Thunderbass is a great bass!! I am more of a traditionalist, so the classic MVP shape is more to my liking. If you are considering fretless, I would ONLY look at Pedulla.
Here is my Pentabuzz.