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[India_Sierra]

Regarding the ergonomics of the MVP/Buzz shape, see these pictures my wife took of me yesterday. The body of the Pedulla seems tiny and sits centrally on the torso. The plucking hand is brought inward. The Cort Rithimic Jeff Berlin model in picture two has the offset feel of a classic jazz bass. It's a distinction that sounds quite dramatic but in practice, it isn't. The Pedulla just feels more compact because it's shorter. It is also considerably heavier than the Rithimic and sounds quite different.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I love my Nuance 4. It gets a lot of gig duty in my rotating arsenal. I would say that describing it as a "richer/warmer MTD" is pretty accurate. This is not a "warm" bass per se, but among my very clear/accurate basses, it is definitely warmer and more punchy than most. It's pretty balanced, overall.

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From what I have heard on YouTube, those Nuances are great. I would love to try one.

 

[Sbassman Scratch]

Regarding the ergonomics of the MVP/Buzz shape, see these pictures my wife took of me yesterday. The body of the Pedulla seems tiny and sits centrally on the torso. The plucking hand is brought inward. The Cort Rithimic Jeff Berlin model in picture two has the offset feel of a classic jazz bass. It's a distinction that sounds quite dramatic but in practice, it isn't. The Pedulla just feels more compact because it's shorter. It is also considerably heavier than the Rithimic and sounds quite different.

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Good shots. And a darn good looking Pedulla. You don't realize how compact they are until you hold one. It looks like you prefer to wear your basses a bit higher.

 

[Sbassman Scratch]

Case for your pentabuzz?

My apologies if this has been discussed, I searched but couldn't find the topic.

Do you have a case, pref hardshell, you like for your buzz? I'm balking at $300+ for the official Pedulla case if there is a good alternative.

Thanks

 

[naetog]

I'm 99% sure the official case is a re-branded Reunion Blues Continental RBCB 4.

I bought one for my Buzz and looking at the picture on the Pedulla site, it's gotta be it.

Unless I'm wrong. Then it isn't it...

Great bag btw...

 

[Element Zero]

I'm 99% sure the official case is a re-branded Reunion Blues Continental RBCB 4.

I bought one for my Buzz and looking at the picture on the Pedulla site, it's gotta be it.

Unless I'm wrong. Then it isn't it...

Great bag btw...

Correct sir. @SmokeyB it is a VERY nice case. I even like it better than my Fodera’s hard case which is very nice too.

 

[Sbassman Scratch]

Noted. I've checked out that brand in the past, good rep. That will be my next bass purchase. Thanks guys

 

[Persona87]

This is a long shot, but I’m trying to find an old Pedulla bass that I sold for some stupid reason about three or four years ago.

It was a Thunder Bolt six string with the amber yellow finish. I had to replace the preamp, and I think we replaced it with a Bartolini 4-band pre. The most defining feature was a big worn spot on the finish on the back side. The color finish was entirely worn away in a six-inch area, but the wood was completely smooth. There was also a small crack in the headstock near the B-string tuner.

Here are some actual photos of my bass:


Last I saw it, it was in the hands of a Craigslist guy in the DFW area. I’d seen him on a few other trades, so I think that he flips/sells basses & guitars on a regular basis. If any of you guys have any information about it, I’d really appreciate it!

 

[TolerancEJ]

@Sgroh87 I haven’t seen it before but it’s a beauty. I hope you’re able to track it down again.

 

[Life of Brian]

This is a long shot, but I’m trying to find an old Pedulla bass that I sold for some stupid reason about three or four years ago.

It was a Thunder Bolt six string with the amber yellow finish. I had to replace the preamp, and I think we replaced it with a Bartolini 4-band pre. The most defining feature was a big worn spot on the finish on the back side. The color finish was entirely worn away in a six-inch area, but the wood was completely smooth. There was also a small crack in the headstock near the B-string tuner.

Here are some actual photos of my bass:


Last I saw it, it was in the hands of a Craigslist guy in the DFW area. I’d seen him on a few other trades, so I think that he flips/sells basses & guitars on a regular basis. If any of you guys have any information about it, I’d really appreciate it!

I definitely saw that one a couple years ago on CL. I think I may have even inquired about it and I remember that scuff wear on the back. Hope you find it.

 

[IronLung1986]

I'm 99% sure the official case is a re-branded Reunion Blues Continental RBCB 4.

I bought one for my Buzz and looking at the picture on the Pedulla site, it's gotta be it.

Unless I'm wrong. Then it isn't it...

Great bag btw...

Yep. Not only the RB Continental but the Midnight Series at that. At least that's what he was using when I got mine.

 

[Marcus Holbrook]

 

[Marcus Holbrook]

All new hardware installed

 

[JOME77]

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Pretty, pretty!!!

 

[Marcus Holbrook]

Pretty, pretty!!!

Thank you

 

[Pedullist]

Refin of an old one?

 

[Marcus Holbrook]

Refin of an old one?

No it’s still the original finish, it’s a 99 it has some wear and dings but that’s just a good pic! I just got it and replaced al the hardware myself as it was severely tarnished. Would love to get the refinish and fret job but that will be a while yet!

 

[WayneP]

Well, looks like the e-mail notification checked out again and I’ve been missing all the action. Grrr!

Disregard the previous post regarding the bridge, apparently christin/pedulla have spares of my ABM so gold hardware should be coming Monday! Will post new pics once installed. Can I get a number WayneP?

Sorry for the delay Marcus – congrats on scoring such a unique beauty. New hardware looks awesome! Still trying to fill in the numbers I accidentally skipped, so we’re giving you #241. Welcome to the club!

Say, waitaminnit – did you by chance get the bass from RoxBox ? Can’t be too many 1999 MVPs with that color floating around!

Hey guys...testing the waters here. This is a one owner (bought new in 1999) MVP5 in Peacock Blue. of course the gold is tarnished, but it plays and sounds stellar. Its just been sitting for a few years and wants to be played. Original case tool and manual . I just restrung it and damn... so sell or not to sell?

Updated list:
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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 (retired from club)
15. jmcgliss
16. Munjibunga
17. coreyfyfe
18. lamonica78
19. krrt
20. BlacksHole
21. rockdoc11
22. Chebass88
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27. cetera
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31. kdog
32. Russell Bergum
33. mburd
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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
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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
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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
210. Kim Jong Funk
211. Merlino
212. Fresh Eddie
213. Twarpie
214. Lovep
215. FlyingFinn
216. japhy4529
217. IronLung1986
218. olnost
219. Jeff Sarsippius
220. roccobasstorius
221. climber
222. mking
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224. DanielleMeyer
225. RobLindberg
226. guszkl
227. srbbass
228. laslen
229. Pedullist
230. guitarflinger
231. gegznes
232. naetog
233. Selta
234. Element Zero
235. ThunderR
236. SpcMnk
237. Beatfarm615
238. Jefenator
239. India_Sierra
240. CTBassGuy
241. Marcus Holbrook
251. Philly Watts
252. blmartin2215
253. Daniel Immel
254. Artman
255. TheHoneyBear
256. 59jazz
257. Dr. Cheese
258. MHT75



Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

Pedulla Club #45 Unique Arrangements of Hymns, P&W Standards, and Original Tunes
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[Fishheadjoe]

I posted this question in the Pickups section here, but I thought I may get more Pedulla action in this thread.
I have a Rapture with a single soap bar p/u, Bart. I am seeking pick up replacement suggestions as I am hoping to open up the sound of the bass. It has the typical Bart compression going on and I am thinking that I might prefer a single coil sound for this bass.
I am open to all p/u suggestions as well as pre-amp replacement in an effort to get rid of that Bart darkness and compression.
If anyone has done this with their bass, I would be keen to hear your experience.
Thanks,

Fishheadjoe

 

[12bass]

I posted this question in the Pickups section here, but I thought I may get more Pedulla action in this thread.
I have a Rapture with a single soap bar p/u, Bart. I am seeking pick up replacement suggestions as I am hoping to open up the sound of the bass. It has the typical Bart compression going on and I am thinking that I might prefer a single coil sound for this bass.
I am open to all p/u suggestions as well as pre-amp replacement in an effort to get rid of that Bart darkness and compression.
If anyone has done this with their bass, I would be keen to hear your experience.

My Rapture 5 has a Q-tuner... which definitely opened up the sound of the bass. It's wired with a series/single/parallel switch; however I use series most of the time. Not sure if the current Q-tuners even offer four-conductors as an option. Regardless, series on a Q-tuner still has much more presence than the stock Bartolini C humbucker. The Rapture's Bartolini preamp also has a bit of compression and roll-off, though most of the dark sound comes from the pickup.