Peavey Predator
| Peavey Predator | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Peavey |
| Period | 1985–present |
| Construction | |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on |
| Scale | 25.5 in (650 mm) |
| Woods | |
| Body |
Basswood Poplar |
| Neck | Maple[1] |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge |
Usually proprietary Tremolo Hardtail |
| Pickup(s) | Usually 2 or 3 double-coils |
| Colors available | |
| Black, Gloss Black, Candy Apple Red, Metallic Garnet Red, Red, Cobalt Blue, Powder Blue, Metallic Topaz Blue, Metallic Dark Blue, White, Snowy White, Sunburst, Vintage Burst, Metallic Titanium, Metallic Gold, Metallic. | |
The Peavey Predator is a series of electric guitars made by Peavey Electronics. It has been made continuously since 1985. It is a double-cutaway guitar, with an extended top "horn" shape for balance. There are five models of the Peavey Predator, with different styles and makes of each.
History
The Predator models were introduced in the mid-1980s, and the first model featured a dual humbucker, locking tremolo design. After several years, the design was modified to three single coils pickups instead, and later to the popular single/single/humbucker variant. In 2007, the NanoValve Stage Pack (MSR $400) was introduced with a Predator Plus EXP guitar, Nanovalve guitar amp, tuner, cable, gig bag, picks, strap, and a Learn to Play DVD.[2]
Models
There are five different models of the Peavey Predator, with different styles and makes. They are made in the USA, Korea and Vietnam. While the USA manufacturing a stopped they are still made in Korea and Vietnam.
Predator
Was made in the USA from 1985-1988 (Kahler Flyer tremolo) and from 1990-2000[2] (Power Bend tremolo).
Predator AX
Closely similar to Predator, but the AX has rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay, 2 single coil/1 humbucker pickups, volume/tone control, 3-position mini switch, available in Black, Powder Blue, Red, or White finish, manufactured 1994-95.
Predator DX
Is similar to Predator AX, except has maple fingerboard, also manufactured in 1994-95.
Predator Plus
A major extension of Predator series, there are two different makes of the fretboard one made with rosewood and the other with maple. The fretboard made with rosewood is made in Korea and Vietnam. While the maple fretboard is only made in Vietnam. Its body is made using poplar. Made in the available colors, Black and Candy Apple Red, Sunburst, Metallic Dark Blue, or Metallic Titanium finish. It's made with 2 Peavey custom designed humbucking pickups, with a three way switch selector.[1][2] Manufactured in 1999-2000.
Predator Plus EXP
The Predator Plus EXP is composed of an offset double cutaway body, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, two humbucker pickups, Floyd Rose licensed tremolo, black hardware, available in Black, Candy Apple Red, or Metallic Topaz Blue finish. Manufactured in 2003–present.
Predator Plus HB
Peavey builds the Predator Plus HB with dual humbucking pickups for raw power whether you're playing leads or rhythm. They also fit the Predator with the best bridge in the business—a Floyd Rose® double-locking tremolo. It's a world-class whammy bar that stays in tune and you rarely find it on guitars in this price range. Other features include 25-1/2 in. scale, body binding, and high quality sealed, die-cast tuning machines.[3] Colors are available in Gloss Black, Cobalt Blue, Metallic Gold, Metallic Garnet Red, or Metallic. It was discontinued in 2002.
Predator Plus ST
The newest of the series the 'Predator Plus ST' is available in four colors; Black, Candy Apple Red, Snowy White and Vintage Burst. It's made with 2 Peavey custom designed humbucking pickups, with a three way switch selector. The fret board is made from rosewood and there are 24-frets that are 2.7 mm wide × 1.1 mm tall and 4 mm white dots are inlaid on the frets.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Peavey Electronics Corporation : Innovation. Amplified : Detailed Instrument Specifications" (PDF). Assets.peavey.com. Retrieved 2015-06-03.
- 1 2 3 "Blue Book of Electric Guitar Values - ELECTRIC: PREDATOR SERIES ELECTRIC: PREDATOR SERIES". Bluebookofguitarvalues.com. Retrieved 2015-06-03.
- ↑ "Peavey Predator Plus HB Electric Guitar at zZounds". Zzounds.com. 2015-05-13. Retrieved 2015-06-03.