Dont get me wrong Im not preaching.
There is no such thing as a pawn shop where I live so I cant judge but Ill love to do the same to my greedy fender dealer
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NBD! Peavey Grind BXP for $40
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There is no such thing as a pawn shop where I live so I cant judge but Ill love to do the same to my greedy fender dealer
my '83 is bladed with a healthy medium neck, perfect extension of the formidable body.
I had a 5 string grind, i got to play it at the rock hall once. Pretty lofty for a cheaper bass! I found it extremely comfy to play, which is saying something as i was a short dude playing a 35" scale bass.
I found the tone pretty bland. I wish i had kept it so i could try different pickups.
I found the tone pretty bland. I wish i had kept it so i could try different pickups.
Very well played.
As I've told my lads, in this life you never get what you don't ask for. Just don't abuse the privilege and don't be a d**k about it.
As I've told my lads, in this life you never get what you don't ask for. Just don't abuse the privilege and don't be a d**k about it.
That's one of those early semi-prototype grind basses! I know the original grind was very different from the grind I own (which was the first generation that had the unpainted finish).
To be honest, I would have done the same, but would have asked them for a 9V battery to test it JUST in case it wasn't only due to needing a new battery. In a way the OP took a risk that it was only a battery issue so there's that. I was looking at a bass at my local pawn shop bass two months ago, the sound crackled like crazy and was worried it needed a new output jack but asked to try it with another cord, which worked. I still haggled on the price and got it for a price that I felt was pretty good. Had it not worked, I would feel comfortable saying it needed some repair and asked for a further reduction. I live in a small town, the pawn shop is owned by a good family, I wouldn't knowingly deceive them, that's just me.
However, I would have bartered the guy to death, I'm pretty good at that.
I've owned a Peavey Grind, but one of the passive natural finish boat anchors. I love Peavey basses mind, but couldn't bond with that one.
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For that bass, I'd have taken it for $100 without working output at all.To be honest, I would have done the same, but would have asked them for a 9V battery to test it JUST in case it wasn't only due to needing a new battery. In a way the OP took a risk that it was only a battery issue so there's that. I was looking at a bass at my local pawn shop bass two months ago, the sound crackled like crazy and was worried it needed a new output jack but asked to try it with another cord, which worked. I still haggled on the price and got it for a price that I felt was pretty good. Had it not worked, I would feel comfortable saying it needed some repair and asked for a further reduction. I live in a small town, the pawn shop is owned by a good family, I wouldn't knowingly deceive them, that's just me.
However, I would have bartered the guy to death, I'm pretty good at that.
I've owned a Peavey Grind, but one of the passive natural finish boat anchors. I love Peavey basses mind, but couldn't bond with that one.
Only those first grinds were active, nearly all grinds are passive.... it wouldn't have been a big deal to make it passive, or to replace the preamp with a cheap one from ebay that would have done the job.
An original active PJ grind is a very cool instrument, based on everything I've ever read.
No need to feel guilty! Pawn shops essentially make their money off of desperate people. They probably didn't give the guy much more than $40 for it. Not saying they're villains, because a lot of these desperate folks are in the position they're in because of their own poor choices... as with anything, it's complicated, but what I mean to say is that the pawn shop business model is not built on morals, benevolence, charity, etc. So if they're more interested in making a quick buck than doing a quick trouble-shooting google search, that's on them! They deal in so much electronic gear, you'd think the people with the authority to accept offers would have basic knowledge about instruments
No semi prototype,it's just an earlier BXP Grind.
In summer of 2001 Peavey released the Grind. These were USA active bolt ons, 4 string was P/J and 5 string J/J. Summer 2002 BXP version of both models were released. None were particularly strong sellers and the USA models were dropped 2003. Around 2004 - 2005 the active BXP was change to passive and they remain that way today.
In the late 90's Peavey tested the market for a budget Cirrus type bass,this was known as the Zeyphr and was only sold outside the USA. It was a strong seller in Europe. The passive Grinds used the pickups and electrics from the Zephyrs.
Vietnamese BXP Grind on left,USA 5 string Grind in the middle.
Active bolt on BXP Grind same as the OPs.
The colours BXP Grinds came in.
On the right 2 of the earlier Zephyrs.
cool! finally someone who knows more about grinds than I do! I'm making notes right now... cheers, much appreciated
Seems like a bass who's history has sort of dropped out of the web, or at least is very hard to find historically correct information about.
You're welcome.cool! finally someone who knows more about grinds than I do! I'm making notes right now... cheers, much appreciated
At one time I owned 56 Peavey basses,every model bar the PJ Forum and the GV. It's pretty easy to know what was what and where it fits in when you have them all to hand
Down to just 52 these days
wow! And good choice - I have played a few peaveys over the years, USA cirrus, t40, some entry level imports, and my own grind 6. I don't get the bias against them, the imports and USA instruments really are the types of instruments I adore at a fraction of the price of what some other builders charge.You're welcome.
At one time I owned 56 Peavey basses,every model bar the PJ Forum and the GV. It's pretty easy to know what was what and where it fits in when you have them all to hand
Down to just 52 these days
i honestly didn't know about biases "against them." unless i'm missing those threads. all i've ever read here, about peaveys, were positive 'bang-for-buck' comments (my experience with peavey axes, too).
OP: i forgot to say: congratulations on your new instrument! 
i think you got the deal-of-the-day on that piece!
i think you got the deal-of-the-day on that piece!Similar thing happened to me. Beautiful Yamaha BB350F. I kept checking it out but was unfamiliar with the controls and thought one pickup was bad. Each time though I bought a different bass next to it: OLP 5-string and Godin Freeway.
I told the pawnshop guy 'Hey, fix that pickup and I'll buy it'. The 3rd time he just made me a good deal, and when I took it home and flipped switches it worked fine and sounded beautiful.
As I was taking it out to my car a truck with some poor travelers stopped trying to get gas money. Girl said 'I'm trying to get $50 bucks for this Yamaha acoustic guitar, think he'll buy it for that?' I said no, if it's worth $50 he'll offer you $20. I said, but I'll give you $40, though I can't play guitar. Felt sorry for them cause I've been in that situation. At that instant the PS guy walks up behind me and heard what I said.
Hey man, you can't be poaching in my parking lot.
So I stepped on my member that time and had to apologize all over the parking lot. Because I might want more basses from there.
And, he didn't give those kids any offers for anything. It's a cold business for buyers and sellers at pawnshops.
Don't feel bad, something else could have been wrong with the bass you bought. You took the chance and the PS guy didn't perform due diligence. Congrats on a great deal on a fine bass.
Got the jonses for my basses down here in Baja. Thought I could get some playing time in pawnshops, like back home. They don't exist here! Bummer.
I told the pawnshop guy 'Hey, fix that pickup and I'll buy it'. The 3rd time he just made me a good deal, and when I took it home and flipped switches it worked fine and sounded beautiful.
As I was taking it out to my car a truck with some poor travelers stopped trying to get gas money. Girl said 'I'm trying to get $50 bucks for this Yamaha acoustic guitar, think he'll buy it for that?' I said no, if it's worth $50 he'll offer you $20. I said, but I'll give you $40, though I can't play guitar. Felt sorry for them cause I've been in that situation. At that instant the PS guy walks up behind me and heard what I said.
Hey man, you can't be poaching in my parking lot.
So I stepped on my member that time and had to apologize all over the parking lot. Because I might want more basses from there.
And, he didn't give those kids any offers for anything. It's a cold business for buyers and sellers at pawnshops.
Don't feel bad, something else could have been wrong with the bass you bought. You took the chance and the PS guy didn't perform due diligence. Congrats on a great deal on a fine bass.
Got the jonses for my basses down here in Baja. Thought I could get some playing time in pawnshops, like back home. They don't exist here! Bummer.
