nationofzeros Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 (edited) FOR SALE : Pedulla Pentabuzz, serial #7619, 2000 build This Pentabuzz has been seen before here – I traded it from bassatnight last year (he was an absolutely excellent seller !), and it was on sale at Bass Direct at one point. It is a fabulous experience to play and to listen to, and I will never own a better instrument. However, I want to refocus my collection to 70s / 80s basses only, so something has to give… The best way I can describe the Pentabuzz is that is like an ‘uber-fretless’ ; it somehow encapsulates everything that fretlesses are all about, and takes it to the next level The sound is unique and highly distinctive, ‘maximum fretless’ - even before plugging it in. I think this is down to the through neck, combined with the epoxy – coated fretboard, which is as smooth as glass and is an intoxicating recipe for seamless glides, wobbles, mwaahs and growls. It is the feeling of total expressive freedom, and because the action can be set so low (in fact, it has to be, to get the trademark Pentabuzz growl), it is just so very fast to play. The Bartolinis and active tone controls allow pretty much any sound to be dialled in. The low B is not there for special effects, it is articulate and clear, and just becomes part of the overall sonic pallette. (I had never played a 5 string before, but it soon becomes second nature). The spec is as follows : everything works. It has a couple of miniscule lacquer pocks, a bit of checking on the back, and that is it – see the photos · 4A flame maple body in turquoise trans. Finish, maple through neck, epoxy / polyester fingerboard · 34” scale, double acting truss bar · 19mm string spacing at bridge (but adjustable) · Controls : volume, pan, bass boost / cut, treble boost / cut, mid boost / cut (toggle) · Gloss poly finish, gold plated hardware It comes with a nice robust case, although I have never taken it out of the house, apart from to photograph it… I’m not completely sure I want to sell it, because there won’t be any more of these made, but isn’t that always the way ! I would be interested in a trade for something like a pre EB Sabre fretless, if there are any around ! Any questions – please ask – thanks Chris Edited July 20, 2022 by nationofzeros Bass has sold - thanks 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveybass Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Stunner, best of luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMilanek Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 OMG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 That's a stunner!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quasar79 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Beautiful bass...you see many people put ridiculous prices on their Pedulla's, but this is a very fair one. Good luck with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassatnight Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 My old baby! Broke my heart parting with her, the best fretless out there for me. Chris is a top bloke and a dream to deal with, buy with confidence and the Pedulla practically plays itself, well nearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Absolutely the best fretless basses on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nationofzeros Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 2 hours ago, bassatnight said: My old baby! Broke my heart parting with her, the best fretless out there for me. Chris is a top bloke and a dream to deal with, buy with confidence and the Pedulla practically plays itself, well nearly. Thats kind of you, my friend - I can say the same about you. This sale is a real toughie, to be sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killerfridge Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Holy moly, I think the Pentabuzz is my favourite fretless tone of all time, and that colour...dayum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyerseve Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Absolutely stunning! I've owned a fretted one and agree these are amongst the best basses you will find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassatnight Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 If it’s good enough for Mark Egan.. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nationofzeros Posted June 27, 2022 Author Share Posted June 27, 2022 19 hours ago, bassatnight said: If it’s good enough for Mark Egan.. 😉 19 hours ago, bassatnight said: Yes indeed...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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