You can get knobs for concentric pots in gold, both beveled and rounded tops at BestBassGear.com. The link just given goes to the beveled top version. I can't remember what kind were on my Axcelerator.
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You can get knobs for concentric pots in gold, both beveled and rounded tops at BestBassGear.com. The link just given goes to the beveled top version. I can't remember what kind were on my Axcelerator.
Those are for metric shafts. Peavey stacked pots have 1/4” and 1/8” shafts.
When I had problems with my
apperantly it got re fretted and the neck needed to relax?
And they said to use higher tension strings
So I’ve been using 50-110 Dunlop’s on mine
but the tension thing bites because it feels so stiff
That's so awesome of you. I sent Chuck some extra knobs I had that he was looking for, too. I'm telling you, I love our Talkbass Peavey family.
Happy Friday folks.
I have to admit that my Peavey collection in 2020 blew up. Yes, I've had my T-40 and T-45 and a slew of Peavey amps for quite some time but, now I really got the bug. So here's my question...
If you could only have one more Peavey (guitar, bass, or amp), and Peavey granted your wish to build it, what would it be?
I'm torn because there are still many models I've yet to play. I'd like to hear what some of the vets have to say.
EDIT: I only have an inkling of what I would like. Here's what comes to mind but nothing definite. Pay no mind to the order
1. Peavey Super Festival F800B
2. Peavey VTA 400
3. Peavey Classic 400
4. Peavey B-Quad in a five-string with a truss rod (in red)
5. Peavey Dyna Bass with the TL inlays (in blue)
6. Peavey Cirrus in a five-string neck through with Hipshot hardware with a Korina body and a maple top (in green)
7. Peavey Forum AX five-string (in red)
8. Peavey Accelerator five-string with a 2-tek bridge (in silver)
9. A new updated T-40 in Sienna sunburst in five-string, maple neck, with updated super ferrite pickups
I have to admit that my Peavey collection in 2020 blew up. Yes, I've had my T-40 and T-45 and a slew of Peavey amps for quite some time but, now I really got the bug. So here's my question...
If you could only have one more Peavey (guitar, bass, or amp), and Peavey granted your wish to build it, what would it be?
I'm torn because there are still many models I've yet to play. I'd like to hear what some of the vets have to say.
EDIT: I only have an inkling of what I would like. Here's what comes to mind but nothing definite. Pay no mind to the order
1. Peavey Super Festival F800B
2. Peavey VTA 400
3. Peavey Classic 400
4. Peavey B-Quad in a five-string with a truss rod (in red)
5. Peavey Dyna Bass with the TL inlays (in blue)
6. Peavey Cirrus in a five-string neck through with Hipshot hardware with a Korina body and a maple top (in green)
7. Peavey Forum AX five-string (in red)
8. Peavey Accelerator five-string with a 2-tek bridge (in silver)
9. A new updated T-40 in Sienna sunburst in five-string, maple neck, with updated super ferrite pickups
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There's a Fender Pbass online at a store I despise because they're name is misleading but it rhymes with GoodBill. Anyway, there's a 1975 Pbass with case that someone donated and the price is already at over $1,300 with 3 days left to go. I can't stand Fenders to begin with, and I looked up the serial number to see it was a 1975. Then I looked on Talkbass to see which era to avoid and the consensus is anything before 2008. I guess it's like Harley Davidson and the Evolution motor. They said the really bad stuff was 1973-1983. So, this one falls right into that category.
Now, to bring it back to US Peavey. So, I have never played a USA Peavey bass that couldn't be set up to play wonderfully as long as all the components were in good condition like frets, neck joint, straight neck, etc. Electronics can always be replaced.
My tech has said that in all the years I've been bringing him Cirrus's to set up (and there's been many !) every single one has been able to be set up to play perfectly in every way. It's almost impossible to mess one up as long as you know what you're doing. The quality on EVERY single USA Cirrus has been 100% consistent. You don't have to play 30 to find a diamond in the rough.
Finally, the price point is as if we've been given a gift from the Bass Gods above !
Now, to bring it back to US Peavey. So, I have never played a USA Peavey bass that couldn't be set up to play wonderfully as long as all the components were in good condition like frets, neck joint, straight neck, etc. Electronics can always be replaced.
My tech has said that in all the years I've been bringing him Cirrus's to set up (and there's been many !) every single one has been able to be set up to play perfectly in every way. It's almost impossible to mess one up as long as you know what you're doing. The quality on EVERY single USA Cirrus has been 100% consistent. You don't have to play 30 to find a diamond in the rough.
Finally, the price point is as if we've been given a gift from the Bass Gods above !
Happy Friday, Raw and family !
My collection has also blown up in 2020. I got one of every model I like now and it was so much fun hunting for them.
- I was thinking today that wouldn't it be cool if Peavey made a Cirrus preamp pedal like the Sansamp or MXR, etc. I'd love to see that and if it had a Darkglass OD like the B3K built into it.
As far as a Peavey Dream bass goes, I think I'd want a
- factory LED fret marker on both the dots and the board facing the audience.
- I'd like an active / passive switch, Milli preamp, 34" scale 4 string bolt on and neck thru twins. Same specs as far as neck feels. Maybe a little different body style like the old Sarzo's that had fatter wings.
- A coco bolo top or burl walnut (Basically anything Alembic offers) and it would weigh the same at 8.6 lbs.
- Maybe all of the above with the BQuad body shape. THAT's my dream Peavey bass.
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What "they" say is mostly true,the occasional gem slipped through the sea of Meh
How bad could they be ?
In 1982 7ender struck a deal with Fujigen-Gakki. This quote from marketing director Dan Smith sums it up nicely
"Everybody came up to inspect them and the guys almost cried, because the Japanese product was so good - it was what we had been having a hell of a time trying to do."
When folks say early Peaveys were better than the competition they forgot the bar was set quite low
What "they" say is mostly true,the occasional gem slipped through the sea of Meh
How bad could they be ?
In 1982 7ender struck a deal with Fujigen-Gakki. This quote from marketing director Dan Smith sums it up nicely
"Everybody came up to inspect them and the guys almost cried, because the Japanese product was so good - it was what we had been having a hell of a time trying to do."
When folks say early Peaveys were better than the competition they forgot the bar was set quite low
It's funny how revisionist history works. Things that were considered junk somehow become precious gems because...they're old. It's about the same as something vintage being better than something new because of its age. Nevermind if both comparisons are of high quality.
I've learned to buy what I like and pay no attention to naysayers who have no experience in the subject at hand.
Mid to early 80's Fenders outside the Fullerton Reissue stuff was pretty hit and miss, mainly miss. Really heavy, poor craftsmanship and quality problems. Not all are bad, there are some really great basses out there from that time. The best Fender P bass I've ever played is a friends 78 P bass. B neck, Natural finish and doesn't weigh a ton. But it plays wonderfully and sounds exactly like a P Bass is supposed to sound.
There was a weird fascination with heavy instruments back then. Everyone thought they sustained better and blah blah. You could even buy heavier Brass Nuts, Bridges and even that FatHead, (Yes before the wall stickers), Brass plate to mount on the back of your head stock. All meant to increase the weight and improve sustain. Why? Who the heck knows, but sustain was where it was at!
There was a weird fascination with heavy instruments back then. Everyone thought they sustained better and blah blah. You could even buy heavier Brass Nuts, Bridges and even that FatHead, (Yes before the wall stickers), Brass plate to mount on the back of your head stock. All meant to increase the weight and improve sustain. Why? Who the heck knows, but sustain was where it was at!
Yeah that weight/sustain myth. I remember believing it many years ago. Of course it’s all complete BS. My Axcellerator is feather light and the sustain it has is borderline unreal.
My Ibanez GWB 205 fretless weighs just over 7 pounds and the sustain is more than you would expect. Gary Willis says that light weight swamp ash has great sustain.
Well, with a little back and forth with the seller (and his wife), I got that axcelerator 2t on eBay for 350 shipped. I had one for a few weeks in 2013 or so, but that one was a dog and I knew far less about repairs back then. I’m excited to give this one a shot, especially with those true VFL pickups. Does anyone have any experience with those 2tek bridges? I read up on the peavey manual for them, but I’m curious if they actually improve clarity, etc, etc...
Congrats on a GREAT deal !!
I have the same bass. I used it on our last recording because it sounded so good and played like a dream. I don't notice any difference from the bridge, but it sounds great, so you'll be happy.
So the bridge is easy enough to adjust? I do tech work for one of the big chains (or I did before the pandemic...) and it seems to me usually the more “innovative” designs trade usability for some other tonal benefits that don’t really exist. As long as the 2 tek isn’t a nightmare, I’ll be happy lol.
Any opinions on the tuners? I have some gotohs on a fender zone that gets next to no play time, so I may swap those in if they’re not anything special, since I quite like those gotohs.
Tuners are great ! No need to change ANYTHING ! EASY to adjust. You know Peavey always does it right !
