1994 PEAVEY Predator USA "Blackline" Strat

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FolkZupfer
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1994 PEAVEY Predator USA "Blackline" Strat

Post by FolkZupfer » Thu Aug 29, 2024 5:11 am

Hi folks... ✌️

By a strange coincidence I came into possession of an old PEAVEY strat: a 1994 PEAVEY Predator USA Stratocaster, special "Blackline" edition.

Guitar was identified by the serial number.

Apart from (as it currently seems) some minor cosmetic and technical issues, the overall shape and state of the guitar seems to be quite good (understating). 😁

During the coming weekend or the following week I will take a closer look at the neck and the electrics, but I don't expect devastating news.

Question is: is this particular model ("Blackline" only available in 1994!) worth of restoring it and keeping it "original", or can I make it a "project" and probably replace some of the hardware including the pickguard?

I don't know anything about PEAVEY guitars, but I'm willing to do a good job on "Blacky" if she's worth it. 😁

All suggestions and input appreciated.

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Re: 1994 PEAVEY Predator USA "Blackline" Strat

Post by VSW » Sun Sep 01, 2024 12:06 am

One thing to consider is that pickguards and some (most?) hardware mods can be changed back. There are some pickguards makers that really make nice pickguards in original and custom colors. Lots of colors go with black. :-)
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Re: 1994 PEAVEY Predator USA "Blackline" Strat

Post by Miles Stone » Sun Sep 01, 2024 6:04 pm

Customize as you wish they are not real collectable but can be made excellent players.
Parts are readily available.

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Re: 1994 PEAVEY Predator USA "Blackline" Strat

Post by studiodtk5 » Sat Sep 14, 2024 4:27 am

To be brutally honest, there are very few Peavey guitars that are so collectible that any modification changes the guitars value in one way or the other.
They are excellent instruments, just not overly collectible to the general masses.
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