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U.S. Peavey Club

#8,963
songwriter21 said:
I actually wrote Peavey, even though a it was a stretch, to see if they have a record of who did the fret job (supplied the serial #). It's the best I've ever played on, and I've played a crap-ton! Everyone says that you need some relief and can't have ridiculously-low action. Well, at least from my "keen" eye, the neck is dead-flat, and the action is almost on the frets, with barely any buzz...seriously. I don't play with a feather touch, either...I'm physically stumped, really. It's truly amazing, to the point that I don't have to fight the bass at all, as it almost plays itself.
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That's the way my Millennium is. Dead flat and buzz free, best setup I've ever had on a bass.
 
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#8,964
MNAirHead said:
way to go..

Relief on USA Peaveys is not necessary... relief is for bad neckwork and strings with runout.
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I think that lends itself more towards the Cirrus/Millenium lines. I've never been able to get even near buzz-free low action on G-V's. Sure, I could get the strings as low as my Cirrus (G-V neck-tilt), making a flat neck (right?), but they would buzz and fret out, making things unplayable. My Cirrus? Passes that test with flying colors.

My guess is that they had different people doing the fret work on different models?
 
#8,965
songwriter21 said:
I think that lends itself more towards the Cirrus/Millenium lines. I've never been able to get even near buzz-free low action on G-V's. Sure, I could get the strings as low as my Cirrus (G-V neck-tilt), making a flat neck (right?), but they would buzz and fret out, making things unplayable. My Cirrus? Passes that test with flying colors.

My guess is that they had different people doing the fret work on different models?
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I'd start with the right tension on strings...

"my favorite strings" really don't help getting a low action... strings should be mated to the bass.

Some cause runout
 
#8,972
songwriter21 said:
@MNAirHead

I consistently have had better luck with US-made models of any bass, compared to overseas. The only exception would be Japan, of whom I consider to be an equivalent of the US for build quality (STR, Bacchus, etc).
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I get it .. hence why I always ask for a pix and country of origin when someone discusses how great their bass is...

I've never blanket endorsed an import.
 
#8,976
Anybody interested in a "rescue" super ferrite foundation?....you can get this one with an amp for $50...and open to offers. With a rosewood neck too.

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I'm sorely tempted but I just don't have the time for a rescue job atm.
 
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Posted this in the US Cirrus thread too - but I'm in love and don't care who knows it.... 2001 Cirrus 5. Flamed maple top/alder back. The bass is in new condition - and I'm absolutely blown away by it.
 
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After it's 10,500 mile trip I'm now the owner of a redburst RJ-IV :) Had a couple of hitches while trying to source an RJ. After 5 month the English seller's one was still in the US and before we could make arrangements on the one @BassikLee kindly sourced it got sold.Then I spotted this,asked my good brother @mech for some sage advise then bought it :D
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Was a bit concerned it would be more pink than red but it's definitely red :thumbsup: It's in lovely condition and plays great.Feels very like a Unity.It fitted in well on the old UK punk tunes I was learning but I've yet to explore the changes the dip switches can make. The treble knob was loose and photos were taken before I got the hex keys out.

I must thank the good people at Centaur Guitar, Portland,OR for a completely hassle free purchase. If anybody's interested they have a gorgeous Peavey in stock.

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