Peavey Vandenberg Series Two Sunfire Red 1990
Peavey Vandenberg, bright red, made in USA 1990. This is the signature model for Dutch-born Whitesnake guitar legend Adrian "Adje" Vandenberg. Adrian was a huge deal in the late 80s and early 90s, joining the band after early success with his own project Vandenberg. We think of Peavey as an amp maker these days, but in the 80s/90s, models like the T-60 and Steve Cropper signature were doing pretty well and built with admirable attention to detail. Here we have an HS Superstrat, but with a difference: slightly offset body, gnarly cuts along the edges, reverse headstock with the fetching three-step peak and angled pickups. The headline is the neck: twenty four frets, ebony board, super quick shred-D shape and a Gibson-style 24.75" scale length, which is unusual in this genre. It feels fantastic in the hands: super fast and even and very stable. The Kahler trem is dialed in down-only currently, and works great. The bright red finish is awesome too, with the matching headstock and black hardware, it looks super mean. This is a whole lot of guitar, and not easy to find in this hemisphere. A cult classic for good cause.
Model: Peavey Vandenberg Series Two
Made: USA, 1990
Serial: 00003305
Finish: Sunfire Red, gloss poly
Body: poplar
Neck: maple, ebony fretboard, 24.75" scale, 16" radius, 42mm nut, slim shred D shape
Weight: 3.515kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Peavey Alnico humbucker + single coil
Accessories: original case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and treble side and some minor scuffs on the bass side and front. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and rub wear on the back and some small dents behind the nut only. The back has dimples along the back edge, a dent in the belly carve, surface scratches near the neck plate and widespread light scuffs. The sides have minor dimples and scuffs around the whole body and a dent near the jack. The front has dents on the top horn and elbow area, scuffs and dimples in the elbow area and around the bridge, a chip near the tone knob and some play wear on the horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 9/42 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 8/10, minor wear only