FS: '89 Peavey Dyna-Bass (USA) ... near mint condition

whirledpeas · #1 11-29-2010, 10:12 AM

Up for sale is a 1989 Peavey Dyna-Bass (USA) in near mint condition.

Great looking/playing/sounding bass with nice low action.

Super Ferrite pups
active pre with 3 band EQ
active/passive switch
34 inch scale
1.5 inch nut
8 inch radius
8.2 pounds on my bathroom scale

Would be mint except for a couple small bubbles in the paint near the pups (hard to photograph). Also, the nut has been cut for BEAD tuning, but works fine in EADG with a small shim. Currently tuned EADG with D'Addario XL-170s.

She's yours for $~~275~~ $260 shipped CONUS. I might be able to offer a plush-lined Peavey Contour Case for additional $.

PM with any Qs.

Photos are from previous owner. I can take more if requested, but bass is in the same condition.

Thanks for looking.

whirledpeas · #2 11-29-2010, 10:14 AM

more pics

whirledpeas · #3 11-29-2010, 10:14 AM

two more...

whirledpeas · #4 11-29-2010, 11:16 AM

I was asked why I am selling this so soon. For other folks also wondering ...

The typical reason -- to make space and funds for GAS. But I'm a bit reluctant on this one. I may come to my senses and pull this b/c it is a sweet bass for the money.

osuok88 · #5 11-29-2010, 01:02 PM

I own the same bass in white. I can not believe it sounds so great as I own a few high-end basses. This bass was built solid, light, great neck. Play like a $800 bass. Get one and you will believe me. I will never sell mine

whirledpeas · #6 11-29-2010, 06:51 PM

Thanks for the bump. It is a great bass for little coin.

kjpollo · #7 11-29-2010, 08:11 PM

Couple a questions for you-

Will it still work in passive mode if the battery craps out?
When its in passive mode, is there any passive tone control or do you just have master volume and a pickup pan?

xhawk5 · #8 11-30-2010, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjpollo

Couple a questions for you-

Will it still work in passive mode if the battery craps out?
When its in passive mode, is there any passive tone control or do you just have master volume and a pickup pan?

As the previous owner, I can say it will work in passive if the battery dies. The preamped controls are T M B. Passive, the B knob acts as a treb/bass roll off. So, yes, you can control the tone in passive.
MY ONLY reason for selling is that I bought 2 USA Milleniums and needed to fund them. The mid-sweep is to die for.
The Dyna has been my go-to bass for yrs. WAY worth the asking price.
Hope this post helps.

whirledpeas · #9 11-30-2010, 04:24 AM

^^thanks for chiming in Xhawk5^^

whirledpeas · #10 12-02-2010, 07:19 AM

Had a couple offers on this Dyna recently, but I'm still on the fence about selling.

At this point I need my asking price to let this one go. This is still a great value (IMO) at $275 shipped/insured.

Laurie Bass · #11 12-02-2010, 07:37 AM

whirledpeas · #12 12-02-2010, 07:58 AM

replied.

Laurie Bass · #13 12-02-2010, 08:48 AM

All I can say is WOW she's a beaut!

svtbass · #14 12-02-2010, 08:55 AM

This is a STEAL. IMO some of the Peavey's are the great USA sleeper basses. Buy them now while they're still going for a song. My koa Dyna ain't goin' nowhere. You will never find a neck as sweet as these.

theschnitt · #15 12-02-2010, 07:47 PM

How does the mid control work in this pre? The owner's manual is confusing, is there a way to select the frequency with just the one knob?

Thanks!

xhawk5 · #16 12-02-2010, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theschnitt

How does the mid control work in this pre? The owner's manual is confusing, is there a way to select the frequency with just the one knob?

Thanks!

If the OP doesn't mind, I'll chime in again ... Yes, Mid freq works like the Treble and Bass freq.

Whirledpeas, i know you are probably getting lowballed like crazy as I did. hold out bro, this is a SWEET bass in excellent condition as you know. I just wish all the peeps would realize how nice this bass is. The neck is small and FAST, not as flat as a Millennium. perfect IMO.

$275 is a great bargain, I just cannot stress that enough.... AND that's shipped also? WOW!

Someone's getting a sweet deal. I'd buy her back in a second, but Xmas is close and finances are killing me right now.

Laurie Bass · #17 12-03-2010, 07:07 AM

I believe the OP (Tom) is doing some soul searching as to whether or not he will even let this bass go at all. Forgive me Tom if this is incorrect. Laurie

theschnitt · #18 12-03-2010, 08:58 AM

Sorry to 'jack the thread, if this offends I will delete it and start another thread in a more appropriate place.

The bass and treble controls boost or cut around a fixed frequency. The mid on this preamp seems to change frequency depending on where it is set, but I really don't understand the ins-and-outs. Here is the manual. check out the section on the mid control. Very confusing. Can anyone clarify?

whirledpeas · #19 12-03-2010, 09:11 AM

^^ No offense taken ... I'm curious about this too.

And Laurie's right, I'm waffling on this sale. Leaning towards keeping this bass right now, but who knows which way the wind will blow tomorrow....

Laurie Bass · #20 12-03-2010, 09:47 AM

No problem Tom,,Maybe some day you will change your mind. I hope I do not miss the listing.