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Peavey guitars represent the best elements of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. As one of the few remaining American guitar manufacturers, Peavey blends carefully selected woods, hardware and electronics to make an instrument they are proud to offer, and you can be proud to own. The line has expanded to reflect the diverse nature of today’s music. Regardless of style, there is a Peavey guitar created to provide you with years of satisfying performance.

Here’s a great combination of features and value. Peavey builds the Predator Plus HB with dual humbucking pickups for raw power whether your 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.

Peavey Predator Plus HB Electric Guitar Features…

25-1/2 inch scale

Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo

Two humbucking pickups

2-way Pickup selector

Sealed die cast tuners

Master volume and tone controls

Body binding

High quality sealed, die-cast tuning machines

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I have to say, this little guitar plays much better than one might think. I also own a '75 gibson sg standard, and although I love that one, I find myself still coming back to my little peavey. Especially for more metal tones and playing. That is where I would say it stands out and plays the best for. Not a huge variety of sounds, but it still can give you a warmer jazzy tone, to a more twangy sound as well.

Basic setup, 2 humbuckers, volume and tone knobs, and 3 way switch.

Action is just right for me. Finish is pretty normal blue, no pickguard. No flaws to speak of.

Have not had any contact yet. All my repairs were done in my local shop.

Anonymous (06/16/2004)

The stock Peavey humbuckers are decent, but when I started playing it through high-end amps, I found that it didn't have as much clarity and definition as I would've liked. So I installed two Seymour Duncan humbuckers – a Duncan Distortion (SH-6) in the bridge, and a Jazz (SH-2) in the neck. The guitar simply sings now. When I was trying out amps, I was using guitars at the store – I had a Gibson SG, a Fender Strat, and they all sounded decent, but when I got home, I was amazed to discover that I liked the sound of my little Peavey more than any of the more expensive guitars! Now I'm not saying that this is the greatest sounding guitar ever, but it really does sound great.

Without the Seymour Duncans, I'd probably give the sound quality between 5 and 6. With the Seymour Duncans, this thing gets at least an 8.

Two humbuckers, solid poplar body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard. Volume and tone controls, 3-way pickup switch. Came with 3×3 tuners (non-locking) and a tremelo. It kinda looks like a Wolfgang, only toned down a bit. Truss-rod adjuster at the base of the neck. Great features for a beginner guitar.

The action was not set up particularily well out of the shop (I blame St. John's Music though, I'd never shop there again). I've been learning to set up my guitar, and though I haven't got it perfect yet, it definately has potential.

I put some Grover Locking Tuners in it, and it tunes very well. Even the old tuners were good, I'm just lousy at stringing guitars, and the Grovers make it easy.

The volume and tone pots were not great. I put some new ones in, cost about 15 bucks, and now they work really well.

My main complaint is with the nut – occasionally the A string pops out if strummed hard. I'm probably gonna put a new one in.

Overall, it's decent, but can be great if you put a little work into it (under $100 worth for sure).

The neck is VERY comfortable. It's an extremely easy guitar to play.

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David Letersky (04/03/2004)

Like classic cars or your favorite T-shirt, some things just get cooler with age. It’s especially true of electric guitars–they develop an unmistakable mojo over time that only makes ‘em look even cooler and feel even more comfortable than when they were brand- new. That said, Fender’s new Road Worn ’60s Strat guitar delivers that killer aged look, feel and mojo without breaking the bank; designed using 1960s specs augmented by Tex-Mex pickups and 6105 frets. A true player.

The Stratocaster really came into its own in the 1960s, with players coaxing unbelievable sounds from it amid punishing stage shows and grueling tours. Beaten, bruised and even burned, they only got better as the years wore on–looking even cooler and feeling even more comfortable. Fender’s new rosewood-fretboard Road Worn ’60s Strat delivers that aged look and feel–built to look, sound and feel like it’s got more than just a few miles on it, designed with 1960s specs, including a nitrocellulose-lacquer finish, and supercharged with Tex-Mex(TM) pickups and 6105 frets.

Fender Road Worn 60s Stratocaster Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag) Features…

Model Name: Road Worn ’60s Stratocaster

Model Number: 013-1010-(Color#)

Series: Road Worn Series

Colors: (300) 3-Color Sunburst, (305) Olympic White, (Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)

Body: Alder

Neck: Maple, “C” Shape, (Urethane Finish)

Fingerboard: Maple, 7.25 in. Radius (184 mm)

No. of Frets: 21 6105 Narrow Jumbo Frets

Pickups: 3 Tex-Mex Strat Single-Coil Pickups with Staggered, Alnico Magnet Pole Pieces and Parchment Covers

Controls: Master Volume,

Tone 1. (Neck Pickup),

Tone 2. (Middle Pickup and Middle/Bridge Pickup Combination)

Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade:

Position 1. Bridge Pickup

Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup

Position 3. Middle Pickup

Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup

Position 5. Neck Pickup

Bridge: Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo

Machine Heads: Fender/Ping Vintage Style Tuning Machines

Hardware: Chrome

Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green

Scale Length: 25.5 in. (648 mm)

Width at Nut: 1.650 in. (42 mm)

Unique Features:

- Distressed Body, Neck, and Hardware Creating an Aged Appearance

- Aged Knobs, Pickup Covers and Switch Tip

- Vintage Styling

- Synthetic Bone Nut

Strings: Fender Standard Tension ST250R, Nickel Plated Steel, Gauges: (.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046), P/N 0730250206

Accessories Included: Deluxe Gig Bag

Introduced: 1/2009

Notice: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice

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As close as I can get to my 63 strat

With a proper setup this guitar is as close as I have come to my old 63 strat without having to give up food and clothing, these guitars are a steal and only a fraction of the price of a CS relic. It's a no brainer. Don't let the fact that they are made in Mexico discourage you like I almost did. I am still shocked at the playability and tone. Grab one before they hike the price.

Dan (Feb 13, 2009)

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It's funny how people write reviews on guitars they don't even own. I just had to chime in here because I do own this guitar along with 6 other American Strats and this is my favorite guitar to gig with and play at home. Fender hit a home run with this guitar. Every detail is perfect on the relic job. The nitro finish combined with the Tex/Mex pups bring out some killer tones. The 6105 frets combined with the 7.25" Fretboard radius makes for bending heaven. Grab one before Fender's price increase.

BrentW from Texas (Feb 1, 2009)