Pedulla

Pedulla

Also known as: M.V. Pedulla, M.V. Pedulla Guitars, Pedulla Guitars, Pedulla Basses

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M.V. Pedulla Guitars is an American bass builder founded by luthier Michael V. Pedulla in 1975 in Rockland, Massachusetts, near Boston. The company handcrafted electric bass guitars in the United States for roughly four decades, producing on the order of 10,000 instruments before Michael Pedulla stepped away from active production in 2019. Bartolini, a longtime collaborator, continues to supply...

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M.V. Pedulla Guitars is an American bass builder founded by luthier Michael V. Pedulla in 1975 in Rockland, Massachusetts, near Boston. The company handcrafted electric bass guitars in the United States for roughly four decades, producing on the order of 10,000 instruments before Michael Pedulla stepped away from active production in 2019. Bartolini, a longtime collaborator, continues to supply the custom-voiced pickups and electronics used in the basses for restoration and replacement.

Pedulla became closely associated with the fretless bass sound of the 1980s fusion era through the Buzz, a fretless model developed with input from bassists Mark Egan and Tim Landers and known for its hard epoxy-coated fingerboard and singing sustain. The fretted MVP served as its counterpart and helped establish the company's reputation. Later designs include the neck-through Thunderbass, bolt-on Thunderbolt, the Rapture with a more traditional body shape, and the Nuance, a modern bolt-on instrument. Models were offered in 4-, 5-, 6-, and 8-string configurations.

Pedulla's design philosophy emphasized consistency and tonal refinement over extensive custom options, with variation typically limited to finish colors and hardware choices rather than structural changes. The brand is regarded within the bass community as a boutique American builder focused on playability, neck feel, and the voice of its Bartolini-equipped electronics, and its instruments remain sought after on the used market.

Pedulla has 10 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Electric Basses, Solid Body Electric Guitars, and Fretless Basses. Their gear is featured by 16 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Jazz, and Funk / Soul. Notable users include Chris Wolstenholme, Gene Simmons, and Gustavo Cerati.

Artists Who Use Pedulla

Chris Wolstenholme uses 3 Pedulla products

Chris Wolstenholme

Singer, Guitarist · Muse

Gene Simmons uses 2 Pedulla products

Gene Simmons

Singer, Bassist · Kiss

Gustavo Cerati uses 1 Pedulla product

Gustavo Cerati

Singer, Guitarist · Soda Stereo

Pino Palladino uses 1 Pedulla product

Pino Palladino

Bassist · The RH Factor

Ryan Martinie uses 1 Pedulla product

Ryan Martinie

Bassist · Mudvayne

Leon Wilkeson uses 1 Pedulla product

Leon Wilkeson

Bassist · Lynyrd Skynyrd

Kip Winger uses 1 Pedulla product

Kip Winger

Singer, Bassist · Alice Cooper

Timothy B. Schmit uses 1 Pedulla product

Timothy B. Schmit

Singer, Bassist · Eagles

Rob Derhak uses 1 Pedulla product

Rob Derhak

Bassist · moe.

Dean Brown uses 1 Pedulla product

Dean Brown

Billy Cobham’s Glass Menagerie

Javier Ramírez "El Cha!" uses 1 Pedulla product

Javier Ramírez "El Cha!"

Bassist · Fobia

Guillermo Vadala uses 1 Pedulla product

Guillermo Vadala

Guitarist, Bassist

Louis Cato uses 1 Pedulla product

Louis Cato

Guitarist, Bassist · Snarky Puppy

Mark Egan uses 1 Pedulla product

Mark Egan

Bassist, Music Producer · Pat Metheny Group

Rindra uses 1 Pedulla product

Rindra

Bassist · Padi

Chad Roper uses 1 Pedulla product

Chad Roper

Bassist, Music Producer

Community setups featuring Pedulla

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jonlars

jonlars

GearIQ 66

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adambrister

GearIQ 359

timlandersbass

timlandersbass

GearIQ 58

adambrister

adambrister

GearIQ 359

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