Pedulla
Rapture RB-5
5-String Electric Bass in very good condition with a few minor dings and
scratches on the front and back with a few few more around the
edges edges. Cool green finish on the body and headstock with a white pearloid
pickguard and chrome hardware. The bass has a decent action even with the
slightly excessive bow in the neck. We don't have the truss rod wrench and it is
not included. The thin profile bolt on maple neck with a rosewood fretboard
feels great. The frets are in excellent condition.
The
American-made Pedulla features a Bartolini soapbar pickup with 2-band
active preamp. The controls are a volume, active treble (boost/cut), active
bass(boost/cut) and a mid cut switch. You'll get everything from killer slap to
punchy Latin tones, and every sound in-between. Looks, plays and sounds great.
Includes the original Pedulla hard shell case.
Serial Number:
RB-5118 - USA
Weight: 8 lbs. 14 oz.
Pedulla Rapture RB-5 5-String
Bass
The Rapture Series of bass guitars have their soul set in vintage vibes but
with a supreme modern feel, build quality and attention to detail. Employing the
traditional bolt-on neck join the Rapture Series differs from the MVP, Buzz and
Thunder instruments that utilize through-neck construction. The bolt-on neck is
constructed from rock hard maple and is available with a maple or rosewood
fingerboard. Pedulla have a long tradition of using soft maple in their basses
and the Rapture is no exception. Hand selecting beautiful grain the RB bass has
a tone that is warm, rounded and balanced in tone. The high end is detailed but
retains an overall warmth that lovers of vintage instruments will find instant
appeal with. The RB-5 variation employs a single custom Pedulla/Bartolini pickup
and active circuit with mid-cut switch. We would describe the RB series of
instruments as perfect for bassists that need a versatile instrument with a
vintage vibe. Pedulla Basses are proudly made in the USA.
Specs
Body: Soft Maple
Neck: Hard Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Color: Tobacco Green
Body Shape: Rapture
Neck Profile: Slim Soft ‘C’ Bolt-On
Pickup: Pedulla/Bartolini Soap Bar
Electronics Pedulla/Bartolini Active 9-volt Bass, Treble, Mid- Cut Switch
Hardware: Custom Brass Bridge (Chrome Plated), Pedulla/Gotoh Machine Heads
Active EQ with Mid Cut Switch
Flat Sawn Hard Maple Neck
Contour Body With Superb Balance
Machined Brass Barrel Bridge
Custom Pedulla/ Bartolini Soapbar Pickup
Bone Nut
The
Rapture 5-String Bass is Pedulla's "modern vintage" design, with a satin finish
bolt-on neck and a pearloid pickguard. 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 that cuts through even the most crowded
mix.
Specially tailored active electronics bring out the Rapture's unique
tonal range. The single pickup (RB-SB) includes master volume and separate bass
and treble control knobs to allow complete flexibility in shaping the sound. A
mid-cut switch accentuates the Rapture bass' gut shaking sub-bottom while
emphasizing high-end clarity and growl and delivering vintage punch with an
extra wide attack.
The Rapture has a machined brass "barrel" bridge
which imparts the more traditional sound Pedulla wanted from a bolt
on.
FEATURES
BODY: Plain soft maple
NECK: Bolt-on
FINGERBOARD: Rosewood (standard) or Maple (optional)
FINISH: Gloss Polyester, Satin urethane neck
NUMBER OF FRETS: 22
INLAY: 5mm abalone in maple fb, 5mm mop in rosewood fb
NUT: Bone
TRUSS ROD: Single, double acting adjustable with two stiffening bars
HARDWARE COLOR: Chrome. Choice with Rapture 2000
BRIDGE: Machined brass barrel
MACHINE HEADS: M. V. Pedulla/Gotoh
STRAP PINS: Gotoh
STRINGS: .045, .065, .080, .100, .128
PICKUPS: Made for MV Pedulla by Bartolini, JJ (RB-J2)
ELECTRONICS: Active, Bartolini
CONTROLS: RB-J2: vol, pan, treble, bass
Product Specs
Condition:Very Good
Make:Pedulla
Model:Rapture RB-5
Finish:Green
Categories:5-String or More
Year:1995
Made In:United States