The spec is as follows : everything works. (I had never played a 5 string before, but it soon becomes second nature). The low B is not there for special effects, it is articulate and clear, and just becomes part of the overall sonic pallette. The Bartolinis and active tone controls allow pretty much any sound to be dialled in. It is the feeling of total expressive freedom, and because the action can be set so low (in fact, it has to be, to get the trademark Pentabuzz growl), it is just so very fast to play. I think this is down to the through neck, combined with the epoxy – coated fretboard, which is as smooth as glass and is an intoxicating recipe for seamless glides, wobbles, mwaahs and growls. The sound is unique and highly distinctive, ‘maximum fretless’ - even before plugging it in. The best way I can describe the Pentabuzz is that is like an ‘uber-fretless’ it somehow encapsulates everything that fretlesses are all about, and takes it to the next level However, I want to refocus my collection to 70s / 80s basses only, so something has to give… It is a fabulous experience to play and to listen to, and I will never own a better instrument. This Pentabuzz has been seen before here – I traded it from bassatnight last year (he was an absolutely excellent seller !), and it was on sale at Bass Direct at one point. Strictly collection only from east Devon, no couriers.FOR SALE : Pedulla Pentabuzz, serial #7619, 2000 build It has been unused for four years now after a change in the music work I do, so it needs an appreciative new owner. I have done my best in the unretouched pictures to bring out the best in appearance. The last new price for these was over £5000. I hesitate to use the word ‘immaculate’ because someone with 20/20 eyesight might find a minute blemish for the purpose of this listing, let’s just say it is in excellent shape. Included are the manual, trussrod key, Allen key for the bridge and case key. Pedulla specified the Bartolini pick-ups in JJ format to provide the singing highs and growling lows with the stunning ‘MWAAAH’ effect you would hope to hear from a fretless. It has a shaded red finish with gold coloured hardware. I bought this instrument new in 2003 and it has performed faultlessly, upholding the well-deserved reputation of the brand. Michael Pedulla, who made this bass, has now retired.
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