HELP!! I have an '85 MVP. The truss nut hex is stripped. The threads are fine. The thread is 10-24. The similar Gibson is 10-32, so even though the nut looks the same, it isn't. I have used a few washers and a 3/8 brass nut from Home Depot. It works. Any suggestions where to get an actual replacement? I've looked at StewMac and a couple of other parts suppliers. Thanks in advance!
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Michael Pedulla threaded his backwards from what I understand is why some of them get so damaged.
I liked the Taper Wound ends on the Nickel strings he had. As the tension was perfect for me.
I switched to DR HiBeams for my fretted and am not missing the Pedulla strings (to my surprise). I also tried La Bella SuperSteps (every string tapered), liked them at first, then missed mids and low end. DR's are great.
No they are not tapered... but MTB777 wasn't asking if they were tapered or not... Christine let me know about the source 30+ years ago after countless conversations... D'addario factory on Smith Street in Farmingdale, NY right around corner from old job... Confirmed from roach-coach coffee buddies that worked at the Farmingdale facility, but that was in the 80's/90's; D'Addario supplied special order 170's, Mike packaged them at Worchester subcontracted facility...
I know that Pedulla is no longer making basses, but it appears they have completely shut down now. I had been in contact with the company as late as last January and they were still servicing their basses, but I had to withdraw from a scheduled slot for servicing. I regret that now. Many pages on their website have gone dark including home, service, and contact pages. They're not responding via email. If anyone has any knowledge to the contrary, I'd really love to hear it.
I need a refinish of the fingerboard at the very least. Perhaps new pots, hopefully not pickups. Does anyone know where I might go for such a specialized poly refinish?
I need a refinish of the fingerboard at the very least. Perhaps new pots, hopefully not pickups. Does anyone know where I might go for such a specialized poly refinish?
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I had my 1990 Buzz fretboard refinished by Mark Florio in Bethel CT. Not sure how far that is from you in PA, but he did a terrific job at a great price for me.
Original Post regarding going for the refinish: The Pedulla Club! (Post 3611)
The Result of the Refinish: The Pedulla Club! (Post 3678)
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I have a Pedulla truss rod question. I have a mid 1990s MVP that needs a bit more neck relief, but the truss rod is tightened (to the left!) as much as possible, and it still needs a bit more.
I've read of similar situations on Fender basses where the truss rod nut can be removed completely, a washer or two slipped over the truss rod to buy a bit more potential tightening space, and then the truss rod assembly reassembled.
Is this possible with Pedullas? Anyone done this and lived to tell the tale?
Thanks!
I've read of similar situations on Fender basses where the truss rod nut can be removed completely, a washer or two slipped over the truss rod to buy a bit more potential tightening space, and then the truss rod assembly reassembled.
Is this possible with Pedullas? Anyone done this and lived to tell the tale?
Thanks!
Dang!
I feel your pain. I've barely played my Buzz at all recently, but it's such a beautiful looking and sounding bass I can't imagine not having it.
What's up with the Wal? What didn't you like about it? I'm not looking for any bashing, just curious since I've never even seen one up close in real life.
Nate, it’s a beautiful instrument, just too much for me, so I sold it for a profit. Really miss having a Pedulla, looking for one to restore.....one at a reasonable price, not an inflated price
There's a guy in Toronto who shows repairs on his YouTube channel, "Dave's World of Fun Stuff." He's shown a couple of methods for working with neck-thru basses whose truss rods are maxed. One involves clamping the body to the bench, while supporting the neck, then applying pressure to the headstock (thus bending the neck), and adjusting the truss rod in the desired direction until the neck is straight. After the adjustment, he clamps the neck to a piece of square steel "tubing" to hold it in place. Probably this could be done for a Pedulla neck with too little relief, since their truss rods are double-acting...
Good luck!
