Peavey Millennium 4AC BXP Intonation Adjustment?

sal4bass · #1 02-04-2008, 09:56 PM

I purchased a used Peavey Millennium(R) 4AC BXP 4 string. The bass is quite beautiful. The action was set VERY high by the previous owner, so I lowered it tonight. The truss rod was adjusted nicely (proper neck relief), but the saddles were set very high. I have never owned a Peavey with individual saddles before. The bass is strung through body and I discovered how each saddle height is adjusted with a locking setscrew to hold the adjustment.

But how do you set the intonation with this configuration? I see no way to adjust the intonation like on my Fender, G&L, and Leo Quan BAII bridges. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Orco87 · #2 02-04-2008, 10:03 PM

It worked with my T40 so I'm assuming it will work with you also...

while this isn't specifically hardware related, hit the peavey website and see if you can find a manual (most likely an adobe reader file) and see if you can download it. If not that, then ask one of the guys at the peavey forum either by joining or just email one of the moderators, they're very quick on response.

hope that helps.

sal4bass · #3 02-04-2008, 10:55 PM

Thanks Orco87. The Peavey online manual appears to be generic for several models of basses with no pics or diagrams of the saddles assembly. I got out a flashlight and found some tiny setscrews mounted at an angle in each of the saddles. These appear to be locking screws so tomorrow night I'll loosen them to see if I can then slide the saddles for intonation adjustments. I'll report back on my progress (or lack of).

I got this bass for a song and really like it. Can't wait to try it out on a gig. Thanks for the reply...

sal4bass · #4 02-05-2008, 10:28 PM

OK, mission accomplished. The tiny set screws that hold the intonation adjustments were very hard to see without a flashlight. They are located on the inside of the string bridge at an angle, and prevent the saddles from sliding forward or backward. The black screws against the black hardware made them very tough to see. But they worked fine so the bass is now properly setup.

I played it for about 2 hours tonight and it is really a joy for such an inexpensive instrument. Though I have Fender Jazz Basses and G&Ls, I expect to play the Peavey regularly as I like the sound and the way it plays and looks. I'm glad I ran across it in a local music store.

Orco87 · #5 02-06-2008, 10:35 AM

Peavey's are like buried treasure... the old school usa ones pop up at places and are relatively easy to get and are straight up awesome. Congrats and have fun!

bohemond · #6 02-06-2008, 09:00 PM

I have the black one. They look and feel very nice. Very Light. I hope you have better luck with yours than me. Already had to have the pickups replaced and the bridge.But I use it as a backup and for 300 bucks what the heck

MortallyWounded · #7 01-14-2013, 11:07 AM

If I'm not mistaken, the bridge is a Hipshot A-syle, though Josh couldn't confirm this for me on my tour. Are there three setscrews per saddle? If so, two are for intonation, and the third locks the saddle seat. You can loosen it and adjust the side-to-side position of each string. But I need to see the bridge up close if possible.

I'm getting one ASAP. If it IS a Hipshot A-style, I can't imagine it being the brass one at this price. If it's aluminium, I'd change it out for the brass one quick.

Beautiful bass. Hope you've got it set up to your liking. I need a new fretted-four soon, and these things are getting gold reviews. Enjoy!

NicJimBass · #8 01-14-2013, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MortallyWounded

If I'm not mistaken, the bridge is a Hipshot A-syle, though Josh couldn't confirm this for me on my tour. Are there three setscrews per saddle? If so, two are for intonation, and the third locks the saddle seat. You can loosen it and adjust the side-to-side position of each string. But I need to see the bridge up close if possible.

I'm getting one ASAP. If it IS a Hipshot A-style, I can't imagine it being the brass one at this price. If it's aluminium, I'd change it out for the brass one quick.

Beautiful bass. Hope you've got it set up to your liking. I need a new fretted-four soon, and these things are getting gold reviews. Enjoy!

I believe you're referring to a US-made Millennium, which had Hipshot hardware standard. The OP's bass is likely a more recent import Millennium, which has an individual "monorail" bridge for each string.

MortallyWounded · #9 01-18-2013, 05:22 AM

EDIT: The imports are also Hipshots. But they're the Triple Lock Downs instead of the A-style. Perhaps they've always been?

Take a look: http://www.bassplayer.com/article/Pe...-4-AC-BXP/5199

and then... http://store.hipshotproducts.com/car...t_detail&p=223

I'm crazy about local manufacturers, and since Hipshot moved from Cali to the Finger Lakes, I'm even more impressed. I MUST HAVE ONE OF THESE. Entry-level or not, I think they're beautiful and punchy for this price.