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Peavey Patriot Custom Bass Guitar USA 1987 HSC
Description
Full disclosure: This bass had a pretty warped neck when I got it. I pulled the frets, leveled and radiused the board to 7.25".Stock, they are 8" radius. Frets are huge Jescar 57110 nickel steel. Neck is arrow straight, and the truss works well. Butthis neck is finicky. Was very difficult to get it adjusted, and I had
to use a .5 degree maple shim in the pocket to get the angle correct. I
do not use micro tilt, especially on a bass, especially on one of
thes
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Discussed in U.S. Peavey Club in the TalkBass community
Bleecker
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.....! ... more
Thundar
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 ;) ... more
bigtone23
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 ... ... more
Loudart
for nearly 700 they could at least dust it ... more
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