| Reviewer | Bruce Boucher |
| Manufacturer | Pedulla |
| Model | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Price | 1700 (Used) |
| Neck Type | maple, 2 piece bolt on |
| Fingerboard | rosewood, fretted |
| Body Type | flame maple, AA grade top, 2 pieces |
| Finish | translucent cherry, polyester |
| Pickup(s) | active soapbars, bartolini |
| Controls | single volume, pickup mix, tone |
The construction is great the neck is fantastic. The heel shape is beautiful, allowing easy upper register access. I get nothing but compliments on the tone from other musicians (non muscicians don't seem to notice) but what do you expect. Although the SWR 350 and Alesis M-EQ 230 helps (8 eights).
When I bought it there was a solder connection on the toggle switch that was broken. I asked for a diagram (to make sure that it went where I thought it should) and Michael Pedulla sent it to me personally (fax) and said to call if I have any questions. (I was suprised by this for some reason)
If you can spring for it I would recommend one without question. But
| Construction | 100% | 
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| Playability | 100% |
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| Appearance | 99% |
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| Sound | 100% |
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| Value | 100% |
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| Cust. Service | 100% |
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| Overall | 100% |
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