Beautiful 1991 Pedulla MVP 4 string fretted Bass finished in translucent cherry red and 1994 Pedulla MVP-Buzz 4 finished in translucent Vintage Cherry. Both have Bartolini P and J pickups, Volume, Pan and activeTone (MVP) or active Bass + Treble (Buzz) knobs, gold hardware, and are in excellent condition for thier age(s). Both require a 9 volt battery to power the active electronics. The MVP has a one small ding on the top of the instrument, other than that the marks on both basses are minimal and supericial. Both play and sound great. The earlier MVP has some of the features of that period such as the brass nut and the vol/pan/tone - but the basses have a very similar feel and weight, so it's really easy in switching from the fretted to the lined fretless bass. I've had the mvp for a while but more recently acquired the 'matching' Buzz-4. Unfortunately, need to sell (.. unless other things go first) to finance travel and other things. The Buzz does not have the somewhat OTT polyester, glassy finish of the current models; it has a really nice, more organic fretless sound, has an ebony fretboard and is currently fitted with black, nylon flatwounds. Serial number (which can be date-checked on the Pedulla site) 33** . New, would now cost around $3895 - 4195! in the USA and £2k+ ('Mansons' - link below) in the UK.
From Pedulla:-
...Based on the unique design that first brought M.V. Pedulla to prominence, the MVP (fretted) and Buzz (fretless) basses combine hard-hitting tone with player-friendly ergonomics, featuring neck-through body construction for superb sustain and tone, plus a sleek and facile neck shape, ebony fingerboard, and a beautifully sculpted flame maple body. The ergonomic design includes a deep cutaway on the treble side for easy access to all 24 frets, and an extended bass-side horn that provides a perfect balance point when a strap is used. A three-piece laminated maple neck passes through the entire length of the body,providing maximum focus and sustain. In addition, a double -acting truss rod and two steel stiffening bars in the neck reinforce and maintain stability. The 24-fret ebony fingerboard is inlaid with 5mm pearl dots, and its hardness resists wear and contributes to the MVP's distinctive tone and sustain.
The MVP/Buzz is available with your choice of pickups: PJ, JJ, or Soapbar:
PJ combination: This set-up is extremely versatile and as a result is the most commonly used pickup configuration of the MVP/Buzz series. The PJ, to our ears, is the best way to reproduce what the strings and wood of the instrument are doing acoustically. The split “P” has a tight midrange growl, and combines very well with the upper mids of “J” pickup. With a full-range, flat frequency response, the PJ set-up allows you to tailor sound through careful selection of amplifier, cabinet and EQ.
Details/Options:
BODYWINGS: AA or AAA Flame maple
NECK: Capillary (neck-through), 3 piece maple laminate
SCALE LENGTH: 34 inches
FINGERBOARD: Ebony
NUMBER OF FRETS: 24/24 inlaid white markers.
INLAY: Mother of Pearl, 5mm dots
NUT: Bone (Brass on the MVP)
TRUSS ROD: Single rod, double-acting adjustable with two stiffening bars
WEIGHT: 9 lbs
HARDWARE COLOR: Gold, Black
BRIDGE: ABM 3-way adjustable machined brass with roller saddles
MACHINE HEADS: M.V. Pedulla/Gotoh
STRAP PINS: Gotoh
PICKUPS: Made for M.V. Pedulla by Bartolini: PJ, JJ or SB
ELECTRONICS: Active, Bartolini
CONTROLS: volume, pan, bass boost/cut, treble boost/cut, single tone on the MVP (91)
CONTROL KNOBS: Anodized aluminum (black with marker)
FINISH: Gloss polyester, including BUZZ fingerboard
COLORS: Cherry Sunburst, Vintage Cherry Sunburst
Links:-
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Reduced to £795 .. to £699 ... including delivery but without case.