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U.S. Peavey Club

#9,922
kodiakblair said:
@NicJimBass
Simplest thing would be remove the grub screws and drill the shaft holes out so they fit.
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I plan to at least try that with the normal knobs. What can I do about the stacked knobs? The pots on those controls are really skinny. Was thinking of finding a thicker brass sleeve to fill the gap, or something.
 
#9,923
NicJimBass said:
What can I do about the stacked knobs?
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Had the exact same issue. I just grabbed the drill and cleaned them out a bit. Course a drill + small parts can be tricky so an alternative is diamond tipped needle files. A much gentler method and no clamping so less chance of damage to coating.

I normally order dual knobs in bulk from China and sometimes they need a little help.

A brass sleeve would work but it's added work on the grub screw,more pressure to tighten it too.That could mean a chewed head or worse the toll slipping and causing damage.
 
#9,924
NicJimBass said:
I have a 2nd Gen TL-5 that I swapped the hardware on. I ordered Hipshot knobs (2 regular, 2 stacked), but unfortunately, none of them fit. The shaft on the volume and blend are too big for the knobs, and the stacked knobs are too big for the stacked pots. Anyone know where I can source black versions of both?
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Don't have a source handy.
Vol and Balance = 1/4" smooth shaft
Tone.....bottom = 1/4" smooth shaft......top = 1/8" smooth shaft
 
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NicJimBass said:
Question for the experts-

I have a 2nd Gen TL-5 that I swapped the hardware on. I ordered Hipshot knobs (2 regular, 2 stacked), but unfortunately, none of them fit. The shaft on the volume and blend are too big for the knobs, and the stacked knobs are too big for the stacked pots. Anyone know where I can source black versions of both?
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I wonder if Millennium knobs will work. They were available from Peavey within the last couple of years. Both dome knobs and the stacked sets in black, chrome, and gold.
 
#9,930
Found what I think is a Koa Patriot for $125...it has a screwed up pick guard but otherwise ok.
Can you guys confirm its Koa or if not...what could it be?
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Runnerman said:
Oh cool. What do you think of it? Yours is in so much better shape than this one...but for $125 I'm having trouble staying away.
I already have my black Patriot so do I really need 2?
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My mahogany is my only Patriot, so I don't know how the non Mahogany ones sound...but I like everything about this bass.
Body shape, balance and weight, and the maple neck/fretboard is typical Peavey awesome.
Titan tuners, cool Peavey neck back-plate, good control cavity components that were soldered nice and clean.
The only downside of the Patriots is the pick-guard shape cracks at the same place on most of them.
Best thing is the sound is different from everything else ...and very good.
I agree, for $125 it's pretty hard to stay away.
And the unfinished mahogany is pretty cool.
 
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I'd jump on the mahogany. Makes for a different sound and very different look. There was a mahogany Foundation on my local Craig'sList for awhile, I didn't bite because I already have 2-fretted and fretless-and couldn't justify it. Regrets...
The Patriot is a cool bass. That pickup location results in a Ric-ish bridge pickup tone. Very cool!
 
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bigtone23 said:
The Patriot is a cool bass. That pickup location results in a Ric-ish bridge pickup tone. Very cool!
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I think the mahogany tends to warm up the Ric-ish tone that you describe, but keeps the Super Ferrite balls.
I think the Foundation and the Patriot are very cool because they are simple basses that no other bass sounds like.
I think Fender is a great company, Leo created two basses that became the classics in the years he designed Fender basses, since then FMIC has only designed one additional bass with it's own sound after the Leo days.
Peavey & company designed the T40, T20, Foundation, Patriot, Dyna, Cirrus, Sarzo, G Bass, Axcellerator and Millennium with none sounding like a Precision or Jazz Bass clone, ....and they all sound unique and not the same as each other either!
 
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#9,937
sirsam22 said:
@Runnerman

For $125 you could grab it just to keep it in this Peavey family. I'm sure someone here would take it off your hands if you don't think it's a keeper. I'd grab it if I hadn't just rescued this koa RSB. And, at that price, if it was local I might still grab it.
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I'm going to contact the guy and ask a few questions. As a minimum I'd need to get a new pick guard and try to come up with some Peavey knobs. So I'll probably need to put $50 into it. It's 4 hour drive from here so by the time I'm done I'm into it for $200 which is pretty much what it's worth. I'll keep y'all posted.
 
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58kites said:
I think the mahogany tends to warm up the Ric-ish tone that you describe, but keeps the Super Ferrite balls.
I think the Foundation and the Patriot are very cool because they are simple basses that no other bass sounds like.
I think Fender is a great company, Leo created two basses that became the classics in the years he designed Fender basses, since then FMIC has only designed one additional bass with it's own sound after the Leo days.
Peavey & company designed the T40, T20, Foundation, Patriot, Dyna, Cirrus, Sarzo, G Bass, Axcellerator and Millennium with none sounding like a Precision or Jazz Bass clone, ....and they all sound unique and not the same as each other either!
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This....i think over time Peavey basses will continue to be collectible (especially USA) and climb in price....its funny, locally where Peavey was huge for 20 + years, these basses are seen as cheap and nothing special by many i know, which is entirely false.

I rarely see the top end USA Peavey bass stuff....still lots of amps and cabinets though, which i think are appreciated for their ruggedness but dont bring much and are a hard sell.
 
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Runnerman said:
I'm going to contact the guy and ask a few questions. As a minimum I'd need to get a new pick guard and try to come up with some Peavey knobs. So I'll probably need to put $50 into it. It's 4 hour drive from here so by the time I'm done I'm into it for $200 which is pretty much what it's worth. I'll keep y'all posted.
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I know lots of folks really want the Peavey knobs, but I will not pay the price that the metal P knobs usually go for these days, and I think the Gibson-ish Speed Knobs are no big deal ..and if ya gotta have that, a regular set of speed knobs will do in a pinch.
I'm just as happy with chrome Precision Bass knobs or black metal knurled knobs.
I fixed my cracked pick-guard but mine was just cracked and could be saved, yours will have to be replaced.
But you could make a wood one out of a thin sheet/veneer piece stained black, save money and make the Patriot exotic.
 
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58kites said:
I know lots of folks really want the Peavey knobs, but I will not pay the price that the metal P knobs usually go for these days, and I think the Gibson-ish Speed Knobs are no big deal ..and if ya gotta have that, a regular set of speed knobs will do in a pinch.
I'm just as happy with chrome Precision Bass knobs or black metal knurled knobs.
I fixed my cracked pick-guard but mine was just cracked and could be saved, yours will have to be replaced.
But you could make a wood one out of a thin sheet/veneer piece stained black, save money and make the Patriot exotic.
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Wanna make that wood pickguard even tougher? Bedliner coating.
 

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