Peavey G-V Bass Charcoal Metallic 1991
Peavey G-V, charcoal metallic, made in USA 1991. Peavey are best known for their amps, but they made some innovative and impressive guitars and basses in days gone by too, some of which have become cult classics. The G series basses have aa particular trump card up the sleeve: a carbon fiber neck. A few companies have ventured into such undertakings, most notably boutique builders Modulus, but their basses will set you back A$7k+. The idea was that a carbon fiber neck is super stable, so you can travel the world to different climates, seasons and humidity levels and pull out your bass with no concern that the action will have somehow dived to zero or jumped to infinity. It feels good to play, as super-rigid tends to also mean evenly resonant. The pickups are big beefy humbuckers, paired with an active 3-band EQ, so you can dial it quite precisely to find your particular thump. In my books it will definitely do it's best work in the metal universe, the fat snarly kick leans naturally in that depraved direction. This is heaps of bass for the cash and a cool little piece of 90s-USA innovation.
Model: Peavey G-V Bass
Made: USA, 1991 approx
Serial: 10836311
Finish: charcoal metallic
Body: basswood
Neck: carbon fiber, black epoxy finish, pao ferro fretboard, 35" scale, 8" radius
Weight: 4.245kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Peavey VFL Plus humbucking, active preamp
Accessories: basic hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear on the back only. The back has scuffs along the belly carve and elbow area, no major marks. The sides have dimples near the jack. The front has minor dimples on the horns and scuffs around the pickups from play.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/130 D'Addario strings.
Fret Life: 8/10, minor wear only