eubassix Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 (edited) PEDULLA RAPTURE PJ 5 STRING BASS GUITAR - PEACOCK BLUE TRANSLUCENT. Top-line bass - the neck has been replaced with a brand new one from Pedulla (USA). The old neck is also included and could be changed to fretless; it works fine on the bass, but currently has no truss rod adjustment (hence the new neck, which Mike Pedulla managed to make identical to the original !!) as the top, square adjuster was worn. There IS tension in the (old) neck and, with the right strings, it will sit nice-and-straight and perform perfectly. It may be possible to somehow fix the existing top/adjuster or to add something to it, or to replace it. It has the matching headstock (both necks), + truss rod cover, and there is a brand-new Bone nut for completing the old neck (the original nut fitted perfectly into the new one!). The new neck is really beautiful, as can be seen in the photos. The design is really comfortable and the PJ-Bartolini (Vol., Pan, Bass + Treble EQ) works great. The PJ option seems to be the most popular and the peacock-blue / figured maple is very pretty….. Here's some info. re. the bass (from Pedulla) The Rapture is a “modern vintage” design, with a satin finish bolt-on neck. The Rapture’s thinner, racier design combines a single flatsawn hard maple neck and a solid soft Eastern maple body. This combination sets the stage for a classic sound enhanced by a smooth midrange and a bright high-end. Specially tailored active electronics bring out the Rapture’s unique tonal range with an extra wide attack. The active electronics include master volume, pickup pan, and treble and bass boost/cut controls. The Rapture has a machined brass "barrel" bridge which imparts the more traditional sound wanted from a bolt on. DETAILS/OPTIONS: BODY: Plain soft maple (Rapture) : NECK: Bolt-on : SCALE LENGTH: 34 inches : FINGERBOARD: figured maple : NUMBER OF FRETS: 22 : INLAY: 5mm mop : NUT: Bone : TRUSS ROD: Single, double acting adjustable with two stiffening bars WEIGHT: 8.8 lbs. : HARDWARE COLOR: Chrome (Rapture) : BRIDGE: Machined brass barrel : MACHINE HEADS: M. V. Pedulla/Gotoh STRAP PINS: Gotoh : PICKUPS: Made for MV Pedulla by Bartolini PJ : ELECTRONICS: Active, Bartolini : CONTROLS: RB: vol, pan, treble, bass : FRETTED: Yes : FINISH: Gloss Polyester, Satin urethane neck : COLOUR: Peacock Blue (trans.) : RRP: £1850 There's one currently on ebay:- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=370116789085&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=024"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=024[/url] @ £1299 obo. - not such a nice colour and also s/h) which is where this one may end-up. No case for it, although it fits std. cases / bags and I could probably source one for it if required (non-original, unless very lucky). It DOES have the Pedulla Truss-Rod tool, Manual etc. [b]£= SOLD !![/b] Edited June 15, 2011 by eubassix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hi David, The truss rod adjustment in the old neck could probably be fixed by having a slot cut across the face of the adjustment 'nut' and using a flat headed screwdriver to turn it perhaps... IIRC the adjuster is quite wide and it would probably work pretty well. It has been a long time since I have had a bass with a truss rod! Nice looking bass, always fancied one. Hope you are keeping well and best of luck with the sale! ped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Awesome looking bass! Extreme temptation although I've never tried one before. Where in the country are you out of interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Good thinking Ped - possibly a simple fix: for somebody with the right tools - the problem(s) I had, before giving-up and opting for an original, replacement neck, is that the truss-rod metal is VERY hard (so difficult to work or change with layman's tools). Sensible move (of yours) to use basses that don't use a truss-rod !! .. although, TBH, I've not had such problem before. Thanks for the positive comments - the Rapture(s) are very different to the MVP's but I do like this particular colour & p/up combination. The 5s neck is very slim and with a really big radius, so quite 'easy' & accessible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hi Golchen I'm based up in the NE (M'bro / Teesside area). Not sure if you could get to try one locally (?where?) but there must be quite a few knocking about. Not sure where the ebay one is, but appears to be a shop possibly. The UK dealers are Mansons * (Exeter):- [url="http://www.mansons.co.uk/shopping/categories/pedulla-bass-guitars/"]http://www.mansons.co.uk/shopping/categori...a-bass-guitars/[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 new pants please! Always loved the look of the rapture since chris wolstenholme played one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 Thanks Josh - wasn't that a blue one (4)?.. sold on ebay some time back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haimesy Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Hi David...Another great looking bass.Bought a Zon from david a little while ago it arrived extremely well packed and was in immaculate condition and i love it ....Good luck with the sale.......John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 Thanks for the +++ comments John .. and delighted you're still enjoying the Zon !! BTW, did you see this (?):- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=310099670460&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=021"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=021[/url] ... would make a great FL partner for the fretted Zon although it's a steep price (.. ask them if they'll release for what you paid for yours !!...) Not moving onto a 5'er (Pedulla?) as yet ?!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haimesy Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 [quote name='eubassix' post='336562' date='Nov 25 2008, 07:23 PM']Thanks for the +++ comments John .. and delighted you're still enjoying the Zon !! BTW, did you see this (?):- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=310099670460&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=021"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=021[/url] ... would make a great FL partner for the fretted Zon although it's a steep price (.. ask them if they'll release for what you paid for yours !!...) Not moving onto a 5'er (Pedulla?) as yet ?!...[/quote] Yes already seen the fretless on ebay i would have been tempted but have ow deluxe 6 FL i would have to move that on first.Which i might do anyway as i don't play 6 string as much these days.Good luck with the sale....... John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 Thanks John! OK - update / PRICE REDUCTION : - as I'll try to get this onto ebay by the w/end @ £999 + P&P .. realise this could potentially cost me a minimum of about £60 in ebay fees and Paypal. So, now available here on BC for [b]£935[/b] - remember, this includes Courier + the additional neck but no case or gig-bag (which I'd be happy to source at cost if required) [b]£935 inclusive !![/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 Now on ebay:- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160301440661&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=006"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...E:IT&ih=006[/url] £935 (incl.) on BC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 .. few days to run on ebay. As usual, plenty of 'Watchers' .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted December 7, 2008 Author Share Posted December 7, 2008 (edited) Reduced to £888 (inclusive of next-day Courier) Edited December 7, 2008 by eubassix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 What's the string spacing at the bridge on this bass? I know Pedulla offer 2 options (17.5mm or 19mm). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 It's 19mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 w/end BUMP / bargain price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protium Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Good luck with the sale, but I think you must be mad to get rid of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 BUMP 4 final reduction..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted December 24, 2008 Author Share Posted December 24, 2008 .. a 'still available' reminder Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 Post Xmas-XS .. ££ required: reduced to [b]£800[/b] incl. 4 quick sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Me wanty but no cash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 now SOLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protium Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Back on eBay? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130293976292"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=130293976292[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 [quote name='Protium' post='438728' date='Mar 18 2009, 10:24 PM']Back on eBay? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130293976292"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=130293976292[/url][/quote] Yes, that's got to be (previously) mine: I think it might be the person who bought it on ebay (late 08 or very early 09, I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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