Pedulla Bass Guitar I Am Without Words

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[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@spacedaddy5517]

same here

[@JohnWhite-xc3md]

It asked me " whats your sign?"

[@hchoe741]

That sounds worrying. I recommend a professional exorcism.

[@JohnWhite-xc3md]

@@hchoe741 Play one.

[@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!

[@rhinewater]

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

[@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.

[@flippinheck]

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

[@doric_historic]

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

[@williamroark]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@whamni]

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

[@dwayneomac4606]

You turn suffering into comedy. Love your stuff brother.

[@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 !

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@hubcap4KHDRgameplay]

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

[@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.

[@runningwithscissors0911]

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

[@Kang2112]

I have a Pedulla and I love it.

[@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.

[@BronzedTube]

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

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@richschuster1097]

Great looking bass; you saved it from the fireplace!

[@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. 🥰

[@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.

[@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.

[@tomsolver4593]

The older jacks fit the older plugs better because they were both manufactured using inch measurements. The new ones are metric. The same with XLRs.

[@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!

[@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🍻🍻🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@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.

[@dynomike07]

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

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

04:35 "And they just chowdered it"🤣

[@DriveCarToBar]

Just pointing out the irony of a Canadian being shocked at a square drive tool to adjust a truss rod. cough *roberts screw* /cough

[@cowcat7436]

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

[@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.

[@jeffrobuck6338]

What a beautiful instrument. Elegant simplicity.

[@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

[@nojuanatall3281]

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

[@roytofilovski9530]

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

[@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.

[@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...

[@robinfawcett7973]

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

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

Tell me about it

[@jaex9617]

I'm thankful for Dave.

[@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.

[@gimmethegreenbacks]

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

[@9999plato]

I almost bought a Pedulla bass in 1985 t Sam's Ass on Kings Highway, Brooklyn. It was that, a Ric or a reissue Jazz Bass. In the end I bought a used Spector NS1 from a friend who was buying a Fedora. I miss that bass. A victim of my divorce or should I say a victim of the marriage that the divorce cured. If you have ANY reservations do not put a ring on it. Any at all. Seriously... Once that ring is on they can stop pretending and put the thumb screws on you. This advice will save you lots of money and heartache.

[@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.

[@guyfromnj]

I love how Crotchety Dave is. Crotchety.

[@scottgun]

I'm trying to imagine the designer's inner monolgue when he came to the truss rod. "Let's see...the whole planet uses allen-wrench nuts in the truss rod and use the 'lefty-loosey' standard. How can I do the most esoteric opposite of that?" 🤔 Don't ask me about his motive because I got nothing.

[@danriley5848]

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

[@indignow]

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

[@garyheighway7635]

Gene Simmons played those bases a lot and somebody absolutely roached that truss rod nut.

[@rockkevinrock]

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

[@godak]

'they chowdered it' was hilarious.

[@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🎉

[@mantrasonica]

3:00 mommy's autoharp had that wrench

[@pCeLobster]

Mike created his own truss rod design, that's why it's weird. It's ridiculously responsive though. The tiniest adjustment is immediately perceptible. It's a cool innovation but for me it's almost too sensitive. I met him a few times and he's a good old New England craftsman and a good guy. Pretty much the opposite of pretentious, contrary to what his basses would lead you to expect.

[@ferox965]

Tried a Pedulla buzz once. Absolutely gorgeous bass-but WAY out of my price range.

[@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.

[@alanmorris8783]

That’s the only trussrod wrench your lady asks to borrow!

[@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!

[@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

[@rnhtube]

Damn huge slam on dulcimers out of nowhere

[@danpeppers4976]

I remember the first time I worked on one of these! The truss rod takes an autoharp wrench AND!- the dual action truss rod is installed upside-down! Counter-clockwise back bows it, clockwise forward bows it. Why anyone would do something so pointlessly against the norm as that is beyond me.

[@2000SkyView]

Expensive bass

[@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!!!!!!!

[@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".

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

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

[@BeauregardHall]

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

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

Glad you like them!

[@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.

[@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?

[@catzdollz9810]

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

[@son0fsocal]

I wonder why he didn’t get a golden parachute for retirement and sell the company and IP’s? It’s a recognized brand based on its excellence, he could have stayed in as a consultant etc.

[@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!

[@blessedheavyelements8544]

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

[@sweettoof9002]

Pretty finish on that one, Dave.

[@erickaufmancustomguitars1351]

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

[@grilledspaghetti]

Beautiful 😍

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

You are!

[@therealinternetelvis]

New Dave !!!! Woot !

[@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

[@RenghisKhan]

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

[@moosey62]

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

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

Much appreciated!

[@nrich5127]

Well I can see why Pedula went out of business - a ducimer ( square ) adjustment rod end ( for no good reason ) with a reverse thread ( for no good reason ) , a specialized barrel output jack ( for no good reason ) , a one piece neck and body ( for no good reason ). My Frankenstien P-Bass has interchangeable parts everywhere and all parts were high end so if ever there is an issue or preference , it is easily accommodated .

[@ferox965]

Tried a Pedulla once. Killed any P or J bass I've ever played. Way out of my price range though.

[@djcruse]

Pedulla didn't go out of business. Mike retired. Helluva legacy.

[@jonreynolds6248]

LOL... You know things may have run amok when you need an EZ OUT to grab the truss rod nut...😂 Happy Black Friday -

[@marshallgeorge3819]

That Krackle Killer is pretty slick!

[@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

[@polymorphism1966]

Wow an actual instruction manual.

[@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.🇬🇧

[@kennethhacker3014]

Nice top !! Great job mr dave

[@jellynozzle5040]

Bloody Christmas? it's still November, not even winter!

[@mccypr]

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