“More than a year and a half ago you built a beautiful Thunderbass for me and I have loved every minute I get to play it. I am doing a project for my church and have been in the studio recording with my Thunderbass and WOW!  The bass tracks are incredible-----not because I am such a great bass player but because your bass has an extraordinary recorded sound. Playing live with my Thunderbass has been an outstanding experience but the studio experience has been great. Thank you. Cheers!"

- Dennis D. Mease, TX

“Just an update, the Rapture continues to turn heads and ears. Just played a gig with many responses including “that’s the fattest bass tone”... That bass sings up there big time.  Anyways, THANK YOU again for a wonderful instrument. People walk up to the stage to get a close look at it too!"                

-John Marossy, CA

"I have to write again gushing with thanks! ...Michael once again proved to me why I've been so right in insisting on waiting to take my instrument to him and him alone, no matter what it takes. I am ranting on to my wife and friends about my second positive experience with Mr. Pedulla and yourself... and truly am blessed to live in the same state as the man who made my beloved instrument. Best regards, your biggest fan,”

-Rob Chung, MA

"Dear Christine and Michael, I wish you all the good things in life for the coming year and hope you will delight many more people with your beautiful bass guitars. Every time I open the case and play my bass I'm in love again : ) " 

-Robert Klees ,  France

“Thank You Michael & Christine!  Pedulla are the finest instruments in the world. Its a pleasure to be playin' your instrument!  i finally found the sound i've been dreaming of. thanks for making my dreams come true! from here on out its Pedulla basses for life!"

-Jerry Quintanilla, TX

“After all this time, every time I pick up my buzz bass, it's still a "holy @#$%" moment... The buzz bass will be in my will, bequeathed to someone truly worthy”

Garrett

 "i love the new bass... after playing for 30+ years, and playing almost every make of bass guitar there is, i've finally - *finally!* - found my voice in your instruments, and i can't overstatehow much happiness that gives me and how much that means to me... finally...i'm hearing what i *want* to hear. the instrument inspires me to play more and better, bringing out the best in me...  i'm not a wealthy man, but i look forward to ordering more basses from you in the future.  i can't imagine i'll be buying anything but pedulla basses from now on...  a thousand thanks, cheers, and all the best.”

-Pete Gilman, MA

"The Nunace exudes a boutique quality but with a much more useful array of tones.A bass that not only sounds fantastic on it's own but remains punchy and distinct even through a dense mix, a winning combination for me!”

-Tim Landers, CA (Pedulla Arist)

“I have used this bass in a number of situations... It is really a clear and clean sounding instrument with nice body and a unique character. It also has a nice punchy feel that seems to cut through a thick drum track more easily than [the others]. ... it really sounded awesome. I have enjoyed having it... it’s a sure winner for me.”

“The bass is so insanely cool. I love it! I truly love the instrument and having a blast playing it.”

- Tim Landers, CA (regarding his new Pedulla Nuance 5)  Pedulla Artist

“You know your catch-phrase “you never played better”? Yeah, well it’s true :-). I’m not stroking y’all when I say I’m indebted to Michael for making basses that make me a better player. When someone has done something that touches my creative side the way Michael has, it’s important to find a way to show how much it means to me... and I’m just getting started :-)”

-Conrad St Clair, Kicksville

"I knew being a bass player was my calling and that I would be doing it for the rest of my life, so I needed the best bass I could afford. I have a style all my own and Pedulla has helped me develop that style. For me, this bass transcends... and when I play it, I get after it! She comes alive and has a voice all her own. Michael Pedulla has the gift of creating beautiful "paintbrushes" and I just get to paint with them. Thank you."

- Ronnie Dalesio, WA  (Pedulla owner since 1983)

"As I expected, it's another work of art! The bass plays great and I LOVE IT!...The sound is fantastic and the guys in the band noticed a difference from the Thunderbasses I normally play. The crystal clear tones, the punch and the lowend are outstanding. I look forward to playing the bass for many years to come. Please extend my appreciation to Michael for creating another master piece."  (RE: NUANCE)

-Larry Lefebvre, CT

“I received my MVP-5 last week. It is a fantastic bass and has exceeded my expectations in every way. I played in practice last night and was thrilled. My only regret is that I can only afford one right now. With best regards.”

- Randolph Johnston, M.D., WY

"I just wanted to tell you and Mike how absolutely and completely pleased I am with the work.
The new Amber Sunburst finish makes people gasp when they see it, and the fret job is perfect.
It actually plays better now than when I sent it to you, something I would not have believed possible before. I had not realized how much I love that bass until I had to gig with other
basses while it was away. Never again!  Anyway, just wanted to say "Thanks." It was a bunch of money. . . and worth every penny!  Best wishes,"

- Jack Hourcade, ID  (MVP owner)

"As always. My MVP, after four years, continues to inspire and amaze me! Not simply a musicians instrument, but a true work of art!"

- Craig Beattie, NJ

"As your records will show, this is my second Pedulla instrument in a month! After the first one, I sold all of my other instruments! I am now 100% Pedulla and I have no excuse for not playing as well as I can! Your newest fan,”

- Dennis Perkinson, TX

"Things are possible on these instruments that are not even possible on others. But more importantly, things are possible on these instruments that you never even thought of, brought out by the instrument itself. In addition to the exquisite performance of the instrument, the pleasure of owning and playing a hand made instrument, built by a single person who is known to you is something that few experience. People that ignored my previous basses stop and stare at my Pedullas. So do I!"

- Dennis Perkinson, TX

"I have the pleasure of owning a Pedulla Pentabuzz... A gorgeous cherry sunburst that still plays like a dream. Thank you very much for building the best basses I have ever had the pleasure to play or hear."

- Richard Shavatt, WA

"...after 6 months of use I have continually had the best experience with my RBTPJ-4. 
It seems at every gig the drummers comment on how great the bass sounds, girls compliment
how pretty it is and I have to agree Lol! The last two nights I have been recording... The Engineer and owner of the studio really dug it, I went straight into a passive DI with both pickups wide open and eq set flat and immediate we had great bass sound.  Really happy with my basses and your customer service, thank you."

- Matt Rodela, CA  (3/16/2011)

"i love the new bass... after playing for 30+ years, and playing almost every make of bass guitar there is, i've finally - *finally!* - found my voice in your instruments, and i can't overstate how much happiness that gives me and how much that means to me... finally...i'm hearing what i *want* to hear. the instrument inspires me to play more and better, bringing out the best in me...  i'm not a wealthy man, but i look forward to ordering more basses from you in the future.  i can't imagine i'll be buying anything but Pedulla basses from now on... a thousand thanks, cheers, and all the best.

-Pete Gilman, MA

“Thank You Michael & Christine!  Pedulla are the finest instruments in the world. Its a pleasure to be playin' your instrument!  i finally found the sound i've been dreaming of. thanks for making my dreams come true! from here on out its Pedulla basses for life!"

-Jerry Quintanilla, TX

...all I can say is that it is FANTASTIC! The look, feel, and sound of this bass is well beyond 
my expectations which were pretty high.  I ordered this bass you might say sight unseen since I relied on favorable comments and sample audio clips from various web sources.  My intuition 
was correct.  Of the now 6 really nice basses I have, including the [other maker's bass] with a
list price of more than three times what I paid for the ET5, this bass sounds better than any of 
them and is the most comfortable. Funny enough, there was a new 5 string version of the [other maker's bass] I have in the store when I picked up the ET5, and both guys in the store who heard both basses liked the sound of the Pedulla better. ...they didn't know the Pedulla belonged to me while we were playing. Needless to say, there were some oohs and aahs...  Again, thanks for a fine instrument..."

- Nkwanta Gresham, GA

"I'm a pro bassist of over 30 years experience, working in the crowded Nashville scene. My Thunderbolt always gets a big 'Wow' from the audio engineer and other musicians, whether live or in the studio. It certainly has a distinct, authoritative sound, remarkably clear and warm at the same time. The feel of the instrument is welcoming and balanced, with neck size and string spacing that matches my hands like no other. When I purchased the TB5 I had auditioned every high-end bass... the Thunderbolt distinguished itself above the others. It had everything tonally I was looking for, plus a unique character apart from other makes. I take the time to write this as a way of thanking Michael for building these superior basses. I thanked Michael in person at NAMM in 2009, a very gracious man. These instruments are so visually striking that they would stand alone as sculpture... which inspires the player in intangible ways." 

-Kirk Eberhard, TN

"I played the Thunderbass and she sounded so good I just HAD to bump up the volume a bit... she sang beautifully all night long... great night and the absolute BEST bass anyone could ask for!! I can't wait to do it again!!  Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

- Blaine Patrick

"I'd also like to report on my Thunderbass - she's been to several dozen gigs now and is the only bass I'm using when I play out. Not only do people come up and say: "That is a beautiful bass - I love it!", they also comment on how the bass sounds really full. I'm playing with a trio, a rock band and a big horn band these days and the Thunderbass is perfect, no matter what the venue. Thanks again for an incredible instrument!

-Blaine Patrick