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The Pedulla Club!

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Folmeister appears to be a man of few words, but we’ll welcome him and his vintage hot-rodded Buzz to the Forum! Add #209 to your signature and let other TB-ers know we’re here!

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
63. mightog
64. Jamie Bishop
65. trujo777
66. MoBeach
67. Asomodai
68. dangorange
69. blueacid4l
70. Maclu
71. jmjam -
72. daahoud
73. hensonbass
74. JazzyLambert
75. Flaked Beans
76. jelpo
77. comno
78. Fishheadjoe
79. mc2ny
80. churchplayer
81. seungkoo
82. Vakmere
83. chimaera1982
84. mindwell
85. anthomp
86. melodicly
87. ClassicJazz
88. LarkinLondon
89. ZiggyDude
90. rusackas
91. rodneyat
92. silvertripper
93. 88Sound
94. MasterMonkeyMan
95. jacobw82
96. tombowlus
97. bassthunder100
98.ghiadub
99. bass4worship
100. surfdog
101. chepo06
102. Dan Knowlton
103. TylerE
104. Tony CC
105. CelinderMotoMan
106. NYCBass
107. Pedullabill
108. foundation
109. Mi5a
110. Musicmaster75
111. MVPBASS
112. c-ba55
113. BassGreaser
114. 4to5to6
115. GBassNorth
116. Khui
117. francios
118. seamus bass
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 (retired from club)
143. selassie1
144. joebar
145. BenTitusMusic
146. Dwight
147. Sid Fang
148. Thumpy Fenda 5
149. deitzel
150. Dougazbass
151. amerbs38
152. emurga
153. rockiezz
154. fabinosto
155. Modulus1906
156. rocoop53
157. socialleper
158. 7777777
159. g-bro
160. dayer2bme
161. fabinosta
162. gegznes
163. tkhNote
164. BottomThumper
165. Folmeister
166. CTC564
167. TheShape101
168. Marial (retired from club)
169. Hot Pocket
170. Suatie
171. LatimerFripp
172. NightDonkey
173. Baird6869
174. Mexibass
175. Crowella
176. Dan Horboychuk
177. Sgroh87
178. LexD
179. stefandisgust
180. LeonD
181. EddieJackson
182. ric426
183. inthebasscleff
184. dataxguy
185. Addison
186. markcv
187. RLK
188. N03L
189. Templar
190. pmad bass
191. Caustic Crunch
192. hyperdoc
193. robthebassplaye
194. DampSneaker
195. AGH
196. WilsonMusic
197. hyoshim
198. AudioDwebe
199. Worldeeeter
200. punchdrunk
201. bmallory
202. drumsnbass
203. Aquarianfuture
204. Boba Fretless
205. mildewman
206. mhartman29
207. OldSchool50
208. thopper
209. Folmeister



Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt


Administrator, Pedulla Club #45
Administrator, Tobias Club #133
Fretless Club #943
Big Cabs Club #23
Pedulla Club #45

 
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pbass6811 said:
Ok, I just looked through the club roster, and I'm already in the club from my last PentaBuzz, lol!


So, I'll just be over here, waiting for my ThunderBass to show up.

Also, does anyone know if I can get one of the ABM bridges that Pedulla used in '97? I'd really like a black one or, are there any other bridges that may work? I don't really want to drill more holes, but I'm prepared to, if necessary...thanks!
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#2,524
So...this may sound funny/strange...but seeking recommendations on Strings for my Fretless Pedulla. If I had to describe what I'm looking for, I would say, something that will come off as sounding more Organic/Woody Growl and a little less (for lack of a better descriptor) glassy mahwah. Maybe there is no escaping that with the Epoxy coating on the fingerboard. Currently have a set of DR stainless Rounds on it. Thinking maybe something half-round ish...maybe nickel? I tried a set of DR Flats and LaBella Black Nylons and they didn't have the personality I was looking for.

Thanks in advance.

-PMad
 
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Looking for advice on a 1984 Pedulla Interceptor I'm looking at. Very nice condition, with preamp replaced by MIke Pedulla a few years back. Hard to find good info on these except that they seem to be fairly rare and some close cousin to the MVP.

Has original case, and well cared for. What would be a fair selling price for this?b One sold on TB in 2011 for $1000. Is that still about right?

Pics here.
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Hi All!. I have a mid 80's Buzz 4 (I think it's an '86). It has a pre amp/knob/switch configuration to the bass pictured in the previous post. I've always thought the active preamp for this was kinda odd/unique, in tha thtere is a single tone know and it seemed to function mostly as a volume boost. I'm contemplating getting the Bartolini 5.3AP Preamp. I believe that the holes in the Bass would accomidate the preamp's knobs, with my using that large pickup switch hole the trebble pot and the mini switch hole for the mid freq selector switch...assuming that mid freq switch is a mini switch. Main concern is if the depth of body of the bass would likely accomidate the push/pull active/passive vol pot. Anyone ever mod their bass with something like this...or (excuse my ignorance) do the newer Buzz basses come with a push/pull active/passive vol pot?

Thanks in advance.

-PM
 
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pmad_bass said:
Hi All!. I have a mid 80's Buzz 4 (I think it's an '86). It has a pre amp/knob/switch configuration to the bass pictured in the previous post. I've always thought the active preamp for this was kinda odd/unique, in tha thtere is a single tone know and it seemed to function mostly as a volume boost. I'm contemplating getting the Bartolini 5.3AP Preamp. I believe that the holes in the Bass would accomidate the preamp's knobs, with my using that large pickup switch hole the trebble pot and the mini switch hole for the mid freq selector switch...assuming that mid freq switch is a mini switch. Main concern is if the depth of body of the bass would likely accomidate the push/pull active/passive vol pot. Anyone ever mod their bass with something like this...or (excuse my ignorance) do the newer Buzz basses come with a push/pull active/passive vol pot?

Thanks in advance.

-PM
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#2,534
I have a question for Rapture j5-2 owners:
I have a 1996 Rapture that has always sounded a little "dark" to me and the B lacks attack. For a jazz bass, it seems to lack that zip in the highs most jazz basses are known for. Does anyone else experience this?
Here's a pic with my Lakland and BC Rich.
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socialleper said:
I have a question for Rapture j5-2 owners:
I have a 1996 Rapture that has always sounded a little "dark" to me and the B lacks attack. For a jazz bass, it seems to lack that zip in the highs most jazz basses are known for. Does anyone else experience this?
Here's a pic with my Lakland and BC Rich.
Basses009.jpg
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I used to own a J5-2 and never found it dark at all. Boosting the onboard pre really gave that bass some serious teeth. What strings are you using?
 
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Envincibal said:
I used to own a J5-2 and never found it dark at all. Boosting the onboard pre really gave that bass some serious teeth. What strings are you using?
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I've used more different string on that bass than I can remember. Everything from Pedulla's brand, to Circle K (or whatever they are calling themselves now), to every type of DR; nickle and steel, regular and tapered. It is something more fundamental than that.
Years ago I asked Pedulla if there was a trim pot in the cavity to turn up the preamp and they said no. Since the electronics are under the pick guard I've never wanted to open her up to find out for myself. Are you saying there is one under there?
 
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socialleper said:
I've used more different string on that bass than I can remember. Everything from Pedulla's brand, to Circle K (or whatever they are calling themselves now), to every type of DR; nickle and steel, regular and tapered. It is something more fundamental than that.
Years ago I asked Pedulla if there was a trim pot in the cavity to turn up the preamp and they said no. Since the electronics are under the pick guard I've never wanted to open her up to find out for myself. Are you saying there is one under there?
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There is no trim pot in the Rapture (or Thunderbasses or Thunderbolts). You can either change out the pre for a Bart (NTMB for the extra mid option) or add a Bart AGB/918-2 to boost the output (there is some room under the pickguard, but I couldn't confirm how much).
I'm surprised the DR SS didn't add some zip and bite; I can tell you that Ernie Ball Cobalts are a very aggressive string, along with Roto 66 SS. Another thing that I've noticed is that if my action is too high, it seems to affect the zing/bite of the notes.
 
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Envincibal said:
There is no trim pot in the Rapture (or Thunderbasses or Thunderbolts). You can either change out the pre for a Bart (NTMB for the extra mid option) or add a Bart AGB/918-2 to boost the output (there is some room under the pickguard, but I couldn't confirm how much).
I'm surprised the DR SS didn't add some zip and bite; I can tell you that Ernie Ball Cobalts are a very aggressive string, along with Roto 66 SS. Another thing that I've noticed is that if my action is too high, it seems to affect the zing/bite of the notes.
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Some strings definitely help, but the bass is always quiet if I leave the EQ at the center indents and the B is just never pops. Since any kind of Pedulla is very hard to find these days its hard for me to compare in person. I don't trust videos because there are too many variables.
 

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