Product Detail
The Peavey Milestone 4 Vintage Burst 4-String Bass Guitar is a remarkable creation from Peavey, crafted with a deep commitment to musicians. This bass combines top - notch craftsmanship with smart design at an affordable price. Its classic and elegant body design offers a perfect balance, feeling like a natural part of your body when you play. You'll be blown away as soon as you try it. The exclusive Peavey Powerplate, a game - changer for stringed instruments, is a metal plate embedded in the back of the headstock. It boosts sustain and volume by increasing the string vibration energy projected by the instrument. Key features include a 34 - inch scale, dual - expanding truss rod, 20 frets, 12 - inch radius, 19:1 ratio tuning machines, one straight and one split single - coil pickup, stamped steel bridge, chrome hardware, two volume and master tone controls. It comes without a case and has a maple neck with a rosewood fretboard. The balanced and comfortable body has sculpted front and back, and an improved access neck joint. The Powerplate also eliminates dead spots. Technical specs: Unpacked weight is 11lbs (5kg), packed weight is 12.55lbs (5.7kg), packed height is 3”, packed width is 17”, and packed depth is 47.5”.
Using this Peavey Milestone 4 Vintage Burst 4 - String Bass Guitar is a breeze. First, make sure your tuning machines are set right using the 19:1 ratio. This will help you get the perfect pitch quickly. When you start playing, the balanced body will give you a comfortable feel, and you can easily reach all the 20 frets. For tone control, use the two volume and master tone knobs to adjust the sound to your liking. The Powerplate in the headstock works automatically to enhance the sustain and eliminate dead spots, so you don't have to worry about it. As for maintenance, keep it in a dry place to avoid any damage to the maple neck and rosewood fretboard. Wipe it down with a clean cloth after each use to keep the chrome hardware shiny. Be careful when transporting it without a case to prevent scratches. And remember, if you want to change the strings, the stamped steel bridge makes it relatively easy. Just follow the proper string - changing procedures, and you'll be back to playing in no time.
