It seems pretty sweet to me. I know that they are DEFINITELY high mass considering they take up a lot of real estate, and that translates to great sustain.
I would describe it as an AMB bridge with a string-through option.
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U.S. Peavey Club
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I would describe it as an AMB bridge with a string-through option.
It couldn't have gone to a better person, Larry !!!!! I am SO happy you love it. That's all I wanted was for it to go to a grateful player.
So, I just took out my Foundation S Active, and it is the bolt-on version of the RJIV, aside from the preamp.
I can't believe what a badass this bass is. I KNOW I got lucky because the neck is PERFECT on mine. This bass (nearly) outplays my RJIV and I can't wait to take it to rehearsal this week. I've taken it before , but it's been a while.
This bass has the Seymour Duncan dip-switch pups, BUT I have a set of "Peavey Active" P/J set that the RJIV has, so I think I'll switch them out this week.
I now see why Peavey USA prices are going through the roof and our secret is sadly out after a good half century run in the shadows of 7ender, and all the other incarnations of that bass ; Peavey basses nearly play themselves. They are THAT good. (Picture Stepbrother Will Ferrel saying that !!)
BTW, the BABICZ bridge on the RJIV is so awesome becasue not only does it look good and it is feather lightweight, but it sets up nearly horizontally string wise. It has a lot more flexibility than a stock bridge and doesn't apply any extra bends or whatever on the strings at the saddles.
I can't believe what a badass this bass is. I KNOW I got lucky because the neck is PERFECT on mine. This bass (nearly) outplays my RJIV and I can't wait to take it to rehearsal this week. I've taken it before , but it's been a while.
This bass has the Seymour Duncan dip-switch pups, BUT I have a set of "Peavey Active" P/J set that the RJIV has, so I think I'll switch them out this week.
I now see why Peavey USA prices are going through the roof and our secret is sadly out after a good half century run in the shadows of 7ender, and all the other incarnations of that bass ; Peavey basses nearly play themselves. They are THAT good. (Picture Stepbrother Will Ferrel saying that !!)
BTW, the BABICZ bridge on the RJIV is so awesome becasue not only does it look good and it is feather lightweight, but it sets up nearly horizontally string wise. It has a lot more flexibility than a stock bridge and doesn't apply any extra bends or whatever on the strings at the saddles.
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I think you hit the nail on the head. It appears that my technique is what is holding me back on the 35" scale. I spend most of my time in the lower frets instead of moving to a higher fret on a lower string. Now it all makes sense and to why I was feeling such a difference.
So I messaged the guy, he changed the listing, it is fretted. He says its a "cloudy" white/black finish which he's says is clean. He doesn't know if the TR works and may take it to a tech to check out. I offered him via message $300, he then sent a special "as is" offer of $325...I'm going to pass for a cleaner specimen as I have a RJIV and a passive S.
Someone should go for it...
Cheers!
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Yeah, I thought the finish looked a little odd. Maybe a white refin over black or pewter that’s kind of wearing through? Not to mention the dirtiest strings I’ve ever seen in my life
It's hard to have confidence in a seller that doesn't put a fresh (in some cases a complete) set of strings on a bass that obviously need it.
Silly Question - Allen Keys?
I have to bring some allen keys out of the country (and leave them there). Does anyone have a clue what the standard bridge and truss sizes are?
I just have a baggie of random wrenches... no clue what size they are.
I have to bring some allen keys out of the country (and leave them there). Does anyone have a clue what the standard bridge and truss sizes are?
I just have a baggie of random wrenches... no clue what size they are.
This is where I recognized my Lakland as being 35", by spending time on the lower frets, as I tend to do.
Yeah, it looks like a garage refin to me.
Agreed, it really sends off an 'I don't care' vibe. Why would one not want to represent something they are selling in it's best possible light? It doesn't need to be fully set up, but at least cleaned up with some newer strings, the neck with proper relief and all the hardware and pots snug? It will only help push the price up.
I have a general grab bag of wrenches for techy stuff... To have your bases covered (pun intended!), have a bag with the following. I bolded the more common ones.
For truss rods: 1/8", 4mm, 3/16", 5mm hex. 1/4", 5/16", 7mm & 8mm sockets .
Saddles: .050", 1/16", 1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm hex.
Never a bad idea to have a 2.5mm and 3mm in there, too. These come in handy for guitarists with locking trems.
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The Fury arrived today, and it is hot hot hot! I started a thread for it but thought I’d update since I posted about it here last week.
Good morning, I agree with y'all that Foundy S is pretty crusty, I turned down his offer and suggested he have it looked at and set-up...
Oh man! Here's a good one... also on the 'bay... None affiliation.
Peavey Patriot Custom Bass Guitar USA 1987 HSC
GASSSSS.....!
Oh man! Here's a good one... also on the 'bay... None affiliation.
Peavey Patriot Custom Bass Guitar USA 1987 HSC
GASSSSS.....!
Congrats, sounds like you love it! A bit of a different color but here's mine. Came with the bridge cover.
Cheers!
I just saw this one on Facebook Peavey club last night. Seems very steep considering I just sold one exactly like it here on TB, without all the repairs, for half the cost of that one
Fresh frets (super jumbo jescars) and planed board. Kind of an average job, though. Decently finished ends, but ya can see glue and some gaps under the frets. Hopefully they don't pop as the bass acclimates to it's surgery and new climate when it sells.
Nonetheless, it's good to go for a long time! That's a big deal with 30+ year old basses: chewy frets.
for nearly 700 they could at least dust it
She's a beauty! Enjoy! Love the color and the entire look of that bass! Perfect!
I just saw this one on Facebook Peavey club last night. Seems very steep considering I just sold one exactly like it here on TB, without all the repairs, for half the cost of that one
No doubt...I should've jumped at yours, nice one! Right now my 'hog Pat has been my go-to. Cuts through so good easy to play.
love it! I used to have a fender P-Bass, do you like the tone or playability on the Peavey better?
