Fullmoon1971

Okay so this weekend I decided to add another V-4 to my collection. I found a really good deal online from a shop that I actually visit quite often for a V-4 Tony Butler, he'd over ordered and is blowing them at various prices, with lowest being less than half price with free postage (if you find the right advert). I was already in manchester but he honored the online price, mine cost me £210. search Chase Direct either online or Evilbay Out of the box she need a little care and attention. truss rod tweak and the action lowering to how I like it Paintwork & hardware fit and finish are perfect Fretwork needed sorting Intonation was spot on The pickup sound fantastic through my Ashdown ABM EVO III 500 Both controls are super responsive. Minor niggles The frets needed work (a couple of rough spots) The bass weighs 9Lb 4ozs but is slightly neck heavy Factory fitted strings are rubbish to say the least The only mods I'm thinking off (only because I already them in my parts draw) Pure Tone 4 point jack socket 3 string tree to stop any A string buzz (though she doesn't have any at the moment) I may fit a Gotoh 201b (may have to shim the neck to keep my prefered string height) The interesting thing comparing the models I have are the differences. V-4 MVW features a Poplar Body & Wilkinson WJBL200 machine heads V-4 BLK features a Alder Body & Wilkinson WJBL175 machine heads V-4 MTB features a Alder Body & Wilkinson WJBL200 machine heads, maybe has a different pickup (Sounds beefier than the one in the V-4 BLK The thing that really suprised me though are the neck dimensions V-4 MVW = 22.5mm 1st fret & 23.5mm 12th Fret (Almost D shape profile) V-4 BLK = 21.5mm 1st fret & 22.5mm 12th fret (C shape profile) V-4 MTB = 19mm 1st fret & 20.5mm 12th Fret (Soft V flattening to C shape profile) Left to right = V-4 MVW, V-4 BLK, V-4 MTB The V-4 MVW almost goes from neck to headstock without any real slopping The V-4 BLK has a gentle slope from neck to headstock The V-4 MTB has more of a slope towards the headstock and almost feels like its missing it's fingerboard compared to the other depth wise

Okay so I've virtually finished the mods to the vintage white V-4 "Steve Harris" homage, just waiting on a custom made mirror guard but everything else is done. Mods included = Added 3 string tree to headstock Steve Harris signature strings Revival RPPB 11.5k replacement pickup (£35 off Amazon) Upgraded wiring Changed pots to CTS ones with a no load tone control (still want use of tone knob if needed) (temporary) mirror vinyl overlay New control knobs Iron Maiden vinyl sticker (a little smaller than the West Ham one but I think it looks okay) Set up with super low action I decided to change the pickup for one with more output and found this on amazon. I have Revival pickups in two of my strats (the Hendrix set and the 1954 set) so I know they make a good pickup for very little money So how does she sound after all these changes? In a word fantastic,the pickup swap has increased the output over the stock model and retained the tonal signature of a standard P-Bass. It improved output and clarity through the range but really didn't become over-powering and loud for the sake of being loud.

Okay so over the weekend I decided to pass on my Harley Benton MM-84a to my son, This left me with a vacancy in my bass rack so I decided to check out some p basses. I used to have a 1982 JV Squier that I stupidly let go while my mind was in a fog after my wife passed away. While surfing the web I came across the Vintage V-4BLK with mirror guard (Phil Lynott & Steve Harris are amongst my bass idols) Out of the box she virtually perfect. Just a slight truss rod tweak and the action lowering to how I like it Paintwork & hardware fit and finish are perfect Intonation was spot on The pickup sound fantastic through my Ashdown ABM EVO III 500 Both controls are super responsive. Minor niggles Fretboard a little dry - sorted this out along with frets The frets needed a re-polish (a couple of rough spots) The bass weighs 9Lb 14ozs but is slightly neck heavy (thats what wide straps are for) Factory fitted strings are rubbish to say the least - restrung with Rotosound 77's Flatwound. I'd never tried flatwounds till now - really enjoying the change The only mods I've done are (only because I already them in my parts draw) Pure Tone 4 point jack socket 3 string tree to stop any A string buzz (though she doesn't have any at the moment) The biggest problem I now have is, I am gonna have to get the Vintage V4 in white with maple fretboard and make a Steve Harris version.

Aviator IB-300 Harley Benton BZ-5000 NT Deluxe Series Harley Benton JB-75MN NA Vintage Series Harley Benton MM-84A SB Deluxe Series Harley Benton PB-50 SB Vintage Series Harley Benton TB-70 SBK Deluxe Series No name "Frankenstein" Jazz Bass Peavey C-4 Peavey C-5 Stagg Fusion SBF-40 NAT FL SX SWB-1

Harley Benton JB-75MN NA Harley Benton MM-84A Harley Benton PB-50 (Replacement gold pickguard) Harley Benton TB-70 SBK I'll probably pickup the other 2 SBK models to go with the TB-70

Just found this link from 2000 using the wayback machine for peavey.co.uk listing the specs for the Thanks for the info but I have update for you, seems zephyr was it's official name, I just found a archived Web pages from 2000 - 2002 using the wayback machine that lists the bass as the zephyr 4 & 5 https://web.archive.org/web/20001018174042/http://www.peavey.co.uk/zephyr.html Still not sure that's mine though as it only listed the sandwich body style. Regarding the name we also had the Ford zephyr car in the late 60's and early 70's - I own 1 of those as well, so I'm not sure what the deal was with the name

No the one on evilbay had much darker wings, I missed out on that one by about 10 sec (bought it, went to paypal and it had gone) that's what prompted me to ask my mate if he still had his - he said I could just have it but freebies make me nervous, so we agreed on a solution. I got the bass with hard case and him and his family got a Chinese takeaway (£56) I think I got the better deal.

Hi Folks, Just picked up this beautiful Peavey thru neck bass and would love to know a bit more about it. what is the actual model?. I was told it was a C4 Zephyr sold only in Europe but when I took it to my local store(a peavey dealer) for a set up they claimed it is a early Grind series. What woods would this be constructed out of? Pretty sure the wings are not mahogany. headstock also has a maple veneer under the ebony one? Does anyone know the exact years these were made From I've read online I would say its certainly a C4, just what to try and get as much info on it as possible. Thanks in adavance

Hi there, I'm John and a guitar addict both Bass & Guitar. I used to be a pro musician from '88 to '94 primarily on rhythm/slide guitar but owned a few basses for composing purposes over the years including a beautiful 1982 Squier JV P Bass, which I stupidly pawned like an idiot at the start of covid. Hey... Musician gotta pay rent, right? I'm still kicking myself for that. A few months a go I got the urge to start writing for a new band I joined I picked up a Harley Benton MM84a (Stringray copy) and found myself totally drawn in again, (band imploded but at least I remembered my love of bass again) I'll play virtually any style of music but my main Styles are rock, blues & some heavy metal for stress relief. Bass player hall of fame: Leon Wilkinson Donald “Duck” Dunn Nikki Parrot Cliff Burton Josh Smith John McVie Colin “Wally” Lowe John Cooper Tina Weymouth and many others Current line up = Harley Benton PB50 “54 Bass style” Harley Benton JB-75MN NA Harley Benton MM-84a Peavey C4 Zephyr Ashdown Five 15BBH Head Ashdown MAG 2x10T Cab