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"Thank you for exceeding my expectations. I am extremely happy with the AA Rapture 2000 you have manufactured for me. It fits like a
glove! Aside from being a real head turner, the tone and playability is phenomenal. Indeed, I have never played better thanks to you... This is the second Pedulla I have owned and can honestly say there is no other
manufacturer out there that have motivated me as you have.
You can bet I am anticipating the purchase of me third. It is a pleasure to support the best bass builders in the world!"
- Al Battagliotti
"Just wanted to pass along an immense Thank you for your artistry. Obviously you people are tremendously talented. I just purchased a Pedulla Buzz - it's like Paradise - finally, the bass of my
dreams."
- Bryan Berndt, NJ
“Just wanted to let you know, I just purchased a second Buzz Bass since I loved the first one so much.
Your Buzz is to guitars as Stradivarius is to violins!!”
- Bryan Berndt, NJ
"Just wanted to let you all know that I received the refinished Buzz bass and I am in awe. So are all my friends who happen to be lucky enough to see or play it. What can I say other
than wow, wow, wow. I am so very impressed with the bass that no other guitar in the world can hold a candle to it. Everything has been thought through to the smallest detail. The finish is like a museum piece and
Michael's signature on the headstock* is like a world class athlete signing his game jersey - priceless.
This is my third Pedulla and God willing I'll buy more."
- Bryan Berndt, NJ
[*Michael Pedulla's signature on bass is not standard practice but is done upon request.]
“Just wanted to say I LOVE my PentaBuzz.
Sometimes I’m not sure if I should play it or hang it on the wall and worship it! A truly beautiful creation. Thank you!”
- David Bole, CA
“I have found that owning a Pedulla bass has been nothing
short of a great experience, and I haven’t played a bass yet that compares. Someday I will own at least one more.”
- Joe Bonidie, PA
"Thank you for your quick response, that shows me that Pedulla and
their employees really care about their basses and the people who own them..."
- Justin Bryant
"The extremely fine craftsmanship of this bass and the special attention to customer service of the
Pedulla company truly speak for themselves"
- M. Camara
“My ET5 Thunderbass is incredibly gorgeous! The detail work is unsurpassed. The finish is something to see in itself and the sound is very
powerful. Truly a precision instrument. I feel like I’m in paradise…makes me proud to own a Pedulla, I’ve received nothing but raves on it.”
- Mr. A. Casaceli, MA
"I bought my 6-string
several years ago and seriously I could not have begun to imagine how it would change my playing style and enjoyment. All I can say is thank you so VERY MUCH! To say the least I've caused a good deal of envy from
all the other bass players in our area!"
- Craig Cazenavette, WA
“You folks make wonderful instruments!
I play jazz/rock/fusion and I love the flexibility of the Thunderbass. It’s comfortable, well-balanced, light to the touch, and gives me a wide, usable range of tones that cover everything I need.
It was worth every hard-earned dollar!”
- Mark Cole, OR
“I’m 56 and have been playing since I was 15. I have 30 basses including a $7,500.00 one and my Pedulla is better. You can tell the
Pedulla bass is hand made:
It has the musically organic and meaningful fineness of an instrument wrought by a master builder’s hands, rather than an assemblage of machine-made parts cut with sterile precision. It compares to a Stradivarius or Rolls Royce. I’d pay $7,000 or $8,000 for this Pedulla bass - everything is so perfect. Michael is obviously a genius and not enough people realize it.”
- Dr. Roger Davis, OH
"The past 5-strings I have owned do not measure up to your instrument for sound, playability, and response. I am amazed at how consistent the bass is across the whole neck for
tone and volume. I am very pleased with this bass. I am pretty much convinced that Pedulla makes the finest bass out there. Congratulations on making a very fine instrument!"
- Alan Edwards, WA
"I now own two of your basses...They are by far the best instruments I have played and been lucky enough to own. Thanks for doing such a great job building these instrument... Can't find a flaw on
either! Keep it up!"
- Alan Edwards, WA
"Just wanted to say your basses are the best I've ever played... I've owned my Thunderbolt for about 7 years now and it's my only bass. I play in a
rock-n-roll cover band and complimented at least 5-6 times a night when I play. ...keep up the GREAT work. Thanks again."
- Kevin Elder
“I wanted to thank you for your dedication to
excellence. This (Rapture P/J) is probably the most versatile bass I have ever played and I’m looking forward to playing it for a long time to come.
I am particularly impressed at the response of the controls of the bass. When I need more response, I can get it right at the bass and don’t have to spend a lot of time tweaking my amp. Again, thank you.”
- Tom Engberg, CA
"I recently purchased a Rapture 4 and have fallen in love with it... I have been recording and I made my producer allow me to retrack in order to use my Pedulla..."
- Timothy Falzone
"I brought home with me perhaps the most beautiful piece of art I have ever seen. What a masterpiece. Please accept my thanks and forward it to Mr. Pedulla for the incredible
bass... This bass is most definitely art. Excellent attention to detail. I found myself just running my hands over the curves, touching the neck joint, feeling the smoothness of the finish... Well, I
could go on for a bit, but I gotta go play it. Thank you all so very much."
- Tim Gwin, KS
"I love my Pedullas. After my Thunderbolt, I have in mind a fretless Buzz. I imagine after that,
I will have found nirvana."
- Tim Gwin, KS
"...just wanted to thank the Pedulla team for giving out such great support. Your e-mails are personal and not electronic, and you were very fast to
reply. I asked for a catalog and you guys shipped it to me First Class and it was here in no time. Thanks for your great support and the catalog you sent... going to buy me a Rapture 4-string"
- Nick Hamlett
“I have found that Pedulla basses fit me better than anything else on the market and have a great sound as well. Thanks for not going to 35” scale on your 5-string basses. Your necks are the most
comfortable in the business.”
- David Hammond, NM
"I own one bass... that Rapture it is the most amazing bass I've ever played... my friends all agree that they've never played better. I am
simply writing to compliment the wonderful craftsmanship of M.V. Pedulla Guitars, Thanks guys"
- Andrew Hartley, PA
“Just thought I’d drop a line to say how much I’m lovin the bass. I’ve been
doin a lot, too, a few recordings in rock jazz and funk.
Also I was jus in California, playing at the Monterey Jazz Festival. It seems wherever I go, people notice it… So yeh, it’s been great. Thanks for all the hard work put into it, the difference has been noticed and appreciated but not just by me. Thanx again!”
- David Hodkinson, New Zealand
"I just wanted to express my gratitude for the workmanship you put into my Pedulla MVP. It isn't the first high-end bass I've owned, but nothing else I've played even
comes close to the superb sound and feel of my Pedulla. Your basses have a 'signature' low-mid growl that fills up a track. Now I am looking forward to owning more than one of your basses. Playing a Pedulla has
probably done more to improve my playing than any other single factor."
- Phillip Holbrook, FL
“I’ve been playing for more than 25 years…I’ve had every conceivable bass under the sun.
However, it took me 25 years to find my voice. I found that voice with Pedulla. I think Pedulla makes some of the best basses on the market. Specifically, I think the Buzz basses are the best fretless basses ever made. Period. Thanks for the great work.”
- Kevin Jolly, MD
"I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy the Rapture Bass. I already have a nice collection of basses and was trying less expensive basses but after I played the Pedulla it was a
no-brainer. It was beautiful and the sound and the action blew away everything else I tried. I could go on but you guys probably get hundreds of messages like this. Great job, guys!"
- R.G. Jones, NY
"I have heard NOTHING but GREAT comments on your instruments. All Pedulla bass owners I have talked to have had nothing but high praise for your craftsmanship and quality. It's great to see a USA made
instrument that will hold its value. I also admire than you do a lot of hand assembly. Keep it up!"
- Patrick Kinney, CA
"Several years ago, I was advised that a professional musician, like any
professional, needs the proper tools to achieve the proper result in his work. So I got a loan and purchased a Pedulla bass. I must say I've never been happier with a product. From the first time I played it, it has
inspired me and still does. It really made a difference in my playing. I am not the same bassist I was when I purchased this fine instrument... Thank you - for everything."
- Robert E. Lee, CO
"Just wanted to let you know that I have had several basses over the years, some medium level, some higher end, but nothing sounds or plays like this one. I always get compliments on the sound of the bass (more
the bass than the player). I have had this bass for several years and ended up selling all the others. No need to play a second class instrument when I have a Thunderbass. Thanks for creating such a great bass."
- Larry Lefebvre, CT
"My Rapture 2000 5-string fretless is a pure joy to play. At long last I have a fretless that is a keeper. In fact, my other 5-string fretless (from a reputable manufacturer) is
going into the For Sale columns."
- Adrian Levi, South Africa
“What a wonderful, responsive instrument this (MVP4) is!
The dual action truss rod is absolutely the most responsive I have ever encountered. Achieving 4/64” at the 12th fret (Erlywine method) was a breeze. Even the harmonics set within 1 cent on my machine. Up and down the neck the intonation was within that tolerance! Most instruments must be “compensated” apart from the 12th fret harmonic agreement. Additionally “tempered” if you will. I have been a bassist for almost 40 years and admired Michael and company for some
time. I see an RBJ2 and PentaBuzz in my future.”
- Mike Lowery, Lowery’s Guitar Repair
"In the days of corporate buy-outs and overseas slave labor exploitation to produce a product that is
cheaper, it is nice to know that you aren't selling you company to F**der or G**son so they can move the production overseas and claim it's a real Pedulla. I always tell other musicians that Pedulla is REALLY the
ONLY company left that hasn't sold out and still makes em here in the USA. Keep up the good work."
- Brian Martin, TX
"Let me say I have never been so impressed with how a bass can feel and
sound, I literally did not think it was possible to find an instrument that feels like it was built specifically for me and my hands. In fact, I am kind of ashamed to say that I have not been playing Pedulla
all along. Regardless, soon I hope to own an ET-5. I am convinced the Thunderbass sounds and plays better than anything else I have ever touched. Thanks for the fabulous instruments."
- Dion Mauer, CO
“I have a Pedulla 4-string and a 5-string fretless - they are my babies.
You guys make the best bass guitars - bar none.”
- Craig McAllister, CA
"I love Pedulla basses. Thank you for making
the best basses ever and having the best customer service I've ever dealt with."
- Frank K. Mount
“ahhh….Mr. Pedulla….I’m afraid I enjoyed playing your PentaBuzz so much that I just had to buy the
fretted version, too….you ruined my bank balance…thanks very much!! Don’t think my wife will be inviting you to dinner soon.
I must tell you what beautiful instruments they are - not only aesthetically but
musically, the sound they produceis a joy whilst they are so enormously responsive to touch… many thanks”
- Stephen Munro, U.K.
"I picked up my Buzz today. I'm stunned! When I went to pick it up and I
opened the case, there were many 'oohs' and 'aahs' coming from the small crowd that had gathered. This is my second Pedulla bass. I've been playing bass since 1973 and I've owned several basses. My Thunderbolt and
my Buzz are the only ones I felt were 'keepers' the first time I played them."
- Kevin O'Connell, RI
“I just wanted to drop y’all a line to tell you that my wife bought me my dream bass (PentaBuzz)
as an anniversary gift and it is the second most beautiful thing in my life (my wonderful, loving wife being the first!). Little did she know that I would be spending as much time as I have playing, cleaning,
and just generally adoring this instrument since she gave it to me. It is truly a dream come true. In my 26 years of playing, I have never (really, never) played a more responsive, better feeling and
sounding instrument.
Not to mention a beautiful work of craftsmanship. It is obvious to me that each one of the employees at Pedulla Guitars pride themselves on building the best and most beautiful instruments that money can buy. Keep up the great work and thank you for this most excellent work of art that I will cherish forever. I am now a life-long customer as I cannot think of any other “brand” of instrument that I will ever want or need!
I will be sending a check soon along with my order forms for the goodies you offer on your website so I can show my pride in my new bass at every opportunity and I can’t wait to bring it out to my next gig! I am
also certain that my next recording session will be a lot more fun as well.”
- John Ohlinger, TX
"I own the MVP 5-string and it is the greatest bass I have ever played or owned. After buying the bass,
I sold all of my other basses simply because they just did not compare to the superior quality I have found in the Pedulla bass. One would be hard pressed to find another guitar that could have all of the qualities
the Pedulla has in one instrument. The Pedulla has playability, great tone and construction."
- Arnold Osteen, IN
"Thank you for building such wonderful instruments, I get as many compliments
on the sound as I do the beauty of the bass."
- Clint Owens, NC
"I took my [3 other brands' basses] and put them all on consignment. They just don't seem the same anymore. It's all your
company's fault! Since I bought a Rapture-J2-5/2000, I have been spoiled. The other basses just lack that "special" sound quality. I had to get rid of them."
- Michael Roddy, WA
"Your products provide excellent value for the investment... Thanks again for all the efforts your entire organization puts into each bass to assure that only the finest quality workmanship is allowed
out the door"
- Michael Roddy, WA
“I just wanted to write to you and let you know I own a Thunderbolt bass - it has to be the best and most playable 5-string bass I have ever had the privilege to
own/play. I love the thickness of the neck and the incredible tone.”
- Steven Rosati, PA
“…you really care for your customers. That kind of attitude definitely shows in the design and
craftsmanship
of your instruments, definitely above the bar!
…I wish that John Paul Jones had used your basses back then because I really enjoy hearing all of the wonderful sounds that can be coaxed out of my five string MVP. …our conversation has brought more pride to my owning Pedulla and has put it in the category of PRICELESS!”
- Adam Sandling of ZOSO, The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience (nationally touring)
“The MVP6 arrived safe and sound on Wednesday.
It’s amazing! Everyone that’s seen it so far has fallen in love with it. A friend of mine wants to order one soon - He’s the sound man at one of our favorite venues and when he saw it, his jaw hit the floor! It plays so nicely and you can really feel the difference between it and every other six string I’ve tried. I can’t express how happy I am with it. You’ll soon see it everywhere you can. I’m going to get some photos done with it and post/use them everywhere!”
- Grant Sharkey or the band “Toupe”, UK
“…the superb craftsmanship, playability, enjoyment that this instrument brings to me and my audience…
Perfection knows no other name than Pedulla!!”
- Stephen Spiegel, CA
"When the PentaBuzz shipped in to my friend, who is a high-end bass dealer, I had the opportunity to compare it to 4 other high end (some $6,000+) basses... After playing each of
the others and coming back to the PentaBuzz, it was always the same, the PentaBuzz was more comfortable and balanced. It exudes quality that brings the word luxury to mind. This is obviously a combination of the
flawless finish, quality of materials, and perfect execution of design."
- Bob Wankowski, IL
“I wanted to write to you and tell you how much I am enjoying my new Thunderbolt! Since it has
joined my stable of basses, it’s become my main fretted axe of choice and I receive many compliments on the instrument…I quite regularly receive compliments on the tone from some of the city’s most respected
engineers - it’s growly, wooly, and warm. AND it’s versatile enough that it sounds perfect for nearly every song in our catalog…”
- Lonny White of The Paramours - Chicago, IL
"I have been
looking at this bass hanging on the wall for two years now, always dreaming of the day I could afford to take it home with me, and that day has come. In the week that I've owned it, I can't take my hands off the
fretboard, sliding and gliding and grinning ear to ear. I will play this bass for the rest of my life. Over these past two years, I've played every high-end fretless that I could get my hands on and not one has
sounded or felt better than the Pedulla. Thank you for making it. Thank you for caring so much about a real bass-players bass."
- Michael Williams, OH
“I currently have 3 Pedulla basses and I have
to tell you, they are the best sounding and playing basses I’ve ever heard!!! Keep up the outstanding work!”
- Mike Hannah
“I’m a happy owner of one of your marvelous instruments: a Thunderbass 6-string.
How can you make such a beautiful and well-built bass!
I love so much the simplicity, ultra thin neck, and the compact shape. …always feeling lucky to have this masterpiece!”
- Pierre-Antoine Janet, France
“THANK YOU for your awesome craftsmanship
and talent. Both of the MVP basses that you made for me are more than I expected. I can tell that you put ‘extra love and care’ into making these fine instruments. I’m so excited and inspired to
make music. I really appreciate you. Thank you!”
- Joseph Patrick Moore, GA
“I’m skipping lunch and saving my lunch money for the Pedulla that I will absolutely own one day!”
- Skip Standriff, MI
"I named her Pearl in honor of the Miata I sold to obtain her. She is the absolute nicest playing, most awesome sounding bass I have ever held. Other basses I own or have
owned include [6 other FAMOUS name brands]. The Rapture is by far the best. Though I know it does not do her full justice, the best description of the Rapture's sound I can think of is that she sounds like my Fender
Jazz on steroids. The really sad part is that I am wondering if I will want to play my beloved Fender Jazz again.
Thank you for producing such an incredible instrument. You guys are amazing."
- Steve Flacy, SC
“I respect and love your company. I have had many high-end basses in my day, but none of them have been able to match the warmth, punch, and overall organic tone that your instruments
produce. I bought a Rapture J2 and have gotten rave reviews from fellow musicians on the amazing growl and depth. I have to say it’s the most comfortable bass I have ever played.”
- Steve Morgan
“I've owned vintage, reissue, custom shop… and a variety of other brands and models over many years. Nothing I've owned compares with Pedulla. Nothing. The MVP perfectly blends clarity, punch, and bottom. It
transformed the sound of the band. The voice of this bass sings out clearly in the mix without overpowering the other instruments. I heard and felt every single note I played in every register. The ergonomic balance
made it feel as light as a feather and, for the first time in a long time, I played the whole night on my feet without fatigue. The neck felt so good my hands could have gone another few hours. Sublime workmanship
results in a bass that feels as good as it sounds.”
- Ed Passarella
“Thank you for this incredible instrument. It is more than I had hoped for. It is an exotic piece of art; stunning to the eye, the
ear, and even to the touch. To play this bass is to truly know inspiration. My love for bass is renewed!”
- Kai Poscente
“Two days ago a dream came true for me. I bought a PentaBuzz! I traded two of
my previously favorite basses for it. It hurt, but I am happy I did it. I have spent so many years and so many thousands of dollars on basses I liked, but didn't love. I truly love these basses."
- Steve Morgan, TX
“I really appreciate the basses that you made (especially the ones that I own). They are by far the best instruments I have ever played. Not only do they sound fabulous, but they are really
comfortable to play. I feel sorry for all those bass players out there that don’t have a Pedulla bass. Thanks again for making basses that are beautiful to play and look at.”
- Dave Boger
“OK, I was happy,
sure that my L****** was it for life. Then Kenny brings in his Rapture J2000. What a sweet 5er it is. ...plugged her in, and broke one of THE TEN. Thanks for unsettling my bass lust, Michael. I could go on, but you
probably get lots of this.”
- Mike Lowery
Although I went hungry at lunch for a while, I finally purchased a Pedulla Rapture and it is living up to ALL my expectations... and is by far my number one bass!
- Skip Standriff
“I have been searching for an instrument that will allow me to express myself completely and without restrictions. I found it in my PentaBuzz.
Thank you Mr. Pedulla & crew. World here I come.”
- Acthabass, CA
“This instrument is truly a work of art that sounds as good as it looks and plays better than most any other bass I’ve touched in the
last 35 years. This is the first fretless bass I’ve owned, but I would love to own a fretted version as well - maybe next year. I am very happy with my purchase. Count me as a very satisfied customer. My
performances are definitely going to the next level.”
- Paul Mann, NJ
"Love my bass. I love my Rapture's sound and the neck is what I've been after all my playing life (35 years)!"
- Jeff Johnson, WA
“I am a professional musician… I have received many compliments over the years on the excellent tone and intonation of my bass. The bass is so comfortable to play that I can
easily do long five hour gigs without any exhaustion or discomfort. I love this bass!”
- Ed Harris, CA
"WOW! I am totally blown away...I knew this was going to be something special but I had no idea
how totally awesome it would be. The action is fast, theintonation is impeccable, the sound is rich and warm, and the workmanship is simply stunning... The instrument is simply beautiful. I don't know how to thank
you enough. I really have never played better!"
- Dennis Mease, TX
My fretless Thunderbolt arrived. I had to write and let you know how very pleased I am. What an incredible voice it has! When I
picked it up to play, it felt as natural as anything I've ever done.
Effortless. The tone, the sustain, wow. Your craftsmanship (as usual) is outstanding. It's beautiful! Also, the fact that you took the time to discuss options with me is still hard to believe. I will be a Pedulla ambassador to all I see!"
- Elliott Bonnie, OH
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