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Peavey US basses...PLEASE COME BACK.
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I like the sound very much but I don't find the neck that comfortable for me. It's kind of chunky, like a big D shape. For me, the Lakland-type profile is ideal. I don't have a 4-string to compare it to but (years ago) when I tried a 4 I thought the neck was just fine. Maybe it's a 5-string thing? I'll be interested to see if you find that yours is like that... or if it is maybe it will suit you better.
mark beem
Wait, how does this song start again??
Maybe they could do extreme customs.. I dunno.. Something like this!
Or even this!
Or even this!
It would be cool if they'd go with a U.S. Custom Shop line, and an import line to maybe compete with Lakland's Skyline Series.
I had one of the peavey fury p bass copies in the mid 90s. It was my main bass for a couple years and also the last fretted 4 string i bought. I'd say it was better than my mim p bass. It wasn't as heavy as the mim p, had more of a jazz type neck which was easier for me to play and sounded as good if not better.
Don't really know what happened with peavey over the years. I never was into the cirrus stuff, but I've been a fan of their amps and cabs forever, now it's insanely difficult to find higher end peavey stuff. Unless they already discontinued them peavey was making some good all tube bass amps and cabs. But everywhere i go all i see is their cheapo stuff.
Don't really know what happened with peavey over the years. I never was into the cirrus stuff, but I've been a fan of their amps and cabs forever, now it's insanely difficult to find higher end peavey stuff. Unless they already discontinued them peavey was making some good all tube bass amps and cabs. But everywhere i go all i see is their cheapo stuff.
I just bought a peavey g bass from guitar centre and I own a custom shop American peavey cirrus and I love it! I think that they should go back to making them America and reissue some of them
Considering Peavey recently had to layoff off 99 employees in Meridian, I do'nt think they Will bring back Production to the US.
http://www.meridianstar.com/news/pe...cle_81172100-4c3c-11e4-839a-430ccaec34e6.html
http://www.meridianstar.com/news/pe...cle_81172100-4c3c-11e4-839a-430ccaec34e6.html
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Maybe they could do extreme customs.. I dunno.. Something like this!
Or even this!
That would be an $8,000 backache!
Improving the import line to the Skyline or Ibanez Premium level with only limited US production would strike me as the most cost effective option.
That sounds pretty dire. I also think Peavey has decided to focus on the composite guitars. Maybe they will make a composite bass one day.
Yes that be the oneIf you are talking about this one:
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Better snag it quick. My brother lives in Walnut Creek. Thinking of asking him to go get it for me.
. I could swing it though I just picked up a 97 L2000. Wish it was a 5er. Are these passive/active?
Yes that be the one
Active only.
Maybe they should read this forum, people on here seem to love them like crazy. I've never tried any though, but would love to.
Yes,I would love it if they would bring production back to Meridian.The article from the local paper describing the layoffs,and Hartley Peavey's comments about the corporate environment here makes me doubt that will happen.Many factors to consider but the fact that there is passionate feelings from the community about these instruments is a good first step.I am a sole proprietor and the #1 reason for me getting business is a need or interest in my service,after that it's up to me to keep that client/customer happy.There is no questioning Peavey's CS,second to none.If they could make production happen again here I think it would take off.Might not be like the space shuttle taking off but maybe a Piper Cub.If anybody could do it Mr.Peavey would be the man,he's a warrior,and the products he has put out for the last 50 years are testament to that fact.
Thanks! (Not that I need to start any more projects until I've finished some, pipeline is full, but the T-40 5 string conversion is now tops on the "next" list. Might not go quite as far with the rest as you did though, very impressive job!)here's a close up for you, no need to squint. there's more info in this thread
http://www.talkbass.com/threads/modding-my-t-40.838400/
Edit: will coincidental timing wonders never cease! I was thinking I didn't want to mod my Peavey bridge plate, so I hope over to ebay to set up a "Peavey T-40 bridge" search, expecting to find one some day if I'm lucky, and lo and behold: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1980s-Peavey-USA-T40-T-40-T-40-Bass-Bridge-Plate-/191496912419
Oh, darn, it already sold. To me.
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I'll take the top one in twin 5ers with the fretless on top, please! Yeah, if they offered that, and I had the cash at the moment, I'd order one as soon as I knew they were available. Nice photoshopping!Maybe they could do extreme customs.. I dunno.. Something like this!
Or even this!
