Pedulla Thunderbolt 5 trade only
£2000
West London

Steff · May 10

*Edit - in the rush have labeled it as Thunderbass - it is actually a Thunderbolt!!

Hi guys. So this is something very special that I’ve been after for a long time. The sound is exactly what I’m after, unfortunately the 17.5mm string spacing doesn’t agree with me.

All original Pedulla Thunderbolt 5. Haven’t weighed it but I’m guessing it’s around 9.5lbs. Extremely comfortable to play, neck is to die for. There is some age related wear, for example frets can do with stoning but it can also be played as is - I’ve taken it to gigs and there’s absolutely no issues. A few dings on the lacquer and the lacquer itself has got a few slightly cloudy areas. Saying all this, I’d never let this one go as to me the sound is to die for. Nice, tight and punchy lows, growly low mids. Mids absolutely the right amount to cut through the mix but a little scooped too so that the slap sound is ace.

Made in ‘99 I believe. Birdseye maple fretboard, Bubinga top. All original top to bottom, volume, blend, bass, treble that boosts from detent up and does passive tone control from detent down, and the mighty Pedulla Thunderguts which add a beautiful low mid to the sound and it justifies its name. Only thing I’ve replaced is the foam under the pickups as it originally had silicone tubes which were all old and messed up and wouldn’t keep the pickups at the desired height.

Comes with the original Pedulla hard case.

I am after a trade only for this one - if I can find a Pedulla with 19mm spacing I’d be all over it. I’d consider a pre Gibson Tobias basic or classic 6 (so that I can convert it to 5 and get 19mm spacing) with a cash adjustment. Tobias Killer B, anything with 2 soapbars especially of the older Bartolini variety.

I wouldn’t post this as I don’t have the means to package it safely but I’m happy to deliver for half the petrol costs. I also travel around the UK for gigs fairly often so happy to take a detour if I’m passing nearby.