1980 Pedulla EMS 4-String Bass Orange

Weight: 9.4 lbs 

SPECS

Weight: 9.4 lbs

Case: Hardshell Case

Year: 1980

Condition: Good condition with plenty of wear/scratches/dings throughout.   

Tech Notes: Bass, Hardware, and Electronics have been cleaned/tested and are functioning appropriately. Fretboard cleaned and Frets polished. Minor fret wear evident frets 1-7 however no impact on the playability of the instrument or fret buzz evident. Setup with minimal neck relief and medium/low action. Plays great throughout the entire neck with consistent intonation. Pot code dating puts the bass at 1980 (could be a slightly earlier, however no clear indications/information to verify via the serial number and Pedullas earlier builds). 

Mods/Repairs/Issues: Small finish crack by end of fretboard bass side is purely cosmetic and stable. Handful of dings/chips throughout. Exposed/Flaking spots on back of neck have been stabilized to prevent further issues. Pickup rings were previously cracked and have been re-glued/stabilized. 

Neck Profile: Slim C

Neck Thickness: 1st: 0.84" / 12th: 0.87"

Fingerboard Radius: 12"

Nut Width: 1.5"

Scale Length: 24"

Electronics Layout: Neck Volume x1, Bridge Volume x1, Master Tone x1, 3-Way Pickup Selector x1, Neck On/Off Toggle x1, Neck Series/Parallel Toggle (Dimarzio Dualsound) x1, Bridge Series/Parallel Toggle (Dimarzio Dualsound) x1. 

Pickups: Original Dimarzio Model J Set

String Gauge: 45 - 105

String Spacing: 19mm String to String

Tools Included: None

Please note: All measurements are taken in-house. While we strive for accuracy, slight variations may occur compared to manufacturer specifications due to the nature of hand-measuring.

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