I've got a 4-string Grind USA but I think the 5-string you just posted pics of is the first one I have ever seen other than in the manual or Peavey Monitor magazine. Here's mine....
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'made in USA' Peavey Grind? Info required
- Thread starter TRBboy
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If you have any experience at all with the US made Cirrus or Millennium, I honestly think it's on par with those from a build quality & performance standpoint. Cosmetically, it's not as pretty as those other two Peavey offerings. Tonally it's probably closer to the Millennium. At that price, if that bass was available to me I'd most likely try to get it as long as it was in good condition. Have you played the 5-string? I would love to get your thoughts on it....
I missed the above statement from you. Do a search for the US Cirrus or Millennium here. I think you will find many positive opinions. American made Peavey basses are excellent.
Thanks man, I know the US Cirrus basses are very highly regarded. Tell me, do you have two stacked pots? I think the one I'm looking at looks as though the knob nearest the jack socket is wrong, and should be stacked too.
Yes I do but I can't really tell about the knobs on the pictures you posted. Is that bass not local to you? Just so you know, the Millennium probably just as highly regarded. It just has a more vintage configuration.
Interesting to know about the Millennium. Unfortunately it's not local to me, if I was able to try it is could decide straight away if it was for me or not. Apart from the scale length, it does seem to tick all of my boxes.
Here's another way of looking at it. If you don't decide to get it and it moves, you may never see one again.
That's especially true with the 5-strings. Not trying to put any additional pressure on you now but I have been contemplating the thought of attempting the Jedi Mind Trick on you.....LOL!
Looks pretty minty fresh from the few pics you posted, the price is not out of line, especially with you being in the UK, if you have the quid then get it, looks like a no brainer from the limited info we have available in this thread, if it functions as well as it looks then do it. Offer him 300 quid for it.
*35" scale
*Lightweight solid alder
Hard rock maple neck
*24 fret
*Pau fero fingerboard
*12" radius straight string pull
*2 way dual expansion adjustable steel tortion rod
*2 J style hum canceling passive pickups
*15? volt system
*Onboard active or passive 3 band eq with push push active treble boost master volume and blend controls
Quadradjust solid milled fingerstyle bridge saddle with patented dual compression string through design
Graphtech input
*Case included
*Available colors: Silverpearl, Black, Tangerine, Topaz blue
*Lightweight solid alder
Hard rock maple neck
*24 fret
*Pau fero fingerboard
*12" radius straight string pull
*2 way dual expansion adjustable steel tortion rod
*2 J style hum canceling passive pickups
*15? volt system
*Onboard active or passive 3 band eq with push push active treble boost master volume and blend controls
Quadradjust solid milled fingerstyle bridge saddle with patented dual compression string through design
Graphtech input
*Case included
*Available colors: Silverpearl, Black, Tangerine, Topaz blue
Hey guys, I'm still driving myself crazy trying to decide whether to go for it or not!
ebozzz - the spec says 'active/passive preamp'; is this right? If so, is it a true passive bypass, i.e. the bass will still work if the battery dies?
Thanks.
ebozzz - the spec says 'active/passive preamp'; is this right? If so, is it a true passive bypass, i.e. the bass will still work if the battery dies?
Thanks.
NicJimBass
Flossin'? I thought your name was Munson!
That would be the correct understanding. I had a Peavey TL-5 that had an active passive switch, so it would work with or without a battery. Very useful feature if the battery dies on a gig.
Well, it's here!
First impressions are VERY good, quality bass (apart from a few minor things. The neck profile is gorgeous, very thin with a slightly asymmetric feel. Haven't had chance to plug it in yet, but to be honest it needs a good service, setup and restring first really.
Unfortunately the shaft of the push/push pot is broken, and the knob is wedged in place with a piece of wood. Hopefully it'll work fine, it certainly seems to function okay mechanically. I had a look behind, and it's a weird pot that's mounted directly to a circuit board...... Don't know his easy it'll be to find a replacement.
Feels great on a strap, and thankfully doesn't feel too much like a 35" scale! I've never played a bass with such clear access to the upper frets, you can play chords up to the 24th completely unhindered.
Anyway, more when I've given it a good service and setup, and had chance to plug it in.
Oh, and the colour is lovely too, it's quite a small-flake metallic paint, but with a great depth, and a slight flip to it.
First impressions are VERY good, quality bass (apart from a few minor things. The neck profile is gorgeous, very thin with a slightly asymmetric feel. Haven't had chance to plug it in yet, but to be honest it needs a good service, setup and restring first really.
Unfortunately the shaft of the push/push pot is broken, and the knob is wedged in place with a piece of wood. Hopefully it'll work fine, it certainly seems to function okay mechanically. I had a look behind, and it's a weird pot that's mounted directly to a circuit board...... Don't know his easy it'll be to find a replacement.
Feels great on a strap, and thankfully doesn't feel too much like a 35" scale! I've never played a bass with such clear access to the upper frets, you can play chords up to the 24th completely unhindered.
Anyway, more when I've given it a good service and setup, and had chance to plug it in.
Oh, and the colour is lovely too, it's quite a small-flake metallic paint, but with a great depth, and a slight flip to it.
Hey man! Have you ever seen (or do you have) a higher resolution image of this catalogue page? I'd quite like to find one. Also, any idea what year they might be from? Thanks!Probably not. He said JJ, which I believe would be a 5'r. The one on ebay, and every US Grind 4 I've seen is PJ config.
Honestly, not a ton of info out there, because they are rarer than unicorn tears. I've seen less than 5 in the past 3 years, and I think most of those have been 4 strings. Not sure how many went into the wild before they switched over to overseas production. Only other evidence I've seen of their existence is a page from a Peavey catalog:
They never fully went into production but it would be from early 2000. Basically, they ran an advertisement in the Peavey Monitor magazine and next thing you know, there was an import version that looked almost identical to it. So, think hard before you decide to let it go. May never see another one.....
I actually have this catalog. When I get home later tonight I can see if I can get a higher quality scan for you. I'm also pretty sure this catalog was for 2002, not for sure though so I'll check on that for you too!
Edit: Scans added! The catalog is indeed from 2002.
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NicJimBass
Flossin'? I thought your name was Munson!
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