U.S. Peavey Club

[bigtone23]

For sure, that's what I thought you meant, the edges are boogered up and restricting the depth into the wrench. I dunno, maybe try around 120ish grit to initially clean it up. Maybe follow up with 400ish to smooth it..?
If that doesn't work, perhaps getting a replacement nut will be in order. @mech will know what would be a suitable replacement. Gibson uses the same sized nut, but I'm not sure of the thread pitch.

 

[mech]

Does this truss rod nut look stripped? I removed it from my Gen 1 Fury project. I have a 5/16 StewMac wrench, but the nut barely fits inside. The tapered end looks slightly rounded. I don’t want to damage it further.

@bigtone23 is right. Use sandpaper on a flat block or file to get rid of the burrs. They are preventing the nut from going into the wrench. The threads look fine but lube the bottom threads of the nut, only, with a very small dab of Vaseline before you put it back on.

 

[bassbrad]

Not to get all political but I just noticed in an ad that Beto played a Peavey Foundation bass in his punk band, it's actually an ad trying to show what a bad boy he was and to not vote for him. Needless to say these ads are having the opposite effect.

 

[ATLbassist]

@bigtone23 is right. Use sandpaper on a flat block or file to get rid of the burrs. They are preventing the nut from going into the wrench.

Filing worked like a charm. Thanks for the tip, y'all. More photos of this project in a few weeks when I get going. It's going to be a full refinish - tons o' fun. But let's see about this neck first...

 

[ATLbassist]

With a filed truss nut, I skipped the cleanup and set up my 1983 Fury for the first time. The wide / thin neck took a little getting used to, but it plays really well. It also sounds nice, even with old strings. It’s kind of like a P-bass with more pronounced midrange. I also like that the thumb rest / pickup surround makes me play in a more aggressive-sounding spot.

As mentioned before, this bass was refinished poorly. My plan for this Fall is to strip the finish and repaint. I can’t tell what the original color is; it might be natural since so much wood grain is visible right now. I thought I might try to match an original color, but now I’m thinking of going in a different direction.

I was planning on souping up a Squier PJ bass with a Sherwood Green finish, but now I’m thinking of applying that color to the Fury and getting a parchment or cream pickguard made. Thoughts?

1983 Peavey Fury paint idea by thaddeusthompson, on Flickr

1983 Peavey Fury paint idea by thaddeusthompson, on Flickr

 

[DavidEdenAria]

With a filed truss nut, I skipped the cleanup and set up my 1983 Fury for the first time. The wide / thin neck took a little getting used to, but it plays really well. It also sounds nice, even with old strings. It’s kind of like a P-bass with more pronounced midrange. I also like that the thumb rest / pickup surround makes me play in a more aggressive-sounding spot.

As mentioned before, this bass was refinished poorly. My plan for this Fall is to strip the finish and repaint. I can’t tell what the original color is; it might be natural since so much wood grain is visible right now. I thought I might try to match an original color, but now I’m thinking of going in a different direction.

I was planning on souping up a Squier PJ bass with a Sherwood Green finish, but now I’m thinking of applying that color to the Fury and getting a parchment or cream pickguard made. Thoughts?

View attachment 31572861983 Peavey Fury paint idea by thaddeusthompson, on Flickr

View attachment 31572871983 Peavey Fury paint idea by thaddeusthompson, on Flickr

Once stripped, if the wood grain is nice, i would go back thin coats of Tru Oil only.

I think its a classic cool Peavey look ( i own a 1st gen Fury in clear ash) that you dont see very often (if at all) these days.

Clear ash body goes with any stage outfit as a bonus imo!

 

[kkaarrll]

nice t20

 

[ATLbassist]

Once stripped, if the wood grain is nice, i would go back thin coats of Tru Oil only.

I was thinking about that as well. I already have a natural P and J and really want a green bass. Decisions, decisions...

 

[kodiakblair]

@ATLbassist

Go with the green bass. My big regret was selling my green bass

 

[mwbonsall]

Just wanted to post a couple quick pics of my Cirrus. I am the original owner, purchased new in 2000, all original and totally unmolested (except for strings and batteries) and the original case and Peavey cable. I will never git rid of this bass.

Thanks for taking a look.

Mark

 

[mech]

Just wanted to post a couple quick pics of my Cirrus. I am the original owner, purchased new in 2000, all original and totally unmolested (except for strings and batteries) and the original case and Peavey cable. I will never git rid of this bass.

Gorgeous! The only thing I would molest is the knobs. Never figured out why Peavey went with that dull look.

 

[mwbonsall]

Gorgeous! The only thing I would molest is the knobs. Never figured out why Peavey went with that dull look.

Thought about it, but kept it original. I heard Hartley speak on how they designed those knobs, after he test drove some exotic import automobile.

Mark

 

[kkaarrll]

Peavey ACCELERATOR PLUS are usa made correct?

 

[kodiakblair]

Peavey ACCELERATOR PLUS are usa made correct?

They are.

 

[kkaarrll]

They are.

hmmmmmmm

 

[BassikLee]

Enjoy

 

[DavidEdenAria]

I was thinking about that as well. I already have a natural P and J and really want a green bass. Decisions, decisions...

Find another bass to paint green...i want a green guitar or bass as well.....and a champagne gold!
I will wait until the right one comes along to repaint.

 

[kodiakblair]

hmmmmmmm

I got a black sparkle 4 string to go with the purple 5'er ,decent bass. Apart from the skinny neck,too many of my Peaveys have skinny necks Another thing is make sure there's no troubles with the pots or preamp,the wiring inside can be like spaghetti.

 

[mech]

......the wiring inside can be like spaghetti.

Yes it is. Axcellerator

 

[LowEZ]

Reminiscing about the Steinberger I rocked in the 80's, I've been jonesing for something with a graphite neck ever since. A few weeks ago I picked up this B-Quad 4 which has always been one of my bucket-list basses. Working for a Peavey dealer back in the early 90's when the B-Quads were introduced, we were too small of a mom and pop shop to stock something so exotic and expensive. I never had an opportunity to even try one so I didn't even know if I would like it. I needed to give the B-Quad some love in the way of a fret leveling, new tuners + xtender and some preamp work, not to mention a good setup, but the end result is nothing short of spectacular, exceeding all of my expectations. This phone pic doesn't do it much justice.