The Pedulla ThunderBass has always lived in rare company, but finding a neck-through 5-string from 1998 with a Cocobolo top is something else entirely. Built during what many players consider Pedulla's golden era, this is the kind of bass that surfaces only occasionally and tends to disappear just as quickly. The Cocobolo top is absolutely stunning, with deep reddish-brown figuring that gives the instrument an unmistakably boutique look while perfectly complementing the elegant neck-through construction that made Pedulla famous.What truly separates the ThunderBass from the crowd is the playing experience. The neck-through design creates an incredibly fluid feel from the first fret all the way to the highest register, with effortless upper fret access and a responsiveness that makes the instrument feel alive in your hands. At just 9.4 lbs, it strikes a beautiful balance between substantial tone and all-night comfort. Whether you're laying down articulate fingerstyle passages, digging in with a pick, or exploring modern fusion territory, the ThunderBass delivers the fast, refined playing experience that earned Pedulla its legendary reputation.This particular example has been thoughtfully upgraded with premium modern components, including Bartolini soapbar pickups, a Bartolini NTMB+F 3-band preamp, Hipshot tuners, a Hipshot A-style bridge, Vintage Forge knobs, and Schaller strap locks. The result is exceptional tonal flexibility and rock-solid reliability for today's player. Better still, the original parts are included, giving collectors and purists the best of both worlds. Rare, beautifully maintained, professionally upgraded, and complete with its original Pedulla hard case, this is the sort of ThunderBass that serious Pedulla enthusiasts spend years searching for.Year: 1998Weight: 9.4 lbsConstruction: Neck ThroughScale Length: 34"Top Wood: CocoboloTuners: Black HipshotBridge: Black Hipshot A-Style, 17mm SpacingPickups: Bartolini SoapbarsPreamp: Bartolini NTMB+F 3-Band Active EQControls: Volume, Pickup Blend, Mid, Stacked Treble/BassKnobs: Vintage Forge BlackStrap Locks: Schaller BlackCase: Original Pedulla Hard CaseOriginal Parts: IncludedNote: This bass is in excellent condition overall. There is some clear coat peeling visible along both the bass and treble sides of the fretboard. This is purely cosmetic and does not affect playability.
