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#3,381
Pedullist said:
Just noticed some bad news. Unfortunately the top end of the truss rod (the part you need to adjust it) has been broken off. :( Somehow I get the feeling that the extra screwhole was part of the frustration when it broke off, like the one who did it, was too frustrated to pay attention.

No support from Pedulla (no trussrod repairs and not services oversees). I'll have to find a luthier who ocan fix it.

Good thing is: neck is straight, and doesn't seem to move a lot.

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were you able to get that repaired.
 
#3,383
rhs1856 said:
Polishing cloth, sticker, truss rod tool, & Allen wrench... Michael sent along a new kit when I had a bass refinished. ;)
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On this note, both my brother and I own Pedulla basses (a Pentabuzz for me and an MVP5 for my brother). I had noted to him when he bought his that he had best make sure the truss rod tool was supplied with it (it was). It should be pointed out to prospective buyers of used Pedulla basses that they will not accept a normal truss rod tool for adjustment, as I will bet more than a few basses have been sold on the used market over the years without the proper adjustment tool in tow. I know replacements can still be bought from Michael but that might not always be the case.

What is the reason for Pedulla basses coming with a truss rod that needs this specialised tool, and are they available elsewhere? I am assuming that the truss rod is not fabricated by Michael with this head, so where does it come from and what type of truss rod is it? I recall reading a few years ago that the truss rod tool was actually designed for adjusting a harp, but could find no verification of this. Anyone who could add any insight would find a grateful reply from me!
 
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What is the size of the frets on an MVP? It's hard to tell from the pics on Mike's site. I don't mean an exact measurement, just relative to what's out there. I like smaller frets and they look like they are small, maybe "mandolin" frets? Thanks.
 
#3,389
Just idly passing the time this evening, and decided to go to the [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]to drool over goodness.

Out of curiosity, I went to both the [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]and the [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]and found nothing there!

Does this mean what I fear it means?
 
#3,390
The Services page is also empty; I suspect it means Michael is editing them, but you could email Christine to be sure. I just did, with this result: "'I'm currently out of the office but you should receive a reply to your email by May 13, 2019. Hope you have a great day." That's pretty normal, at least for the past year or so.

There are a couple of gorgeous "Personal Creation" basses on his Available Basses page ([Invalid or Expired Link Removed] my birthday is only 3-1/2 weeks from now...
 
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#3,393
Is there really no succession plan for Mike? That’s sad to hear. The Pedulla brand deserves to carry on even after Mike retires. I’m not sure how old he is at this point but hopefully he has more years of building left in him.
 
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And there are quite a few listed under Available Basses. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
The hand writting is on the wall. I suspect we'll see an announcement of any future plans soon. For now I'm just glad to have the one I do.
 
#3,396
Question for The Club. I have an 83 MVP that I am looking for a flight case for. Preferably one like Gator has TSA Series ATA Molded Polyethylene Guitar Case for Bass Guitars. Does anyone know if these cases fit the MVP?
If not any suggestions for light weight flight case?
 

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