| Reviewer
| Edward
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| Experience
| 20
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| Review date
| June 08 2002
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| Manufacturer
| Pedulla
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| Model
| MVP4
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| Price
| $2,780.00
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| Item owned for
| 1-6 months
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| Bass type
| 4 string fretted
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| Neck join
| Neck Through
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| Neck construction
| 3 piece Capillary (Neck Thru)
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| Fingerboard
| Ebony, 24 fret, 34" scale
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| Body
| AAAAA Flame Maple
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| Finish
| Amber Sunburst with Polyester Topcoat
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| Pickups
| Bartolini P/J Configuration
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| Hardware
| Machined Brass ABM Bridge/Gold Gotoh Tuning Gears
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| Electronics
| Active system NTMB, Master Volume, Pan, +/- Bass & Treble Boost |
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& Cut, Midrange Switch.
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M.V.Pedulla Guitars,Inc. is headquartered in Rockland,Massachusettes where
all of their basses are handcrafted by the best luthiers in the business.
My playing experience spans a 20 year period over which I have been
fortunate enough to own quite a few high end basses. Without hesitation I
can say that the Pedulla MVP4 is a strong contender for the top spot of my
favorite instruments for craftsmanship, playability & TONE.
I ordered this bass new from Bass Central in Florida (outstanding
service!).
Specifications included: AAAAA Flame Maple, Amber Sunburst Finish,
Bartolini P/J Pickup Configuration, Gold Hardware, Hardshell Case.
Pedulla offers a video that shows the craftsmanship process from start to
finish along with a color catalogue for finish options. Go to their website
to read their guide to choosing a bass....very helpful information on the
site
(www.pedulla.com).
Once I received delivery of the bass I plugged it into my Eden Navigator
Preamp and was blown away by the clarity of which this bass sounds. You
really can go from the singing rear Jazz Pickup to the bluesy P bass sounds
quite easily.
Pedulla takes their time in setting these instruments up & the PRECISION
fretwork really lends the bass an edge for some fast action. Popping &
Fingerstyle playing are equally impressive. Even my girlfriend noticed the
killer sound qualities without a soliciatation of her opinion.
The fit and finish is superb on this bass. The Amber Sunburst finish has a
great polyester topcoat that shines like a mirror. The AAAAA Flame Maple is
gorgeous & the whole instrument just speaks professional grade quality.
Included with the bass was one of the best manuals I have seen yet....Mike
Pedulla gives a great practical lesson on how to set the instrument up &
how to keep the bass in optimal playing order. They back the bass with a 2
year warranty. I spoke with Mike about the figure of wood I was seeking
before they placed my bass into production & he was right on with his
suggestions.
His administrative person, Christine, was very helpful when I called a year
earlier to request a catalogue. She called me with a couple of production
updates once my order was placed & is a wonderful ambassdaor to the Pedulla
company. Service befitting to a high ticket purchase.
This is the one that I use all the time now....I would definitely replace
it if it were lost or stolen.
If you are looking for a handmade instrument that will perform for you in
many versatile playing settings you owe it to yourself to invest in a
Pedulla bass.
| Construction
| 98% | 
|
| (The only bass you will ever need.)
|
| Appearance
| 100% |
|
| (Gorgeous.)
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| Playability
| 100% |
|
| (Found myself playing better....)
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| Sound
| 100% |
|
| (Right on!)
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| Customer Service
| 100% |
|
| (Spoke with them a few times...They really care about good service)
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| Value
| 98% |
|
| (2 year warranty...excellent maintenance guide.)
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| Overall
| 100% |
|
| (My next purchase will definitely be a fretless Pedulla Buzz Bass.)
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