Pedulla Bass Guitar I Am Without Words

[@JohnWhite-xc3md]

I've only played one Pedulla. It played silky smooth, and it actually spoke. It had a voice. Wish I had the money at the time.

[@Sh4dowFawx]

Well, what did it say?

[@JohnWhite-xc3md]

It asked me " whats your sign?"

[@hchoe741]

That sounds worrying. I recommend a professional exorcism.

[@JohnWhite-xc3md]

@@hchoe741 Play one.

[@therideneverends1697]

@@Sh4dowFawx well the one i played called me a hippy

[@frankortega4280]

Dave, nice work on that lovely Pedulla Thunderbass. I own 2 Thunderbolt (bolt on) models. Best “boutique” basses I ever played. Shame Mike Pedulla retired and they are no longer available.

[@ngaoutdoors4715]

I used to play in a band with Joseph Patrick Moore. He played Pedullas and still does today as he plays in Vegas with Cirque De Soli. Killer bass player. Always sounded killer.

[@RayBecker]

That is one of the best Bass guitars ever made. They play so nicely. Sustain for days. That is a Bass that you buy once and you play it the rest of your life. Part of me is hoping that "Scott" does not use that Bass at bar gigs. Yes, Mike retired but man, what a Legacy he left behind.

[@martinheath5947]

Interesting you should say that because Pino Palladino talked about how great these basses are but is still best known for his MusicMan fretless and P Bass playing. Ultimately it seems quality, craftsmanship and playability come second to sonic function within a mix. Personally I have never much cared for the actual sound of most premium and high end, boutique basses.

[@DonKelleyMusic]

@@martinheath5947 Musicmans and pedullas are both exceptionally well designed and made instruments. there is no "2nd" there. The precision is the original and still gets the gigs, nothing wrong with them. Tone wise, a musicman is the only bass that will truly sound like it does, so you do need one. The pedulla is an incredible instrument and better sounding than most... but not quite that legendary rock sound so it makes sense that pino would say that.

[@josephjordan2883]

My ‘89 MVP is a PJ, so it can do a lot of sounds we’re used to hearing from Fender style basses. But, Mike Pedulla was smart and move the P pickup slightly, giving the bass a voice that was different enough to make it into its own thing, which has become highly sought after.

[@scootermcgavin2188]

Thank you. Nope this and my mvp4 won’t ever be gigged. 😊

[@josephjordan2883]

@@scootermcgavin2188 seriously? You have two Pedullas and they won’t be gigged? That’s a shame!

[@averagejoe4521]

The warning was because in a Pedulla basses the Truss Rod works opposite from most other basses, i.e. turning clockwise adds relief, counterclockwise straightens. That is probably why the nut was chewed up, it had back bow. If you read the directions they actually say it is an opposite direction truss rod. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

What's their reasoning for a reverse direction truss rod?

[@jerdure]

Exactly, this is precisely written in the instructions, I was suprised to see this the first time. Important to read the manual before attempting a proper setup :)

[@Headwind-1]

yea clever huh . . ..

[@alext8828]

@@MrJohnnyDistortion No reason could be good enough.

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

@@alext8828 Gotcha. Up until 1970 Chrysler wheel studs were reverse/counterclockwise on the left and clockwise on the right.

[@rhinewater]

16:56 - I particularly enjoyed Dave's articulation of the inherent problems of attempting to shim a neck-through instrument.

[@BronzedTube]

Your videos always keep me interested the whole way through. Thanks for making videos!

[@MarcHalikas_surfercook]

That manual is gold! Gold I tell you!

[@oldfriend327]

Thank you Dave for all of your great education. Seriously, you have really informed us what goes into these instruments. Happy Thanksgiving to sir from the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles California.

[@flippinheck]

Easy repair for the rod end, no different than any other chewed up end, top bass guitar, really well made.

[@carlc2597]

Haven”t watched in awhile, what with life interfering, but sure is good to see ya again! Have me laughing and learning as usual!

[@RichBriere]

Dave......I Love your Videos. Your Personality is so Positive and Inspirational that I Smile and Drool Equally from both sides of my Mouth as I partake of your Pleasantries. Happy Holidaze Sir. 🥰

[@richschuster1097]

Great looking bass; you saved it from the fireplace!

[@MishMuzic]

I owned 2 of them back in the early 90’s. I so regret selling them. They recorded so nicely along with being comfortable and great sounding live basses.

[@dwayneomac4606]

You turn suffering into comedy. Love your stuff brother.

[@deepwater2652]

Beautiful instrument!

[@runningwithscissors0911]

Gooched right from the start -- a Dulcimer wrench!! 🤣 Thanks sooooo much for your videos Dave. LOVE 'em!!

[@TheGreat199x]

I bought a Yamaha trb 5p in 1990. Soon after I heard Percy Jones and Kai Eckhardt and fell in love with the fretless sound. I had just started playing in 89 but progressed quickly because of musician friends I had around me end the music I was digesting because of bass player magazine how is aware of his greats were. Was listening to Chick Corea elektric band John patitucci solo albums Stanley Clarke Etc I knew right away I had to play fretless but I didn't have the money to buy a new bass so I sent it to Pedulla and they converted it to fretless and put their Diamond coat finish on it. They did a great job! I played that bass for 8 years.

[@peterb1543]

Nice looking bass.

[@carpediemarts705]

Ken Smith, Tobias, and Fodera are the famous ones, and are still in producing, but Pedula might have been The Best.

[@danmartin633]

"I'm not saying you're stupid. You've just had a lot of bad luck when it comes to thinking" LOL! That's the funniest thing I've heard all week.

[@jaex9617]

I'm thankful for Dave.

[@jeffrobuck6338]

What a beautiful instrument. Elegant simplicity.

[@frantisca]

Hey Dave, You're right about putting instructions in the trussrod cavity. Some manufacturers use a different rotation direction than the classic "leftie loosey-righty tighty". I got a Kauer Daylighter of 2010 and when it came to adjusting the trussrod, it didn't make any sense, until I realised that it was inverted ! I had to turn it the other way around... Clockwise to loosen it and counter-clockwise to tighten it (looking at the neck from the head down). Fortunately, it was working alright and I was able to adjust it, but a warning could have helped. Make a note if you once have a Kauer to set-up... Cheers Dave !

[@guyfromnj]

I love how Crotchety Dave is. Crotchety.

[@Kang2112]

I have a Pedulla and I love it.

[@bigbass421]

In my 50+ year career repairing, Pedullas, and a couple of other makers have supplied proprietary wrenches to adjust their instruments. I now have these in my tool arsenal. One maker, who I will not mention, actually decided to put a double acting- Stew Mac hot rod truss rod in the neck- upside down. I've seen plenty of pretty unbelievably dumb shit. Love your videos...I'm a long time subscriber... you say what I'm thinking quite often.

[@patrickhale424]

Absolutely loved the Gooched Things intro. So prophetic. Wish you lived closer so you could work on my fleet of instruments. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving holiday if you even celebrate it being from The Great White North and all. Cheers Dave🍻🍻🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@edjefferson9175]

I played one in a shop. Did not even realize it was fretless at first! Almost played itself. Looks like a piano wrench to me.

[@williamroark]

Mike Pedulla ROCKS!! (although THESE DAYS apparently is ‘in a Rocking Chair” 😉 He made MINE back in ‘86 💜👍🙏✨

[@grilledspaghetti]

Beautiful 😍

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

You are!

[@zerothree332]

I’ve never owned a Pedulla, I wish i had. Never had a dealer for Pedulla in my country (Malaysia).. But i have heard how they sound on videos & i love it.

[@agdtec]

I had a Pedulla Bass for about 2.5 years played gig outdoors in the summur and bar gig all 4 seasons never had much movement in the neck. I go the bass second hand and i played well but I never really bonded with it bougth EB stingray again second hand but that bass I kept for more than 10 years.

[@wmhhealth2018]

Stingray basses are my go to. I have owned several and absolutely love them.

[@therealinternetelvis]

New Dave !!!! Woot !

[@doric_historic]

"Can anybody still read?"...Ah that warmed up a cold Scottish morning 🤣

[@dynomike07]

Lol!!! I love it! "Gooched Things" Bloody Brilliant!

[@kennethhacker3014]

Nice top !! Great job mr dave

[@GilesHarveson]

Much love and understanding from your friends in Australia we too have the thought challenged keep it up thanks Dave 😇🙏🎶©️

[@RenghisKhan]

I needed this video. 😂 Thanks. I❤️MATHBTW.

[@BeauregardHall]

Every video is a great class in guitar/bass care. Thanks!

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

Glad you like them!

[@chriswareham]

That "truss rod adjuster" is also the same thing I use to adjust the tuning on my kantele, a Finnish folk instrument. Seems to be common on stringed folk instruments in general to have those square tuning pegs.

[@mrbrick5907]

Indeed, along with Zithers, Autoharps, Psaltrys and any other Folk instrument that takes you about 40 minutes to get the damn thing in tune!

[@chriswareham]

@@mrbrick5907 Could be worse - as well as the kantele and dulcimer (thankfully mine doesn't sound like a stick stuck up a cat's backside) I also play the saz or baglama. That has those horrible wooden tuners that are held in place by friction. Tuning that is a nightmare, as it has three courses of strings - two double courses and one triple course - where the tiniest of adjustments throws the tuning all over the place!

[@ferox965]

Love the song My Kantele by Amorphis..the acoustic version.

[@danriley5848]

My bass player had a Pedulla and it was a beautiful bass.

[@hubcap4KHDRgameplay]

He must have gone to " Taco Tuesdays" and blew out his "O-Ring", on Wednesday Morning !

[@erickaufmancustomguitars1351]

That "ohh, baby baby" line forced me to tag the like button. Thanks Dave, I almost forgot...lol

[@cajonosaurus]

Dave ,i luv ur vids ur a legend , im a drummer i don.t even play bass but ur knowledge is second to none and a great educator, im hooked ,luvin your work fella keep up the good work!!!!!!!.

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

I appreciate that!

[@georgehowell5877]

Dave..I gotta get in early........Thank You, for your STUFF....you got lotsa love out here, so don't get down on yourself..........We got yer back!!!!!!!

[@rockkevinrock]

I love the Keep Calm t-shirt that he's wearing. With a grizzly bear on it. Good instructions.

[@moosey62]

On top form here, Dave! Great comments and interesting presentation. Thanks.

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

Much appreciated!

[@whamni]

@ 5:05 "I really didn't want this to turn into firewood" lol I love it .🤣

[@sweettoof9002]

Pretty finish on that one, Dave.

[@pine3737]

Hi Dave! Back in 1989 I bought Pedulla Hexebuzz (six string). This was a excellent instrument, it felt handmade. I liked the truss rod gizmo. if taken care of that bass would play forever. Ok, input jacks suck on every bass I have except the jacks that are body mounted with the controls. I know that bass is still going because I know the person I sold it to. I sold it when it became clear I got MUCH more work with my P-bass, Jazz-bass and stingrays. Whoever belongs to this bass has treated it like shit. Thanks for the post!

[@j3ffn4v4rr0]

I'm just curious, what about the input jacks suck, but not body mounted ones?

[@pine3737]

@@j3ffn4v4rr0 Passive and older active basses have the Jack as part of the control plate. The newer basses especially active have the jack on the side of the bass, these are the one's I've had problems with.

[@Crushin123]

The original owner bought it new when there was a Pedulla retailer in Toronto - same retailer was the only place to 'work' on it and they must have had 'needle-nose thursday' ...it's truly a shame. At least it will be cared for now. Cheers :)

[@karlzickrick8483]

@@j3ffn4v4rr0 enclosed barrel jacks like these are problematic because they are enclosed- when the internal contacts bend with use then the jack becomes unusable since you can't access the internals. Not to mention they are harder to clean out when oxidized/dirty. Open jacks like found on Fenders and tons of other guitars have all their bits exposed to the world- when the contacts bend with age you can bend them back, cleaning them is also easier since you have easy access (physical and visual) to all the surfaces. There are still open jacks from 50s Fenders that work perfectly to this day, but I've had to replace enclosed barrel jacks like the one in this Pedulla that are only a few years old.

[@mccypr]

Nice Bass! Thanks! Happy holidays! 🌞🎉🎅🏻

[@richshields6692]

My favorite pedulla that I owned was a series 2 bolt on 5. Great bass. Never had any issues. That neck may have had a regular functioning russ rod.

[@CarletonWatkins1861]

I owned 2 Series 2 5 strings at 2 different times in my life. The first was stolen and I eventually sold the second one. I dont really need a 5 string though since I only play 60s music these days. I loved the neck on those basses. From what I remember it had very wide string spacing at the nut and was the only 5 string I was comfortable with playing.

[@josephjordan2883]

Pedulla made some of the best basses to ever beautify this planet! I’m fortunate to have owned 2 and still own an ‘89 MVP that goes to most gigs. I’m also fortunate enough to know how to read directions and follow them. Some folks are just morons.

[@perfectlygoodslouch5212]

I have a fretless Pedulla 5 string Penta buzz it's amazing but it's for a pro player however they made it it Art I adjust my truss rod all the time, Go buy an Epiphone if you are new to high end bass guitars

[@nojuanatall3281]

There was a fretless 6er at a shop near me and few years ago. It was a sick bass. Over 3k USD tho.

[@tonyduncan9852]

Without words? False News? I like the shirt.

[@garettbodel3002]

Hey I'm from Pembroke Mass those guys right down the road that made those bases crossroad music in Hanover was real friends. And dead telecaster kit that they popped out and I grabbed it and had to refinish a little bit but that guitar was fucking nice🎉

[@smasica]

I worked as a computer programmer/analyst for about 15 years. Whenever someone had a problem with the system and didn't know what to do, the first response to them was, "RTFM". In other words, 'Read The F-ing Manual'.

[@MrAdopado]

PBCAK

[@smasica]

@@MrAdopado Eggs Ackly.

[@joethebar1]

I’ve owned three pedullas; two buzzes and a rapture. The rapture was a jazz styled bass; incredible neck on that bass. The buzzes are everything you’d expect. However, I bought my pentabuzz online and the poly FB was delaminating from the fret inserts - it was a mess. Sent it to mike for a full FB refinish. When I got it back, the FB was flawless, however, the rest of the bass was completely covered in overspray. I had to ship it back. When it was all said and done, the whole experience was stressful and I couldn’t bond with it and sold it at a loss. What a mistake that was

[@indignow]

Dave should insert a warning into all truss rod cavities he sees: Do Not Gooch

[@catzdollz9810]

why tha' hell was I unsubbed from this channel? Good thing I discovered this in a timely manner.

[@MrRudetone]

it would seem to me if you have a square nut you would need 90 degree turn of the rod to reposition the wrench? doesn't look like that's possible?

[@KevinSmith-wb4ju]

Hey Dave, it's Kevin. Been a long time. My bad, great 2 see ur still making vids!!! Would love 2 have u inspect a Warwick bass 4 ur interest & mine!!! Sorry I 4got the name of it but it's the 1 with F holes on it. I love that bass!!!!!!! Thanks bro. Peace.😎😊

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

I can try

[@robinfawcett7973]

Gorgeous bass that one... shame the warning didn't work😁

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

Tell me about it

[@BassmanII]

Is that toll roughly the same size as a standard drum key?

[@aminahmed2220]

What a fantastic video

[@stereoroid]

Chris from Muse had a similar Pedulla as his main bass in the early days, I think it’s what he used on songs like “Hysteria”.

[@jerdure]

A RB-4 indeed, used over almost the full period of Origin of Symmetry and Absolution record. Brutal output level !

[@williamross2579]

It was in Mansons in Exeter the month before the Glastonbury gig. I played it, felt nice but I’m a Fender guy and on bar/pub/Function gigs, Active electronics break. The Pentabuzz Pedullas sounded awesome, though looked a tad weird… very very of their times.

[@BuildYourOwnBass]

💯 there with ya Dave on those Barrel output jacks. Hard to believe they were popularly used as speaker cabinet input jacks. Yeesh the contacts on those barrel jacks are like copper foil and then some idiot wants you to put 100w thru them? They fail by design. dont get me started on how many I've peeled out of import basses to drop in a Switchcraft.

[@cowcat7436]

take a drink of your Molson each time Dave says Dulcimer.

[@scottpenzak8914]

During Dave's Krackle Killer cleaning efforts when he sang, "Oh baby baby baby, I love you big time," I actually spit coffee out of my mouth.

[@TaralgaBushAdventure]

Those 4-sided tuning keys are more common in the piano and harpsichord side of things - but yeah, wouldn't expect that in a bass.

[@peachmelba1000]

I find it silly when designers do things like that. Yes, square aperture tuning wrenches are a thing in the world of stringed instruments, but if I lost the damned thing, as opposed to a standard Allen wrench, I couldn't just walk into a hardware store for a new one.

[@TaralgaBushAdventure]

there's also the issue of how much approach you have to engage it - a square end needs 90degrees, a hex end needs only 60degrees, so its easier to engage it.

[@timezup16]

​@@TaralgaBushAdventure Easier to strip out, too.

[@Barrysworkshop]

I have that bass in a different finish. The neck relief is basically flat and the action is very low. Not Fender specs. It plays like a dream. I bought it new, and the truss rod adjustment is not chewed up...

[@simplecountrydrummer]

I wonder.. is it the same size as a drum key

[@marshallgeorge3819]

That Krackle Killer is pretty slick!

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

The turkey is supposed to be on a dinner plate--not the workbench. Happy Thanksgiving, Davey!

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

04:35 "And they just chowdered it"🤣

[@rnhtube]

Damn huge slam on dulcimers out of nowhere

[@2000SkyView]

Expensive bass

[@MeneerHerculePoirot]

That tool isn't a dulcimer tuning tool. It's for an autoharp or a zither. Dulcimers use tuners like guitars. They used to use violin pegs when first developed in Appalachia. How do I know this? Because I play them both.

[@blessedheavyelements8544]

I had a friend who really really wanted one of these. Don't know if he ever got one. Best Regards!

[@davestambaugh7282]

In a factory that I worked in people were putting left hand parts in fixtures for right hand parts. They pot a block on the fixture that made it so you could not put the wrong part in it. Anyone can guess the rest of the story.

[@davecass9486]

thanks for video, you are a man on a mission, without enough time !! me too i have 18 ? + guitars i want to love, waiting for retirement to do it ! love the video x fyi, servisol super 10 is an amazing switch cleaning lubricant if you can get it, never let me down for pots, switches and sockets etc. no more crackles ! x

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

I use deoxit

[@maccxoph]

if this thing is for sale im interested

[@scootermcgavin2188]

Ya never knoooooow. I have a few 😊

[@freshelfpie]

I got so sick of replacing deep panel jacks on my G&L basses, I had my shop route them out and retrofit Tele-style jacks.

[@peterzimmer9549]

A Robertson truss rod wrench?

[@KevinWoods-hx8zm]

HI did I hear you just Mention Mike Zimerman and is here via South Florida could you ask him if he remembers Kevin and Dennis Woods and afterbirth. As for you you occupy an enormous space in the guitar universe. right between technical and geekiness

[@andrewdarnley4608]

Good one Dave, no accounting for stoopid.

[@godak]

'they chowdered it' was hilarious.

[@kubacks]

The Krackle Killer demo was very helpful. The motion looked familiar enough to make that a tip I won't forget.

[@Bassdriver]

As the legend has it, Kant described that kind of motion as "movements unbecoming of a philosopher".

[@Ctworld15]

I have that same bass.

[@Ctworld15]

Never mind, mine is from 2003

[@tigerscott2966]

That is cool. A bass with a user manual. That would have helped me when I bought my first basses at the music store. I didn't get anything but the bass and the recipt...

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

Rock on!

[@chriselliott726]

So you like the dulcimer wrench?

[@robjones7725]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Bloody funny but useful too - thanks, Dave.

[@dixiefallas7799]

Hi Dave isn’t the truss adjuster the same as you would use on piano tuning. They are also square? Wouldn’t have minded having a soundbite from the bass too. Thank you.🇬🇧

[@polymorphism1966]

Wow an actual instruction manual.

[@Relayer6a]

"You can get it to work. You just need a little finesse." NEVER would I associate Dave with finesse. 🤣 Shows ya what I know, though.

[@Nugmania1]

The Gooch Meister, too bad you are far away, would love to hang out. The Pedulla that everyone should aspire to get should be the buzz model. To Criss, Bartolinis with an active preamp sound freaking awesome, clarity is bar none, and your amp will be happy because you will not have to push it as much, keep in mind the pickups are passive so you could wire them up, without a battery, in Dave’s vernacular “ That would be Gooched “ lol

[@SELKCOMM]

Chowderd it. Thanks for that

[@patmayer7222]

,,yes,,,,,,...an easy-out bolt extractor will help on the damaged rod end,,,,,made for auto mechs,,,,imo.....good to have some sizes in your tool box,,,,they come in all sizes,,,nice bass though!worth keeping it playable,,,....great vids,,,,I learn from these.........the running and the screaming is my problem.......!😯😯😐😐notsorry,,,land o' lakes,wi.

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

nothing to remove. that is the end of the truss rod you see damaged

[@roytofilovski9530]

Why they had to re invent the truss rod is a bit confusing to me, but that is still a superb bass guitar.