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.
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.