Reviewer	Roger Lee
Manufacturer	Pedulla
Model	Pedulla Rapture Bass 5-string
Price	about $1600 retail

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Neck Type	bolt-on, single flatsawn hard eastern maple
Fingerboard	rosewood, 22 frets
Body Type	soft eastern flame maple
Finish	high gloss polyester body, satin catalyst
	polyurethane neck; mine has a sunburst body
Pickup(s)	single Bartolini humbucker
Controls	volume, bass boost/cut, treble boost/cut, switch
	for lower midrange cut

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I was a little worried about spending around a thousand dollars on a bass, but it's been over half a year since I bought the Rapture and I have no regrets. Probably the best feature is its playability. The satin finished neck plays fast, and the string spacing is very comfortable. In addition, the bass only weighs around 8 pounds, so it's comfortable to wear with a strap. Although it only has one pickup, I haven't had any problems with getting the tones I need via the treble and bass controls.

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Construction	90
Playability	100
Appearance	90
Sound	90
Value	90
Cust. Service	100
Overall	95

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