Members rakester Posted October 24, 2009 Members Share Posted October 24, 2009 As above really, I noticed they sell mega cheap (around 100-150 bucks) made in the usa in the 90's Any good since they are a MIA guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vintage55 Posted October 24, 2009 Members Share Posted October 24, 2009 I've played around with a few in shops. They all had pretty good necks. There's a used one with nice maple neck at a local shop that was really tempting. Not sure if it is US made or not, but I really don't care. I buy guitars for what they are, not where they were born. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ermghoti II Posted October 24, 2009 Members Share Posted October 24, 2009 Solid, an excellent value. I passed on one at a second hand shop for $75, in a rare moment of self-control, on the basis that I have a guitar surplus. It only struck me later that I could have made about $50 overnight on eBay or CL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkKitty Posted October 24, 2009 Members Share Posted October 24, 2009 The ones I've tried have been pretty nice. And you can usually pick them up for $125 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cratz2 Posted October 25, 2009 Members Share Posted October 25, 2009 I've had two and I'm borrowing one right now from a forum member that wired me a pickguard from pickups he had so it's acting as a test bed. I like the necks... they are slightly wider at the nut that most Fenders... some like that, some don't. The neck feels slightly beefier as well. But depending on your standards, they might be the kind of guitar where you only keep the neck and the body and upgrade everything else. The saddles and trem block are kinda cheesy, pickups are usually less than ideal and some folks like to replace the tuners. I just took a pic of this one today... maybe it'll help with your GAS. This kinda funky colored as I'll be putting the wired pickguard on a different guitar, but it's a Mary Kaye type finish, mint green guard and has a YJM in the neck, HS3 in the middle and a Quarter Pounder in the bridge and it's wired so you can have the neck and bridge at the same time. Lots of great tones in there. Point is, the guitar itself is good enough that when I play it, I forget that it's not a several hundred $$$ guitar and just enjoy it. I have the option to buy it for $75 (not figuring in the pickguard) and he usually sells them for $125 on eBay... almost like clockwork. At that price point, I prefer the 1989 Korean Squiers (the E****** serial number ones) but they are both probably the equivalent of a $600 guitar if you put maybe $100 in addition to your buying price into them. Saddles, pickups, pots, nut if it needs one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted October 25, 2009 Members Share Posted October 25, 2009 Peavey Predators rawk!!! I picked this one up on craigslist with a brand new cry baby for $50! The pickguard assembly is mine though... Mini-me in the picture went to the Brian Krashpad school of guitar face posing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted October 25, 2009 Members Share Posted October 25, 2009 Good modding platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burningleaves Posted October 25, 2009 Members Share Posted October 25, 2009 Solid, gig worthy axes for cheap. The prices are creeping up on them these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members V-Type Posted October 25, 2009 Members Share Posted October 25, 2009 I had a 84 Peavey USA Strat unsure of the model name. But After a pro setup and the installation of a Dimarzio Super Distortion(single hum pickguard) she absouletely smoked. My friends asked too play it more than my Kramer's at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BusterBuster Posted October 25, 2009 Members Share Posted October 25, 2009 I picked this on up on CL for 20 bucks. Dumbass, cut the horn off Was going to use it for parts until I played it Sweet, I sanded it down and shot it with a few coats of black and now use it. SURE IS FUGLY though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldMattB Posted October 25, 2009 Members Share Posted October 25, 2009 $99 Peavey Patriot plus pickguard blank, two old knobs, and a few hours work = really nice guitar! oldMattB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members olgluefoot Posted October 25, 2009 Members Share Posted October 25, 2009 $99 Peavey Patriot plus pickguard blank, two old knobs, and a few hours work = really nice guitar! oldMattB This thread is about the Predator But I like patriots too There is one at the local pawn. Plays nice. I guess the Patriot is to the Bullet, as the Predator is to the Strat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted October 25, 2009 Members Share Posted October 25, 2009 Brian Krashpad's ears are burning right about now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldMattB Posted October 25, 2009 Members Share Posted October 25, 2009 This thread is about the Predator Not trying to hijack the tread. Just supporting the general opinion that cheap Peavey guitars are actually really nice. (and often improved in appearance when the horrible machine-stenciled 1980s-look, smells like cheap headstock logo is removed!) oldMattB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -Assy- Posted October 25, 2009 Members Share Posted October 25, 2009 ive had about 5 MIA peavey predators. The AX was really really nice, the rest were of MIM quality at best, needed setups and fretwork and had a cheap finish that chipped away. they sounded really nice though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Metalrulez Posted October 25, 2009 Members Share Posted October 25, 2009 As with all guitars they were hit and miss. The majority of Peavey guitars I have played were under-whelming to be nice. There is just something about them that I do not like. Not that they were badly made it is just I do not like the necks. Try before you buy. One man's treasure is another man's trash. YMMVETTTDPLB1RDIMNSHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted October 25, 2009 Members Share Posted October 25, 2009 I've had two and I'm borrowing one right now from a forum member that wired me a pickguard from pickups he had so it's acting as a test bed. I like the necks... they are slightly wider at the nut that most Fenders... some like that, some don't. The neck feels slightly beefier as well. But depending on your standards, they might be the kind of guitar where you only keep the neck and the body and upgrade everything else. The saddles and trem block are kinda cheesy, pickups are usually less than ideal and some folks like to replace the tuners. I just took a pic of this one today... maybe it'll help with your GAS. This kinda funky colored as I'll be putting the wired pickguard on a different guitar, but it's a Mary Kaye type finish, mint green guard and has a YJM in the neck, HS3 in the middle and a Quarter Pounder in the bridge and it's wired so you can have the neck and bridge at the same time. Lots of great tones in there. Point is, the guitar itself is good enough that when I play it, I forget that it's not a several hundred $$$ guitar and just enjoy it. I have the option to buy it for $75 (not figuring in the pickguard) and he usually sells them for $125 on eBay... almost like clockwork. At that price point, I prefer the 1989 Korean Squiers (the E****** serial number ones) but they are both probably the equivalent of a $600 guitar if you put maybe $100 in addition to your buying price into them. Saddles, pickups, pots, nut if it needs one. I really like the looks of that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wimpy77 Posted October 26, 2009 Members Share Posted October 26, 2009 ive had mine for 17 years and counting and all stock except for the knobs that have been replaced. nice axe and the prices are going up for these babies. people are starting to find out these are nice guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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