Peavey SC 3 Review

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Peavey SC 3 has been rated by 1 musician.

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Overall Rating 4.35

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Features 4.5

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Quality 2

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Reliability / Value 4.5

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Peavey SC 3 Specs

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  • Body Shape: LP  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Wood: Basswood  
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  • Carved Top: Yes  
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  • Neck Shape: D-shaped neck  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Radius: 14.00"  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Abalone Blocks  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Nut Width: 1.69''  
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  • Tuners: Die-cast  
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  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic  
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  • Hardware: Gold  
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  • Fret Size: Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 3  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 5-Position Blade  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Active Humbucker  
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  • Middle Pickup Type: Active Humbucker  
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  • Neck Pickup Type: Active Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Push-pull  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Dual action adjustable torsion rod, 15:1 degree headstock pitch, 3-Peavey custom designed humbucking pickups, 3 a side, diecast tuners with 15-1 gear ratio, Keystone buttons, Heavy duty tailpiece and bridge mounting hardware for improved sustain and tone, Body and neck color matched, Pull-pot controls middle pickup on/off for many tonal options.

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SC 3 is a guitar made by Peavey and it performs really well in its price range. Well graded by most musicians, SC 3 seems to be a good choice. It will not let you down, and it's up to you to investigate further and see if it will inspire you in your playing.

This guitar is fitted with all the features you could possibly wish for, for a playing style that goes with this kind of instrument. Carefully chosen features leave no guitar player's desire unfulfilled, which makes Peavey's SC 3 an extremely well featured guitar with which you'll be thoroughly pleased. Highest grades for SC 3's features!

Peavey did a good job. SC 3 is built well, the finish feels just right, the hardware is solid. While playing for a longer periods of time you can expect SC 3 to stay in tune and you will be pleased while playing, because the neck is extremely comfortable. You might find that over time metal parts will oxidize a bit, but that's normal and nothing to worry about. Peavey did a really good job with SC 3 guitar.

If you need an instrument that withstands live performances and studio sessions, rehearsals and practicing, you should rest assured that Peavey's SC 3 is the right choice. This instrument is definitely built to last and will do so , through fire and flames. Peavey has the knowledge and experience you can rely on, and that kind of experience is well built into SC 3.