peavey foundation

  1. N

    NBD: 1992 Peavey Foundation

    Hey guys, I just had to share a NBD post for this one. I came across this bass on an online auction and after 2 minutes of “reseach” I threw down a bid and a came away the winner. About $265 after taxes and shipping for an America made bass with unique pickups. She is defined player grade, it...
  2. 8xlaxx

    NBD 1985 Peavey Foundation

    A CL find, the seller (a musician) was consigning it for a neighbor who had lost their son due to an illness. Glad the funds went towards medical bills of the family and am truly grateful to own it now. Am a sucker for the old USA Peaveys and they seem to get genuine respect around here. Been...
  3. light blue bass

    Crackling Noise Whenever Cable Moves in Input Jack

    I have a 93' Peavey Foundation, and recently whenever I try playing theres a crackling with the slightest movement of the cable in the jack. Its so consistent and annoying I haven't been playing it. Is there some kind of weak connection, or some electronic is dirty? Slightly puzzled so if...
  4. PennyroyalWe

    Demoing All of My Basses

    I had some free time this afternoon, so I set up my iPhone and took a video of my playing a rough facsimile of Groove is in the Heart on all four (that’s right, FOUR!) of my basses hahaha. The room is by no means acoustically great, and neither is my playing, but I figured some folks here might...
  5. Peavey Foundation Loaded Body
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    For sale Peavey Foundation Loaded Body

    Peavey Foundation Body bought it here on TB with the intention of putting a neck on it, but ended up finding a closet queen foundation on CL. As you can see in the pics the paint is faded but body is in good shape for its age. Price includes shipping CONUS.
    $150.00
  6. VinnyC

    SOLD Peavey Foundation Loaded Body

    Peavey Foundation Body bought it here on TB with the intention of putting a neck on it, but ended up finding a closet queen foundation on CL. As you can see in the pics the paint is faded but body is in good shape for its age. Price includes shipping CONUS.
  7. Peavey Foundation Loaded Body
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    For sale Peavey Foundation Loaded Body

    Bought this for a project that never happened. Loaded body with neck plate. Maybe someone else can make use of it. $225 shipped conus will consider a trade
    $225.00
  8. VinnyC

    For Sale/Trade Peavey Foundation Loaded Body

    Bought this for a project that never happened. Loaded body with neck plate. Maybe someone else can make use of it. $225 shipped conus will consider a trade
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  10. L

    No longer available 1997 Peavey Foundation 4

    For sale is my 1997 (?) Peavey Foundation 4. Frets still have a lot of life left. Has a brand new set of rounds. Everything works beautifully. Price is firm at $350 + $85 CONUS shipping.
  11. R

    Advice regarding a 2nd-Hand Peavey Foundation Bass vintage USA 1987 for sale

    Hi everyone! I'm a short-term viewer, first-time poster. I'm searching for a Jazz bass and I've come across a Peavey Foundation Bass vintage USA 1987 with the Super Ferrite pickups. I've seen some threads on here about them, but they are pretty old and I wish to know (I'd haggle anyway) if this...
  12. nochemd

    "Burpy" Tone

    Just want to compare "burpy" bass tones from my basses. Why not show your bass "burps" tone ? I recorded 3 of my bases to compare "burp" tones. Which one fits the "burpiest" tone? The basses I used. 1. Cort Artisan C4+ Otab Zmbh Bartolini pickups Mark Bass Mk1 preamp...
  13. Big Shrek

    NBD: Peavey Foundation...a little delayed ;)

    Actually bought this awhile back, but never got around to uploading the pics to my 'puter... wanted to play it for awhile and see if it was worthy of keeping before doing anything else!! It works pretty darn well! So then I was like...it's pretty plain as is...hrm....what can I do? After...
  14. Big Shrek

    NBD: 1994 Peavey Foundation

    Found this nice black 4-string at a local pawn shop and after trying it out... knew it had to come on home with me :) Didn't hurt that the price was definitely RIGHT! Serial comes back to 1994, mid year probably. It's got a little buckle rash on the body & 2 Cymbal cuts in the rear of the...
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  16. Peavey Foundation 5 - Killer Jazz JB MIA Black'n'maple
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    For sale Peavey Foundation 5 - Killer Jazz JB MIA Black'n'maple

    Update: I bought some shielding paint and CTS wiring harness to upgrade the electronics and reduce any grounding issues.
    $299.00
  17. krovx

    SOLD Peavey Foundation 5 - Killer Jazz JB MIA Black'n'maple

    Bought this awhile back from here and I have always been impressed with the MIA offerings from Peavey, whether it be the Foundations or Furys, etc. Just prefer other instruments in my stable and no longer need to keep this around for a bass with just flats, as my primary is sporting flats...
  18. ATLbassist

    NBD: Peavey Foundation project

    I should probably finish my other projects before picking up a new one, but this popped up on the Goodwill site and I couldn't resist. 1983 Peavey Foundation Bass by thaddeusthompson, on Flickr If I'm reading the serial number correctly, it's a 1983. It's missing a tuner and the truss rod...
  19. Peavey foundation 2000 rare
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    For sale Peavey foundation 2000 rare

    Very nice excellent shape peavey foundation 2000 4 string in Rare gold. New ecb81 chromes. And a great gator case. Vinyl stickers of fret board can be removed if you want. Plays great. I bought a G&L. Not that i dont think this bass is every bit as good as the G&L its just the G& L is 6.9...
    $350.00
  20. magic8161

    SOLD Peavey foundation 2000 rare

    Very nice excellent shape peavey foundation 2000 4 string in Rare gold. New ecb81 chromes. And a great gator case. Vinyl stickers of fret board can be removed if you want. Plays great. I bought a G&L. Not that i dont think this bass is every bit as good as the G&L its just the G& L is 6.9...
  21. 1986 Peavey Foundation S
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    For sale 1986 Peavey Foundation S

    @Jarnavic - Do you still have the Foundation? I am interested if you do..
    $180.00
  22. Jamarvic

    No longer available 1986 Peavey Foundation S

    Hey TB I have here a ‘86-‘87 Foundation S. The S stands for Schaller pickups, these are similar to Dimarzio, they sound high output to me. The bass is in good condition cosmetically for a 32 year old bass. It has been played for sure. Not sure if the body is alder or poplar, it is pretty light...
  23. biguglyman

    Peavey Foundation fretless neck radius?

    After much digging and searching around I can't seem to find a definitive answer as to what the radius is on a Peavey Foundation fretless neck. I have one I'm using on a project and I need to get a sanding block the right radius so I can resurface the neck. Any help/advice is appreciated.
  24. Z

    Peavey foundation pick up

    Ok I have a? What kind of pickups are in the foundation before the super ferit?
  25. 80's Peavey Foundation S Body (loaded)
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    For sale 80's Peavey Foundation S Body (loaded)

    1980's Peavey Foundation S Body $40 plus actual shipping cost
    $40.00
  26. 58kites

    SOLD 80's Peavey Foundation S Body (loaded)

    1980's Peavey Foundation S Body $40 plus actual shipping cost
  27. Z

    80s Peavey foundation help!

    Does anyone out there know the truss rod nut size on a 84 Peavey foundation,it's a nut not a hex
  28. D

    90's US Peavey Foundation 5 w passive VFL's (?) opinions

    I am trying to determine where exactly this bass sits in comparison to more modern 5 string basses. Look, i love the bass, the action is outstanding, it sounds great with the VFL's but i am contemplating whether to look at other 5 string basses but it would need to be quite an upgrade if i...
  29. ric4682
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    For sale Price drop! Rare Peavey Foundation 5 Super Ferrites! OHSC

    I’ll be adding pictures tonight. $300 shipped This is a late 80’s Foundation 5 with the Super Ferrites. You don’t seem many fivers with the SF’s and they sound great and the bass plays like butter. The finish isn’t in great shape, there’s a decent amount of wear throughout and some small...
    $300.00
  30. ric4682

    SOLD Price drop! Rare Peavey Foundation 5 Super Ferrites! OHSC

    I’ll be adding pictures tonight. $300 shipped This is a late 80’s Foundation 5 with the Super Ferrites. You don’t seem many fivers with the SF’s and they sound great and the bass plays like butter. The finish isn’t in great shape, there’s a decent amount of wear throughout and some small...
  31. US Peavey Foundation - Super Ferrites
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    For sale US Peavey Foundation - Super Ferrites

    Old USA Peavey Foundation. Sounds awesome. Jazz bass on Steroids with the Super Ferries. Neck, Frets, Truss Rod, all in good shape. Recently set up. Smaller neck like a 70's Fender Jazz. Some Rust on some screws, but nothing is stripped. Shows some wear with nicks and finish thinning...
    $250.00
  32. Jones64

    SOLD US Peavey Foundation - Super Ferrites

    Old USA Peavey Foundation. Sounds awesome. Jazz bass on Steroids with the Super Ferries. Neck, Frets, Truss Rod, all in good shape. Recently set up. Smaller neck like a 70's Fender Jazz. Some Rust on some screws, but nothing is stripped. Shows some wear with nicks and finish thinning...
  33. 1985 Peavey Foundation, Pearl White, 2 x Super Ferrites, all original
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    For sale 1985 Peavey Foundation, Pearl White, 2 x Super Ferrites, all original

    This one was rescued from a Goodwill, where I located it in awful shape. It looked like it had been left outside for years at some point in its life: the metal parts were badly tarnished and parts of the finish were almost black with grime. I did my best to restore it, cleaning up the metal...
    $299.00
  34. EpicSoundtracks

    SOLD 1985 Peavey Foundation, Pearl White, 2 x Super Ferrites, all original

    This one was rescued from a Goodwill, where I located it in awful shape. It looked like it had been left outside for years at some point in its life: the metal parts were badly tarnished and parts of the finish were almost black with grime. I did my best to restore it, cleaning up the metal...
  35. Ooba Tooba

    Just bought a Peavey Foundation 2000 5’r to match my ‘83 4 string

    pretty happy about this one. I really love my gold 83 4 string and also love playing a 5. Couldn’t believe I found a matching one in gold. Will post pics of them together when I get the 5’r home. Can’t seem to find much info on the Foundation 2000, except they weren’t made but for a few years...
  36. Vintage 1986 Peavey Foundation S Bass, red sparkle, made in USA!
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    For sale Vintage 1986 Peavey Foundation S Bass, red sparkle, made in USA!

    Good condition Peavey Foundation S four-string bass, made in Meridian, Mississippi in 1986. Red metal flake finish. Thin, fast neck, P/J pickup configuration, plays and sounds good. Two non-original knobs. Got its share of dings, some through the finish into the color coat. This is a player's...
    $250.00
  37. EpicSoundtracks

    SOLD Vintage 1986 Peavey Foundation S Bass, red sparkle, made in USA!

    Good condition Peavey Foundation S four-string bass, made in Meridian, Mississippi in 1986. Red metal flake finish. Thin, fast neck, P/J pickup configuration, plays and sounds good. Two non-original knobs. Got its share of dings, some through the finish into the color coat. This is a player's...
  38. EpicSoundtracks

    Peavey Foundation truss rod access issue

    Hey, y'all. This Foundation neck still has significant relief, and I can't get the socket deep enough in the channel to turn the nut. Initially I was able to get about a half-turn, but that's it. I've tried enlarging the channel in the headstock (the truss rod cover will hide all this), but the...
  39. M

    NBD - 80s Peavey Foundation

    I got this in yesterday - I've been looking for an 80s Foundation for a while now... I've always liked those headstocks for Peavey, and wanted a Foundation with Super Ferrites in it... It was REALLY grubby when I got it, but cleaned up pretty good - it's actually in really good condition, and...
  40. Pedulla-Player

    Ibanez SR500 Mahogany body or 1995 Peavey Foundation 5 string?

    I have a chance to pick up either a Ibanez SR500 with the Mohogany body or a 1995 5 string Peavey Foundation locally for about the same price. Both are in good condition. The 4 vs. 5 string doesn't make a difference to me; it is the bass quality, playability, and tone that matters most to me...