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The Pedulla Club!

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Here's an MVP I just finished cleaning up
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Guys, I have a question for you.

There's a local pawn shop with a bass they're saying is a Pedulla Thunderbass 6 for $700. I'm going to go check it out today, but one thing has me concerned. The picture shows the bass to have only three knobs, and all of the ones that I've seen online have four knobs. Here's an image of it:

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Does this look like it's a fake? Or is it just an older model? I'm not very experienced with Pedulla, but I've heard really good things about them and I want to make sure that I'm not spending $700 on a dud. ;)
 
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Sgroh87 said:
Guys, I have a question for you.

There's a local pawn shop with a bass they're saying is a Pedulla Thunderbass 6 for $700. I'm going to go check it out today, but one thing has me concerned. The picture shows the bass to have only three knobs, and all of the ones that I've seen online have four knobs. Here's an image of it:

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Does this look like it's a fake? Or is it just an older model? I'm not very experienced with Pedulla, but I've heard really good things about them and I want to make sure that I'm not spending $700 on a dud. ;)
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3 knobs and a toggle switch is from the earlier (and more aggressive) T-bolts - my #1 is from that era (vol/Pan/tone/Thunderguts switch).
MAKE SURE that the truss rod is square, and NOT rounded
 
#2,025
Envincibal said:
3 knobs and a toggle switch is from the earlier (and more aggressive) T-bolts - my #1 is from that era (vol/Pan/tone/Thunderguts switch).
MAKE SURE that the truss rod is square, and NOT rounded
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Good to know!

Would you mind clarifying what you mean by the truss rod, though? Are there two different styles of truss rod, or is a rounded rod indicative of a lot of wear? Why is the square shape more desirable than a round shape?
 
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Sgroh87 said:
Good to know!

Would you mind clarifying what you mean by the truss rod, though? Are there two different styles of truss rod, or is a rounded rod indicative of a lot of wear? Why is the square shape more desirable than a round shape?
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This is an example of a rounded truss rod nut:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/color-choices-refinishing-pedulla-rapture-648195/index2.html

The nut needs to be squared - Pedulla uses a different truss rod wrench specifically made for their squared truss rod nuts
 
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Crowella said:
Can I join the club too? :)

Got my hands on a 1995 Pedulla Rapture. Best bass I have played hands down and an absolute tone machine while at it.
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Dan Horboychuk said:
Here's an MVP I just finished cleaning up
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Wow, this club is certainly getting a lot of action! Let’s give a welcome to Crowella and Dan!


Updated list:
1. p0k
2. kobass
3. michael case
4. Tom7
5. Lonnybass
6. westrock
7. bgartist
8. robwren
9. kojak
10. mikekim
11. Rick Auricchio
12. hiderebirth
13. nalapit13
14. jmorbita
15. jmcgliss
16. Munjibunga
17. coreyfyfe
18. lamonica78
19. krrt
20. BlacksHole
21. rockdoc11
22. Chebass88
23. BigRedX
24. Thunderchief
25. steve4765630
26. BadJazz
27. cetera
28. kaputsport
29. swpyne
30. Kawai-chang
31. kdog
32. Russell Bergum
33. mburd
34. Soulfishing13
35. zoomduck
36. Fawkes007
37. pondscum29
38. NL5
39. Mike - NJ
40. eshears
41. Eminor3rd
42. wallybill
43. chrisp2u
44. Chunk-O-Funk
45. WayneP
46. rhs1856
47. rb1
48. robisbass
49. ZachB
50. baconeater
51. Pedulla?
52. JensWest
53. Bushwood
54. p5string
55. timmbass
56. pbass6811
57. pjmuck
58. pedulla-2007
59. Pedulla-Player
60. Envincibal
61. genocide roach
62. JEDI BASS
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64. Jamie Bishop
65. trujo777
66. MoBeach
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68. dangorange
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73. hensonbass
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75. Flaked Beans
76. jelpo
77. comno
78. Fishheadjoe
79. mc2ny
80. churchplayer
81. seungkoo
82. Vakmere
83. chimaera1982
84. mindwell
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87. ClassicJazz
88. LarkinLondon
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90. rusackas
91. rodneyat
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94. MasterMonkeyMan
95. jacobw82
96. tombowlus
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107. Pedullabill
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110. Musicmaster75
111. MVPBASS
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113. BassGreaser
114. 4to5to6
115. GBassNorth
116. Khui
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119. RandyMolson
120. Sir CussFreq
121. lpjiang
122. thibo62
123. nickmcknnn
124. newamsterdam
125. apener
126. fretless guy
127. mtb777
128. MisterWraith
129. BostonJazz72
130. BrandonA119
131. JeX
132. PazzoBasso
133. pert-urb
134. Randall
135. evilgus
136. INTP
137. scubaduba
138. Freddels
139. Oubabass
140. Where July
141. rolorockbass
142. esa372
143. selassie1
144. joebar
145. BenTitusMusic
146. Dwight
147. Sid Fang
148. Thumpy Fenda 5
149. deitzel
150. Dougazbass
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165. Folmeister
166. CTC564
167. TheShape101
168. Marial
169. Hot Pocket
170. Suatie
171. LatimerFripp
172. NightDonkey
173. Baird6869
174. Mexibass
175. Crowella
176. Dan Horboychuk

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt


Administrator, Pedulla Club #45
Administrator, Tobias Club
Big Cabs Club #23
Pedulla Club #45

 
#2,031

Envincibal said:
Sgroh87 said:
Good to know!

Would you mind clarifying what you mean by the truss rod, though? Are there two different styles of truss rod, or is a rounded rod indicative of a lot of wear? Why is the square shape more desirable than a round shape?
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This is an example of a rounded truss rod nut:
Pedulla Club #45

The nut needs to be squared - Pedulla uses a different truss rod wrench specifically made for their squared truss rod nuts
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To perhaps clarify a bit what Envincibal said, a rounded truss rod is essentially one that’s been “buggered” up because someone used the wrong tool on it.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt


Administrator, Tobias Club
Administrator, Big Cabs Club #23
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/color-choices-refinishing-pedulla-rapture-648195/index2.html
Pedulla Club #45

 
#2,033

Sgroh87 said:
I think I'm going to be joining this club soon. The used Thunderbass 6 I'm looking at is quite well-loved


but I think that $500 is a good price for this bass and a (worn) hard shell case. What do you think?

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TheShape beat me to the punch, but that bass would be a great deal at twice the price! Run, don’t walk!


Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt


Administrator, Pedulla Club #45
Administrator, Tobias Club
Big Cabs Club #23
Pedulla Club #45

 
#2,036
WayneP said:
To perhaps clarify a bit what Envincibal said, a rounded truss rod is essentially one that’s been “buggered” up because someone used the wrong tool on it.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt
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I wasn't able to take off the truss rod cover to check it, but in case it is stripped like that, can it be fixed? And do most techs have a tool that they can use for pedulla truss rods, or do I need to ask around to find a special repairman equipped to work on them?
 
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Sgroh87 said:
I think I'm going to be joining this club soon. The used Thunderbass 6 I'm looking at is quite well-loved

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bu I think that $500 is a good price for this bass and a (worn) hard shell case. What do you think?
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Where's this at? I'd like to go CHECK IT OUT FOR YOU. Wink wink. I just bought one for $1200. Same electronics.
 

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