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The Pedulla Club!

#3,281
IronLung1986 said:
If you think about it, they have to be protective of Mike's time when it comes to service. There are a lot of Pedulla basses out there since at one point he had a whole crew of guys building and lots of contracts to fill. But now he's just one semi-retired guy. So there's a vastly disproportionate amount of potential service inquiries as all these basses start to age. It would be very easy for him to get bogged down doing service and never build another bass.

I know that whenever something negative comes up with one of these small builders there'll be an army of people coming out of the woodwork to defend them, but personally I've had excellent service experiences with Pedulla. I had some minor issues with my Pentabuzz early on and Mike was not only accommodating but visibly concerned about it. I'm sure he'd service everything if he humanly could, which is most likely why they have such a firm policy to lean on.
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Ironlung, You Speak Truth! :) However.....$450 to build a ramp? HAHA Just saying.
 
#3,282
It is, however, the most beautiful ramp I've ever seen. My dad replicated one for my Pentabuzz (luthier for more than 40 years) and said it was tough to make. And he didn't finish it like Michael did.

He did it like Michael did it, with the pieces of wood following the neck parts. But when I finished it, it turned out very black. Still need to do it again someday.

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Pedullist said:
It is, however, the most beautiful ramp I've ever seen. My dad replicated one for my Pentabuzz (luthier for more than 40 years) and said it was tough to make. And he didn't finish it like Michael did.

He did it like Michael did it, with the pieces of wood following the neck parts. But when I finished it, it turned out very black. Still need to do it again someday.

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Damn the upper horn on that sucker is huge! I'm getting all excited!
 
#3,286
Seams: is it normal to be able feel the seams that run the length of the neck? And along the length of the body, where the different pieces were glued together upon creation? She looks/plays just fine... it just seems like those slight differences in height would have been sanded out during initial production. Do you notice the joins on your Pedullas too?
 
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Gusdfunk said:
Seams: is it normal to feel the seams of where the neck and body pieces are glued together? She looks/plays just fine... it just seems like those slight differences in height would have been sanded out during initial production. Do you notice the joins on your Pedullas too?
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Only at the curved edge of the lower bout on my Pentabuzz, and I have to feel up the bass to detect it (well, we all caress our Pedullas, don't we?)
 
#3,288
Gusdfunk said:
Seams: is it normal to be able feel the seams that run the length of the neck? And along the length of the body, where the different pieces were glued together upon creation? She looks/plays just fine... it just seems like those slight differences in height would have been sanded out during initial production. Do you notice the joins on your Pedullas too?
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Is it a buzz? Those are basically dipped in polyester - no seams at all, and tough to imagine the possibility of feeling a seam with the way he coats them. Generally you shouldn't be able to feel seams regardless of the model or method of finishing though. Could it be a refin?
 
#3,290
The seam in mine is microscopic, but you can feel it if you try. I read once how sensitive the sense of touch is, wish I could remember the measure, but think that we have no trouble with the width of a single hair on a smooth surface.

If you send in a Buzz for a fretboard refin, is the poly stripped off the whole bass or just the board? I imagine just the board. Any one know how it's done? Heat? Chemicals?
 
#3,291
Sbassman Scratch said:
The seam in mine is microscopic, but you can feel it if you try. I read once how sensitive the sense of touch is, wish I could remember the measure, but think that we have no trouble with the width of a single hair on a smooth surface.

If you send in a Buzz for a fretboard refin, is the poly stripped off the whole bass or just the board? I imagine just the board. Any one know how it's done? Heat? Chemicals?
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He strips the whole bass, I'm 90% sure.
 
#3,295
IronLung1986 said:
He strips the whole bass, I'm 90% sure.
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If you schedule a fingerboard refin, Michael will refinish just the board ($395), which is cheaper than a complete refin ($795). He's worked on 3 Buzz basses for me: 1 fingerboard just needed a good buffing, 1 got just a fingerrboard refin, & 1 was completely refinished. All his work is top-notch. I'm debating a complete refin (+ pickups & electronics update) of the 2nd one above, 'cause the scratches on the body catch on my clothes...
 
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New owner here ... I've wanted a Buzz forever, it seems. I did have a nice Hexabuzz years ago, but my "affair" with sixers was very brief. I play a lot of five string, but truly prefer a four. So fast forward to recently, and I found a Buzz that I could actually afford. It's a 1986 that someone decided they just had to strip all the finish off, including losing the headstock logo ("BUZZ" and the '86 serial number still stamped in the back of the headstock, of course). It has a Hipshot Extender key, and the previous owner had wonked up the electronics, but the shop I bought it from had replaced it with a Bart NTMB pre. I tweaked the action a bit (it had a nice set up already), installed new strings, and it sings and growls for days just like a Buzz should, even if it's not the prettiest. I've added a few vinyl stickers to it for now. At some point I may refinish it or skin it, or may splurge to get it refinished by Michael (which will add a current logo to the headstock). For now, I'm getting used to the look. And I just gigged it Saturday night for the first time, and it was amazing! Can't wait to play it live again.

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Christine could tell you for sure - if you can still read thet serial # - but I'd bet yours was one that was painted, rather than flamed, & a previous owner didn't like it for some reason. It's the sound & playability that are most important, however: congratulations!
 
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rhs1856 said:
Christine could tell you for sure - if you can still read thet serial # - but I'd bet yours was one that was painted, rather than flamed, & a previous owner didn't like it for some reason. It's the sound & playability that are most important, however: congratulations!
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Thanks! That's what I assume as well. The serial is 12xx, and still very legible. I didn't know that they could tell me anything else about the bass - the website says that all they can tell anyone is what year it was made. Maybe I'll send an email. Even knowing what color it was originally would be very cool. And yes, the sound and playability are what matters most, and this one has it for sure. :)
 
#3,299
Inara said:
...installed new strings, and it sings and growls for days just like a Buzz should, even if it's not the prettiest.
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What are you talking about, "not the prettiest???" I think it looks great! Certainly way different from the usual Buzz. I think Michael should offer some natural finishes for the Buzz, as he does with all his other models.

Still trying to fill in the numbers I accidentally skipped, so we’re giving you #244. Welcome to the club Inara!


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 (retired from club)
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
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
223. brookes
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
242. Gusdfunk
243. 600 Ohms
244. Inara
251. Philly Watts
252. blmartin2215
253. Daniel Immel
254. Artman
255. TheHoneyBear
256. 59jazz
257. Dr. Cheese
258. MHT75


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Wayne A. Pflughaupt

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Inara said:
New owner here ... I've wanted a Buzz forever, it seems. I did have a nice Hexabuzz years ago, but my "affair" with sixers was very brief. I play a lot of five string, but truly prefer a four. So fast forward to recently, and I found a Buzz that I could actually afford. It's a 1986 that someone decided they just had to strip all the finish off, including losing the headstock logo ("BUZZ" and the '86 serial number still stamped in the back of the headstock, of course). It has a Hipshot Extender key, and the previous owner had wonked up the electronics, but the shop I bought it from had replaced it with a Bart NTMB pre. I tweaked the action a bit (it had a nice set up already), installed new strings, and it sings and growls for days just like a Buzz should, even if it's not the prettiest. I've added a few vinyl stickers to it for now. At some point I may refinish it or skin it, or may splurge to get it refinished by Michael (which will add a current logo to the headstock). For now, I'm getting used to the look. And I just gigged it Saturday night for the first time, and it was amazing! Can't wait to play it live again.

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I have a beautiful hexabuzz I don't plan to ever get rid of it as it was a gift. But I can really understand wanting just 4 strings sometimes. I think your bass looks really nice as is. Maybe with a black bridge and tuners it would tie it all together. Anyway welcome to the Pedulla Club!
 
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